490 Bay Street, Staten Island, NY 10304

490 Bay Street is a 4-unit, 3-story New Law Tenement building constructed in 1931 and currently owned by Alexander Levin. The property has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years, most notably a cluster of pest-related violations in April 2025, including rat sightings and unsanitary conditions that resulted in violations from both the Department of Health and Housing Preservation and Development (HPD). These recent problems followed a concerning pattern of maintenance issues, including a heating system violation in 2020 and multiple unsanitary conditions involving mold.

The building has also faced various safety and compliance challenges, as evidenced by violations related to obstructed exit passages and inadequate fire safety measures between 2018-2019, which resulted in fines totaling $2,250. During this period, there were also issues with the roof access door lock and bedbug reporting violations. The building's maintenance history shows some positive developments, as recent rodent inspections conducted in April 2025 resulted in passed ratings, and the property has maintained a record of bedbug-free status in its last three annual reporting periods (2022-2023, 2021-2022, and 2020-2021).

Housing Maintenance Code inspections in 2023 revealed two violations: one regarding household items obstructing the public hall on the 2nd story and another related to the annual bedbug report filing requirement. The property has generally responded to violations, as indicated by their closed status, though there were instances of failed inspections in the past. While many past violations have been resolved, the recurrence of recent pest-related issues suggests ongoing maintenance challenges that require monitoring.