156 Morningstar Road, Staten Island, NY 10303

The two-family house at 156 Morningstar Road in Mariners Harbor, built in 1910 and currently owned by Al Christoffersen, has experienced a series of concerning maintenance issues in early 2025, with multiple emergency complaints filed between February 3rd and February 24th. The building has reported significant problems with plumbing systems, including issues with sinks, toilets, bathtubs/showers, and flooring all requiring attention.

Additionally, there are serious safety concerns, with complaints about a broken or missing window guard. The property has also faced challenges with basic living conditions, including an apparent pest infestation and potentially problematic sanitary conditions involving mold.

Of particular note, there were multiple instances in February 2025 where the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) was either unable to complete inspections or required tenants to refile complaints for proper access. During this period, at least one water leak involving heavy flow was documented, and there were concerns about heat and hot water availability in some apartments. While some complaints have been closed, many were due to HPD's inability to inspect rather than confirmed resolutions, and several complaints from early February remain marked as non-emergency despite their potential impact on resident comfort and safety.