544 Richmond Terrace
Composite verdict
This is a 126-year-old, single-floor Class E1 building (likely commercial or mixed-use) owned by AJP97 PROPERTIES LLC with zero units listed in the city database — which is an unusual starting point for a residential lease and warrants direct clarification before signing anything. HPD violation data and rent stabilization data are both unavailable for this building, so there is no public record to assess landlord maintenance history or tenant protections. The immediate neighborhood has a strong crime score (93/A) with only 14 incidents nearby, but 311 data in the area shows 18 Water System complaints and 13 HEAT/HOT WATER complaints, which are worth probing given the building's age. There are no subway stops within range, so this location is car-dependent.
Class B
Class C
past 12 months
units
(out of 100)
rent
rating
min walk
(311 complaints)
errands grade
nearby
- The city database lists this building as having 0 residential units and a Class E1 designation — can the landlord provide documentation confirming the space is legally permitted for residential occupancy, including a current Certificate of Occupancy?
- HPD registration data is not on file for this building — can the landlord provide their HPD registration number and a written maintenance log from the past 12 months so you can assess their track record?
- 311 records in the area show 18 Water System complaints and 13 HEAT/HOT WATER complaints nearby — what is the condition of the building's plumbing and heating systems, and when were they last serviced or replaced?
- The building was constructed in 1900 and is 126 years old — what major infrastructure systems (boiler, electrical, roof, plumbing) have been updated, and can the landlord provide documentation of those upgrades?
- Rent stabilization data is unavailable for this BBL — is this unit subject to any form of rent regulation, and if not, what protections govern rent increases under the proposed lease?
- Noise data shows a C grade with 20 complaints over 12 months, including 11 residential noise complaints — what soundproofing or noise mitigation exists between units or from the street, and what is the typical tenant profile in the building?
- Given the building's 1900 construction date, inspect visible infrastructure closely: look for signs of water damage, staining, or rust on ceilings and walls; check the condition of electrical panels, exposed pipes, and radiators or heating units in the unit itself.
- Verify that the space functions as a legitimate residential unit — confirm there are working smoke detectors, proper egress windows or doors, a functioning kitchen and bathroom, and that the layout matches what would be expected under a residential Certificate of Occupancy.
- Walk the block and immediate surroundings during the visit: note street lighting, sidewalk condition (Snow/Ice was the top 311 complaint type with 21 reports), and proximity to the nearest bus stop or transit option, since there are zero subway stations within range.
544 Richmond Terrace 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 3 restaurants, 4 groceries, and 1 pharmacy — a walkable-errands grade of B. Nearby public schools include P.S. 031 William T. Davis (grades Pre-K to 5), a 7-minute walk. Noise activity over the past 12 months is moderate noise activity — 20 noise complaints filed via 311, mostly residential noise. NYPD CompStat data places this precinct at a 93/100 safety score.
- Mar 29, 2001
- MONUMENTAL MARBLE, INC.
- FAST TRACK AUTO BODY AND REPAIRS INC.
- FAST TRACK AUTO BODY AND REPAIRS INC.
- P.S. 031 William T. Davis
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