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Staten Island · ZIP 10304 · BIN 5013394 · Tompkinsville-Stapleton-Clifton-Fox Hills · Last violation Mar 26, 2026 · Last complaint Jan 19, 2026

NeighborhoodTompkinsville-Stapleton-Clifton-Fox Hills
More violations than 100% of nearby buildings
More violations than 100% of buildings and more complaints than 100% of buildings in Tompkinsville-Stapleton-Clifton-Fox Hills. Size-normalized against residential buildings in the neighborhood for issues in the last 10 years.
ViolationsComplaints
Activity TrendsLast 5 years
More activity recently than in past years
Last 2 yrs: 93 violations · 77 complaints
'21'26ViolationsComplaints
▼ View all activity over time
Severityⓘopen violations
21 immediately hazardous (Class C) violations still open
Class C violations include lead paint, mold, pest infestations, heat/hot water failure, and structural hazards — the most serious category.
Class Cimmediately hazardous21Class Bhazardous89

What to watch forⓘ

  1. Hazardous violations are open, including heat and hot water, and building maintenance.
    Worth checking · AI-assistedⓘ
    Feel the radiators in each room to see if heat flows through them evenly. Look at walls, ceilings, and trim for cracks, water stains, or peeling paint.
    details ▸

    Deadlines vary by condition: immediate for heat and hot water, 14 days for self-closing doors, 21 days for lead paint, window guards, mold, and mice, cockroaches or rats, and 24 hours for everything else. They run from the date the owner is served, and mark when civil penalties can be sought in Housing Court. They are not a promise the condition is fixed by then. If the owner does not fix it, HPD can send its own contractor and bill them.

    • —Heat / hot water — Lack of heat, hot water, or heating system related issues affecting tenants.
    • —Bldg maintenance — General building repair, upkeep, and maintenance related housing code violations.

    The violation list below shows which conditions are open and when each was cited. If one in your own apartment is still unaddressed, call 311.

    • NYC HPD, ABCs of Housing 2024 (Tenants' Guide)
Housing Preservation & Development Violations
Total violations since 2010
161
9 per year avg.↑ Rising — no prior history
Open violations
123
Class C (immed. haz.)ⓘ21
Class B (hazardous)ⓘ89
Rent-impairingⓘ0
Housing Preservation & Development Complaints
Total complaints since 2010
215
13 per year avg.↑ Up 3750% in the last 2 years (77 vs 2 prior 2 yrs)
Complaint Resolution
No access33%Violation issued15%No violation26%Phone resolved25%Other0%(215)
Urgency breakdown
Last 12 mo.

Top violation categories

5 yrsAll time
Maintenanceⓘ50 violations
Cleaningⓘ15 violations
Artificial Lightingⓘ10 violations
Water Supplyⓘ8 violations
Heat And Hot Waterⓘ7 violations
Carbon Monoxide Detecting Devicesⓘ4 violations
Sewers And Drainageⓘ4 violations
Paintingⓘ2 violations
Top complaint groupsⓘ
5 yrsAll time
Heat / hot waterⓘ43 complaints
Water & plumbingⓘ32 complaints
Electricalⓘ5 complaints
Mold & pestsⓘ2 complaints
Bldg maintenanceⓘ2 complaints
Safety & fireⓘ1 complaints
Appliancesⓘ1 complaints
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Violation log

161 violations

All classesClass AClass BClass CClass IAllOpenClosed
ClassStatusApt
See something wrong? File a complaint with 311
— violation classes
  • NYC HPD, Penalties and Fees — correction deadlines
  • Lead-paint violations on record.
    Worth checking · AI-assistedⓘ
    Look for paint that is peeling, chipped, or cracked on interior walls, trim, windows, doors, and door frames.
    details ▸

    Buildings built before 1960 may still contain lead-based paint, which causes behavioral and learning problems in young children, who can swallow dust and paint chips from windowsills and floors.

    If a child under six lives with you, or spends 10 or more hours a week in your apartment, tell the owner in writing, which is what obliges them to inspect annually. Report peeling paint, and call 311 if it is not fixed or if repair work is raising dust that is not being contained.

    • NYC HPD, ABCs of Housing 2024 (Tenants' Guide)
  • Detector violations on record.
    Worth checking · AI-assistedⓘ
    Locate smoke detectors on the ceiling near bedrooms and in hallways, and ask the broker whether carbon monoxide detectors are present in the unit.
    details ▸

    Responsibility is split: the owner provides, installs, and replaces the detectors, while the tenant tests them monthly and replaces the batteries. An open violation means the owner has not yet certified to HPD that the condition was fixed, so a device may still be missing or dead at move-in. A tenant reimburses the owner for a newly installed device, $25 for a smoke or carbon monoxide detector and $50 for a combined unit, and is responsible for replacing one that goes missing or is damaged during the tenancy.

    On a viewing, look for a smoke alarm within fifteen feet of the door of each room used for sleeping, on the ceiling or just below it on the wall, and a carbon monoxide alarm at any height, including one plugged into a hallway outlet. Press the test button, and check that none have been painted over. A chirping alarm usually means a low battery, which is the tenant's to replace, but detectors also sound a separate end-of-life alarm when the device itself has to be replaced by the owner.

