35 Racal Court,Staten Island, NY 10314
3 Units
•Built in 1982
•3 Floors
•Rent Stabilized Units: Unknown
Evictions: 0
Litigation History: No
1 Year Bedbug History: No
Pet Friendly: Yes
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Review Summary for 35 Racal Court
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Recent reviews for 35 Racal Court reveal severe dissatisfaction among tenants regarding maintenance and management. The building suffers from poor cleanliness, ineffective garbage management, pest infestations, and outdated, deteriorating infrastructure causing discomfort, especially in winter. Residents report unresolved safety hazards, noise disturbances from nearby areas, and lack of proper heating. The landlord is widely criticized for unresponsiveness, lack of genuine repairs, and hostile communication, contributing to a stressful living environment. Despite proximity to local amenities and a mall, neglect and favoritism prevail, with many renters advising comprehensive renovations and improved tenant relations to create a safer, more livable, and respectful community.
Reviews (4)
1.25 stars
3 months ago
Poor Maintenance and Communication
Former Tenant
Pros:
Most repairs were temporary fixes or patch jobs, so the same problems often returned.
Cons:
• Poor maintenance – Common areas and apartments were not properly maintained.
• Recurring issues – Same problems came back due to temporary patchwork repairs.
• Unreliable management – Promises to fix issues were often delayed or not fulfilled.
• Outdated infrastructure – Plumbing, heating, or electrical systems were old and prone to failure.
• Cleanliness concerns – Hallways, stairwells, or shared spaces were not regularly cleaned.
• Neglected amenities – Backyard access appeared to be granted selectively, with certain tenants favored over others.
• Safety hazards – Broken locks, poor lighting, or unsafe conditions left unresolved.
• Lack of preventative care – Problems only addressed after tenants complained instead of being prevented.
• Noise issues – Loud drifting at the nearby mall occurred almost every night, making it difficult to sleep and creating a terrible living experience.
• Uncomfortable winters – For families with children, winters were the worst due to constant drafts throughout the apartment.
• Hostile attitude – On multiple occasions, the landlord stated that if tenants were unhappy with the conditions, they could cancel the lease at any time.
• Unhealthy conditions – The amount of rot present was excessive and posed serious health concerns.
• Overall neglect – The landlord and their partners showed no concern for the living conditions or the appearance of the building.
• Recurring issues – Same problems came back due to temporary patchwork repairs.
• Unreliable management – Promises to fix issues were often delayed or not fulfilled.
• Outdated infrastructure – Plumbing, heating, or electrical systems were old and prone to failure.
• Cleanliness concerns – Hallways, stairwells, or shared spaces were not regularly cleaned.
• Neglected amenities – Backyard access appeared to be granted selectively, with certain tenants favored over others.
• Safety hazards – Broken locks, poor lighting, or unsafe conditions left unresolved.
• Lack of preventative care – Problems only addressed after tenants complained instead of being prevented.
• Noise issues – Loud drifting at the nearby mall occurred almost every night, making it difficult to sleep and creating a terrible living experience.
• Uncomfortable winters – For families with children, winters were the worst due to constant drafts throughout the apartment.
• Hostile attitude – On multiple occasions, the landlord stated that if tenants were unhappy with the conditions, they could cancel the lease at any time.
• Unhealthy conditions – The amount of rot present was excessive and posed serious health concerns.
• Overall neglect – The landlord and their partners showed no concern for the living conditions or the appearance of the building.
Advice to owner:
Invest in proper, long-term repairs rather than quick patches, and address the underlying causes of recurring problems. Improve building cleanliness, safety, and infrastructure to create a healthy environment for tenants. Eliminate unhealthy conditions such as rot, and ensure all amenities are accessible to everyone without favoritism. Learn how to treat people with respect — if you have no tenants, you have no business. Treat concerns seriously and without hostility, understanding that retaining residents depends on providing a safe, comfortable, and well-maintained home.
1 stars
Over 2 years ago
Dirty with a Thieve Property Owner
Former Tenant
Pros:
By the Mall
Cons:
Terrible Landlord - Does not want to fix anything just collects no accommodations. Disgusting way of communicating with no respect to tenants. Selfish and Greedy! Cheapskate
Unit- Freezing Cold, Cheap Fixtures, Wall Cracks, Terrible Smell, Always Dark no Lights!
Disgusting Backyard, 0 amenities
Stay away from this place at all cost!
Find an owner that cares for their tenants. Price you pay here are not worth it.
Unit- Freezing Cold, Cheap Fixtures, Wall Cracks, Terrible Smell, Always Dark no Lights!
Disgusting Backyard, 0 amenities
Stay away from this place at all cost!
Find an owner that cares for their tenants. Price you pay here are not worth it.
Advice to owner:
Get to know your tenants and assist in fixing issues. Pay attention to your tenants request if you care about owning Property
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Rents and Deposits
-- of renters received their security deposits back
It dummy text been reported if this building dummy electronic rent payments.
Open Violations
Only open violations from the last 10 years.
Data last updated 7 days ago.
The average number of violations per unit at 35 Racal Court is worse than the city .
BUILDING AVERAGE:
3.33 violations per unit
NEW YORK CITY AVERAGE:
0.81 violation per unit
Non-hazardous
5
class A
i.e. no peephole on a door, or no street # on the building, unlawful keeping of animals
MOST RECENT:
Jun 12, 2025: (a) § hmc: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.
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Hazardous
0
class B
i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways
MOST RECENT:
No violation found...
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Immediately hazardous
0
class C
i.e. rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts
MOST RECENT:
No violation found...
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Missing information/filings
5
class I
Missing or non-compliant with administrative information orders or filings
MOST RECENT:
Dec 03, 2024: §27-2107 adm code owner failed to file a valid registration statement with the department as required by adm code §27-2097 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.
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Property Owners and Associates
S
Steven Veksler
1.2(4)
Head Officer•
1 Property•3 UnitsLitigation History: No
Evictions: 0
R
35 Racal LLC
1.2(4)
Corporate Owner•
1 Property•3 UnitsLitigation History: No
Evictions: 0
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