37 Avon Place, Staten Island, NY 10301

37 Avon Place is a 16-unit, 4-story New Law Tenement building located in Tompkinsville and owned by Nancy Nicastro. Built in 1926, the property has faced several maintenance challenges in recent years, with the most pressing issues occurring in late 2024 and early 2025. During this period, there were multiple complaints regarding unsanitary conditions and pest problems, with violations issued by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD). The building experienced a significant heat and hot water outage in December 2024, though these services were reportedly restored before HPD's inspection.

There are current open violations from July 2024 affecting Apartment 3D, including issues with pests, bathroom mildew, various repair needs, and problems with doors and electrical components. Recent inspections in December 2024 identified problems requiring attention to building features such as the fire escape drop ladder and entrance door self-closing mechanism. The building has a concerning history of rodent issues, with inspections in 2011 and 2016 documenting rat activity, and a general "Failed for Other Reasons" classification in 2016. A violation remains active from June 2023 regarding failure to file an external low pressure inspection.

While the building has had pest problems as recently as 2024, there have been no documented bedbug infestations in the past two reporting periods (2022-2023). The property has experienced recurring window-related issues, with multiple complaints about window frames and guards, some of which required emergency responses. The electrical and lighting systems have also required attention, with HPD issuing violations for various electrical problems. The building's maintenance history suggests ongoing challenges with basic services and building systems, though many recent violations are marked as closed and show that the property owner has taken steps to address some of the identified issues.