2253 Loring Place North, Bronx, NY 10468

The three-story, two-unit building at 2253 Loring Place North in University Heights, owned by Harlan Secar, has experienced several concerning issues in recent years. Most notably, in October 2023, multiple emergency complaints were filed regarding unsanitary conditions including mold and pests, as well as flooring problems, though no violations were issued following HPD inspections.

The building has a documented history of heat and hot water issues, with complaints in both 2022 and 2020, and while the 2022 incident was resolved during inspection, the 2020 complaints could not be verified due to lack of access. The property is currently facing open violations as of 2024 related to the requirement for metal screens at third-story skylights, and there are multiple active violations regarding failure to file annual low pressure inspections from 2018 through 2023. The building's maintenance history shows various resolved issues, including a 2021 incident involving water leaks, an electrical fixture problem, and plaster damage in Apartment 2, as well as door-related violations in Apartments 10 and 11 that were addressed in 2024.

While there have been consistent rodent inspections since 2016 with mostly passed results, there was one instance of rat activity noted in 2018. The building has also faced several housing maintenance code violations related to bedbug reporting (2024-2022), safety violations concerning smoke detectors (2019), and plumbing issues, though many of these violations were subsequently closed. Recent pest and mold complaints from October 2023 indicate ongoing maintenance challenges, despite inspections finding no violations.