14 Macfarland Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10305

The two-story, three-unit building at 14 Macfarland Avenue in Arrochar, owned by John Gaied and constructed in 1915, has experienced several significant maintenance and compliance issues over recent years. Most notably, the property has been cited for multiple open violations related to bedbug reporting requirements between 2020 and 2024, and there are ongoing concerns from 2020 regarding security and safety features such as door hardware, peep holes, and self-closing mechanisms, particularly affecting the second-floor entrance.

The building's maintenance history shows recurring door-related problems, with multiple 311 service requests between 2019-2020 resulting in both violations and inspections, as well as plumbing issues in December 2019. From a compliance perspective, there was a significant incident in late 2019 regarding unauthorized cellar modifications that led to several Environmental Control Board violations in 2020, including the installation of plumbing and gas lines without proper permits, though these were eventually resolved with no penalties.

The Department of Buildings conducted inspections in late 2019-2020 that revealed the presence of unauthorized renovation work in the cellar, which appeared to be converted into a full Class "A" apartment contrary to the building's permitted use as a three-family structure with cellar regular use. While some violations have been closed, including matters related to door security in May 2020, there remain several open violations related to building safety requirements, including the need for proper smoke detection devices and gas leak notices, which were cited during a 2020 inspection.