643 Port Richmond Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10302

The 2-family house at 643 Port Richmond Avenue, owned by Andrew Taranto, has experienced several concerning maintenance issues in recent years, with the most significant cluster of complaints occurring in late 2024. Between December 14-19, multiple complaints were filed regarding door and window problems, including both doors and window frames, as well as unsanitary conditions related to mold.

All these complaints were marked as "Emergency" or "Non-Emergency" under the Housing Maintenance Code, though HPD was unable to complete inspections for these issues and advised affected parties to submit new service requests if problems persisted. Prior to this, in September 2024, additional complaints were recorded regarding plumbing issues with a toilet, flooring concerns, and unsanitary conditions involving pests, though one flooring complaint in this period was inspected without violation. The building, constructed in 1960, has had an active history of maintenance complaints that require attention.

The recent pattern of complaints suggests ongoing maintenance challenges, particularly regarding doors, windows, and various unsanitary conditions including mold. While some complaints have been closed with no violations (as in the flooring issue from September 2024), the fact that multiple recent complaints have been filed and inspections could not be completed raises concerns about the building's current condition. It's important to note that the most recent service requests were made in December 2024, which is just before the current date of July 2025, potentially indicating unresolved issues at the time of writing.