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238 YORK AVENUE

Staten Island · ZIP 10301 · BIN 5001253 · St. George-New Brighton · On record since May 4, 2001 · Built 1931

NeighborhoodⓘSt. George-New Brighto…
Among the most complained-about buildings in St. George-New Brighton
More complaints than 100% of residential buildings in St. George-New Brighton over the last 10 years. Size-normalized by building volume.
100th pct
Activity TrendsLast 5 years
Complaints have increased in the last 2 years
↑ Rising — no prior history
20100'24'26
Complaint SeverityⓘLast 10 years
Among the highest rates of serious complaints nearby
35 Priority A and B complaints over 25 years — 2.4 per year on average. Size-normalized by building volume.
2.4/yr99th pct(med. 0.0/yr)fewermedianmost
Department of Buildings Complaints
Total complaints since 2001
47
0 active
Total Priority Aⓘ
7
Total Priority Bⓘ
28
No Access for Inspection (past 5 yrs)ⓘ
45%
10 complaints
Complaints over time
5 yrsAll time

First filed May 4, 2001. Latest: Mar 4, 2026.

Top complaint types
5 yrsAll time
A — ImminentB — SeriousC — StandardD — Minor
Complaint log
47total
Active onlyAll
DateComplaint typePriorityStatusClosedOutcome
Mar 4, 2026

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDMar 11, 2026
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Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Jan 17, 2026

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDJan 23, 2026

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

Jan 17, 2026

Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit

58

BCLOSEDApr 3, 2026

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Jan 16, 2026

Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit

58

BCLOSEDMar 2, 2026

Please see complaint number

Jan 15, 2026

Illegal Conversion

45

BCLOSEDFeb 4, 2026

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Dec 30, 2025

Illegal Conversion

45

BCLOSEDJan 9, 2026

Ecb violation served

Dec 16, 2025

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDDec 22, 2025

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

Dec 10, 2025

Plumbing Work – Illegal/No Permit (also Sprinkler/Standpipe)

66

BCLOSEDDec 23, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Oct 18, 2025

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDOct 21, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Oct 7, 2025

Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit

58

BCLOSEDOct 10, 2025

Please see complaint number

Oct 6, 2025

Plumbing Work – Illegal/No Permit (also Sprinkler/Standpipe)

66

BCLOSEDOct 24, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Oct 6, 2025

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDOct 8, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Oct 1, 2025

Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit

58

BCLOSEDOct 10, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Sep 18, 2025

Gas Utility Referral

1L

BCLOSEDNov 24, 2025

Access denied - 2nd attempt

Sep 17, 2025

Unlicensed/Illegal Activity

90

CCLOSEDOct 3, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Sep 14, 2025

Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit

58

BCLOSEDSep 23, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Sep 14, 2025

Gas Hook-Up/Piping – Illegal or Defective

65

ACLOSEDSep 15, 2025

Please see complaint number

Sep 14, 2025

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDSep 18, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Sep 10, 2025

Certificate of Occupancy – None/Illegal/Contrary to CO

31

CCLOSEDMar 12, 2026

Aw: no access - 2nd attempt

Sep 9, 2025

Gas Hook-Up/Piping – Illegal or Defective

65

ACLOSEDSep 11, 2025

Ecb violation served

Sep 8, 2025

Illegal Conversion

45

BCLOSEDDec 4, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Nov 20, 2024

Unlicensed/Illegal Activity

90

CCLOSEDNov 24, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Apr 6, 2020

COVID-19 Executive Order

2N

CCLOSEDApr 6, 2020

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 18, 2019

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDDec 19, 2019

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

May 10, 2019

Construction Enforcement Work Order (DOB)

1X

BCLOSEDMay 13, 2019

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

May 8, 2019

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

ACLOSEDMar 10, 2020

Vacate order fully rescinded n

Mar 28, 2019

Certificate of Occupancy – None/Illegal/Contrary to CO

31

CCLOSEDApr 22, 2019

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Dec 13, 2018

Illegal Conversion

45

BCLOSEDFeb 5, 2019

Access denied - 2nd attempt

Apr 30, 2018

Site Conditions Endangering Workers

91

ACLOSEDMay 1, 2018

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 8, 2016

Certificate of Occupancy – None/Illegal/Contrary to CO

31

CCLOSEDDec 20, 2017

Access denied - 2nd attempt

Aug 22, 2013

Illegal Conversion

45

BCLOSEDSep 9, 2013

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Oct 11, 2012

Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means

37

ACLOSEDOct 11, 2012

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

Oct 16, 2010

Failure to Maintain

73

CCLOSEDDec 15, 2010

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Oct 16, 2010

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDDec 15, 2010

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Oct 16, 2010

Fence – None/Inadequate/Illegal

15

BCLOSEDDec 15, 2010

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Oct 16, 2010

Building – Vacant, Open and Unguarded

29

CCLOSEDDec 15, 2010

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Sep 29, 2010

Building – Vacant, Open and Unguarded

29

CCLOSEDDec 15, 2010

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Apr 9, 2010

Facade: Defective/Cracking

84

ACLOSEDApr 12, 2010

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Apr 9, 2010

Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit

23

BCLOSEDApr 16, 2010

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Apr 9, 2010

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDAug 30, 2010

Stop work order fully rescinded n

Apr 9, 2010

Plumbing Work – Illegal/No Permit (also Sprinkler/Standpipe)

66

BCLOSEDApr 14, 2010

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Apr 9, 2010

Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling

10

ACLOSEDApr 12, 2010

Please see complaint number

Apr 9, 2010

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDApr 22, 2010

Buildings violation(s) served

Apr 9, 2008

Certificate of Occupancy – None/Illegal/Contrary to CO

31

CCLOSEDApr 21, 2008

Ecb & buildings violations served

Mar 19, 2008

Failure to Maintain

73

CCLOSEDMar 19, 2008

Ecb & buildings violations served

Apr 25, 2002

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDMay 16, 2002

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

May 4, 2001

Failure to Maintain

73

CCLOSEDJun 21, 2001

Complaint referred to housing preservation and development (hpd)