451 Philip Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10312

The two-family house at 451 Philip Avenue in Huguenot, owned by Henry Masterov, has experienced several significant maintenance and health-related issues since 2022. The most pressing recent concern was a slow water leak reported in June 2024, which required HPD intervention but ultimately resulted in no violations being issued. In 2023, there was an issue with an unmaintained swimming pool that resulted in a summons from the DOHMH.

The building faced notable challenges in early 2022, including a complete disruption of heat and hot water (later resolved), an indoor sewage leak investigation, and multiple Housing Maintenance Code violations primarily related to the first-floor apartment (Apt 1). These violations, identified during a January 2022 inspection, encompassed various maintenance issues including broken plaster surfaces, defective wood frames, missing cabinet doors, and problems with floor tiles. Most concerning were violations related to inadequate supplies of heat, hot water, cold water, and gas for essential fixtures, though these were marked as resolved by February 2022.

The property has also been subject to some construction-related scrutiny, with complaints in 2022 and 2023 regarding illegal conversion and changes to grade/watercourse issues. Both of these complaints were eventually resolved through corrective action by June 2023. While the building has had its share of maintenance challenges, it's worth noting that many of the reported issues have been addressed through inspections and required corrections, though some problems, like the slow water leak from 2024, remain somewhat ambiguous in terms of permanent resolution. The building's history suggests ongoing attention may be required to maintain basic living conditions across its two units.