261 South Avenue
Staten Island, NY 10303BBL 5-01261-0078Map
Owner of record: Smith, Grace
261 South Avenue is a two-family home built in 1899 in Staten Island, 10303. It has 2 residential units across 2.5 floors. The owner of record is Smith, Grace. HPD has recorded 2 housing violations here, most recently on December 5, 2024.
- HPD violations
- 2
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 3
- HPD complaints
- 35
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 · 2
- 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
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 3
- Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in a code compliant manner noted bldg vacant unguarded & properly sealed seals @ lower lvl have no bathons upper story window wide open to the elements fire damage above front porch lef
Jul 24, 2010 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner noted entire exterior of bldg in excessive disrepair w/ 2 missing windows at 1st 2nd fl atrear partial fire damage at front porch 2nd fl front leaving openings
Jan 19, 2010 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o & dept of bldgs records class "a" apt created @ attic partitions erected.creating rooms kitchen& bathroom fixtures present.remedy:discontinue illegal use of amended
Jan 7, 2010 · Penalty $12,000
Resolve
Complaints
- Heating
Heat related
Oct 19, 2009 · Apt 1FL
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jan 14, 2005 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
Wiring
Jan 14, 2005 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 7, 2005 · Apt 1
Close - General
Windows
Jan 4, 2005 · Apt 2FL
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jan 4, 2005 · Apt 2FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 4, 2005 · Apt 2FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 18, 2004 · Apt 1
Close - General
Floor
Dec 18, 2004 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
Wiring
Dec 18, 2004 · Apt 1
Close
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- Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 18, 2004 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 18, 2004 · Apt 1
Close - General
Windows
Dec 18, 2004 · Apt 1
Close - General
Windows
Dec 18, 2004 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 11, 2004 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
Wiring
Oct 5, 2004 · Apt 1
Close - General
Windows
Oct 5, 2004 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 5, 2004 · Apt 1
Close - General
Windows
Oct 5, 2004 · Apt 1
Close - General
Floor
Oct 5, 2004 · Apt 1
Close - General
Floor
Oct 5, 2004 · Apt 1
Close - General
Windows
Oct 5, 2004 · Apt 1
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Aug 19, 2004 · Apt 1
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Aug 19, 2004 · Apt 1
Close - General
Ceramic-tile
Jul 19, 2004 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 19, 2004 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 19, 2004 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jul 19, 2004 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Jul 19, 2004 · Apt 1
Close - Nonconst
Illegal
Jun 19, 2003 · Apt 1
Close - General
Floor
Mar 13, 2003 · Apt 1 FL
Close - Appliance
Dishwasher
Mar 13, 2003 · Apt 1 FL
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Mar 13, 2003 · Apt 1 FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 13, 2003 · Apt 1 FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 13, 2003 · Apt 1 FL
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Two-family home (B2)
- Year built
- 1899
- Floors
- 2.5
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 1,872 ft²
- Lot area
- 4,402 ft²
- Zoning
- R3-2
- Community board
- 501
- Council district
- 49
- Block / lot
- 1261 / 78
- Assessed value
- $31,860
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #14003, last renewed Sep 3, 2025.
Questions about 261 South Avenue
Who owns 261 South Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Smith, Grace.
Does 261 South Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 2 housing violations at this property.
Is 261 South 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 261 South Avenue built?
City records list 1899 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 261 South 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.