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232 Benziger Avenue

Staten Island, NY 10301BBL 5-00043-0018Map

Owner of record: Shemron James

232 Benziger 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 Shemron James. HPD has recorded 107 housing violations here, most recently on November 26, 2025.

HPD violations
107
DOB violations
1
ECB violations
1
HPD complaints
150

What to know

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No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

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 · 107

  • 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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Apr 22, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected

    Sep 17, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • I

    Apartments have been issued a commissioner's order and occupants are in need of relocation services. apartments cannot be re-occupied unitl the commissioner's order is revoked after hpd inspection of apartments. commissioner's order# 16/0106 in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story

    Dec 30, 2016 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • I

    Apartments have been issued a commissioner's order and occupants are in need of relocation services. apartments cannot be re-occupied unitl the commissioner's order is revoked after hpd inspection of apartments. commissioner's order# 16/0105 in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 3rd story

    Dec 30, 2016 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose handrail at public hall stairs, 1st story

    Dec 30, 2014

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing front entrance to building door glass lite

    Dec 30, 2014

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). which is missing located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at west

    Oct 4, 2014 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at west

    Oct 4, 2014 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of bedbugs located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at west

    Oct 4, 2014 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • A

    Refit wooden cabinet doors at west wall . in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 3, 2014 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling and walls in the 1st room from north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 3, 2014 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of bedbugs in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 3, 2014 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical wires at west wall at public hall, 2nd story

    Aug 15, 2014

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceiling at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 15, 2014

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective wood doors off hinges at west wall cabinets in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Aug 15, 2014 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective wood draws at base-cabinets in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Aug 15, 2014 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). '' missing '' in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Aug 15, 2014 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective entrance-door off bottom hinge in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Aug 15, 2014 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Replace with new the missing closet-doors in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Aug 15, 2014 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the lower north wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Aug 15, 2014 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective caulking around bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Aug 15, 2014 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the lower south wall in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Aug 15, 2014 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling and west wall in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Aug 15, 2014 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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

    Aug 15, 2014 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing cover-plate at light switch located at south wall at public hall, 2nd story

    Aug 15, 2014

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing light fixture at west wall at public hall, 2nd story

    Aug 15, 2014

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective sheetrock at east wall at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 15, 2014

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Aug 15, 2014 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Aug 15, 2014 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Aug 15, 2014 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the stairs landings and floors at all stories at public hall

    Aug 15, 2014

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly secure the loose handrail and stringer at wood stairs at 1st story at public hall

    Aug 15, 2014

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly secure the loose 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th wood treads from bottom of stairs at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 15, 2014

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose washbasin to wall in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Aug 15, 2014 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department .....ceiling and all walls in the 1st room from north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 13, 2014 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of bedbugs in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 13, 2014 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of bedbugs in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 2, 2014 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling and walls in the 1st room from north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 2, 2014 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of over-growing weeds at rear yard

    Jun 11, 2014

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the rear yard

    Jun 11, 2014

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective wood doors off hinges at upper wall and base-cabinets in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story

    Jun 11, 2014 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story

    Jun 11, 2014 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story

    Jun 11, 2014 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story

    Jun 11, 2014 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of bedbugs in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story

    Jun 11, 2014 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). '' missing '' in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story

    Jun 11, 2014 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective inoperative electrical outlet at lower west wall in the 4th room from north at east located at apt 1, 1st story

    Jun 11, 2014 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of bedbugs located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at west

    Jun 4, 2014 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). which is missing located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at west

    Jun 4, 2014 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 1

  • Construction other optional

    Due to fire

    Aug 18, 2016

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 1

  • Class - 2

    Work w/o a permit work noted: in that new 3pc bathroom was construction & installed in attic. all work done w/o approvals & permits. remedy:obtain approvals & permits or restore premises to prior legal conditio

    Sep 12, 2013 · Penalty $800

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Aug 27, 2025 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 25, 2022 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 8, 2015 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 7, 2015 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 3, 2015 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 3, 2015 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 2, 2015 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Stairs

    Dec 25, 2014 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Dec 25, 2014 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Dec 25, 2014 · Apt 2

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 25, 2014 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Dec 25, 2014 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Dec 25, 2014 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Dec 25, 2014 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Sep 29, 2014 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 29, 2014 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Sep 29, 2014 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 29, 2014 · Apt 1

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Aug 23, 2014 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Aug 23, 2014 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 23, 2014 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 14, 2014 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Aug 14, 2014 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 14, 2014 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 14, 2014 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Aug 14, 2014 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Aug 14, 2014 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 10, 2014 · Apt 1

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Aug 6, 2014 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Aug 6, 2014 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Aug 6, 2014 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 6, 2014 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 6, 2014 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 4, 2014 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Aug 2, 2014 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 2, 2014 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jul 30, 2014 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 30, 2014 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Jun 23, 2014 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    May 28, 2014 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    May 28, 2014 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 28, 2014 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 6, 2014 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 6, 2014 · Apt 1

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Jan 16, 2014 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Jan 16, 2014 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jan 16, 2014 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jan 16, 2014 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Jan 16, 2014 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Jan 16, 2014 · 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
2,256 ft²
Lot area
2,500 ft²
Zoning
R3A
Community board
501
Council district
49
Block / lot
43 / 18
Assessed value
$44,160
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #11457, last renewed Dec 24, 2025.

Questions about 232 Benziger Avenue

Who owns 232 Benziger Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Shemron James.

Does 232 Benziger Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 107 housing violations at this property.

Is 232 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 232 Benziger Avenue built?

City records list 1920 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 232 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.