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256 Westervelt Avenue

Staten Island, NY 10301BBL 5-00041-0027Map

Owner of record: Cruz, Norberto

256 Westervelt Avenue is a two-family home built in 1920 in Staten Island, 10301. It has 2 residential units across 2.5 floors. The owner of record is Cruz, Norberto. HPD has recorded 21 housing violations here, most recently on November 26, 2025. 11 of the 21 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
21
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
3

What to know

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Nov 26, 2025

Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.

Good
No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 21

  • I

    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

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • I

    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.

    Dec 5, 2024

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the infestation consisting of vermin flies in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 4, 2024 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the infestation consisting of vermin gnats in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 4, 2024 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the infestation consisting of vermin ants in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 4, 2024 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 4, 2024 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in washbasin wasteline in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 4, 2024 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... 2 sq.ft. north wall in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north original violation 16295090 issued 08-oct-23 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Oct 8, 2023 · Apt 2

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... 1 sq.ft. west wall in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north original violation 16295091 issued 08-oct-23 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Oct 8, 2023 · Apt 2

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... 1 sq.ft. east wall in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north original violation 16295092 issued 08-oct-23 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Oct 8, 2023 · Apt 2

    Open — Not complied with
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  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... 2 sq.ft. north wall in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 8, 2023 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... 1 sq.ft. west wall in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 8, 2023 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... 1 sq.ft. east wall in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 8, 2023 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 8, 2023 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the kitchen , the bathroom , the 22nd room from east, the 21st room from east located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 9, 2021 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of excessive use of extension cords located at apt 2 lower level, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 3, 2021 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx. 5 sq ft at the ceiling , north wall and west wall in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 3, 2021 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the north and east walls in the 3rd room from east located at apt 2 upper level, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 21, 2019 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt 2 upper level, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 21, 2019 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt 2 upper level, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 21, 2019 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color north and east walls in the 3rd room from east located at apt 2 upper level, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 21, 2019 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Oct 2, 2023 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Jan 28, 2021 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 28, 2021 · Apt 2

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type
Two-family home (B2)
Year built
1920
Floors
2.5
Residential units
2
Building area
1,628 ft²
Lot area
2,550 ft²
Zoning
R3A
Community board
501
Council district
49
Block / lot
41 / 27
Assessed value
$30,780
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #17633, last renewed Dec 19, 2023.

Questions about 256 Westervelt Avenue

Who owns 256 Westervelt Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Cruz, Norberto.

Does 256 Westervelt Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 21 housing violations at this property.

Is 256 Westervelt 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 256 Westervelt Avenue built?

City records list 1920 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 256 Westervelt 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.