3211 Richmond Road, Staten Island, NY 10306

The three-story, two-family house at 3211 Richmond Road in Lighthouse Hill, owned by Pat Rocchio, has experienced significant structural issues and regulatory scrutiny since mid-2021. The most critical incident occurred in July 2021 when a vehicle struck an exterior support column, causing structural concerns that affected both the first-floor column and second-floor balcony.

Following this incident, multiple Department of Buildings (DOB) complaints were filed between July and August 2021 regarding construction work, building maintenance, and structural stability, culminating in a vacate order that was eventually rescinded in October 2021. During inspections, it was revealed that unauthorized construction work had been performed, including the installation of a 36"x28"x4' masonry column at the front first floor, for which a $1,250 Environmental Control Board fine was later imposed and resolved. The DOB issued several violations related to the building's structural condition, noting that while the damaged column had been repaired, the work was completed without the necessary permits.

Investigations confirmed that the vehicle incident had caused the structural damage requiring repairs to both the first-floor column and second-floor balcony. While these violations were ultimately dismissed following inspections by Inspector Franklyn and the filing of proper repair jobs, the series of events from July to October 2021 indicates a period of significant structural concerns and regulatory intervention. The building, constructed in 1985, has returned to compliance following these incidents, with no recorded violations or complaints in the most recent two years leading up to 2025.