357 East 193rd Street, Bronx, NY 10458

The 5-story, 10-unit building at 357 East 193rd Street in Fordham, owned by Christopher Ulla and constructed in 1927, has experienced significant maintenance challenges in recent months. Most notably, there has been a persistent pattern of heating and hot water issues throughout 2025, with multiple complaints filed between February 2 and February 5, 2025, some resulting in HPD violations. The building currently has several open violations from December 2024 inspections, including lead paint hazards in Apartment 4E and various safety concerns in common areas such as a blocked heating system access and problematic self-closing doors.

The property has a documented history of illegal conversion issues, particularly concerning Unit 4W, with multiple complaints between 2018-2020 regarding unauthorized modifications and occupancy patterns, resulting in significant penalties. Recent inspections indicate structural concerns, particularly with cracked window sills noted in 2025. The building has also faced consistent plumbing and gas system issues, as evidenced by multiple emergency service requests and violations throughout 2024-2025. While there have been no reported bedbug infestations since 2019, rodent activity has been a recurring issue, with multiple baiting interventions recorded in 2024-2025.

Two building-wide heating and hot water complaints remain unresolved as of July 2025, with HPD citations issued but not yet certified as corrected. In addition to the above issues, the property has received several Department of Buildings (DOB) violations in 2025 related to sidewalk shed requirements and the need for building repairs, indicating ongoing maintenance concerns. The building's recent service history shows three separate baiting treatments for rodent control between February 2024 and July 2025, suggesting a persistent pest management challenge. There have been no reported incidents of tenant-related violations, emergency evacuations, or fire safety concerns in the available records, and the building's occupancy appears stable with no recent turnover of units.