231 Bay Street
Composite verdict
This address — 231 Bay Street, Staten Island — appears to be a commercial property (Class G3, owner listed as 'ANGIULI MAZDA', 0 residential units on record), not a residential building. HPD registration data is unavailable, which is consistent with a non-residential or exempt property, and rent stabilization data is also unavailable. Before proceeding any further, you should confirm with the landlord exactly what unit or space is being offered for rent and whether it is legally permitted for residential occupancy — signing a lease on an unlicensed residential space carries serious legal and safety risks.
Class B
Class C
past 12 months
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(out of 100)
rent
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min walk
(311 complaints)
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- The building is classified as Class G3 with 0 residential units and is owned by 'ANGIULI MAZDA' — can the landlord provide documentation proving this specific unit is legally permitted for residential occupancy, including a valid Certificate of Occupancy covering residential use?
- HPD registration data is not on file for this address — can the landlord provide their HPD registration number and a current registration certificate, or explain why the building is exempt?
- Noise data shows a D grade with 56 street/sidewalk noise complaints in the past 12 months — given this is a commercial corridor, what soundproofing or noise mitigation is in place in the unit?
- Crime score is 94 (A grade) with 24 nearby incidents, including 10 dangerous drug offenses — what building security measures such as locks, intercom, and lighting are in place at the entrance?
- Rent stabilization data is unavailable for this BBL — is the landlord claiming this unit is market-rate, and can they provide a written explanation of the unit's regulatory status and any applicable tenant protections?
- The building was built in 2005 and is listed as a 1-floor structure — what are the specific systems (HVAC, plumbing, electrical) serving the residential unit, and when were they last inspected or serviced?
- Physically confirm the space is set up and finished for residential habitation — look for a functioning kitchen, bathroom, proper ventilation, and egress windows, and ask to see the posted Certificate of Occupancy on-site, which is legally required to be displayed.
- Assess street noise directly from inside the unit, particularly facing Bay Street: 56 street/sidewalk noise complaints in 12 months earned a D noise grade, and a commercial building on a busy corridor may have little to no residential-grade sound insulation.
- Inspect the building entrance, hallways, and any shared spaces for signs of active commercial use (vehicle storage, equipment, foot traffic from a dealership) that would be incompatible with residential living and may indicate the space is not legally configured for tenants.
231 Bay Street sits in Staten Island, ZIP 10301. The closest subway is Tompkinsville (SIR) (1-minute walk), served by the SIR line. Within an 800-meter walk you'll find 24 restaurants, 1 cafe, 18 groceries, and 2 pharmacies — a walkable-errands grade of A. Nearby public schools include P.S. 65 The Academy of Innovative Learning (grades Pre-K to 5), a 5-minute walk. Noise activity over the past 12 months is high noise activity — 63 noise complaints filed via 311, mostly street and sidewalk noise. NYPD CompStat data places this precinct at a 94/100 safety score.
- Sep 24, 2014 "FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION"
- Feb 11, 1991
- BAY GAS MART, INC
- BAY GAS MART, INC
- BOLLA OPERATING CORP.
- P.S. 65 The Academy of Innovative Learning
- P.S. 74 Future Leaders Elementary School
- Tompkinsville (SIR)
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