226 West 4th Street, Manhattan, NY 10014

226 West 4th Street is a 5-story, 20-unit Old Law Tenement building constructed in 1905 and currently owned by Joseph Pistilli. The property has experienced recurring issues with its heating system, most notably during 2025, when multiple heat and hot water complaints were filed through 311, though many of these complaints were closed without proper inspections due to access issues. The building has active housing maintenance code violations from 2024 regarding inadequate hot water provision, heating system access, and self-closing door issues in Apartment 11.

There are also several recent complaints and violations related to the boiler system, including multiple Department of Buildings complaints in 2024 about being defective or inoperative, though inspections often resulted in inability to gain access for verification. An ECB violation from March 2024 regarding the heating system area lock remains active with associated penalties. The building has undergone regular bedbug reporting compliance from 2020-2024, with no reported infestations in the last three filing periods.

However, there has been a notable rat activity issue, as evidenced by multiple rodent inspections throughout 2025 showing consistent bait application and confirmed rat activity in March and April 2025. The most recent inspection in July 2025 continued to show evidence of rodent activity. Other maintenance issues have been documented, including a door/window complaint in late 2024 that did not violate housing laws. The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of heating system-related complaints and access issues for inspections, suggesting ongoing challenges with the building's infrastructure systems.