269 Hurlbert Street, Staten Island, NY 10305

269 Hurlbert Street is a two-family house located in South Beach, built in 1960 and currently owned by Luan Hoxha. The property has experienced recurring issues with heat and hot water problems, particularly throughout 2021-2022, with multiple complaints filed by tenants through the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD).

Between August 2021 and February 2022, there were eight separate heat/hot water complaints, with several instances where HPD could not gain access to units for inspection. Violations were eventually issued in August 2021 for inadequate hot water in Apartments 2 and 2NDFLO, though these were subsequently closed. The building also had some safety concerns addressed in August 2021, including a loose wood handrail at the first-story public hall stairs and an improperly installed double cylinder key lock at the building entrance, both of which were corrected.

Additional documentation from May 2021 suggested there was a complaint about potential illegal conversion, but this was found to be unsubstantiated based on Department Records. While the heat and hot water issues appear to have been addressed through various HPD interventions, the frequency of complaints during 2021-2022, particularly during what is typically the heating season, indicates this was a significant prior concern for residents. The building has two recorded stories and contains two units, consistent with its classified building type.