1611 Castleton Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10302

The two-family house at 1611 Castleton Avenue in Port Richmond, owned by Lazer Szendrovitz, has documented several concerning maintenance issues over the past four years. Most notably, in August 2021, the second-floor apartment (Apartment 2) was inspected and found to have multiple violations, including active pest infestation (roaches), visible mold, water leak issues, and safety concerns such as missing carbon monoxide detectors and problems with door locks and frames.

These violations were categorized as Class A and B, indicating they posed significant risks to resident safety and comfort. The building experienced water-related issues in July 2021, with both heavy flow and slow leak complaints, while in July 2022, multiple complaints were filed regarding unsanitary conditions, wall paint/plaster issues, and toilet plumbing problems, though inspectors were unable to gain access to verify these conditions.

The property, constructed in 1901, has also been subject to various flooring/stairs complaints in 2021, some classified as emergency issues, though most were closed without violations being issued. Building systems and maintenance conditions appear to have varied, with some complaints resulting in violations being issued and others simply requiring further inspection or follow-up complaints to address ongoing issues.