78 Housman Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10303

The two-family house at 78 Housman Avenue in Mariners Harbor, built in 1901 and currently owned by Michael Belisario, has experienced several significant maintenance issues over the past two years. The most pressing concerns relate to mold and pest infestations, with multiple complaints filed in 2023-2024.

Between August and December 2023, four emergency complaints about mold were recorded, resulting in violations requiring action to trace, repair, and abate visible mold conditions in the bathroom ceiling of Apartment 1. The building also faces pest issues, with two complaints in 2024 (April and June) regarding unsanitary conditions, though inspections resulted in no violations for the June complaint. A comprehensive inspection on December 30, 2023, revealed multiple maintenance violations in Apartment 1, including lead paint hazards on various surfaces requiring immediate attention, including window frames and door frames across different rooms.

The inspection documented the need for repairs to broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in the bathroom ceiling, as well as the presence of peeling paint that tested positive for lead content. While these violations have been classified and closed, they indicate significant historical maintenance challenges. The building's problems have persisted over time, as evidenced by recurring complaints and violations, particularly between August and December 2023 when multiple mold-related issues were consistently reported and inspected.