37 South Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10303

The two-family house at 37 South Avenue in Mariners Harbor, owned by Joseph Mizrachi, has experienced recurring infrastructure and maintenance issues, particularly in the past two years. Most recently, in April 2025, there were complaints about both heat/hot water issues and lighting problems, with HPD unable to complete inspections for the former.

Earlier, in March 2023, multiple Housing Maintenance Code violations were documented, including problems with mold and water leaks in the first-story south public hall, excessively hot water in Apartment 1, and various maintenance issues. Apartment 2 has had particularly notable challenges, including multiple violations for inadequate heat, hot water, cold water, and gas supply, as well as an infestation of roaches that was officially documented in March 2023. The building's mechanical and sanitary systems appear to have ongoing issues, as evidenced by emergency complaints and violations related to heat/hot water systems in both 2025 and 2023.

The property also experienced rodent issues in 2019, with initial inspections failing for unspecified reasons, though a subsequent compliance inspection passed. While many of the March 2023 violations were officially closed after repairs, the frequency and nature of the complaints suggest persistent infrastructure challenges. The building, constructed in 1899, is typical of its age in facing various maintenance and compliance challenges, though the recent pattern of heat and water supply complaints merits particular attention.