97 Laurel Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10304

The two-family house at 97 Laurel Avenue in Clifton, owned by Nicholas Shelse, has experienced several notable maintenance issues since 2019, with the most concerning problems occurring in late 2022 and throughout 2021-2022. The building, constructed in 1930, has a documented pattern of heat and hot water system failures, with multiple complaints filed between November 2022 and December 2022, including several emergency complaints that were closed without successful inspection due to access issues.

A B-class violation from September 2022 noted an unauthorized heating system operation during non-heat season in the second room of the second-floor apartment. Additional ongoing concerns include rodent infestations, with multiple B-class violations recorded in 2021-2022 for both the second-story apartment (2) and the two-family unit (2FL), as well as various maintenance issues such as water fixture problems and structural defects. Building safety issues documented in 2021 include violations related to the front steps and yard paving.

The property has a mixed history with rodent inspections, failing compliance checks in 2019 and 2010, though passing in 2010, suggesting persistent pest control challenges. A refrigerator complaint from late 2022 also went uninspected due to access issues. The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of multiple complaints being filed for similar issues within short time frames, indicating potential systemic problems with access to units for required inspections.