231 Otis Avenue
Staten Island, NY 10306BBL 5-03638-0010Map
Owner of record: Lin, Lixin
231 Otis Avenue is a two-family home built in 1935 in Staten Island, 10306. It has 2 residential units across 2.5 floors. The owner of record is Lin, Lixin. HPD has recorded 82 housing violations here, most recently on April 2, 2026. 45 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 82
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 2
- HPD complaints
- 191
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
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 · 82
- BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the north wall in the private hallway located at apt 2nd, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 2, 2026 · Apt 2ND
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed wires at ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2nd, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 2, 2026 · Apt 2ND
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in washbasin in the bathroom located at apt 2nd, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 2, 2026 · Apt 2ND
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective exhaust vent at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2nd, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 2, 2026 · Apt 2ND
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2floor, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 24, 2026 · Apt 2FLOOR
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in waste line under wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 2floor, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 24, 2026 · Apt 2FLOOR
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the visible evidence of mold at grout around bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2floor, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 24, 2026 · Apt 2FLOOR
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 2floor, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 24, 2026 · Apt 2FLOOR
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective ceiling light fixture at vestibule , 1st story
Jan 9, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding the maximum allowable temperature of 130 degrees fahrenheit at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 9, 2026 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Replace with new the missing light fixture at ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 9, 2026 · Apt 2
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 26, 2025
Open — Info nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting for ceiling light fixture at public hall, 1st story
Jul 29, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical wires at ceiling in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 29, 2025 · Apt 2NDFLO
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding the maximum temperature of 130 degrees at all hot water fixtures in the kitchen located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 29, 2025 · Apt 2NDFLO
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 29, 2025 · Apt 2NDFLO
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical ventilation system at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 29, 2025 · Apt 2NDFLO
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove all obstructions from water closet in the bathroom located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 29, 2025 · Apt 2NDFLO
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting for fixture at ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Jul 24, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical wires at ceiling in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 24, 2025 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures light fixture at ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 24, 2025 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 24, 2025 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove all obstructions from water closet in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 24, 2025 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the mildew on grout around bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 24, 2025 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding the maximum temperature of 130 degrees at all hot water fixtures in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 24, 2025 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in wasteline at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 29, 2025 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective ventilation system at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 29, 2025 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical wires at ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 29, 2025 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 29, 2025 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding maximum temperature of 130 degrees in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 29, 2025 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove all obstructions from water closet at wasteline in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 29, 2025 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in wasteline at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 21, 2025 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in wasteline at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 21, 2025 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in wasteline at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 21, 2025 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding maximum temperature of 130 degrees in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 21, 2025 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective inoperable ventilantion system at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 21, 2025 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove all obstructions from water closet at wasteline in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 21, 2025 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove all obstructions from water closet at wasteline in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 21, 2025 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 21, 2025 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at light fixture at ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 17, 2025 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the mildew on grout around bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 17, 2025 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in waste line at washbasin in the bathroom located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 17, 2025 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical ventilation system at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 17, 2025 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding the maximum temperature of 130degrees at all hot water fixture in the entire apartment located at apt 2ndflo, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 17, 2025 · Apt 2NDFLO
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt 2ndflo, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 17, 2025 · Apt 2NDFLO
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at light fixture at ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Mar 17, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the at west yard
Mar 17, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove all obstructions from water closet ... in the bathroom located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 17, 2025 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at all electrical fixtures at ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 10, 2025 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Mar 10, 2025
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 2
- Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c of o or dept records . noted : at time of inspection ,observed attic is furnished and occupied with a bed , tv, and personal items , this is contrary to c of o # 4206
Apr 8, 2026 · Penalty $2,530
Active - Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by cofo and/or the department of building records.partition erected creating a room at attic room used for sleeping.no vacate warranted.rem:discontinue illegal use of amended
Feb 13, 2025 · Penalty $6,250
Active
Complaints
- Appliance
Refrigerator
Oct 22, 2026 · Apt 2NDFL
Open - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 21, 2026 · Apt BASEME
Open - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Oct 21, 2026 · Apt BASEME
Open - Electric
Wiring
Oct 21, 2026 · Apt BASEME
Open - Appliance
Refrigerator
Oct 21, 2026 · Apt SECOND
Open - General
Ventilation system
Aug 24, 2026 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Aug 24, 2026 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Aug 24, 2026 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Aug 24, 2026 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Aug 24, 2026 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close
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- Appliance
Refrigerator
Mar 28, 2026 · Apt SECOND
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Mar 28, 2026 · Apt SECOND
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 28, 2026 · Apt BASEME
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Mar 20, 2026 · Apt 2FLOOR
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Mar 20, 2026 · Apt 2FLOOR
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Mar 20, 2026 · Apt 2FLOOR
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Mar 20, 2026 · Apt 2FLOOR
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Feb 9, 2026 · Apt 2FLOOR
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Feb 9, 2026 · Apt 2FLOOR
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Feb 9, 2026 · Apt 2FLOOR
Close - Electric
No lighting
Feb 9, 2026 · Apt 2FLOOR
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jan 29, 2026 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close - Electric
No lighting
Jan 29, 2026 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Jan 29, 2026 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Jan 29, 2026 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Dec 21, 2025 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Dec 21, 2025 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close - Electric
Lighting
Dec 21, 2025 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Dec 21, 2025 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Dec 21, 2025 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Dec 17, 2025 · Apt 2
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Dec 17, 2025 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Dec 17, 2025 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Dec 17, 2025 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Dec 17, 2025 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
No lighting
Dec 17, 2025 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Oct 23, 2025 · Apt 2FLOOR
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Oct 23, 2025 · Apt 2FLOOR
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Aug 2, 2025 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close - Electric
No lighting
Jul 28, 2025 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jul 28, 2025 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jul 28, 2025 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close - General
Ventilation system
Jul 28, 2025 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jul 28, 2025 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Jul 28, 2025 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Jul 14, 2025 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close - Electric
No lighting
Jul 14, 2025 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jul 14, 2025 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close - Electric
No lighting
Jul 14, 2025 · Apt 2ND
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Apr 12, 2025 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Two-family home (B2)
- Year built
- 1935
- Floors
- 2.5
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 1,164 ft²
- Lot area
- 4,200 ft²
- Zoning
- R3X
- Community board
- 502
- Council district
- 50
- Block / lot
- 3638 / 10
- Assessed value
- $44,700
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #16499, last renewed —.
Questions about 231 Otis Avenue
Who owns 231 Otis Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Lin, Lixin.
Does 231 Otis Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 82 housing violations at this property.
Is 231 Otis 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 231 Otis Avenue built?
City records list 1935 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 231 Otis 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.