2298 Richmond Terrace, Staten Island, NY 10302

The two-family house at 2298 Richmond Terrace, owned by Liliana Torija, has experienced numerous maintenance and habitability issues since its construction in 2001. Most concerning are the recurring water-related problems: between December 2023 and March 2024, there were multiple reports of heavy water flow leaks, and between January and March 2024, there were several sewage-related complaints, many marked as emergency situations. Additionally, in March 2024, complaints were filed regarding wall issues, mold, and cabinet problems, though inspections did not reveal any violations.

A notable incident occurred in March 2024 involving complaints about heat and hot water, for which inspectors were unable to gain access to the apartments for verification. The building's history also reveals older issues from 2017, including inadequate water supply problems in apartment 2 and broken lock repairs needed for sliding doors. Earlier problems from 2011 included serious sanitation violations in the basement apartment that required remediation.

Rodent activity was documented in 2018-2019 with multiple inspections showing rat presence, though subsequent inspections in 2019 and 2016 showed compliance. More recent concerns involve potential illegal conversions and construction work, with multiple complaints filed in 2024-2025, some of which resulted in Oath Violations. While many issues have been officially closed, there is an ongoing pattern of maintenance challenges that have required repeated intervention from housing authorities, particularly regarding water and sanitation problems.