187 Nicholas Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10302

The 2-family house at 187 Nicholas Avenue in Port Richmond, owned by Sami Alboukai, has experienced several maintenance and safety issues since September 2023. Most notably, there are currently open violations in the upper-level apartment (2FL) regarding mold (10 sq ft in sink cabinet), pest infestations (mice and roaches), water temperature issues exceeding 130°F, and problems with faucets and water supply pipes. The building has also faced multiple emergency complaints recently, including issues with heating/hot water, electrical systems, plumbing, smoke detectors, and safety concerns.

While there have been some successful inspections regarding rodent control, with March 2023, September 2023, and September 2024 passing results, there were two failures for "Other Reasons" in 2018 and 2022. The building's history includes various Department of Buildings complaints from 2018-2019, primarily focusing on gas hook-ups, building stability, and site conditions, with some violations related to combustible materials storage. An inspection in 2019 resulted in multiple ECB violations, including failure to maintain building walls and appurtenances, with penalties totaling $12,500, though one violation was later dismissed.

Interestingly, there is also a historical noting of a heating system failure in January 2019 that was not properly addressed according to the complaint records. These recent and past violations suggest ongoing maintenance challenges, particularly in the areas of water systems, pest control, and safety equipment. The building, constructed in 1910, has had multiple health department inspections regarding unsanitary conditions and animal-related issues, with some inspections resulting in no violations. The property's most pressing current issues appear to be concentrated in the 2FL apartment, where multiple simultaneous violations were documented in November 2023.