3 Brownell Street, Staten Island, NY 10304

3 Brownell Street is a two-family residential building constructed in 1899, currently owned by Levar Martinborough. The building has experienced recurring maintenance issues over the past several years, with the most significant recent problems occurring in both 2018 and 2020.

In January 2020, emergency violations were issued related to flooring, mold, wall conditions, and heat/hot water issues in the first-floor apartment, though some of these violations were subsequently certified as corrected by the end of January. Notably, there remain two open violations in the first-floor apartment related to defective plaster surfaces and paint, as well as issues with the bathroom wash basin. The building's earlier maintenance history reveals a series of concerning issues in August 2018, including reports of a slow water leak, flooring problems, mold (considered an unsanitary condition), and door-related concerns, though inspectors were unable to gain access for proper evaluation at that time.

However, these complaints were also recorded as closed without proper inspection. A more recent rodent inspection conducted in February 2023 was passed, indicating improved pest management. While some maintenance issues have been addressed over time, the pattern of multiple violations related to mold, flooring, and various other maintenance concerns suggests ongoing, though variable, challenges with building upkeep.