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20 Merle Place, Staten Island, NY 10305

24
DOB Complaints
201
311 Housing Calls
138
Housing Violations
0
Permits

Risk Assessment

23
High Risk

This building is in the riskiest 10% of buildings in NYC with significant maintenance issues.

Our AI predicts there is a 23% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 20 Merle Place

20 Merle Place is a 5-story, 64-unit residential building constructed in 1964 located in the Shore Acres neighborhood and currently owned by Leah Berkovits. The property has experienced numerous maintenance and safety issues in recent years, with the most concerning being a series of recurring indoor air quality complaints related to human feces in June 2025, and multiple sanitary condition violations including pest infestations and mold issues in 2025.

There have been mechanical and safety concerns as evidenced by complaints about the fire escape (January 2025) and building shaking (August 2024). The elevator system has been a particular point of focus, with multiple complaints between 2024-2025 regarding service reliability, including an active violation for potential main drive shaft failure and lack of proper safety systems as of January 2024. The building has documented multiple infrastructure issues including water leaks, damp spots, and ceiling problems throughout 2025, which have resulted in Housing Maintenance Code violations.

An inspection in 2024 revealed roach infestations in apartment 4M, and there have been consistent issues with door security and self-closing mechanisms throughout common areas. The property has also faced challenges with compliance reporting requirements, including multiple failure-to-file violations for energy use benchmarking between 2021-2023, though some were eventually dismissed. More positively, the most recent bed bug report from December 2024 shows zero infested units, and rodent inspections in 2022-2023 indicate improved conditions, with the last inspection passing.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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20 Merle PlaceBuilding Overview

Renter Risk Rating

This building is in the safest 10% of buildings in Shore Acres.

Building Characteristics

Total units 64
Year built 1964
Total area 61130 sq ft
Floors 5
Tax Abatements None
Building Class HEREAFTER ERECTED CLASS A
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Key Building Statistics

24
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
138
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
201
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
5
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
1
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
2
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
9
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
0
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

Included Addresses

  • 195 Fingerboard Rd, New York, NY 10305
  • 20 Merle Pl, New York, NY 10305
  • 22 Merle Pl, New York, NY 10305
  • 24 Merle Pl, New York, NY 10305
  • 26 Merle Pl, New York, NY 10305
  • 28 Merle Pl, New York, NY 10305

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20 Merle Place Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

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RoleNameAddress

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AddressUnitsCode ViolationsRisk Rating

Landlord Court Records

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20 Merle Place Rent Control Status

Year Built
Built before 1974
Units
More than 6 units
RGB Registration
Registered
Tax Abatement
None found
Year BuiltUnitsRGB RegistrationTax Abatement
Before 1974 >6 units Registered None

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Housing Maintenance Code Complaints

This table shows complaints to 311 related to potential NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) for 20 Merle Place. These complaints are related to conditions such as lack of heat, hot water, mold, pests, and other habitability issues. Class B and C violations are the most serious and may indicate significant problems with building maintenance or safety.

Date ReceivedSttatus DateCategoryTypeStatus
2025-05-122025-05-22Unsanitary Condition-MoldEmergencyCLOSE
2025-05-122025-05-22Plumbing-Basin/sinkNon EmergencyCLOSE
2025-05-122025-05-22Paint/plaster-WallNon EmergencyCLOSE
2025-05-122025-05-22Paint/plaster-CeilingEmergencyCLOSE
2025-05-122025-05-22Unsanitary Condition-PestsNon EmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 20 Merle Place. These violations are related to conditions such as lack of heat, hot water, mold, pests, and other habitability issues. Class B and C violations are the most serious and may indicate significant problems with building maintenance or safety.

