2692 Amboy Road, Staten Island, NY 10306

The two-family house at 2692 Amboy Road in New Dorp, built in 1931 and owned by Angela Direnzo, has experienced significant infrastructure and safety issues in recent months. Most notably, in February 2025, there were multiple emergency complaints regarding heat and hot water issues throughout the building, a potentially serious safety concern. Additionally, there were complaints about smoke detectors and ventilation systems that HPD was unable to inspect due to access issues.

More troubling is the presence of open housing maintenance code violations from May 2024 in Apartment 2, including infestations of roaches, waterbugs, and ants, as well as issues with the carbon monoxide detector and window mechanisms. The building has also seen numerous failed inspection attempts in 2024 and 2025, particularly related to fire escape safety, indicating possible challenges in communication with inspectors. The property has an active Department of Buildings complaint regarding illegal conversion from February 2025, though access was not gained for inspection, and there appears to be some confusion over permit records in early 2025 with at least one full stop work order issued.

While pest issues were reported in 2024 and there were complaints about flooring, the most pressing concerns appear to be the recent heating and safety system problems. Despite these issues, there was no bedbug activity reported in the most recent filing period of 2021-2022, and a May 2024 flooring/stairs inspection showed no violations. The building's age and recent history suggest ongoing maintenance challenges, particularly regarding building systems and safety equipment.