2108 Forest Avenue

Staten Island, NY 10303BBL 5-01691-0041Map

2108 Forest Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1920 in Staten Island, 10303. It has 2 residential units across 1.75 floors. The owner of record is Bartlay Forte. HPD has recorded 17 housing violations here, most recently on March 29, 2023. 1 of the 17 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations: 17
DOB violations: 16
ECB violations: 3
HPD complaints: 23

What to know

Good

No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good

Last violation Mar 29, 2023

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 · 17

ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Mar 29, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed
CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective in the entrance located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 16, 2022 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed
CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding the maximum temperature of 130 degrees at hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 16, 2022 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed
CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective glass pane at lower sash window at west wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 16, 2022 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed
ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing electrical outlet covers at south and west walls in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 16, 2022 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 16, 2022 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 16, 2022 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 16, 2022 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed
ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Mar 8, 2022
Open — Violation will be reinspected
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 8, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed

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BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of sheetrock partitions creating illegal class ''a'' apartment at rear located at apt 1, 1st story
Oct 26, 2021 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
§ 9, 56, 193, 300, 302 m.d. law- above frame building has been converted from a private dwelling to a multiple dwelling and is now occupied and maintained as such contrary to law.restore premises to lawful occupancy
Oct 26, 2021
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible at range of rear located at apt 1, 1st story
Oct 26, 2021 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of illegal plumbing fixtures at sink, wash-basin, shower and water-closet at rear located at apt 1, 1st story
Oct 26, 2021 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story
Oct 26, 2021 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed
ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Apr 16, 2021
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 23, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 16

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 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
Construction other optional
At time of inspection, dmage observed tohave been sustained due to fir e and fire fighting operations at cellar level
Nov 6, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - active
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - active
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - active
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - active

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Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - active
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - active
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 10, 1997
Dob violation - active
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - active
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 8, 1994
Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 3

Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy or department records.noted:at time of inspection observed 1 male occupied is occupied cellar contrary to the certificate of occupancy.rem:disc
Nov 6, 2021 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway noted:at time of inspection observed egress throughout cellar has excessive clubber throughout approximately 3 feet blocking egress in or orb or cellar.rem:remove
Nov 6, 2021 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Bq9/36. bq9-oil fired hot water boiler (peerless) has no bl-fb work type.
Dec 17, 2004 · Penalty $500
Resolve

Complaints

Electric
Power outage
Apr 17, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close
Appliance
Electric/gas range
Aug 22, 2022 · Apt 2
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Aug 22, 2022 · Apt 2
Close
Plumbing
Water supply
Aug 12, 2022 · Apt 2
Close
Electric
Power outage
Aug 12, 2022 · Apt 2
Close
Appliance
Electric/gas range
Aug 12, 2022 · Apt 2
Close
Door/window
Window pane
Aug 12, 2022 · Apt 2
Close
Plumbing
Water supply
Aug 12, 2022 · Apt 2
Close
Electric
Outlet/switch
Aug 12, 2022 · Apt APT2
Close
Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Aug 12, 2022 · Apt APT2
Close

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Appliance
Electric/gas range
Aug 12, 2022 · Apt APT2
Close
Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Aug 12, 2022 · Apt APT2
Close
Plumbing
Toilet
Aug 10, 2022 · Apt 2
Close
Unsanitary condition
Mold
Nov 3, 2021 · Apt 1R
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 22, 2021 · Apt 1
Close
General
Cabinet
Oct 22, 2021 · Apt 1
Close
Plumbing
Basin/sink
Oct 22, 2021 · Apt 1
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 28, 2021 · Apt 1
Close
Water leak
Slow leak
Sep 28, 2021 · Apt 1
Close
Plumbing
Basin/sink
Sep 28, 2021 · Apt 1
Close
Nonconst
Vermin
Jul 31, 2009 · Apt 2FL
Close
Paint/plaster
Cabinet
Feb 14, 2006 · Apt 2FL
Close
Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Feb 14, 2006 · 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: Mixed residential and retail building (S2)
Year built: 1920
Floors: 1.75
Residential units: 2
Building area: 2,600 ft²
Lot area: 3,150 ft²
Zoning: R3-2
Community board: 501
Council district: 49
Block / lot: 1691 / 41
Assessed value: $54,900
Landmark / historic district: No

HPD registration #500091, last renewed Sep 12, 2025.

Questions about 2108 Forest Avenue

Who owns 2108 Forest Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Bartlay Forte.

Does 2108 Forest Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 17 housing violations at this property.

Is 2108 Forest 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 2108 Forest Avenue built?

City records list 1920 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 2108 Forest Avenue?

It has 2 residential units and 3 units in total.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.