17 Drysdale Street, Staten Island, NY 10314

The two-family house at 17 Drysdale Street in Willowbrook, owned by Eliezer Rubinstein, has experienced numerous maintenance issues between April 2023 and July 2025. The building, constructed in 1965, has been particularly troubled by water-related problems, with three separate heavy flow water leak complaints recorded between late May and June 2023, along with issues involving sewage and various unsanitary conditions including mold.

Several safety concerns have emerged as well, including a broken window guard reported in June 2023. The property has also faced electrical and plumbing issues, particularly involving outlets/switches and bathroom fixtures, with multiple complaints filed between April and June 2023. More recently, from April to July 2023, there were six separate complaints related to potential illegal activities, including illegal hotel room usage, wall stability concerns, unauthorized construction permits, and after-hours work.

All of these complaints were marked as "Access Denied – 2nd Attempt" during inspections, indicating inspectors could not enter the property to verify the reported conditions. Historical context shows the building has had ongoing maintenance challenges, with multiple service requests to the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) and the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) in 2023. While many of these complaints were ultimately closed, often without violations being issued, the frequency and variety of issues suggest persistent maintenance concerns at this property.