556 Howard Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10301

The 128-unit, 2-story residential building at 556 Howard Avenue in Grymes Hill, owned by Michael Motelson and constructed in 1951, has experienced several maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, there have been recurring heating and water system problems, with the most recent heat/hot water complaint filed in December 2023.

Between 2022 and 2024, the building has faced multiple emergency situations, including electrical wiring issues, water leaks (both heavy flow and slow leaks), and problems with doors, windows, ceilings, and flooring. Security and safety concerns were highlighted in February 2024 with emergency complaints regarding both smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, though these issues were subsequently closed. The building's maintenance history shows attention to safety protocols, with no recorded bedbug infestations in the most recent reporting period (2023-2024) and compliance with rodent inspection standards, passing an inspection in January 2019.

While there were multiple bedbug violation notices issued in 2023 regarding proper reporting procedures, these were subsequently resolved, and the most recent reports indicate no affected units. The property has a documented history of retaining wall maintenance issues, as evidenced by multiple Environmental Control Board violations in 2021-2022, though these were resolved with associated penalties. The building has demonstrated a pattern of addressing maintenance issues, as evidenced by the closing of numerous HPD complaints, though many of these have required follow-up inspections or re-reporting.