55 Austin Place
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This 1962-built, 8-floor condo at 55 Austin Place has a serious HPD violation profile: 90 open violations including 15 Class C (immediately hazardous), 49 Class B (hazardous), and 26 Class A, earning an F grade with a landlord response rated 'slow' — the most recent open violation is a 124-day-old active mouse infestation in Apt 4G. On the positive side, the immediate neighborhood has very low crime (A grade, 7 incidents, zero violent) and no bedbug filings in the past 3 years. The 311 data shows 16 rodent complaints and 14 water system complaints in the area over the past 12 months, which aligns with the HPD infestation violation and warrants direct questions about pest control and plumbing conditions before signing.
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- HPD shows 90 open violations including 15 Class C hazardous violations and a 'slow' landlord response rating — what is the current remediation plan and timeline for resolving these, particularly the active mouse infestation in Apt 4G that has been open for 124 days?
- 311 records show 16 rodent complaints and 14 water system complaints in the past 12 months — what pest control measures are currently in place building-wide, and have there been any recent plumbing repairs or water damage incidents?
- The building was built in 1962 and is 64 years old — what major systems (boiler, plumbing, elevator, electrical) have been updated, and when were those updates completed?
- HPD data shows 3 units deregulated since 2007 out of 24 tracked, and no currently stabilized units — can you confirm the regulatory history of this specific unit and provide documentation of its current rent status?
- There are 44 residential noise complaints filed in the past 12 months, earning a C grade for moderate noise activity — what soundproofing or noise mitigation exists between units in this building, and what floors tend to be quietest?
- The building is managed by IMPERIAL TOWER CONDOMINUIM ASS INC — as a condo association, who is responsible for in-unit repairs versus common-area repairs, and is there a written maintenance request process with documented response times?
- Inspect the lobby, hallways, and stairwells for visible signs of rodent activity (droppings, traps, bait stations) and water damage (staining, peeling paint, warped surfaces) — both are flagged by HPD violations and 311 complaints.
- Check the condition of the unit's plumbing fixtures, under-sink cabinets, and any visible pipes for signs of leaks, corrosion, or past water damage, given the 14 water system 311 complaints and the building's 64-year age.
- Observe the building's common areas and exterior for general maintenance quality — deferred upkeep in hallways, broken fixtures, or poorly maintained entry points can indicate whether the 'slow' landlord response rating reflects building-wide neglect.
55 Austin Place sits in Staten Island, ZIP 10304. 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, 1 cafe, 18 groceries, and 1 pharmacy — a walkable-errands grade of A. Noise activity over the past 12 months is moderate noise activity — 47 noise complaints filed via 311, mostly residential noise. NYPD CompStat data places this precinct at a 94/100 safety score.
- Class C · 15 open · penalty 225 · (15/ea)
- Class B · 49 open · penalty 245 · (5/ea)
- Class A · 26 open · penalty 26 · (1/ea)
- Dec 23, 2024 "FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION"
- Nov 29, 2023 "FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION"
- Nov 1, 2023 "FAILURE TO CORRECT SWARMP CONDITIONS"
- MARROW HAULING LLC
- MARROW HAULING LLC
- ELISEO T ALVAREZ BARRENO
- Staten Island Community Charter School
- P.S. 65 The Academy of Innovative Learning
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