Inspection DateClassStatusStatus DateApartmentNOV DescriptionCertified Date
2024-09-23CCloseNone4MHMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 4M, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION ''south''2024-10-08T00:00:00.000Z
2024-09-23COpenNone4M§ 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE (DEFECTIVE HINGES) IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 4M, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION ''south''2024-10-07T00:00:00.000Z
2024-01-21CCloseNoneNone§ 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE HINGE AT FIRE DOOR AT EAST , 1st STORY, SECTION ''NORTH''2024-01-26T00:00:00.000Z
2023-11-16CCloseNone4B§ 27-2031 ADM CODE PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 4B, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST2023-11-21T00:00:00.000Z
2023-09-22CCloseNoneNone§ 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE AT LAUNDRY ROOM AT BASEMENT, SECTION ''south''2023-10-13T00:00:00.000Z
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 20 Merle Place. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2025-06-08 00:20Indoor Air QualityHuman FecesClosedDOHMH
2025-06-08 00:10Indoor Air QualityHuman FecesClosedDOHMH
2025-06-07 23:51Indoor Air QualityHuman FecesClosedDOHMH
2025-04-28 10:27UNSANITARY CONDITIONPESTSClosedHPD
2025-02-18 13:57WATER LEAKDAMP SPOTClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 20 Merle Place.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
51860022024-08-29CLOSEDBuilding Shaking/Vibrating/Struct Stability Affected2024-08-30Inspector Unable To Gain Access – 2nd Final Attempt (2024-08-31)
51853072024-07-23CLOSEDElectrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress2024-07-31No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2024-07-31)
51839182024-04-25CLOSEDVent/Exhaust – Illegal/Improper2024-11-22No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2024-11-22)
51835212024-04-09CLOSEDVent/Exhaust – Illegal/Improper2024-11-19No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2024-11-19)
51834182024-04-05ACTIVELocal Law 188/17 Compliance Inspections – Active Jobs
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 20 Merle Place.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2024-01-11V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVECEASE USE: ACCORDING TO THE MANUFACTURER, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY OF MAIN DRIVE SHAFT FAILURE AND NO ASCENDING CAR OVERSPEED AND UNINTENDED CAR MOVEMENT PROTECTION INSTALLED ON THIS DEVICE.
2023-06-30V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2021 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTIONCIANOW CRM Violation Dismissed2024-03-05
2023-04-25V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2022 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTIONCIANOW CRM Violation Dismissed2023-10-31
2022-08-02V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILURE TO FILE BENCHMARKING REPORT OF ENERGY USE AS PER AD. CODE SEC. 28-309.4CONFIRMED SUBMISSION.2022-10-21
2021-11-02V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEFAILURE TO FILE BENCHMARKING REPORT OF ENERGY USE AS PER AD. CODE SEC. 28-309.4
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 20 Merle Place. The information includes the date, type, description, and status of each complaint. The data is sourced from DOHMH/311.

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Bedbug Infestations

The table below shows the bedbug reports filed by the landlord for 20 Merle Place. The information includes the file date, infested units, eradicated units, re-infested units, filing start date, and filing end date. The data is sourced from DOHMH. Landlords are required to file these reports; missing data may indicate non-compliance.

File DateInfested UnitsEradicated UnitsRe-infested UnitsFiling Start DateFiling End Date
2024-12-250002023-11-012024-10-31
2024-02-081102022-11-012023-10-31
2023-03-150002021-11-012022-10-31
2022-03-110002020-11-012021-10-31
2021-04-150002019-11-012020-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 20 Merle Place. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2023-07-13InitialPassed
2022-11-01InitialPassed
2019-12-27BAITBait applied
2019-12-04BAITBait applied
2019-11-07CompliancePassed
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 20 Merle Place. The information includes the open date, case type, status, judgement, penalty and whether harassment was found. The data is sourced from HPD.

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Open DateCase TypeStatusJudgementPenaltyHarassment found
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OATH Cases Explanation

The table below shows the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings cases for 20 Merle Place. The information includes the date, agency, respondent, charge, result, penalty, and status. The data is sourced from OATH.

Source: Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH)
DateAgencyRespondentChargeResultPenaltyStatus
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ECB Violations

Environmental Control Board violations for 20 Merle Place. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2023-03-1535646943XATLANTA TRA & ENG CO LLCFAILURE TO POST OR PROPERLY POST PERMIT FOR WORK AT PREMISES.OBSERVED NO PERMIT POSTED IN LOBBY OF BUILDING OR ANY OTHER FLOORS 1-6 OF THE BUILDING.REMEDY:POST OR PROPERLY POST PERMIT.RESOLVE0.00.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 20 Merle Place. The information includes the start date, start violations, discharge date, and status. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
Start DateStart ViolationsDischarge DateStatus
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Vacate Orders Explanation

The table below shows the vacate orders for 20 Merle Place. The information includes the effective date, rescinded date, reason, type, and units. The data is sourced from DOB.

Source: Department of Buildings (DOB)
Effective DateRescinded DateReasonTypeUnits
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Work Orders Explanation

The table below shows the work orders for 20 Merle Place. The information includes the date created, type, description, and charge. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
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Liens Explanation

The table below shows tax and water liens for 20 Merle Place. Information includes tax class, month, water only flag, amount, and cycle. Data is sourced from NYC Department of Finance.

Source: NYC Department of Finance
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Case NumberDateTypeStatusDetails

Sales Records

Sales transactions for 20 Merle Place. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 20 Merle Place. Data includes filing date, type, and status.

Start DateEnd DateStatusProcedureFloor

Fire Violations

Violations issued by the Fire Department for this property.

Violation NumberDateDescriptionStatus
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Fire Inspections

Fire Department inspection records for this property.

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Fire Certificates

Fire safety certificates for this property.

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Water Connections

Water connection permits and records for 20 Merle Place. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 20 Merle Place. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 20 Merle Place. Data includes violation date, type, and status.

DateTypeStatus

Planning Projects

City Planning (ZAP) project applications for this building. Data includes project ID, status, borough, and lot/block information.

Project IDStatusBoroughBlockLot
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Building Permits

Department of Buildings issued building permits for this property. This includes permits for construction, alteration, and demolition work. Data includes permit type, job number, status, and issue date.

Permit TypeJob NumberStatusIssue Date

Electrical Permits

Department of Buildings issued electrical permits for this property. This includes permits for electrical work, installations, and modifications. Data includes permit type, job number, status, and issue date.

Permit TypeJob NumberStatusIssue Date

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