225 Park Hill Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10304

The 6-story, 305-unit tower at 225 Park Hill Avenue in the Park Hill neighborhood, built in 1970 and currently owned by Luis Ruiz, has experienced numerous maintenance and safety issues in recent years. Most concerning is a cluster of unresolved building quality indicators in mid-2025, including indoor air quality issues with sewage odors, multiple utility failures (including electricity and plumbing), various general maintenance problems, and indications of mold and pest infestations. The building's elevator system has been a recurring source of problems, with five separate complaints about elevator service from late 2023 through 2025, as well as multiple Department of Buildings Environmental Control Board (ECB) violations related to elevator safety features, with active penalties totaling $3,850.

The property has also faced electrical safety concerns, with multiple complaints about wiring and power issues between 2023-2025, though inspections generally found no violations at the time. Building maintenance deficiencies documented in late 2024 included issues with smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, ceiling and wall surfaces, and plumbing systems in Apartment 4, while Apartment 4J was noted to have mold issues in late 2024. The building's rodent inspections have shown inconsistent results, with multiple failures noted between 2021 and 2025, though recent inspections appear more favorable. While there was one documented case of bedbug infestation in 2019-2020, subsequent filings through 2025 show no current or previous infestations.

The building also has multiple active violations related to failure to file required inspection reports and submit necessary documentation, including a 2024 low pressure inspection violation and failure to submit an EER (Energy Efficiency Report). In addition to the immediate maintenance issues, the building has experienced systemic problems with inspection access and response, as evidenced by multiple instances in 2025 where Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) was unable to complete inspections despite resident complaints. There appears to be ongoing challenges with building systems reliability, particularly regarding the elevator and various utility systems, as evidenced by the pattern of complaints and violations. The property has maintained separate records demonstrating compliance in certain areas, as seen with more recent rodent inspection pass results, though historical data indicates this has been a persistent maintenance challenge.