21 Rupert Avenue
Staten Island, NY 10314BBL 5-01972-0093Map
Owner of record: Edward Moskowitz
21 Rupert Avenue is a two-family home built in 1985 in Staten Island, 10314. It has 2 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Edward Moskowitz. HPD has recorded 17 housing violations here, most recently on June 2, 2026. 14 of the 17 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 17
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 5
- HPD complaints
- 20
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 · 17
- BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile at floor in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 41, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 2, 2026 · Apt 41
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 41 lower level, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 2, 2026 · Apt 41
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose sliding window at north wall in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 41 lower level, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 2, 2026 · Apt 41
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose sliding door at north wall leading to porch in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 41 lower level, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 2, 2026 · Apt 41
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood base inside base cabinet under sink in the kitchen located at apt 41, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 2, 2026 · Apt 41
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defective in the entire apartment located at apt 41, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 2, 2026 · Apt 41
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective handles at door in the entrance in the bathroom located at apt 41 lower level, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 2, 2026 · Apt 41
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective handles on door in the entrance in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 41, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 2, 2026 · Apt 41
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose plastic cover at ventilation system at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 41 upper level, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 2, 2026 · Apt 41
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective handles at door in the entrance in the 1st room from north located at apt 41 upper level, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 2, 2026 · Apt 41
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Properly secure the loose sliding doors on closet at north wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 41 upper level, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 2, 2026 · Apt 41
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at north wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 41 upper level, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 2, 2026 · Apt 41
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective mailbox at front yard
Jun 2, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood frame around entrance door at public hall, 1st story
Jun 2, 2026
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.
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 30, 2023
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 · 5
- Class - 1
Failure to comply with the commissioners order to obtain a permit per vecb #34771423z issued on 6-18-09 for work w/o permit: @ cellar installed roughing & piping to support gas stove,residential sink,& 3pc bath
Nov 5, 2009 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c of o. noted: c of o #070303 states cellar as boiler/rec/storage rooms. there are now 2 bedrooms/kitchen/gas stove and 3 pc. bathroom. remedy: discontinue illegal use
Jun 18, 2009 · Penalty $1,200
Resolve - Hazardous
No fire proof enclosure for boiler. noted: luan wood door at boiler room with hole broken through middle of door approx 2'x2' also noted: room at rear of boiler rm with double locks at door and wood door not fi
Sep 17, 2003 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Non-hazardous
Residence for more than the legally approved of families c/o 70303 indicate residence is legally approved for 2 families residence is now altered for 3 families note-cellar has partitions erected creating an il
Sep 5, 2003 · Penalty $3,050
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work w/o a permit work noted partitions erected creating 3 rooms,a gasline(stove)water & waste lines and 3pc bath are erected.remedy:obtain permits if feasible or restore to prior legal condition.
Sep 5, 2003 · Penalty $800
Resolve
Complaints
- Electric
Outlet/switch
Oct 7, 2026 · Apt 1STFLO
Close - General
Cabinet
Oct 7, 2026 · Apt 1STFLO
Close - General
Ventilation system
Oct 7, 2026 · Apt 1STFLO
Close - Door/window
Door
Oct 7, 2026 · Apt 1STFLO
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Oct 7, 2026 · Apt 1STFLO
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Oct 7, 2026 · Apt 1STFLO
Close - Door/window
Door
Oct 7, 2026 · Apt 1STFLO
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 7, 2026 · Apt 1STFLO
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 7, 2026 · Apt 1STFLO
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
May 19, 2026 · Apt 41
Close
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- General
Ventilation system
May 19, 2026 · Apt 41
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 19, 2026 · Apt 41
Close - Door/window
Door
May 19, 2026 · Apt 41
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 17, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - Door/window
Door
May 17, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 17, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Jun 22, 2025 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jun 22, 2025 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 22, 2025 · Apt 2
Close - Nonconst
Illegal
May 23, 2003 · Apt BSMT
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Two-family home (B9)
- Year built
- 1985
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 2,200 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,772 ft²
- Zoning
- R3-1
- Community board
- 502
- Council district
- 50
- Block / lot
- 1972 / 93
- Assessed value
- $42,540
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #16806, last renewed Aug 27, 2025.
Questions about 21 Rupert Avenue
Who owns 21 Rupert Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Edward Moskowitz.
Does 21 Rupert Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 17 housing violations at this property.
Is 21 Rupert 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 21 Rupert Avenue built?
City records list 1985 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 21 Rupert 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.