98 Sherman Avenue
Staten Island, NY 10301BBL 5-00025-0060Map
Owner of record: Cheng, Fong Wa
98 Sherman Avenue is a two-family home built in 1899 in Staten Island, 10301. It has 2 residential units across 2.5 floors. The owner of record is Cheng, Fong Wa. HPD has recorded 37 housing violations here, most recently on November 26, 2025.
- HPD violations
- 37
- DOB violations
- 1
- ECB violations
- 11
- HPD complaints
- 44
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 37
- IInformation / order
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.
Nov 26, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible electric range at cellar
Aug 8, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures where illegal and properly seal pipe connections residential sink and shower stall at cellar
Aug 8, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
§ 9, 56, 193, 300, 302 m.d. law- above frame building has been converted from a private dwelling to a multiple dwelling and is now occupied and maintained as such contrary to law.restore premises to lawful occupancy
Aug 8, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the front yard , 1st story
Jan 15, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective located at apt 1, 1st story
Aug 5, 2019 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story
Aug 5, 2019 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures at sink in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story
Aug 5, 2019 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures at sink in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story
Aug 5, 2019 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story
Aug 5, 2019 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
Mar 14, 2011 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of no electric in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
Mar 14, 2011 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
Mar 11, 2011 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
Mar 11, 2011 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of no electric supply in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
Mar 11, 2011 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
Mar 11, 2011 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story
Jun 10, 2010 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story
Jun 10, 2010 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story
Jun 10, 2010 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures cooking in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story
Jun 10, 2010 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color lower west wall in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 1, 1st story
May 25, 2010 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures ( no volume ) to shower-head at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story
May 25, 2010 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures ( no volume ) to shower-head at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story
May 25, 2010 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet ( toilet ) in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story
May 25, 2010 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story
May 25, 2010 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story
May 25, 2010 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective sink in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story
Jan 14, 2010 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection at waste line at sink in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at west
Oct 7, 2009 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 1fl, 1st story
Jul 22, 2009 · Apt 1FL
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective entrance door in the bathroom located at apt 1fl, 1st story
Jul 22, 2009 · Apt 1FL
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood frame at rear door in the kitchen located at apt 1fl, 1st story
Jul 22, 2009 · Apt 1FL
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1fl, 1st story
Jul 22, 2009 · Apt 1FL
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... 4 sq, ft. east and north walls in the bathroom located at apt 1fl, 1st story
Jul 22, 2009 · Apt 1FL
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color unkeyed sheetrock ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 1fl, 1st story
Jul 22, 2009 · Apt 1FL
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color west wall in the bathroom located at apt 1fl, 1st story
Jul 22, 2009 · Apt 1FL
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color unkeyed sheetrock ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1fl, 1st story
Jul 22, 2009 · Apt 1FL
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1fl, 1st story
Jul 22, 2009 · Apt 1FL
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 1
- Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Aug 28, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 11
- Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by cofo and/or the department of buildings records.partition erected creating an illegal class a apartment at cellar apt not occupied upgrading the property from an private dw
Aug 8, 2023 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Work does not conform to approved const documents plans noted approvedplans for alt-2 500583923 show an open attic for storage only there is now a 3pc bathroom office (personal) at rear and a bedroom at front
Sep 16, 2009 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to c of noted bldg dept records approved plans for alt2 500583923 state open cellar and attic with 1 unit on 1st fl and 1 unit on 2nd fl attic has been converted altered into 1 bedroom
Sep 16, 2009 · Penalty $12,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply with the commissioners order to vacate(attic)for vacate #17/07 filed 5-1-07. noted: (attic) still occupied this date with bedroom/personal office & 3pc bathroom when approved plans show open
Sep 16, 2009 · Penalty $12,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply with a commissioner's order to file a certificate ofcorrection with the dept of buildings for violation 334624151y issued on 03-18-08 for altering the residence to occupy more than the legally
Jul 28, 2009 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve - Hazardous
Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legally approved number of families alt 500583923 indicates open cellar 1st fl dwelling 2nd fl dwelling attic storage at cellar class a apt presen
Mar 18, 2008 · Penalty $7,000
Resolve - Hazardous
Sec. work does not conform to approved plans for alt 500583923 noted at cellar washer and gas dryer connections gas lines for gas stove plumbing supply and waste line for kitchen type sink and for 3pc bathroom
Mar 18, 2008 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work w/out a permit.work noted:upon my inspection i observed a bathroom (shower install,sink and toilet with waste lines installed in attic.remedy:obtain permit or restore to prior legal condition.
May 1, 2007
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the dob records.note:converted attic used for storage into living space 1 bedroom in rear, 3 pcs bathroom(shower stall,sink & toilet)living room front.discontinue illegal
May 1, 2007 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintian adequate housekeeping noted: excessive debris at the front and the back of house remedy : maintain adequate houekeeping
Jan 2, 2003 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve
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- Non-hazardous
Work without a permit work noted: doing renovation, installations of bx wirings changing all exterior wall siding sheet tracking doing plumbing work, installations of new celings & floors remedy: stop all work
Oct 25, 2002
Resolve
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Sep 6, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Nov 2, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jul 19, 2019 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 19, 2019 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 19, 2019 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 7, 2016 · Apt 2FL
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Mar 17, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Mar 17, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Mar 14, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 14, 2011 · Apt 2
Close
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- Heating
Heat related
Mar 13, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Mar 13, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Mar 13, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 13, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Mar 9, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 9, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jun 8, 2010 · Apt 1
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jun 8, 2010 · Apt 1
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jun 8, 2010 · Apt 1
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
May 20, 2010 · Apt 1
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
May 20, 2010 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
May 10, 2010 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 29, 2010 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 11, 2010 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jan 11, 2010 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Sep 23, 2009 · Apt 1
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Sep 23, 2009 · Apt 1
Close - Nonconst
Smoke detector
Jul 21, 2009 · Apt 1FL
Close - Nonconst
Carbon monoxide
Jul 21, 2009 · Apt 1FL
Close - General
Doors
Jul 21, 2009 · Apt 1FL
Close - General
Doors
Jul 21, 2009 · Apt 1FL
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jul 21, 2009 · Apt 1FL
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jul 21, 2009 · Apt 1FL
Close - General
Floor
Jul 21, 2009 · Apt 1FL
Close - General
Mold
Jul 21, 2009 · Apt 1FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 21, 2009 · Apt 1FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 21, 2009 · Apt 1FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 21, 2009 · Apt 1FL
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jan 14, 2009 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 14, 2009 · Apt 1
Close - General
Doors
Jun 15, 2007 · Apt 2
Close - General
Doors
Jun 15, 2007 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 15, 2007 · Apt 2
Close - General
Windows
Jun 15, 2007 · Apt 2
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Two-family home (B2)
- Year built
- 1899
- Floors
- 2.5
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 2,976 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,075 ft²
- Zoning
- R3A
- Community board
- 501
- Council district
- 49
- Block / lot
- 25 / 60
- Assessed value
- $46,800
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #18440, last renewed Dec 5, 2025.
Questions about 98 Sherman Avenue
Who owns 98 Sherman Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Cheng, Fong Wa.
Does 98 Sherman Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 37 housing violations at this property.
Is 98 Sherman Avenue rent stabilized?
No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.
When was 98 Sherman Avenue built?
City records list 1899 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 98 Sherman Avenue?
It has 2 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.