79 Osgood Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10304

As of July 2025, 79 Osgood Avenue in Clifton is a 2-story, 4-unit Old Law Tenement building constructed in 1930, currently owned by Jackson Mannino. The property has experienced significant issues over the past two years, culminating in a serious incident in September 2023, when the building sustained fire damage resulting in a vacate order. This fire left the structure with damaged ceilings, walls, and open areas, including compromised joists between the cellar and first-floor apartment.

Following the fire, multiple violations were issued regarding the building's structural integrity and failure to submit acceptable inspection reports. The property has a documented history of pest issues, with multiple rodent inspections showing rat activity in 2023, including three inspections in late 2023-early 2024. In 2023 alone, the building experienced numerous maintenance and safety concerns, including recurring heat and hot water issues, unsanitary conditions, and various infrastructure problems.

There were multiple complaints about heat and hot water (including two where violations were issued), pest infestations, electrical issues (including no lighting), plumbing problems in the bathtub/shower, and standing water concerns. Additionally, several violations remain open as of the latest available data, including issues with overgrown vegetation in the yard, inadequate public hall lighting, heat issues in Apartment 2R, and problems with doors/windows requiring repair. The building's history shows an ongoing pattern of maintenance challenges, particularly regarding heating systems, sanitation, and general upkeep, with multiple violations related to improper repairs, safety concerns, and inadequate maintenance of common areas.