19 Drysdale Street, Staten Island, NY 10314

The property at 19 Drysdale Street in Willowbrook is a two-family house built in 1965, currently owned by Eliezer Rubinstein. The building has experienced recurring maintenance issues over the past two years, with the most recent cluster of complaints occurring in February 2025, when multiple emergency service requests were filed with the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) regarding problems with windows, doors, electrical lighting, plumbing fixtures, and flooring. Notably, all five of these 2025 complaints remained unresolved during the inspection attempts, as HPD was unable to complete their evaluations.

Prior to this, in May 2024, there were several documented issues including a power outage, window pane and frame problems, and plumbing concerns involving bathtubs/showers and sinks. While some 2024 complaints resulted in HPD inspections and violations, others were closed without inspection due to access issues. The building's maintenance history indicates persistent infrastructural challenges, particularly with windows/doors and plumbing systems, though not all complaints have resulted in violations.

The most pressing concerns appear to be the ongoing difficulties with inspection access, as evidenced by both the 2024 and 2025 complaint closures. The property has maintained its two-family structure since its construction in the mid-20th century, and while the number of complaints suggests regular maintenance issues, it's important to note that not all reported problems received violations, with some being classified as non-emergency or simply requiring access for inspection. The owners have demonstrated a pattern of addressing some issues, as evidenced by closed complaints, though the recurring nature of similar complaints suggests ongoing maintenance challenges.