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236 Elm Street

Staten Island, NY 10310BBL 5-00161-0045Map

Owner of record: Chen, Mei Li

236 Elm Street is a two-family home built in 1931 in Staten Island, 10310. It has 2 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Chen, Mei Li. HPD has recorded 82 housing violations here, most recently on February 26, 2025. 27 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
82
DOB violations
1
ECB violations
3
HPD complaints
27

What to know

Concern
2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Feb 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 · 82

  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 26, 2025 · Apt 2

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective mortise lock at building entrance at public hall , 1st story

    Feb 26, 2025

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl siding at south exterior wall

    Feb 26, 2025

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

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

    Feb 26, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at east and south walls at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 26, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective carpet at floor in the 4th room from east located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 26, 2025 · Apt 2

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at south and west wall in the 4th room from east located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 26, 2025 · Apt 2

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in drain pipe at washbasin in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 26, 2025 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and all walls in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 26, 2025 · Apt 2

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 26, 2025 · Apt 2

    Open — Not complied with
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  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective light fixures at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 26, 2025 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of excessive storage of material household material in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 26, 2025 · Apt 2

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Repair the leaky and/or defective water supply pipe under sink in the kitchen located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 19, 2025 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 19, 2025 · Apt 2F

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 19, 2025 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 19, 2025 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 19, 2025 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 19, 2025 · Apt 2F

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 28, 2024 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 28, 2024 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all ceilings and all walls in the entire apartment located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 28, 2024 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 28, 2024 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 28, 2024 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 6, 2024 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Oct 22, 2024 · Apt 2FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Oct 22, 2024 · Apt 2FL

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures at all hotwater fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Oct 22, 2024 · Apt 2FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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.

    Oct 9, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures (no volume) in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 8, 2024 · Apt 2FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 8, 2024 · Apt 2FL

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood frame around door in the entrance located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 24, 2023 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Replace with new the missing wood drawer on base cabinet at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 24, 2023 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective connection at waste line under sink in the kitchen located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 24, 2023 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 24, 2023 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Abate the infestation consisting of vermin flies in the entire apartment located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 24, 2023 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at south wall in the private hallway located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 24, 2023 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 24, 2023 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose upper and lower hinges on door at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 24, 2023 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling and south wall in the foyer located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 24, 2023 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective mortice lock at building entrance door at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 24, 2023

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

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

    Oct 24, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl siding at south exterior wall

    Oct 24, 2023

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood base inside base cabinet at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 24, 2023 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 24, 2023 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 24, 2023 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at all ceilings and walls at all rooms in the entire apartment located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 24, 2023 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective wood base cainet under wash basin at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 24, 2023 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the floors in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 7, 2023 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair the broken or defective apartment entrance door in the entrance located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Apr 21, 2021 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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.

    Mar 24, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 1

  • Construction other optional

    Occupancy contrary to certificate of occupancy or buildings records. atoi, full height partitions erected creating illegal class a apartment at cellar level with 3 bedrooms, gas stove/residential sink kitchen, gas hookup laundry room, 3 pcs bathroom. no 2nd means of egress. c of o #26868-64 indicates cellar use as heating & accessory

    Sep 10, 2024

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 3

  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner . at time of inspection i observed at expo.#2 right side of the property, pieces of aluminum siding missing., repair and/or replace

    Feb 7, 2025 · Penalty $625

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Respondent issued rca on 9/10/2024 : i observed in basement gas flex connector connected in series, which is prohibited and not code compliant as per fgc 411.1.. observation of dryer venting into chimney of wat

    Nov 12, 2024 · Penalty $3,125

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Respondent issued rca on 09/10/2024; i observed in basement new gas piping tapped into gas line and shut off valves for dryers and stove (illegal apartment) and no permits on file for any work performed... work

    Nov 12, 2024 · Penalty $6,250

    Active

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 18, 2025 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 27, 2024 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 6, 2024 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 20, 2024 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 7, 2024 · Apt SECOND

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Aug 2, 2024 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Aug 2, 2024 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Aug 2, 2024 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 2, 2024 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jul 1, 2024 · Apt 2

    Close
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  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Oct 21, 2023 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 21, 2023 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Sep 22, 2023 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jan 16, 2021 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jul 30, 2020 · Apt 2NDFLR

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door frame

    Jul 14, 2020 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jun 29, 2020 · Apt 2FLR

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door frame

    Jun 29, 2020 · Apt 2FLR

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 6, 2019 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Oct 21, 2019 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 21, 2019 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 14, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Oct 9, 2019 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 27, 2017 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 15, 2017 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Sep 26, 2017 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Aug 9, 2017 · Apt 2FL

    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 (B9)
Year built
1931
Floors
2
Residential units
2
Building area
1,728 ft²
Lot area
3,500 ft²
Zoning
R3A
Community board
501
Council district
49
Block / lot
161 / 45
Assessed value
$39,420
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #18428, last renewed Dec 26, 2025.

Questions about 236 Elm Street

Who owns 236 Elm Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Chen, Mei Li.

Does 236 Elm Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 82 housing violations at this property.

Is 236 Elm Street 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 236 Elm Street built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 236 Elm Street?

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.