139 Father Capodanno Bl, Staten Island, NY 10305

The two-story, five-unit building at 139 Father Capodanno Blvd in Arrochar, owned by Stuart Waldman and built in 1931, has experienced several maintenance and safety issues in recent years. As of November 2024, the building has multiple open violations requiring attention, including infestation concerns and structural issues in the first-floor apartment. Recent complaints from November 2024, all inspected by HPD, documented problems with window guards, electrical systems (lighting), plumbing (steam pipes), and wall conditions, though none were found to violate housing laws. The building had significant safety concerns in mid-2022 when multiple violations were issued regarding missing smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, with similar issues reported in Apartment 2B.

A heat and hot water complaint in late 2021 was resolved shortly after reporting. In addition to these recurring safety issues, the property has experienced maintenance challenges with its infrastructure, as evidenced by multiple 311 service requests and housing maintenance code complaints. Notably, there are active ECB violations from 2022 regarding improperly installed A/C units requiring correction. The building has maintained relatively good compliance with bedbug reporting requirements, showing zero infested units in the past three years of reporting. Historical rodent inspections from 2014 through 2022 show variable results, with the most recent inspection in December 2022 passing.

Two investigations in 2019 failed for unspecified reasons, indicating past pest control challenges. The building has also faced scrutiny for unauthorized modifications, as evidenced by illegal conversion complaints in 2022. The most pressing current issues appear to be concentrated in Apartment 1, which has both infestation and door-related violations as of November 2024. The pattern of violations suggests ongoing challenges with building maintenance and safety compliance, particularly regarding emergency systems and infrastructure maintenance. While many past violations have been resolved, the persistence of maintenance issues and open violations indicates that building systems require continued oversight and improvement.