182 Freeborn Street, Staten Island, NY 10306

The two-family residential building at 182 Freeborn Street, owned by Mao Lin, has experienced numerous maintenance and safety issues over the past two years, with the most recent significant concern being a January 2025 complaint about an unsanitary animal situation that resulted in violations requiring follow-up inspections by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. The property, which has two stories and was built in 1991, has faced recurring heat and hot water system problems, particularly evident in multiple complaints between October and November 2024, when both HPD and emergency services were involved but often unable to gain access for proper inspection.

The building has also experienced various plumbing issues, including problems with radiators and toilets during the same period, with inspections showing some violations of housing laws. Recent violations of particular concern include multiple outstanding issues regarding carbon monoxide detectors in the front apartment, with inspections in October 2024 finding them defective or missing.

The building has faced several boiler-related complaints throughout 2024-2025, with inspectors noting defective or inoperative equipment requiring corrective action. While the property underwent rodent inspections in early 2025, with one passing and one failing, the building has also faced various other maintenance challenges, including flooring issues, sanitation concerns, and one active complaint from May 2025 regarding suspected illegal conversion. The property's inspection history reveals a pattern of access difficulties for inspectors, leading to incomplete assessments and requiring tenants to submit additional complaints for proper evaluation of persistent problems.