57 Avenue B, Staten Island, NY 10302

The two-family house at 57 Avenue B in Port Richmond, built in 2001 and currently owned by 57 Avenue B LLC, has experienced several recurring maintenance issues over the past three years, with the most significant being a pattern of heating and hot water problems. Between December 2022 and November 2024, there were multiple reports (at least 9) regarding inadequate heat and hot water, affecting both individual apartments and the entire building. While some of these complaints were resolved promptly, several resulted in inspections where access was not granted, or where conditions had improved by the time of inspection, leading to no violations being issued.

The most recent complaint, filed in April 2025, concerned wall paint/plaster issues, though this inspection was also complicated by access problems, with HPD unable to conduct a proper evaluation despite notifying the owner. The building's maintenance history shows a combination of emergency and non-emergency complaints. Of particular note is a slow water leak issue reported in September 2022, which, while categorized as non-emergency, may have contributed to the later wall repair request in 2025.

The concentration of heating system-related complaints, especially during the winter months, suggests an ongoing challenge with the building's climate control infrastructure. While all complaints have been technically closed, many have through regular channels of communication without definitive resolutions or require re-filing for proper inspection. The building appears to have maintained its compliance with HPD regulations in terms of violations being issued, but the pattern of complaints indicates recurring maintenance challenges that could affect resident comfort.