475 Morningstar Road, Staten Island, NY 10303

The 12-unit, 2-story residential building at 475 Morningstar Road in Mariners Harbor, built in 1931 and currently owned by Samir Lazoja, has experienced several maintenance issues over the past two years that may impact resident comfort and safety. Most recently, in May 2025, there was a plumbing water supply complaint that HPD attempted to inspect but couldn't complete.

In late 2024, there were significant concerns including an emergency heat/hot water issue in apartment 2C where scalding water exceeded 130 degrees was reported and a series of violations were documented in apartment E1 regarding inadequate hot and cold water supply and a broken door. Earlier complaints from 2024 and 2023 show a pattern of plumbing-related issues including water supply problems in May 2024 and a slow water leak reported in April 2023.

The building has also faced ventilation and mold challenges, with a July 2023 ventilation complaint prompting a letter to management, though no violations were found during a mold inspection that same month. While the building has maintained a clean record with no bedbug infestations reported in the past three years (with regular inspections showing 0 infested units), and passed a rodent inspection in May 2023, the recurring water-related issues suggest ongoing infrastructure challenges. Historical data from 2022-2025 shows consistent monitoring of pest control, with no evidence of infestation during that period.