62 Wheeler Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10314

The 12-unit, 2-story building at 62 Wheeler Avenue in Castleton Corners, owned by Maria Catalana and constructed in 1971, has experienced several notable incidents and maintenance issues in recent years. Most significantly, in early 2024, there were emergency complaints about no heat or hot water in the entire building, though these were reportedly resolved quickly. During the same period, there were safety concerns regarding the fire escape, which was inspected with no violations issued.

As of April 2024, the building has remained subject to multiple open Housing Maintenance Code violations, including requirements related to annual bedbug reporting and various safety notice postings (for smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, gas leak procedures, and building registration). Additionally, there are open violations regarding security and safety features, including a defective lockset at the building entrance and a door self-closing device issue. The building has been cited for several Department of Buildings violations, including two active violations issued in 2023 and 2024 for failure to file external low-pressure inspection reports.

There is also an active investigation into a potential illegal conversion, though access to the property was not granted during the first inspection attempt in December 2024. Notably, the building has maintained a clean bedbug record in recent years, with no reported infestations or treatments between 2020 and 2025, as evidenced by multiple bedbug reporting filings showing zero infested units. While the building has experienced periodic maintenance issues, particularly regarding heat and safety systems, it has not faced any documented emergencies or serious safety incidents in recent years.