55 Laurel Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10304

55 Laurel Avenue is a two-family house built in 1931, currently owned by Serigo Reyna, located in the Clifton neighborhood and containing 6 units. The building has experienced significant maintenance issues over the past year, with multiple emergency complaints filed in November 2024 regarding heat/hot water problems affecting the entire building, plumbing issues with basins/sinks, water leaks with heavy flow, window frame defects, door issues, and unsanitary conditions including mold and pests, all resulting in housing maintenance code violations.

Notably, the building's second floor apartment (Apt 2) was documented to have multiple specific violations, including broken bathroom floor tiles, defective kitchen window mechanisms, mold issues, loose washbasin problems, and pest infestations. The property has a history of emergency violations requiring immediate attention, as evidenced by Housing Maintenance Code Complaints. In the past, there were two complaints regarding building shaking/vibrating/structural stability issues in October 2019, though these investigations yielded mixed results regarding access for inspection.

Additionally, there are several Environmental Control Board violations on record, with the most recent from March 2024 indicating failure to comply with a heating system order from 2021, resulting in a penalty of $3,125. The building's maintenance history shows periods of both rodent infestations and successful eradication, with the most recent bedbug reporting (January 2025) showing no current infestations. The property has undergone various inspections over the years, with some violations being promptly addressed while others have required additional follow-up actions and penalties.