542 B'way
Composite verdict
542 Broadway is a 95-year-old, 2-floor, 4-unit walk-up owned by SI BROADWAY PROPERTIES LLC with a clean HPD record — 0 open violations across all classes and an A grade with fast landlord response on record. The building is not registered as rent-stabilized, so no tenant protections apply to pricing or renewal terms. The immediate area is very quiet (only 5 noise complaints in 12 months, graded A) and has a strong crime score of 94/100 (A grade, 0 violent incidents nearby). The 145 total 311 calls in the area are dominated by snow/ice and abandoned vehicle complaints rather than building-quality issues, which is consistent with a low-density Staten Island neighborhood.
Class B
Class C
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(311 complaints)
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- HPD shows 0 open violations and fast landlord response — can you share the repair history for the past 2-3 years, including any closed violations, so I can see what issues have come up in this 1931 building?
- The building is not registered as rent-stabilized across all 4 units — is the lease market-rate with no renewal protections, and what is the landlord's typical practice on annual rent increases?
- The building was constructed in 1931 (95 years old) — what major systems have been updated, specifically the boiler, plumbing, electrical wiring, and roof, and when were those updates done?
- 311 records show 37 snow/ice complaints in the area — who is responsible for clearing the building's entrance, steps, and sidewalk, and is that spelled out in the lease?
- There are 7 rat-related 311 calls in the surrounding area — what pest control measures are in place for the building, and how frequently is the property treated?
- Crime score is 94/100 with 5 harassment incidents among the top offenses nearby — what security measures does the building have, such as exterior lighting, door locks, and intercom access?
- Inspect the building's infrastructure closely given its 1931 construction: look for signs of aging in the stairwell (cracked plaster, water stains on ceilings or walls, uneven steps), and check the condition of the electrical panel and any visible plumbing in common areas.
- Check the building entrance, exterior steps, and sidewalk for trip hazards, deteriorating masonry, or drainage issues — the 37 snow/ice 311 complaints in the area suggest winter maintenance is a recurring concern on this block.
- Walk the immediate block and surrounding area at the time of day you'd typically be coming and going — note street lighting, sidewalk condition, and proximity to the abandoned vehicle and illegal parking activity flagged in the 311 data.
542 B'way sits in Staten Island, ZIP 10310. No subway stations are within an 800-meter walk — expect to rely on buses or rideshare. Within an 800-meter walk you'll find 10 restaurants, 3 cafes, 8 groceries, and 2 pharmacies — a walkable-errands grade of A. Nearby public schools include I.S. 027 Anning S. Prall (grades 6 to 8), a 2-minute walk. Noise activity over the past 12 months is very quiet — 5 noise complaints filed via 311, mostly residential noise. NYPD CompStat data places this precinct at a 94/100 safety score.
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