The residents of Staten Island may live in the least populated borough, but its NYCHA residents face the same dangerous conditions seen across the city. These conditions include faulty staircases, broken lighting, elevator failures, and serious safety lapses. While smaller in number, these developments are often under-resourced, under-monitored, and just as dangerous for injuries caused by NYCHA’s failure to maintain safe premises.
If you or someone you love has been injured in a Staten Island NYCHA building, you have legal options. The Dearie Law Firm, P.C. has recovered over $400 million for injury victims throughout New York City, including NYCHA tenants who were hurt because of negligence and disrepair.
Dangerous Conditions in Staten Island NYCHA Developments
While Staten Island doesn’t have the density of other boroughs, NYCHA developments here still pose significant risks to residents.
Trip and Fall Hazards
Sidewalk disrepair, loose tiles, icy walkways, and unsafe staircases are common across properties like Cassidy-Lafayette, South Beach, and Berry Houses. Falls caused by these conditions can lead to broken bones, head trauma, and long-term disability.
Elevator Accidents
Some Staten Island developments, like West Brighton I & II and Mariner’s Harbor, have experienced elevator outages or mechanical failures that result in sudden drops, door malfunctions, or total shutdowns. These incidents put residents at serious risk, especially seniors and those with disabilities.
Ceiling Collapse and Falling Debris
Chronic leaks and structural neglect in developments such as Stapleton and Richmond Terrace can lead to ceiling collapses. These events often cause blunt trauma injuries, lacerations, and other serious bodily harm.
Inadequate Lighting and Security
Poor lighting in stairwells, hallways, and outdoor pathways is more than an inconvenience—it’s a liability. When NYCHA fails to address broken fixtures or secure entrances, tenants are left vulnerable to both accidental injury and criminal activity.
Staten Island NYCHA Developments We Serve
We help clients across all Staten Island NYCHA developments, including:
- Cassidy-Lafayette
- South Beach
- Mariner’s Harbor
- Stapleton
- Richmond Terrace
- Berry
- West Brighton I
- West Brighton II
- Todt Hill
- New Lane Area
If you live in any of these properties and suffered an injury related to poor maintenance or a known safety hazard, you may be entitled to financial compensation.
Time Is Short: Act Now
Claims against NYCHA are subject to strict legal deadlines:
- You must file a Notice of Claim within 90 days of your injury
- You have 1 year and 90 days from the date of the incident to file a lawsuit
- NYCHA may require a 50-h hearing, which is similar to a deposition, before the case can proceed
The Dearie Law Firm will handle all filings, documentation, and negotiations so that you can focus on recovery while we fight to get you paid.
Contact a Staten Island NYCHA Injury Lawyer
Injuries caused by broken stairs, falling ceilings, or unsafe entryways aren’t just accidents, they’re the result of NYCHA’s failure to protect its tenants. You shouldn’t have to suffer the consequences alone.
Contact The Dearie Law Firm, P.C. today for a free consultation with an experienced Staten Island NYCHA injury attorney. We don’t get paid unless you win.