85 Sweetbrook Road, Staten Island, NY 10312

This two-family residence at 85 Sweetbrook Road in Great Kills, owned by Gary Grinberg, has experienced several concerning issues over the past decade. Most notably, there were significant safety concerns in 2019 when the building was reported as vacant, open, and unguarded, with an accessible front door and a deteriorated wooden walkway that presented dangerous conditions.

These issues resulted in both an active violation and a subsequent violation regarding the partially collapsed walkway, though the latter was dismissed in early 2022 when the declaration was closed. The property has a documented history of pest control challenges, with multiple rodent inspections between 2016 and 2019 showing failures for various reasons, though the most recent rodent inspection in April 2023 resulted in a passing grade.

More recent complaints include a 2022 investigation into an alleged illegal conversion, though inspectors were unable to gain access, and a 2024 sweep complaint that resulted in no violations being found. Despite these historical issues, there have been no major complaints or violations recorded in the past two years, suggesting potential improvements in building maintenance and compliance. However, the persistent rodent issues in the mid-2010s and safety concerns in 2019 warrant attention when considering the building's maintenance history.