81 Newark Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10302

The two-family house at 81 Newark Avenue in Port Richmond, owned by Gary Grinberg, has experienced several recurring maintenance issues since 2021, most significantly involving water-related problems. The building, constructed in 2001, has documented multiple complaints about water leaks, with varying degrees of severity including heavy flow and slow leaks, most notably between September 2021 and April 2023, with the most recent water leak complaint in December 2022 remaining unresolved until April 2023.

Residents have also faced significant infrastructure challenges, including a complete building heat and hot water failure, electrical wiring issues, and a power outage, all of which were classified as emergencies and required HPD intervention. More recent concerns from 2023 suggest ongoing maintenance challenges, with multiple appliance-related issues reported including problems with a refrigerator and electric/gas range in both May and June 2023.

The building's systems appear to have experienced systematic failures, with three separate incidents involving refrigerator problems reported in 2022-2023, and complaints about unsanitary conditions including mold and pests recorded in September 2021. An inspection regarding a boiler issue in October 2021 could not be completed due to access problems, and in two instances (September 2021), inspectors were unable to gain access to investigate reported water leaks and unsanitary conditions. While many of these complaints have been officially closed, the pattern of recurring issues, particularly water management and heating systems, suggests persistent infrastructure challenges within the building.