195 Cedar Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10305

The two-family residential building at 195 Cedar Avenue in Arrochar, owned by Moustafa' Gouda and constructed in 1935, has experienced ongoing maintenance challenges over the past several years, with the most pressing issues being heat and hot water service interruptions. Notable incidents include two heat/hot water emergencies in 2023 and 2024 (one for the entire building and one for a specific apartment), with the most recent incident in December 2023 resulting in HPD's inability to gain access for inspection. The building has also faced significant pest control challenges, with multiple reports of unsanitary conditions between 2021 and 2022, including documented mice infestations in apartment 2B that received both Class B and Class C violations.

While HPD violations were issued for pest issues in September 2021 and February 2022, the most recent inspection from April 2024 indicates an open violation related to failure to file the annual bedbug report. The building's maintenance history shows various repair needs, particularly in apartment 2B, including issues with windows, doors, and bathroom fixtures that warranted multiple HPD inspections between 2021 and 2022. Building systems and structural components have required attention, with violations recorded in 2021 regarding public hall ceiling conditions and entrance door issues, though these were subsequently closed.

The property has undergone rodent inspections in recent years, with mixed results - while a compliance check in August 2024 passed, preliminary inspections from 2014 through 2023 generally showed potential concerns that needed addressing. A complaint about illegal commercial use of the property was filed and investigated in 2021 but resulted in no violations being found at that time. The building's maintenance record indicates a pattern of recurring issues, particularly with heating systems and pest control, though recent rodent inspection results suggest some improvement in building conditions.