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159 Islington Street

Staten Island, NY 10308BBL 5-04604-0051Map

Owner of record: Epstein, Richard

159 Islington Street is an one-family home built in 1960 in Staten Island, 10308. It has 1 residential unit across 1 floor. The owner of record is Epstein, Richard. HPD has recorded 8 housing violations here, most recently on November 26, 2025. 8 of the 8 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
8
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
5
HPD complaints
10

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Nov 26, 2025

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 · 8

  • I

    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
  • I

    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
  • I

    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
  • I

    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
  • I

    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
  • I

    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
  • B

    Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible gas range at cellar

    Dec 5, 2016

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures where illegal and properly seal pipe connections wash basin,water closet, bathtub,kitchen sink at cellar

    Dec 5, 2016

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 5

  • Class - 2

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy or bldg dept records noted:c.o #18969-50 indicates cellar for heating plant and accessory storage.presently in cellar sewer line water line and

    Dec 20, 2016 · Penalty $1,200

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by cofo and dob records. partitionserected creating illegal use of rooms for living @ cellar.unlawful gasrange and kitchen sink present. also full bathroom present completed w

    Dec 5, 2016 · Penalty $1,200

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Sec. 342.30 misc violation of the electrical code technical standards.observed over head service in street from pole to bldg approx 12ft above roadway,over head stand pipe not attached being held by rope. to be

    May 2, 2016

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Altered / changed bldg occupied w/o a valid cert. of occupancy as per 28-118.3.1 - 28-118.3.2 noted according to d.o.b. records alteration #500338002 has not been signed off, last inspection 11/19/2003. remedy:

    Dec 7, 2009 · Penalty $500

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit. an in-groun pool approx 15' x 30' long remedy: if lawfully feasible, obtain approval and permit.

    Jan 23, 1989 · Penalty $250

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Dec 5, 2016 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Dec 2, 2016 · Apt BASEME

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Dec 2, 2016 · Apt BASEME

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Dec 2, 2016 · Apt BASEME

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Dec 2, 2016 · Apt BASEME

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Dec 2, 2016 · Apt BASEME

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 21, 2016 · Apt BSMNT

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Nov 21, 2016 · Apt BSMNT

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Nov 21, 2016 · Apt BSMNT

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Nov 21, 2016 · Apt BSMNT

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type
One-family home (A2)
Year built
1960
Floors
1
Residential units
1
Building area
1,376 ft²
Lot area
9,000 ft²
Zoning
R2
Community board
503
Council district
51
Block / lot
4604 / 51
Assessed value
$47,820
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #15587, last renewed Sep 18, 2019.

Questions about 159 Islington Street

Who owns 159 Islington Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Epstein, Richard.

Does 159 Islington Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 8 housing violations at this property.

Is 159 Islington Street 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 159 Islington Street built?

City records list 1960 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 159 Islington Street?

It has 1 residential units.

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