180 Castleton Avenue
Composite verdict
180 Castleton Avenue is a 63-year-old, 2-floor walk-up with 33 units owned by SI CASTLETON LLC. The building scores well on most measurable dimensions: HPD gives it an A grade (score 95) with only 1 open violation — a Class B loose handrail on the public stair — and the landlord response rate is logged as fast. The standout concern is that this open handrail violation has been sitting unresolved for 12,980 days (roughly 35 years), which is a serious red flag regardless of the overall grade. On the positive side, 32 of 33 units are rent-stabilized with zero deregulations since 2007, the crime score is 99/A with only 2 nearby incidents, and no bedbug infestations have been recorded in the past 3 years.
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Class C
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- The one open HPD violation — a loose metal handrail on the public hall stairs — has been open for 12,980 days (approximately 35 years). Why has this never been corrected, and when exactly will it be fixed?
- 32 of 33 units are rent-stabilized with zero deregulations since 2007 — can you confirm in writing that this specific unit is rent-stabilized, provide the current legal regulated rent, and show the most recent DHCR registration?
- 311 records show 17 'Unsanitary Condition' complaints in the area — what is the building's current pest control and sanitation protocol, and how are trash and recycling managed for a 33-unit building?
- The building was constructed in 1963 and is 63 years old — what major systems (boiler, plumbing, electrical, roof) have been updated, and can you provide documentation of those upgrades?
- There are 33 parking-related 311 complaints (19 illegal parking, 14 blocked driveway) nearby — is there dedicated parking for residents, and how are driveway access issues handled?
- The building is owned by SI CASTLETON LLC — who are the principals behind the LLC, and is there a local property manager or superintendent on-site or on-call for maintenance issues?
- Physically test the handrail on the public hall stairs between floors 1 and 2 — the open HPD violation describes it as loose, and given it has been open for 35 years, assess whether it poses an actual safety hazard and whether any repair work is visibly underway.
- Inspect the common areas, hallways, and any shared trash or recycling areas for signs of unsanitary conditions — 17 nearby 311 'Unsanitary Condition' complaints warrant a close look at how waste is stored and whether pests are present.
- Walk the building's exterior and stairwells to assess the overall condition of a 63-year-old structure: look for water staining, peeling paint, cracked walls, aging electrical fixtures, and the general state of the lobby and stairwell lighting.
180 Castleton Avenue sits in Staten Island, ZIP 10301. No subway stations are within an 800-meter walk — expect to rely on buses or rideshare. Within an 800-meter walk you'll find 5 restaurants, 1 cafe, 16 groceries, and 1 pharmacy — a walkable-errands grade of A. Nearby public schools include I.S. 061 William A Morris (grades 6 to 8), a 9-minute walk. Noise activity over the past 12 months is low noise activity — 14 noise complaints filed via 311, mostly residential noise. NYPD CompStat data places this precinct at a 99/100 safety score.
- Class B · 1 open · penalty 5 · (5/ea)
- May 15, 2014 "VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2012 INSPECTION REPORT"
- ASCOT CONSTRUCTION LLC
- 3 DESIGN HOME IMPROVEMENT INC
- NOOR COOLING & HEATING, INC.
- Staten Island Community Charter School
- P.S. 65 The Academy of Innovative Learning
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