    • NYC HPD, ABCs of Housing 2024 (Tenants' Guide) — the requirement
    • NYC HPD, Smoke, Carbon Monoxide, and Natural Gas Detectors — responsibilities, placement, and reimbursement
    • Open violation ages
    ▪ 3–12 months31% (37)
    ▪ 1–3 years21% (25)
    ▪ 3+ years47% (56)
    Prior 4 yr.
    Immed. Emergency8%9%
    Emergency76%59%
    Non-Emergency16%31%
    (37)
    (54)
    Issued
    Description
    Class COpen—Dec 17, 2010REPAIR PLASTER · MAINTENANCESECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN UNIFORM COLOR 2 SQ, FT. UNKED SHEETROCK CEILING AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY
    Class BOpen—Nov 9, 2010REPAIR · MAINTENANCESECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE DOOR LOCK AT ENTRANCE DOOR , 1st STORY
    Class BOpen2Nov 9, 2010REPAIR PLASTER · MAINTENANCESECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN UNIFORM COLOR CEILING IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd STORY
    Class COpen2Oct 27, 2010NO GAS · KITCHEN AND KITCHENETTESSECTION 27-2073 ADM CODE - PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF GAS TO THE FIXTURES ( GAS-RANGE ) IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd STORY
    Class BOpen—Oct 18, 2010REPAIR · MAINTENANCESECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE DOOR BELL , 1st STORY
    Class COpen2Oct 18, 2010NO GAS · KITCHEN AND KITCHENETTESSECTION 27-2073 ADM CODE - PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF GAS TO THE FIXTURES COOKING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd STORY
    Class IOpen——FILE A VALID REGISTRATION · ANNUAL PROPERTY REGISTRATION§27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITED FROM CERTIFYING VIOLATIONS, AND DENIED THE RIGHT TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF PREMISES FOR NONPAYMENT OF RENT UNTIL A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT IS FILED.
    Class IOpen——FILE A VALID REGISTRATION · ANNUAL PROPERTY REGISTRATION§27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITED FROM CERTIFYING VIOLATIONS, AND DENIED THE RIGHT TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF PREMISES FOR NONPAYMENT OF RENT UNTIL A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT IS FILED.
    Class IOpen——FILE A VALID REGISTRATION · ANNUAL PROPERTY REGISTRATION§27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITED FROM CERTIFYING VIOLATIONS, AND DENIED THE RIGHT TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF PREMISES FOR NONPAYMENT OF RENT UNTIL A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT IS FILED.
    Class IOpen——FILE A VALID REGISTRATION · ANNUAL PROPERTY REGISTRATION§27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITED FROM CERTIFYING VIOLATIONS, AND DENIED THE RIGHT TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF PREMISES FOR NONPAYMENT OF RENT UNTIL A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT IS FILED.
    Class IOpen——FILE A VALID REGISTRATION · ANNUAL PROPERTY REGISTRATION§27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITED FROM CERTIFYING VIOLATIONS, AND DENIED THE RIGHT TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF PREMISES FOR NONPAYMENT OF RENT UNTIL A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT IS FILED.
    Class COpen
    Dec 17, 2010
    REPAIR PLASTER · MAINTENANCE
    SECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN UNIFORM COLOR 2 SQ, FT. UNKED SHEETROCK CEILING AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY
    Class BOpen
    Nov 9, 2010
    REPAIR · MAINTENANCE
    SECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE DOOR LOCK AT ENTRANCE DOOR , 1st STORY
    Class BOpen
    Nov 9, 2010Apt 2
    REPAIR PLASTER · MAINTENANCE
    SECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN UNIFORM COLOR CEILING IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd STORY
    Class COpen
    Oct 27, 2010Apt 2
    NO GAS · KITCHEN AND KITCHENETTES
    SECTION 27-2073 ADM CODE - PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF GAS TO THE FIXTURES ( GAS-RANGE ) IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd STORY
    Class BOpen
    Oct 18, 2010
    REPAIR · MAINTENANCE
    SECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE DOOR BELL , 1st STORY
    Class COpen
    Oct 18, 2010Apt 2
    NO GAS · KITCHEN AND KITCHENETTES
    SECTION 27-2073 ADM CODE - PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF GAS TO THE FIXTURES COOKING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd STORY
    Class IOpen
    —
    FILE A VALID REGISTRATION · ANNUAL PROPERTY REGISTRATION
    §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITED FROM CERTIFYING VIOLATIONS, AND DENIED THE RIGHT TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF PREMISES FOR NONPAYMENT OF RENT UNTIL A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT IS FILED.
    Class IOpen
    —
    FILE A VALID REGISTRATION · ANNUAL PROPERTY REGISTRATION
    §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITED FROM CERTIFYING VIOLATIONS, AND DENIED THE RIGHT TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF PREMISES FOR NONPAYMENT OF RENT UNTIL A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT IS FILED.
    Class IOpen
    —
    FILE A VALID REGISTRATION · ANNUAL PROPERTY REGISTRATION
    §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITED FROM CERTIFYING VIOLATIONS, AND DENIED THE RIGHT TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF PREMISES FOR NONPAYMENT OF RENT UNTIL A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT IS FILED.
    Class IOpen
    —
    FILE A VALID REGISTRATION · ANNUAL PROPERTY REGISTRATION
    §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITED FROM CERTIFYING VIOLATIONS, AND DENIED THE RIGHT TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF PREMISES FOR NONPAYMENT OF RENT UNTIL A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT IS FILED.
    Class IOpen
    —
    FILE A VALID REGISTRATION · ANNUAL PROPERTY REGISTRATION
    §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITED FROM CERTIFYING VIOLATIONS, AND DENIED THE RIGHT TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF PREMISES FOR NONPAYMENT OF RENT UNTIL A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT IS FILED.
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