24 Grove Street, Staten Island, NY 10304

The two-family house at 24 Grove Street, built in 1899 in Staten Island's Stapleton neighborhood, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues in recent years, with the most concerning being a fire incident on July 6, 2020, that caused substantial damage to the building's structure and resulted in multiple active violations. The fire, which also affected neighboring properties, left the building with charred exterior walls, broken windows, and interior damage, rendering it non-compliant with building safety standards.

Emergency complaints in November 2018 and January 2019 documented various issues including heat and hot water problems, water leaks, and mold, all of which resulted in violations. Between 2022 and 2023, there were multiple complaints regarding the building being vacant, open, and unguarded, though most inspections during this period found no violations at the time of inspection. As of 2023, there are still several active violations on record, including failure to submit acceptable inspection reports for structurally compromised building conditions and a failure to certify correction of immediately hazardous (Class 1) ECB violations.

The property has experienced recurring pest issues, with rat sightings reported in both 2019 and 2022, the latter resulting in a health department inspection that found no violations. The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of unresolved or recurring issues, with multiple housing code violations related to heat, water, and unsanitary conditions, particularly during late 2018 and early 2019. While some complaints from 2018-2019 were not able to be inspected due to lack of access, the persistence of violations and history of fire damage raises concerns about ongoing maintenance and safety compliance.