228 Benziger Avenue
Staten Island, NY 10301BBL 5-00043-0021Map
Owner of record: Abraham, Chian Tilung
228 Benziger Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Staten Island, 10301. It has 3 residential units across 2.5 floors. The owner of record is Abraham, Chian Tilung. HPD has recorded 32 housing violations here, most recently on August 12, 2024. 4 of the 32 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 32
- DOB violations
- 5
- ECB violations
- 9
- HPD complaints
- 50
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 · 32
- CImmediately hazardous
The following dwelling units were reoccupied while being subject to an order to repair/vacate order issued by the department; order conditions observed existing. in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 12, 2024 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - IInformation / order
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# 16/0123 in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
Dec 30, 2016 · Apt 2
Open — Not complied with - IInformation / order
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# 16/0116 in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story
Dec 30, 2016 · Apt 1
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 1stfl, 1st story
Jun 3, 2013 · Apt 1STFL
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 1stfl, 1st story
Jun 3, 2013 · Apt 1STFL
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1stfl, 1st story
Jun 3, 2013 · Apt 1STFL
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
Sep 30, 2010 · Apt 2FL
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures cooking in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
Sep 30, 2010 · Apt 2FL
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective lock at entrance door to building at public hall, 2nd story
Dec 29, 2009
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of house hold items at public hall, 2nd story
Dec 29, 2009
Closed — Violation closed
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- BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color all walls & ceilings in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
Apr 24, 2007 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story
Apr 24, 2007 · Apt 1
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Refit 2nd lower window sash from north in the 2nd room from north located at apt 1, 1st story
Apr 24, 2007 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing ceramic floor tiles in the private hallway located at apt 1, 1st story
Apr 24, 2007 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures gas range in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story
Apr 24, 2007 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing cabinet doors in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story
Apr 24, 2007 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing ceramic floor tiles in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story
Apr 24, 2007 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color all walls & ceilings in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story
Apr 24, 2007 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
Apr 24, 2007 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... north wall in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story
Apr 24, 2007 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing ballisters between 1st & 2nd sty at public hall stairs
Apr 24, 2007
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls & ceiling at 1st & 2nd sty at public hall
Apr 24, 2007
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story
Apr 24, 2007 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story
Apr 24, 2007 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the private hallway located at apt 2, 2nd story
Apr 24, 2007 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing cabinet doors in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story
Apr 24, 2007 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures ( gas-stove ) in the kitchen located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
Apr 19, 2007 · Apt 2FL
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures gas-stove in the kitchen located at apt 1fl, 1st story
Apr 19, 2007 · Apt 1FL
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective glass at lower window sash in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
Feb 11, 2004 · Apt 2FL
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening bouble cylinder key operated lock installed at entrance door located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
Jan 15, 2004 · Apt 2FL
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective glass pane at upper window sash in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
Jan 15, 2004 · Apt 2FL
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of no electrical service provided to 1st floor in the entire apartment located at apt 1fl, 1st story
Dec 18, 2002 · Apt 1FL
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 5
- Construction other optional
Owners resp.maintain bldg foll fire which occurred 8/18/16.bldg sustained significant damage&demo was performed from roof down to 2nd fl.fire damaged cond such as charred framing,debris&other damages remain.remedy:owner to engage nyspe eng'r obtain permit for repair/ reconstr no later 11/4/16&engage dob cont'r to begin no later 11/21/16
Oct 13, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
Emerg work.bldg suffered extensive damage to roof,attic&parts of 2ndfl from fire.upper portion of bldg unstable&inadequately braced.risk of add'l collapse endangering adjacent properties&public.remedy:owner to immed demo bldg.start demo work no later than 11am 8/23/16 w/approved means&methods under pe superv f/t.file permit w/2days of start of work
Aug 22, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
Due to fire
Aug 18, 2016
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Aug 18, 2016
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Sep 28, 2006
Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed
ECB violations · 9
- Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction with the department of buildings. certificate of correction not on file with dob for class 1 vio issued on 8/13/24 for disobey
Feb 24, 2025 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to obey a vacate order from the commissioner per 28-207.4. full vacate order #s45/16 exists on the property, issued on 8/18/2016 not in compliance. at time of inspection, observed 1 female with 4 childr
Aug 13, 2024 · Penalty $12,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg. in code compliant manner. noted-at time of inspection observed a construction fence is in disrepair. fence is leaning towards street. fence has opening to allow persons into jobsite. f
Apr 20, 2019 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Class - 1
Sec. 3303.3 no dot permit. at time of inspection observed,active job site. no dot permit for full sidewalk closure. job site fence has been constructed to the curb line. remedy: obtain dot permit.
