39 Sharpe Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10302

The two-family house at 39 Sharpe Avenue in Port Richmond, owned by Abed Elvahvah, has a documented history of maintenance and compliance issues, particularly affecting Apartment 1 on the first story. In June 2018, multiple violations were recorded, including problems with hot water supply, gas supply to the kitchen range, electrical service adequacy, waste line obstructions, and various bathroom and kitchen surface defects, all of which were classified as either Class B or Class C violations.

These issues were subsequently closed, though the building still has several active Environmental Control Board violations from June 2018, including failure to properly test new gas piping systems, maintaining unauthorized additional dwelling units beyond the legally approved two-family designation, and conducting unpermitted work related to water heaters and other plumbing installations, though one violation concerning work without a permit has been resolved. The building's earlier history includes rodent inspections in 2012 and 2013, both of which resulted in failure for "Other Reasons," suggesting potential pest control concerns from over a decade ago.

The property, constructed in 1930 and consisting of two stories, has undergone significant plumbing modifications over the years, including the installation of new water heaters, gas systems, and other improvements, though many of these modifications were completed without proper permits and inspections as indicated by the environmental violations. While some violations have been addressed and closed, the presence of active ECB violations as of 2018 indicates ongoing compliance issues that may impact building systems and resident comfort.