271 Targee Street, Staten Island, NY 10304

The two-family house at 271 Targee Street in Clifton, owned by Francisco Robles, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues since 2018. Most recently, in February 2025, there was a building-specific issue related to flooding at the cellar level due to a water line break at an adjacent property, which is currently listed as an active violation. The building underwent an inspection in 2018-2019 that revealed unauthorized modifications, including illegal conversion of attic space and cellar facilities, leading to multiple Environmental Control Board violations with fines totaling $10,000.

There were also concerning patterns of maintenance issues, particularly with heat and hot water systems, as evidenced by multiple HPD complaints in 2020 and 2021, some of which were classified as emergencies affecting the entire building. The property has a documented history of unauthorized occupancy and construction modifications, with violations including illegal attic conversion to living space and unauthorized cellar facilities. Between 2020 and 2021, there were various complaints regarding building systems and living conditions, including heat/hot water issues, mold, pest problems, and intercom problems.

Notably, during the 2020-2021 period, there were multiple instances where HPD was unable to gain access to inspect reported issues. The building's maintenance history shows a mix of emergency and non-emergency complaints, with some violations being properly addressed and others remaining unresolved. In addition, there are indications of unauthorized occupancy patterns, with violations specifically mentioning illegal occupancy of converted spaces.