305 Broad Street, Staten Island, NY 10304

The two-family house at 305 Broad Street in Stapleton, owned by Hersh Guttman, has experienced a series of concerning maintenance issues over the past year, particularly during the winter months of late 2024 and early 2025. Most notably, there have been multiple complaints regarding heat and hot water problems, with five separate incidents reported between January 21-29, 2025, including one emergency complaint that was closed by HPD after inspection, while others were marked as non-emergency.

The building has also faced electrical issues, with complaints about wiring problems and appliance malfunctions (specifically, electric/gas range issues) in January 2025, all of which were investigated but did not result in any housing law violations being documented. Additional concerns were documented between November and December 2024, including reports of water leaks (heavy flow), mold (unsanitary condition), and door/window problems, though some inspections were either not completed or resulted in no violations being found.

The building's history also includes a Department of Buildings complaint from May 2023 regarding illegal work/no permit/change in occupancy use, though inspectors were unable to gain access for this complaint during their final attempt. While many of these complaints have been closed without violations, the recurring nature of heat/hot water issues and various maintenance problems suggests ongoing challenges with building systems and maintenance access.