70 Hancock Street, Staten Island, NY 10305

The building at 70 Hancock Street in South Beach is a 2-story, 26-unit residential structure built in 1975, currently owned by Michael Verdi. The property has experienced persistent maintenance issues over the past few years, with significant plumbing problems being a major concern.

Most recently, in 2025, there were issues with a bathtub/shower, and earlier in 2024-2025, there were multiple complaints regarding unsanitary conditions including pests (with violations issued), sewage issues, and various water leak problems (including heavy flow incidents). The building is also facing two active violations from the Department of Buildings for failure to file required inspections in 2017 and 2018 regarding low pressure and boiler systems, respectively. The property has documented safety concerns as well, particularly evident in a 2024 inspection of apartment 2I, where violations were found regarding missing smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, as well as an open violation for a roach infestation.

Other maintenance issues have included problems with plumbing fixtures (bathtubs, sinks, radiators) across multiple complaints, and a significant number of bedbug reports with an infestation in 2022-2023 affecting four units, though no current infestations have been reported. The building's emergency response system has required attention, with violations noted for a defective fire escape drop ladder and a broken building entrance door lock in 2024. While some violations have been addressed and closed, including various repair and maintenance issues, there remains a pattern of recurring plumbing, sanitation, and safety concerns that affect the building's overall maintenance profile.