608 Cary Avenue
Staten Island, NY 10310BBL 5-00222-0053Map
Owner of record: Joseph, Lena
608 Cary Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1901 in Staten Island, 10310. It has 3 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Joseph, Lena. HPD has recorded 38 housing violations here, most recently on November 26, 2025. 36 of the 38 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 38
- DOB violations
- 19
- ECB violations
- 6
- HPD complaints
- 72
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
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 · 38
- 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.
Nov 26, 2025
Open — Info nov sent out - 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 5, 2024
Open — Info nov sent out - 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.
Nov 30, 2023
Open — Info nov sent out - 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.
Nov 21, 2022
Open — Info nov sent out - 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.
Mar 18, 2022
Open — Info nov sent out - 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.
Apr 22, 2021
Open — Info nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the front court yard
Jun 30, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood door frame at public hall, 1st story
Feb 6, 2020
Open — Nov sent out - 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.
Nov 7, 2019
Open — Info nov sent out - 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.
Jan 9, 2018
Open — Info nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
Mar 6, 2014 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
Mar 6, 2014 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the west wall in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
Mar 6, 2014 · Apt 2FL
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 2fl, 2nd story
Mar 6, 2014 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the east and south walls in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
Mar 6, 2014 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the east and south walls in the foyer located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
Mar 6, 2014 · 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
Mar 6, 2014 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood door in the entrance located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
Mar 6, 2014 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective entrance door off bottom hinge located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
Mar 6, 2014 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures '' no volume '' in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
Sep 19, 2013 · Apt 2FL
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). '' missing '' in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
Sep 19, 2013 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing handrails at east and west stairs front entrance to building
Sep 19, 2013
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective control knob for oven at gas-range in the kitchen located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
Oct 19, 2011 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
Oct 19, 2011 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov certified late - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
Oct 19, 2011 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose metal handrail at east stairs front entrance to building
Aug 22, 2011
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose metal handrail at west stairs front entrance to building
Aug 22, 2011
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
Mar 24, 2009 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective crack inner glass pane at lower window sash in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2, 2nd story
Mar 24, 2009 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of over growing weeds causing rodents at front yard
May 15, 2008
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2dflo, 2nd story
May 15, 2008 · Apt 2DFLO
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the front, north and rear yard
May 15, 2008
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 2dflo, 2nd story
May 15, 2008 · Apt 2DFLO
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color east wall in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 2dflo, 2nd story
May 15, 2008 · Apt 2DFLO
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color east wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2dflo, 2nd story
May 15, 2008 · Apt 2DFLO
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and walls at public hall, 2nd story
May 15, 2008
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2dflo, 2nd story
May 15, 2008 · Apt 2DFLO
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electric-pilot light at rear burners at gas -range in the kitchen located at apt 2dflo, 2nd story
May 15, 2008 · Apt 2DFLO
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 19
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection
Sep 23, 2024
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection
Sep 23, 2024
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active
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- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report
Jan 17, 2020
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report
Jan 17, 2020
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report
Mar 3, 2015
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report
Mar 3, 2015
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
May 22, 1990
Vw-violation work without permit - active
ECB violations · 6
- Class - 2
Ftmb. the owner shall be responsible to maintain the premises in a safe & code-compliant manner, 28-301.1: atoi on a 2-story, 3-family, nfp buildings, in r3a district, observed wooden and plastic debris & big p
Nov 16, 2022 · Penalty $3,125
Active - Class - 2
Violation of parking regulations in a residential district. no dead storage allowed in aosp-space, zr 25-41: atoi on a 2-story, 3-family, nfp buildings, which has no open or enclosed accessory off street parkin
Nov 16, 2022 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by buildings department records, 28-118.3.2: atoi on a 2-story, 3-family, nfp buildings, which has no open or enclosed accessory off street parking spaces, in r3a district, ob
Nov 16, 2022 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Non-hazardous
B4b,bq9,4a,6a,19b,24b,32a,36,38,50,b,c,d,e,f,g,h,i,j,k.50a-exposed woods beams over boiler.50b-expansion tank boiler.50c-no valves before expansion tank.50d-remove debris from boiler area.50e-remove flammables
Nov 28, 2007 · Penalty $1,300
Active - Non-hazardous
B4b,4a,24b,36,bq9,19b,32a,38,50a,b,c,d,ef,g,h,i,j,k.50a-exposed wood beams over boiler.50b-filltroll tank boiler.50c-no boiler feed valves.50d-relief valve not piped.50e-no backflow preventor.50f-no check valve
Nov 28, 2007 · Penalty $1,300
Active - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit: at above location renovation being done windowssizes changes,ineterior partitions being changed.without first obtaining a permit from this dept. remedy:obtain permit from this dept
May 22, 1990
Resolve
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jun 10, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jun 10, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Jul 5, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jul 5, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Signage missing
Jul 5, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jul 5, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Signage missing
Jun 25, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jun 25, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Jun 25, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jun 25, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close
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- Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jun 21, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Signage missing
Jun 21, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jun 21, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Door
Jun 21, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Feb 1, 2020 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Feb 1, 2020 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Feb 1, 2020 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Feb 1, 2020 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Feb 1, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Feb 1, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Door
Feb 1, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Signage missing
Feb 1, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Dec 28, 2016 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 4, 2014 · Apt FL2
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Mar 4, 2014 · Apt 2FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 4, 2014 · Apt 2FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 4, 2014 · Apt 2FL
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Mar 4, 2014 · Apt 2FL
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Mar 4, 2014 · Apt 2FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Sep 18, 2013 · Apt 2FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 2, 2011 · Apt 1
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Oct 16, 2011 · Apt 2FL
Close - General
Cooking gas
Oct 16, 2011 · Apt 2FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 16, 2011 · Apt 2FL
Close - Plumbing
Shower-stall
Oct 16, 2011 · Apt 2FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 17, 2011 · Apt 2FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 17, 2011 · Apt 2FL
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Aug 17, 2011 · Apt 2FL
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Aug 17, 2011 · Apt 2FL
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Sep 16, 2009 · Apt 1
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Mar 21, 2009 · Apt 2
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Mar 21, 2009 · Apt 2
Close - General
Windows
Mar 21, 2009 · Apt 2
Close - General
Stairs
May 14, 2008 · Apt 2DFLO
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 14, 2008 · Apt 2DFLO
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 14, 2008 · Apt 2DFLO
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 14, 2008 · Apt 2DFLO
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
May 14, 2008 · Apt 2DFLO
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
May 14, 2008 · Apt 2DFLO
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Feb 13, 2008 · Apt 2FLR
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C0)
- Year built
- 1901
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 3
- Building area
- 1,360 ft²
- Lot area
- 5,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R3A
- Community board
- 501
- Council district
- 49
- Block / lot
- 222 / 53
- Assessed value
- $39,120
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #14071, last renewed Dec 8, 2015.
Questions about 608 Cary Avenue
Who owns 608 Cary Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Joseph, Lena.
Does 608 Cary Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 38 housing violations at this property.
Is 608 Cary 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 608 Cary Avenue built?
City records list 1901 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 608 Cary 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.