493 Morningstar Road, Staten Island, NY 10303

The two-family house at 493 Morningstar Road in Mariners Harbor, owned by Angel Cordero, was built in 2013 and has experienced significant regulatory scrutiny due to unauthorized modifications. In mid-2019, the Department of Buildings investigated complaints of illegal conversion, leading to inspections on June 27, 2019, which confirmed unauthorized modifications at the cellar level.

These unauthorized improvements included full-height partitions for three rooms, installation of new plumbing lines for a bathroom and kitchen sink, and electrical modifications including a 220V line - all done without proper permits. The building's occupancy status was also reviewed, revealing that the residence had been converted, maintained, and occupied beyond its legally approved two-family classification.

This violation resulted in two separate Environmental Control Board violations: one carrying a $2,500 penalty for illegal occupancy (ECB Violation #35421811R), and another imposing a $1,250 penalty for unauthorized construction work (ECB Violation #35421812Z). Both violations were subsequently resolved, though the records indicate the penalties were paid since the balance due shows $0.00.