237 Benziger Avenue
Staten Island, NY 10301BBL 5-00044-0056Map
Owner of record: Bruce R Chapman
237 Benziger Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Staten Island, 10301. It has 8 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Bruce R Chapman. HPD has recorded 108 housing violations here, most recently on May 11, 2026. 17 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 108
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 130
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 · 108
- ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the bathroom located at apt 1stflo, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 11, 2026 · Apt 1STFLO
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1stflo, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 11, 2026 · Apt 1STFLO
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1stflo, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 11, 2026 · Apt 1STFLO
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1stflo, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 11, 2026 · Apt 1STFLO
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of expose electrical wires at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 1stflo, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 11, 2026 · Apt 1STFLO
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1floor, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 9, 2025 · Apt 1FLOOR
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the south wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 1floor, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 9, 2025 · Apt 1FLOOR
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective wall cabinet door at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 1floor, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 9, 2025 · Apt 1FLOOR
Open — Nov certified late - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 1floor, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 9, 2025 · Apt 1FLOOR
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1floor, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 9, 2025 · Apt 1FLOOR
Open — Nov certified late
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- BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1floor, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 9, 2025 · Apt 1FLOOR
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 4, 2025 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 4, 2025 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov certified late - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at north wall and at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 4, 2025 · Apt 1FL
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 4, 2025 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov certified late - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 1st room from north at east, the private hallway , the 3rd room from north, the bathroom , the 1st room from north at west located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 31, 2025 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 31, 2025 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor at north wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 31, 2025 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 31, 2025 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak ceiling ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 31, 2025 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at east wall 1st closet from east at south wall wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 31, 2025 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1stflo, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 13, 2024 · Apt 1STFLO
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1stflo, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 13, 2024 · Apt 1STFLO
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at east wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 27, 2023 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 27, 2023 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 27, 2023 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 27, 2023 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1stflo, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 15, 2023 · Apt 1STFLO
Open — Nov certified late - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1stflo, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 15, 2023 · Apt 1STFLO
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 8 sq ft at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 7, 2023 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose sliding door on closet at south wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 7, 2023 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 6 sq ft at ceiling and 4 sq ft at south wall in the 4th room from north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 7, 2023 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 15 sq.ft at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 7, 2023 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose sliding door on closet at south wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 7, 2023 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective caulking around bathtub and between ceramic tiles at east, west and south walls in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 7, 2023 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective porcelain enamel glaze at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 7, 2023 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at ceiling ( light fixture ) in the foyer located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 7, 2023 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling and around 1st window frame from west at north wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 7, 2023 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counterbalance at lower sash, 1st window from west at north wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 7, 2023 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 7, 2023 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 7, 2023 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of non- ground fault circuit interrupter (g.f.c.i.) electrical outlet at east wall within 6 ft. of sink in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 26, 2023 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 26, 2023 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 2, 2021 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 2, 2021 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 2, 2021 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 2, 2021 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly secure the loose wood cabinet door at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 2, 2021 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing cabinet drawers at west and north walls in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 2, 2021 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective mechanical ventilation system at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jun 1, 2021 · Apt 2NDFLO
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Water leak
Heavy flow
May 10, 2026 · Apt 1STFLO
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
May 10, 2026 · Apt 1STFLO
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
May 10, 2026 · Apt 1STFLO
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 10, 2026 · Apt 1STFLO
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 10, 2026 · Apt 1STFLO
Close - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
May 10, 2026 · Apt 1STFLO
Close - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
May 10, 2026 · Apt 1STFLO
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 10, 2026 · Apt 1STFLO
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 7, 2025 · Apt 1FLOOR
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jul 7, 2025 · Apt 1FLOOR
Close
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- Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jul 7, 2025 · Apt 1FLOOR
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 7, 2025 · Apt 1FLOOR
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jul 7, 2025 · Apt 1FLOOR
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jun 3, 2025 · Apt 1FL
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jun 3, 2025 · Apt 1FL
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Mar 30, 2025 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 30, 2025 · Apt 1
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Mar 30, 2025 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Mar 30, 2025 · Apt 1
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Sep 12, 2024 · Apt 1STFLO
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Sep 12, 2024 · Apt 1STFLO
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 12, 2024 · Apt 1STFLO
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 12, 2024 · Apt 1STFLO
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 27, 2024 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 27, 2024 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 2, 2024 · Apt 1FL
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jan 2, 2024 · Apt 1FL
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 19, 2023 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 19, 2023 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Dec 19, 2023 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Dec 19, 2023 · Apt 2
Close - Outside building
Roofing
Dec 19, 2023 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 14, 2023 · Apt 1STFLO
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 14, 2023 · Apt 1STFLO
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 4, 2023 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 28, 2023 · Apt 1
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Aug 28, 2023 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 28, 2023 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 28, 2023 · Apt 1
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Aug 28, 2023 · Apt 1
Close - General
Cabinet
Aug 28, 2023 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
Power outage
Jun 14, 2023 · Apt 1
Close - Door/window
Door
Jan 23, 2023 · Apt REAR
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jan 23, 2023 · Apt REAR
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 23, 2023 · Apt REAR
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 23, 2023 · Apt REAR
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 28, 2021 · Apt 1
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jun 28, 2021 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
May 22, 2021 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close - General
Ventilation system
May 22, 2021 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1931
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 8
- Building area
- 6,480 ft²
- Lot area
- 7,500 ft²
- Zoning
- R5
- Community board
- 501
- Council district
- 49
- Block / lot
- 44 / 56
- Assessed value
- $306,450
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #14552, last renewed Sep 3, 2025.
Questions about 237 Benziger Avenue
Who owns 237 Benziger Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Bruce R Chapman.
Does 237 Benziger Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 108 housing violations at this property.
Is 237 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 237 Benziger Avenue built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 237 Benziger Avenue?
It has 8 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.