2108 Forest Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10303

The two-family residence at 2108 Forest Avenue in Graniteville, owned by Bartley Forte, has experienced several notable incidents and maintenance issues since 2020. Most recently, in April 2025, there was a power outage that prompted an HPD inspection attempt, though the inspection could not be completed. The building has active Department of Buildings violations from June 2023 for failure to file required external low pressure inspections for the years 2019-2022.

In August 2022, there were multiple simultaneous issues requiring HPD inspections, including a carbon monoxide detector violation and plumbing problems, resulting in various violations. These violations primarily affected the second-floor apartment and included leaky faucets, defective electrical outlets, and issues with an electric/gas range. A more serious situation emerged in late 2021, when the cellar area was found to be occupied contrary to the certificate of occupancy, resulting in fines, though this was later dismissed when verified that the cellar was restored to its legal condition. The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of electrical and plumbing issues, including multiple power outage complaints (with one in 2022 classified as an immediate emergency), heating and hot water problems, and various appliance-related issues.

Security and safety concerns were addressed through inspections resulting in violation notices, particularly regarding missing smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in apartment 2. The property has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations, with all annual reports from 2019 to 2025 indicating zero infested units or related issues. The building has had some documented issues with window panes and door hardware in 2022, along with a water temperature violation that exceeded the maximum allowed temperature at hot water fixtures. While most historical complaints have been resolved, the recent 2023 violations regarding external low pressure inspections remain active as of 2025.