31 South Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10303

The two-family house at 31 South Avenue in Mariners Harbor, owned by Olajide Ogundipe and built in 2004, has experienced several notable maintenance issues in recent years. Most concerning are the recurring heating system problems, with two heat/hot water complaints filed in 2025 and 2024, the latter of which remains open as of February 2025.

The building has also faced multiple infrastructure and safety challenges, particularly evident in a cluster of complaints from June 2024 that included issues with water leakage, safety systems (sprinkler), various door/window problems, appliance concerns (electric/gas range), and plumbing issues (basin/sink), though none of these resulted in violations. A significant maintenance incident occurred in 2019 when multiple violations were documented in Basement Apartment 1, including defective electrical outlets, inoperative heating systems, and issues with mold, water leaks, ceiling damage, and safety equipment (carbon monoxide detector), though these were all certified as corrected by May 2019.

The building's most recent documented housing maintenance code violation, from June 2024, relates to the accumulation of refuse in the south yard area, though this open violation appears to be the only currently active issue as of October 2023. While many past complaints have been resolved through proper legal channels, the pattern of heating system problems and the recent open violation regarding yard maintenance suggests ongoing maintenance challenges. However, it's worth noting that most service requests, while requiring intervention, have typically been closed after inspection, indicating that while issues are recurring, they are generally addressed through the proper channels, though some complaints have required multiple service requests for resolution.