461 Port Richmond Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10302

The two-family building at 461 Port Richmond Avenue, constructed in 1931 and currently owned by Selatin Velisa, has experienced numerous maintenance issues over the past year, with the most recent concerns primarily centered around heating and window conditions. Between January and March 2025, multiple complaints were filed regarding window frame problems, and there were two separate heat/hot water complaints in March 2025, though HPD inspectors were unable to gain access to conduct inspections in these instances. The building currently has several open violations from late 2024, including issues with heating systems, hot water temperatures exceeding 130 degrees, and window repairs needed in Apartment 2.

Safety concerns from late 2024 include missing carbon monoxide detectors and smoke detectors in Apartment 2, as well as violations regarding access to the building's heating system. The property has a mixed compliance history, with some issues being addressed and others remaining open. Notably, there were violations issued in 2023 for failure to file external low-pressure inspections for 2021 and 2022, and the building was cited for needing to file an annual bedbug report in 2023 and 2024.

Recent inspections in early 2025 resulted in HPD being unable to gain access to conduct the necessary evaluations. The building has also undergone various other maintenance issues in the past, including problems with the bell/intercom system, electrical lighting, and window frames. While there was a rodent inspection conducted in 2019 that passed, more recent general conditions suggest ongoing maintenance challenges.