Sep 29, 2016
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/o a permit. at time of inspection observed active job site. jobsite fence is in place at exp31. no permit for the job site fence has been issued by the dob's & is not found on dob files. remedy: stop all
Sep 29, 2016
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/o a permit. at time of inspection observed,active job site. demolition in progress. the permit for partial demolition for the removalof the 2nd fl through the roof has not been obtained & has not been
Sep 29, 2016
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work does not conform to approved plans non comforming work noted nb 1220/23 does not conformto approved plans in that attic is being use as living space 1 a bathroom wall partitions have been erected making
Feb 10, 1994
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Building being occupied without a valid c of o noted 2 family dwelling is being occupied without a certificate of occupancy also building has been converted from2 fam. to 3 family remed obtain a valid c of o
Feb 10, 1994 · Penalty $1,500
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to provide required means of egress from 2-3 floor's no fire-escapes, or rear egress remedy:provide required means of egress forth-with at once!
Feb 10, 1994
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 9, 2015 · Apt 2
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Nov 9, 2015 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 9, 2015 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 21, 2015 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 19, 2013 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 24, 2013 · Apt 1STFL
Close - General
Mold
Jun 24, 2013 · Apt 1STFL
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jun 24, 2013 · Apt 1STFL
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jun 24, 2013 · Apt 1STFL
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
May 28, 2013 · Apt 1STFL
Close
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- Plumbing
Water supply
May 28, 2013 · Apt 1STFL
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 28, 2013 · Apt 1STFL
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
May 28, 2013 · Apt 1STFL
Close - General
Floor
May 28, 2013 · Apt 1STFL
Close - General
Windows
May 28, 2013 · Apt 1STFL
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
May 22, 2013 · Apt 1STFL
Close - General
Cooking gas
Sep 28, 2010 · Apt 2FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 17, 2009 · Apt 2
Close - General
Cooking gas
Dec 17, 2009 · Apt 2
Close - General
Cabinet
Apr 24, 2007 · Apt 1
Close - General
Cooking gas
Apr 17, 2007 · Apt 2N3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 17, 2007 · Apt 2N3
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Aug 16, 2005 · Apt PP
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Jul 26, 2005 · Apt PP
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 28, 2004 · Apt 2FL.
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 26, 2004 · Apt 228
Close - Electric
Lighting
Jan 16, 2004 · Apt 228
Close - Electric
Lighting
Jan 16, 2004 · Apt 228
Close - General
Cabinet
Jan 16, 2004 · Apt 228
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jan 16, 2004 · Apt 228
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 16, 2004 · Apt 228
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jan 16, 2004 · Apt 228
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jan 16, 2004 · Apt 228
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jan 16, 2004 · Apt 228
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 16, 2004 · Apt 228
Close - General
Windows
Jan 16, 2004 · Apt 228
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jan 16, 2004 · Apt 228
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 16, 2004 · Apt 228
Close - Electric
Lighting
Jan 15, 2004 · Apt 228
Close - General
Cabinet
Jan 15, 2004 · Apt 228
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 15, 2004 · Apt 228
Close - General
Windows
Jan 15, 2004 · Apt 228
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jan 15, 2004 · Apt 228
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 15, 2004 · Apt 228
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 14, 2004 · Apt 228
Close - Electric
Lighting
Jan 14, 2004 · Apt 228
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jan 14, 2004 · Apt 228
Close - General
Windows
Jan 14, 2004 · Apt 228
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 14, 2004 · Apt 228
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Jul 30, 2003 · Apt BLDG
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C0)
- Year built
- 1920
- Floors
- 2.5
- Residential units
- 3
- Building area
- 2,571 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,500 ft²
- Zoning
- R3A
- Community board
- 501
- Council district
- 49
- Block / lot
- 43 / 21
- Assessed value
- $48,240
- Landmark / historic district
- No
Questions about 228 Benziger Avenue
Who owns 228 Benziger Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Abraham, Chian Tilung.
Does 228 Benziger Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 32 housing violations at this property.
Is 228 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 228 Benziger Avenue built?
City records list 1920 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 228 Benziger Avenue?
It has 3 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.