52 Oakville Street, Staten Island, NY 10314

The 3-story, 2-family house at 52 Oakville Street in Willowbrook, built in 1983 and owned by Boris Chait, has experienced several maintenance and regulatory challenges over the past few years. Most notably, between July and September 2023, the property had multiple plumbing issues involving a bathtub/shower and a basin/sink, classified as emergency complaints, plus an appliance problem with an electric/gas range, though the latter was categorized as non-emergency.

While two of these plumbing complaints were resolved through verification of corrections, the bathtub/shower issue was closed due to the Housing Preservation and Development department's inability to gain access for inspection. The Department of Buildings records from 2019 through 2024 show persistent access issues during inspections, particularly concerning two illegal conversion complaints (one in December 2022 and another in February 2023), and three permit-related complaints, including one in July 2024.

In each of these cases except for one permit complaint in December 2022 where no violation was found, inspectors were unable to gain access to the property during their inspections, which raises concerns about compliance with housing regulations. The property's history suggests ongoing challenges with access for inspections and potential underlying maintenance issues, despite some repairs being completed and verified by HPD in mid-2023.