234 Targee Street, Staten Island, NY 10304

234 Targee Street is a 4-story, 2-family house built in 1988, currently owned by Zvbn Holdings Llc and located in the Clifton neighborhood. The building has experienced persistent maintenance and sanitation issues over the last two years, with particular concerns emerging in 2023-2024. Most notably, there are current open violations from April 2024 related to mold (approximately 10 sq ft), ceiling plaster and paint issues, and sanitation concerns regarding garbage/recycling storage.

Previous complaints suggest ongoing problems with pests, including reports of roaches in Apartment 1 as of September 2023, along with various maintenance issues including loose handrails and light fixtures, broken base cabinets, and problems with flooring in both apartments. The building's history includes multiple rodent inspections between 2014-2019, with some failures noted for "Other Reasons" and occasional rat activity, though the last inspection in 2019 resulted in a passing grade. There was also an illegal conversion complaint filed in April 2024, which was served as a violation in January 2025.

The property has a concerning pattern of unsanitary conditions, with multiple complaints logged in 2024 regarding mold and garbage issues, and earlier problems in November 2023 involving sewage and pests. Several recent complaints have required emergency responses, particularly regarding mold and stair issues. While some violations from previous years have been resolved, such as a 2021 hot water issue in Apartment B, the building continues to exhibit significant maintenance challenges. Historical data shows a mix of compliance and failure results in rodent inspections between 2014 and 2019, with the most recent inspections showing improvement in 2019, though this was several years ago.