23 Joel Place, Staten Island, NY 10306

The two-family house at 23 Joel Place in Richmondtown, owned by Ming Feng, has experienced several notable events regarding building conditions and inspections over the past few years. Most significantly, between August 2021, there were multiple complaints filed with the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene regarding unsanitary pigeon conditions, including reports of pigeon waste and associated odors.

While some of these complaints were consolidated due to being in the same timeframe and location, one complaint in August 2021 resulted in an unsuccessful inspection attempt when the Department couldn't access the property. The building underwent a rodent inspection in September 2021, which initially resulted in a failed inspection for unspecified reasons, though it later passed a compliance inspection in December 2021.

More recently, in September 2024, a complaint about illegal conversion was filed with the Department of Buildings, though the inspector was unable to gain access during both the initial and final inspection attempts in June 2025. The property's history suggests periodic maintenance challenges, particularly regarding pest control and building access for inspections, though it is worth noting that the most recent rodent-related compliance inspection did result in a passing grade. The building's overall record indicates a pattern of complaints that required multiple inspection attempts and interventions by city agencies, with the most pressing issues occurring in 2021.