2226 Loring Place North, Bronx, NY 10453

The five-story, 32-unit building at 2226 Loring Place North in University Heights, owned by Anthony Pistilli, has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, in 2025, there was a series of heat and hot water-related complaints affecting the entire building in April, followed by multiple complaints regarding smoking in non-smoking areas from April to June. The building has an active violation regarding illegal room conversions from October 2023, specifically concerning unauthorized single room occupancy modifications in Apartment #5, which has resulted in a $1,250 penalty.

There are also ongoing concerns about the building's heating system access and maintenance, with multiple violations related to boiler access and heating system issues documented between 2022 and 2024. Recent records indicate plumbing issues as a concern, with emergency complaints filed in June 2025, and various heating system violations remain open. The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of heat and hot water problems, with multiple emergency complaints filed between April 2025 and December 2024.

Notable violations include issues with self-closing doors in Apartments 23 and 51, and various maintenance violations in Apartment 32 including plumbing, plaster, and hot water concerns. While the building has consistently passed rodent inspections in recent years, with the most recent passing inspection in May 2024, there was a period of rat activity noted in early 2019. The property has also had issues with timely inspection filings, as evidenced by active violations for failure to file 2022 and 2023 external low-pressure inspections, suggesting potential ongoing maintenance compliance challenges.