82 Shiel Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10309

The two-family house at 82 Shiel Avenue in Rossville, owned by Bartolomeo Fontana, has experienced recurring heat and hot water issues over the past few years, particularly in early 2023. Between February 6 and March 29, 2023, there were five separate complaints regarding heat/hot water problems, with at least two instances resulting in housing violations being issued by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD). The most recent cluster of complaints occurred from March 13-29, 2023, during which three consecutive complaints were filed, with one case not allowing HPD access for inspection.

Prior to this, similar heat/hot water issues were reported on February 6 and February 10, 2023, though these complaints were resolved with verification of corrections. The building also had one heat/hot water complaint in November 2022 that resulted in violations. In addition to the heating issues, a garbage/recycling storage concern was reported in April 2022, which was investigated by HPD but resulted in no violations being issued.

All these complaints have been officially closed, with varying resolutions ranging from violation issuance to verification of corrections. The property has maintained its original residential structure as a 2-family house built in 1986, consisting of two stories. While the documented complaints have been resolved, the recurring nature of the heating issues over this period, particularly in early 2023, suggests this has been a significant ongoing concern for residents.