50 Willis Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10301

50 Willis Avenue is a two-family residential building located in Tompkinsville, Staten Island, owned by David Forster. This two-story structure, built in 1920, has experienced several significant events over the past decade that warrant attention. The most critical issues emerged in late 2020, when complaints were filed regarding building stability concerns, with one report specifically mentioning building shaking and vibrating, which led to a partial vacate order for the rear yard due to structural concerns.

These stability issues were linked to damage sustained from the adjacent property at 45 Edgar Terrace, which was reported as having rear structure disrepair with potential collapse conditions. While an initial construction enforcement complaint was investigated in December 2020, no violations were found at that time. These structural concerns persisted for several years, with an official violation issued in November 2020 stating the structure was rendered non-compliant due to observed damage.

However, a significant positive development occurred in May 2023 when the vacate order was fully rescinded, and in June 2023, the related DOB violation was dismissed, indicating a resolution of the building stability concerns. Looking further back in the building's history, two rodent inspections in April 2011 resulted in failed compliance, though these issues appear to have been resolved, given the lack of recent rodent-related complaints or violations. The most recent available data through 2023 suggests that the building has returned to compliance with both structural and pest control regulations, though the significant period of instability from late 2020 to mid-2023 should be noted as a major event in the building's recent history.