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236 ELM STREET

Staten Island, NY, 10310

236 ELM STREET, Staten Island, NY, 10310 is a 2-unit rental building in West Brighton, NYC. See every violation, 311 complaint, tenant review, and the LucidIQ score — before you sign a lease.

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236 ELM
STREET
  1. Rental intelligence
  2. Neighborhood risks
  3. Violations, 311, & more
  4. Tenant Reviews
  5. Amenities
  6. Landlord
  7. Location
  8. About this area
  9. History
  10. Similar buildings
  11. FAQ
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01 / 09

Rental intelligence.

01b / 09

Rent trends.

02 / 10

Neighborhood risks.

02 / 09

Violations, 311, & more.

03 / 09

What tenants actually say.

04 / 09

Building amenities.

05 / 09

The landlord.

06 / 09

Location & daily life.

07 / 10

About this area.

West Brighton · 10310
Neighborhood overview
West Brighton→
Vibe · top buildings · landlords · schools · transit
Crime in 10310
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Incident type · 6-month trend · vs. New York City average
Rent trends in West Brighton
Median rent & comparables→
1BR & 2BR averages · month-over-month · current listings
Nearby neighborhoods to explore
Port Richmond· 0.93 miSt. George· 1.5 miStapleton· 2.11 miMariners Harbor· 2.15 miBulls Head· 2.63 mi
07 / 09

History of the building.

10 / 10

Frequently asked questions.

08 / 09

Similar buildings nearby.

236 ELM STREET — Rent Intelligence for West Brighton, NYC

West Brighton · Staten Island, NY, 10310
Built 19312 floors2 unitsBBL 5001610045
Current rent range
$1,828 – $3,829 / mo
5 bedroom bands tracked · sampled from recent listings
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Rent fairnessMarket
Livability—
LandlordMixed
ProtectionsStandard
HPD violations67last 7 years · class A, B, C
Evictions filed0last 7 years
Tenant reviews0no reviews yet
Rent-stab units—no coverage
Building age95 ybuilt 1931
311 complaints0last 7 years
01 / 10

Rental intelligence.

Neighborhood Median Rent

Staten Island · February 2026

Studio
$2,150/mo
1 BR
$2,210/mo
2 BR
$2,480/mo
3 BR
$3,100/mo
4 BR
$3,330/mo
Compare this building's listings above against the neighborhood medians.

Seasonal Pattern

Best & worst months to sign a lease

Cheapest
February
Most expensive
October
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Potential savings: ~23% by timing your move to February.

Units Historic Rent 0 listings

—No dataNo recent listings
Based on listing data at this building.

Neighborhood Rent Range Staten Island

Studio
$2,150
$1,828 – $2,473
1 Bed
$2,210
$1,879 – $2,542
2 Bed
$2,480
$1,025 – $1,413
3 Bed
$3,100
$2,635 – $3,565
4 Bed
$3,330
$2,831 – $3,829
$500$2.4k$4.3k
Range (P25 – P75)MedianBased on recent listings in Staten Island
01b / 09

Rent trends.

Staten Island
Quarterly market rent, 2014–2026 (latest = Q1 2026 forecast)
Asking rent
$1,892
current quarter
Effective rent
—
per bedroom only
YoY change
-0.2%
asking, vs 1 yr ago
10-year change
18%
asking, since ~'16

Asking rent per bedroom type — switch tabs to see each with effective (concession-net) rent.

02 / 10

Neighborhood risks.

within 0.75 mi
30 nearby
within 0.75 mi
Public-safety
13
shelters, methadone, halfway, sex offenders
24/7 Noise
8
sirens, construction, schools, rail, avenue traffic
Environmental
9
brownfields, industrial zones, sanitation
Block-level
117
311 noise, rats, bedbug history
Sources: NYC DHS · DOB · 311 · DSNY · FDNY · NYS DCJS · NYS DECSee full report
02 / 10

Violations, 311, & more.

hpd · dob · 311 · acris
last 7 years

Violation & Complaint Trends

Monthly counts over the last 7 years · all data sources

Worsening
1713940202020212022202320242025
HPD Violations 67311 Complaints 0DOB Filings 0Evictions 0

HPDTop Violations

67 total
  • Paint/Plaster
    8
  • Pest Infestation
    7
  • Door/Lock
    7
  • Heat/Hot Water
    6
  • Smoke/CO Detector
    5

311Top Complaints

0 total
  • Noise - Residential
    17
  • HEAT/HOT WATER
    8
  • DOOR/WINDOW
    4
  • PLUMBING
    3
  • UNSANITARY CONDITION
    1

DOBTop Filings

0 total
  • DOB Violations
    0

EvictionsEvictions

0 filed
  • Evictions filed
    0

Violations by Unit

(5 units)
UnitViolationsOpenLast Inspected

Recent records

Last 7 years
  • Class ANOT COMPLIED WITHFeb 26, 2025

    § 27-2013 ADMIN. CODE: PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT AT CEILING AND ALL WALLS IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

  • Class BNOT COMPLIED WITHFeb 26, 2025

    § 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN UNIFORM COLOR AT SOUTH AND WEST WALL IN THE 4th ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

  • Class AVIOLATION CLOSEDFeb 26, 2025

    § 27-2013 ADMIN. CODE: PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT AT EAST AND SOUTH WALLS AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY

  • Class BVIOLATION CLOSEDFeb 26, 2025

    § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE LIGHT FIXURES AT CEILING IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

  • Class BNOT COMPLIED WITHFeb 26, 2025

    § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CARPET AT FLOOR IN THE 4th ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

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03 / 10

What tenants actually say.

