61 Gordon Street, Staten Island, NY 10304

The two-family house at 61 Gordon Street, owned by Yosef Lipszyc, has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years, particularly affecting the second-floor apartment (Apartment 2). The most pressing concerns occurred in early 2024, when multiple emergency heat and hot water complaints were documented, along with violations for inadequate cold and hot water supply in the bathroom basin. These issues were followed by a cluster of appliance-related problems, including violations for gas supply issues to the kitchen range.

A subsequent round of complaints in mid-2024 focused on wall conditions and refrigerator problems, with the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) issuing violations for broken plastered surfaces and painting requirements in both the kitchen and foyer areas of Apartment 2. The apartment's safety features were also addressed, with violations noted for defective carbon monoxide detecting devices in both early 2024 and August 2024 inspections. The building's maintenance history shows consistent attention from HPD, with all identified violations receiving closure certifications following repairs.

These include bathroom repairs, heating system improvements, and the installation of proper safety equipment. While there have been no recorded rodent issues since a passed inspection in September 2014, the building's recent history reveals recurring problems with basic systems and appliances, particularly affecting Apartment 2. The most recent service requests from July 2024, while closed, indicate ongoing maintenance challenges, though some of these complaints received violations while others did not. The property, built in 1910, has demonstrated a pattern of electrical, plumbing, and heating system issues, with building management responding to inspections and violations as they arise, though not always preventing recurring problems.