78 Layton Avenue

Staten Island, NY 10301BBL 5-00046-0016Map

78 Layton Avenue is a two-family home built in 1905 in Staten Island, 10301. It has 2 residential units across 2.75 floors. The owner of record is Cheng, Fong Wa. HPD has recorded 42 housing violations here, most recently on December 2, 2016. 31 of the 42 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations: 42
DOB violations: 2
ECB violations: 3
HPD complaints: 58

What to know

Concern

6 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good

Last violation Dec 2, 2016

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 · 42

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 2, 2016
Closed — Violation closed
CImmediately hazardous
§ 27-2028, 2032 admin.code: provide an adequate supply of heat from an approved central heating system or an approved system of gas or electrical heating in good operating condition for the dwelling unit in the entire apartment located at apt 1fl, 1st story
Nov 28, 2016 · Apt 1FL
Closed — Violation dismissed
ANon-hazardous
Provide sufficient,proper and separate metal receptacles for the deposit of garbage, rubbish and other waste material and arrange for collection and disposal of such material.
Nov 17, 2016
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the east yard
Nov 17, 2016
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective locking-device at entrance door to building , 1st story
Nov 17, 2016
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective locking-device at entrance door to building , 1st story
Oct 4, 2016
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Provide temporary seal-up of all accessible openings in the entire apartment located at cellar apt cellar
Mar 22, 2016 · Apt CELLAR
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection the wasteline under washbasin in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story
Mar 15, 2016 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective inner wood frame and moulding at front eantrance door located at apt 2, 2nd story
Mar 15, 2016 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
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
Mar 15, 2016 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out

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BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 2, 2nd story
Mar 15, 2016 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles floor in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story
Mar 15, 2016 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story
Mar 15, 2016 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles floor in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story
Mar 15, 2016 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective base-cabinet at washbasin in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story
Mar 15, 2016 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Replace the broken or defective washbasin in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story
Mar 15, 2016 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out
IInformation / order
The premises or apts. have been vacated by the department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for illegal apartment created in the attic , 3rd story
Jan 25, 2016
Open — Info nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
Jan 15, 2016 · Apt 2FL
Closed — Violation closed
CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
Jan 15, 2016 · Apt 2FL
Closed — Violation closed
CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures gas-range in the kitchen located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
Jan 15, 2016 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). '' missing '' in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
Jan 15, 2016 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Replace with new the missing cover-plate at light switch at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 1flr, 1st story
Jan 11, 2016 · Apt 1FLR
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 1flr, 1st story
Jan 11, 2016 · Apt 1FLR
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... present at ceiling ( approx- 10 sq,ft ) in the bathroom located at apt 1flr, 1st story
Jan 11, 2016 · Apt 1FLR
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling and walls in the bathroom located at apt 1flr, 1st story
Jan 11, 2016 · Apt 1FLR
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 1flr, 1st story
Jan 11, 2016 · Apt 1FLR
Closed — Violation closed
CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1flr, 1st story
Jan 11, 2016 · Apt 1FLR
Closed — Violation closed
CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures ...''no volume''... in the entire apartment located at apt 1flr, 1st story
Jan 11, 2016 · Apt 1FLR
Closed — Violation closed
CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 1flr, 1st story
Jan 11, 2016 · Apt 1FLR
Closed — Violation closed
CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures gas-range in the kitchen located at apt 1flr, 1st story
Jan 11, 2016 · Apt 1FLR
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story
Dec 24, 2015 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed
BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... present at ceiling ( approx- 6 sq,ft ) in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story
Dec 24, 2015 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling and north wall in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story
Dec 24, 2015 · 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
Dec 24, 2015 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). '' missing '' in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story
Dec 24, 2015 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures gas-range in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story
Dec 24, 2015 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of illegal plumbing fixtures installed in the attic, the water-closet, washbasin, bathtub and kitchen sink
Dec 18, 2015
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible electric range installed in the attic
Dec 18, 2015
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of illegal class ''a'' apartment created in the attic
Dec 18, 2015
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective 1st, 2nd and 3rd concrete treads from bottom at stairs at front entrance of building
Dec 18, 2015
Closed — Violation closed
CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
Feb 1, 2012 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story
Feb 1, 2012 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 2

Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jul 27, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed
Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
May 5, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 3

Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by cofo and dept of bldgs records. partitions erected creating illegal use of rooms for living in attic. full kitchen completed with electric cooking range and kitchen sink. a
Dec 18, 2015 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve
Class - 2
Residence altered for occupancy as dwelling by more than the approved # of families bldg notive 232/45 lists occupancy as 2 fam dwelling noted 1st & 2nd arranged as class a apts cellar & attic have been convert
Jul 16, 2008 · Penalty $1,200
Resolve
Hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o and dob records. class a apt created at cellar partitions creating rooms thru/out kitchen and bthrm fixtures present. remedy: discontinue illegal use of amended c of
Jun 30, 2008 · Penalty $800
Resolve

Complaints

Flooring/stairs
Floor
Feb 15, 2022 · Apt 1B
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 15, 2022 · Apt 1B
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 15, 2022 · Apt 1B
Close
Unsanitary condition
Mold
Feb 15, 2022 · Apt 1B
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 21, 2016 · Apt 1FL
Close
Door/window
Door
Sep 22, 2016 · Apt 2B
Close
Door/window
Door
Sep 18, 2016 · Apt 2B
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 23, 2016 · Apt 2
Close
Door/window
Door frame
Mar 23, 2016 · Apt 2
Close
Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Mar 23, 2016 · Apt 2
Close

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Safety
Smoke detector
Mar 23, 2016 · Apt 2
Close
Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Mar 23, 2016 · Apt 2
Close
Appliance
Electric/gas range
Mar 23, 2016 · Apt 2
Close
Door/window
Door
Mar 9, 2016 · Apt 2B
Close
Plumbing
Basin/sink
Mar 9, 2016 · Apt 2B
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 9, 2016 · Apt 2B
Close
Plumbing
Basin/sink
Mar 9, 2016 · Apt 2B
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 8, 2016 · Apt 1
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 21, 2016 · Apt 2FLOOR
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 19, 2016 · Apt 2FL
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 17, 2016 · Apt 2NDFL
Close
Plumbing
Water supply
Jan 14, 2016 · Apt 1FL
Close
Plumbing
Boiler
Jan 14, 2016 · Apt 1FL
Close
Water leak
Heavy flow
Jan 14, 2016 · Apt 1FL
Close
Water leak
Heavy flow
Jan 14, 2016 · Apt 1FL
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 14, 2016 · Apt 2B
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 14, 2016 · Apt 1FLR
Close
General
Cooking gas
Jan 14, 2016 · Apt 1FL
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 13, 2016 · Apt 2FL
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 4, 2016 · Apt 1FL
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 4, 2016 · Apt 1FLR
Close
General
Cooking gas
Jan 4, 2016 · Apt 1FLR
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 2, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close
General
Cooking gas
Dec 21, 2015 · Apt 2FL
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 21, 2015 · Apt 2FL
Close
Electric
Power outage
Dec 17, 2015 · Apt 3
Close
Heating
Heat related
Jan 29, 2012 · Apt 2
Close
Plumbing
Sewer
Jan 29, 2012 · Apt 2
Close
Heating
Heat related
Jan 29, 2012 · Apt 2
Close
Plumbing
Sewer
Jan 26, 2012 · Apt TOP
Close
Heating
Heat related
Jan 26, 2012 · Apt TOP
Close
Electric
Wiring
Jun 28, 2008 · Apt BSMT
Close
Plumbing
Sewer
Jun 28, 2008 · Apt BSMT
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 28, 2008 · Apt BSMT
Close
Nonconst
Vermin
Jun 28, 2008 · Apt BSMT
Close
Nonconst
Vermin
Jun 28, 2008 · Apt BSMT
Close
Nonconst
Vermin
Jun 28, 2008 · Apt BSMT
Close
General
Floor
Jun 23, 2008 · Apt BSMT
Close
General
Floor
Jun 23, 2008 · Apt BSMT
Close
General
Floor
Jun 23, 2008 · Apt BSMT
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: 1905
Floors: 2.75
Residential units: 2
Building area: 2,299 ft²
Lot area: 5,000 ft²
Zoning: R3A
Community board: 501
Council district: 49
Block / lot: 46 / 16
Assessed value: $40,260
Landmark / historic district: No

Questions about 78 Layton Avenue

Who owns 78 Layton Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Cheng, Fong Wa.

Does 78 Layton Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 42 housing violations at this property.

Is 78 Layton 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 78 Layton Avenue built?

City records list 1905 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 78 Layton 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.