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04 / 10

Building amenities.

Building Amenities

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05 / 10

The landlord.

CHEN, MEI LI

Portfolio of 2 buildingsHead officer: MEI Li CHEnMail: 234 ELM STREEt, STATEN ISLANd, NY, 10310

Portfolio-level grade reflects the landlord's buildings across NYC, weighted by unit count. Individual building grades may differ.

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Portfolio Grade
A10.0
Averaged across 2 buildings
2
buildings
5.0
avg score / 5
A
portfolio grade
1
nearby owned

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Ownership timeline · this building

ACRIS deeds and regulatory filings

  1. 1931Building constructed2 units · 2 floors
  2. nowCHEN, MEI LIOwner of record per HPD registration · manages 2 buildings · registration active through 2026-09-01.
06 / 10

Location & daily life.

236 ELM STREET · Staten Island · 40.636° N, -74.114° W
41
Walk
24
Transit
35
Bike
Estimated from nearby transit & amenity data
4 bus stops nearby4 min
5 schools nearby4 min
The neighborhood

West Brighton

West Brighton centers around the Snug Harbor Cultural Center — a stunning collection of Greek Revival buildings housing museums, gardens, and performance spaces. The residential blocks are diverse and working-class, and the neighborhood offers some of Staten Island's most interesting cultural programming.

1,049buildings tracked4.4avg LucidIQ$2,100median 1BR
26,239population$106kmedian income42%renters
CulturalDiverseParksWorking-ClassHistoric
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08 / 10

History of the building.

construction · ownership · permits
19301940195019601970198019902000201020202030
1931
Building constructed
2 units · 2 floors · class B9
now
Current owner: CHEN, MEI LI
Portfolio includes 2 buildings.

Recent Activity

20 events
  • HPDLOWFeb 26, 2025

    HPD Class A Violation — § 27-2013 ADMIN. CODE: PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT AT CEILING AND ALL WALLS IN

  • HPDHIGHFeb 26, 2025

    HPD Class C Violation — § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE MORTISE LOCK AT BUILDING ENTRANCE AT PUBLIC HALL , 1st

  • HPDMEDIUMFeb 26, 2025

    HPD Class B Violation — § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CARPET AT FLOOR IN THE 4th ROOM FROM EA

  • HPDLOWFeb 26, 2025

    HPD Class A Violation — § 27-2013 ADMIN. CODE: PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT AT EAST AND SOUTH WALLS AT

  • HPDMEDIUMFeb 26, 2025

    HPD Class B Violation — § 27-2046.1 HMC: REPAIR OR REPLACE THE CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE(S). MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT A

  • HPDMEDIUMFeb 26, 2025

    HPD Class B Violation — § 27-2005, 2012 HMC & § 309 MDL: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF EXCESSIVE STORAGE OF MATERIAL HOUSEHOLD MATERIAL IN TH

  • HPDMEDIUMFeb 26, 2025

    HPD Class B Violation — § 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN UNIFORM COLOR AT SOUTH AND WEST WA

  • HPDMEDIUMFeb 26, 2025

    HPD Class B Violation — § 27-2045 ADM CODE REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SMOKE DETECTOR MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd STORY, 1st

  • HPDMEDIUMFeb 26, 2025

    HPD Class B Violation — § 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE FIRE RETARDANT MATERIAL AT EAST AND

  • HPDMEDIUMFeb 26, 2025

    HPD Class B Violation — § 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE VINYL SIDING AT SOUTH EXTERIOR WALL

Rent Comparison

— Rents relative to area median
  • Studio
    This building: $1,828 – $2,473
    —Area: —
  • 1 Bed
    This building: $1,879 – $2,542
    —Area: —
  • 2 Bed
    This building: $2,108 – $2,852
    142% aboveArea: $1,025
  • 3 Bed
    This building: $2,635 – $3,565
    —Area: —
  • 4+ Bed
    This building: $2,831 – $3,829
    —Area: —
Compared to median rents in 10310

Review Summary

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Mixed feedbackBased on 0 reviews
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Neighborhood Vibe

West Brighton centers around the Snug Harbor Cultural Center — a stunning collection of Greek Revival buildings housing museums, gardens, and performance spaces. The residential blocks are diverse and working-class, and the neighborhood offers some of Staten Island's most interesting cultural programming.

CulturalDiverseParksWorking-ClassHistoric

Energy Score

No energy benchmarking on file.

Walkability & Transit

24
Limited transitTransit score · 4 nearby stops
Nearest TransitBus · 4 min walk
Nearby Stops4
Bus
Estimated from nearby transit stop data

Nearby Transit

BUS
  • BEMENT AV/CARY AVS44
    0.2 mi4 min
  • CARY AV/NORTH BURGHER AVS44
    0.2 mi4 min
  • CARY AV/BEMENT AVS44
    0.2 mi4 min
  • CARY AV/NORTH BURGHER AVS44
    0.2 mi4 min

Nearby Schools & Colleges

PUBLIC SCHOOLS
  • P.s. 018 John G. WhittierElementary
    0.2 mi4 min
  • I.s. 027 Anning S. PrallMiddle School
    0.6 mi11 min
  • P.s. 045 John TylerElementary
    0.6 mi12 min
CHARTER SCHOOLS
  • New World Preparatory Charter SchoolK-8
    0.6 mi13 min
  • New World Prep Cs East CampusCharter
    0.6 mi13 min
PRIVATE SCHOOLS
  • Sacred Heart SchoolElementary
    0.1 mi3 min

At a glance

Year built1931
Floors2
Total units2
ClassB9
BBL5001610045

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