337 Kell Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10314

The two-family residence at 337 Kell Avenue in Emerson Hill, owned by Israel Laufer, has experienced several notable issues over the past few years, with particular attention required to recent rodent-related concerns. Most recently, in September 2024, the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene responded to a rat sighting complaint that resulted in violations requiring follow-up inspections.

This incident preceded multiple rodent inspections in late 2024, where an initial inspection in September resulted in failure for unspecified reasons, though a subsequent November inspection passed compliance requirements. The property has a documented history of rodent inspections showing a pattern of initial failures followed by successful compliance, including similar instances in 2015 and most recently in 2023.

While there was a bedbug reporting period between November 2018 and October 2019, records indicate no affected units or subsequent infestations during that timeframe. It's worth noting that all inspection failures were categorized as "Other Reasons," with specific issues not detailed in the available records. The building, a two-story structure built in 1980, has demonstrated some ongoing challenges with pest management, particularly in the most recent period, though the property has generally achieved compliance following initial inspections when violations were noted.