121 Harrison Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10302

121 Harrison Avenue is a two-family residential building located in Port Richmond, Staten Island, built in 1899 and currently owned by John Barbieri. The property has experienced recurring pest issues, particularly during 2021, with multiple complaints about unsanitary conditions and pests, including three separate complaints in July 2021 alone, where inspectors were unable to gain access. The building has also faced significant maintenance challenges, particularly in 2021, with multiple violations related to doors and windows, including broken locks and defective sashes, along with issues concerning smoke detectors and appliance problems.

Notably, there are open violations from March 2021 regarding mice infestation and window repairs in the first-floor apartment. The Department of Buildings has recorded three illegal conversion complaints between 2022 and 2024, with inspectors unable to access the premises during final attempts in all cases. The property has maintained a pattern of rodent-related issues, with failures documented in compliance inspections in April 2018 and April 2021.

More recent complaints show ongoing concerns, including a July 2024 complaint about unlicensed plumbing work, which resulted in no violation being warranted at the time of inspection. A building inspection in January 2025 also required access that was not granted. The repeated inability of inspectors to access the premises during multiple inspections, both in housing maintenance and building department cases, raises concerns about verification of compliance with necessary inspections and potential ongoing maintenance issues.