242 Benziger Avenue
Staten Island, NY 10301BBL 5-00043-0014Map
Owner of record: 242 Benziger Ave Si LLC
242 Benziger Avenue is a two-family home built in 1920 in Staten Island, 10301. It has 2 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is 242 Benziger Ave Si LLC. HPD has recorded 14 housing violations here, most recently on November 26, 2025. 13 of the 14 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 14
- DOB violations
- 1
- ECB violations
- 5
- HPD complaints
- 18
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
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 · 14
- 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
Open — Info nov sent out - 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.
Dec 5, 2024
Open — Info nov sent out - 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 30, 2023
Open — Info nov sent out - 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 21, 2022
Open — Info nov sent out - 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.
Mar 18, 2022
Open — Info nov sent out - 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.
Apr 22, 2021
Open — Info nov sent out - 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 7, 2019
Open — Info nov sent out - 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.
Oct 30, 2018
Open — Info nov sent out - 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.
Apr 20, 2017
Open — Info nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the front and rear yard
Apr 18, 2017
Closed — Violation closed
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- CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of no electrical supply to the entire building
Nov 3, 2008
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures where illegal and properly seal pipe connections sink, shower, water closet bowl in the bathroom located at apt bsmt
Oct 8, 2008 · Apt BSMT
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible stove, sink in the kitchen located at apt bsmt
Oct 8, 2008 · Apt BSMT
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1fl, 1st story
Feb 1, 2002 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 1
- Unsafe buildings none
Ub-unsafe buildings none
Dec 19, 2011
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 5
- Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o & dept of bldgs records.class "a" apt created at basement partitions erected creating rooms,kitchen & bathrm fixtures present.remedy:discontinue illegal use of amend
Oct 8, 2008 · Penalty $12,000
Active - Class - 2
Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling by more than the legallyapproved # of families.bm 27/79 list:frame bldg w/2apt, 2 stories.noted:cellar converted into a class"a"apt w/3pc bath,residential sink,gas
Sep 23, 2008 · Penalty $6,000
Active - Hazardous
Failure to comply w/an order of the commissioner to correct the condition in nov # 345852024 issued 8/07/07 for work w/o permit, installed supply, waste & gas lines creating a liveable space at the basement
Dec 19, 2007 · Penalty $5,000
Active - Hazardous
Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legally # of families. dob record indicate premises to be used as 2 fam dwelling. now altered to 3 fam by converted bas to class a, apt w/ 3 pc
Aug 7, 2007 · Penalty $7,000
Active - Hazardous
Work w/o permit. work noted: at basement level water & waste lines installed for 3 pc bthrm, gas line installed for stove, partitions erected for living room, bedrm. remedy: obtain permit or restore legal.
Aug 7, 2007 · Penalty $2,500
Active
Complaints
- Electric
Electric-supply
Dec 18, 2008 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 6, 2008 · Apt BSMT
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Nov 6, 2008 · Apt BSMT
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Oct 30, 2008 · Apt BSMT
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 30, 2008 · Apt BSMT
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Oct 8, 2008 · Apt BSMT
Close - Heating
Heat related
Sep 22, 2008 · Apt BSMT
Close - Heating
Heat related
Sep 10, 2008 · Apt BSMT
Close - General
Cooking gas
Sep 10, 2008 · Apt BSMT
Close - General
Cooking gas
Aug 28, 2008 · Apt BSMNT
Close
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- Heating
Heat related
Aug 28, 2008 · Apt BSMNT
Close - Heating
Heat related
Aug 6, 2008 · Apt BSMT
Close - General
Cooking gas
Aug 6, 2008 · Apt BSMT
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jul 16, 2008 · Apt BSMT
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
May 29, 2008 · Apt BSMT
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
May 29, 2008 · Apt BSMT
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Oct 19, 2007 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 19, 2007 · Apt 1
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Two-family home (B2)
- Year built
- 1920
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 1,320 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,500 ft²
- Zoning
- R5
- Community board
- 501
- Council district
- 49
- Block / lot
- 43 / 14
- Assessed value
- $14,340
- Landmark / historic district
- No
Questions about 242 Benziger Avenue
Who owns 242 Benziger Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 242 Benziger Ave Si LLC.
Does 242 Benziger Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 14 housing violations at this property.
Is 242 Benziger 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 242 Benziger Avenue built?
City records list 1920 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 242 Benziger 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.