4402 White Plains Road, Bronx, NY 10470

The 2-family house at 4402 White Plains Road in Wakefield, owned by Ben Savino, has experienced several concerning maintenance issues over the past few years, with particular attention needed to its heating system. In 2020, the building faced significant boiler-related violations, including the use of a Gas Peerless Boiler Model #63-04-STDGSP (BTU 177000, 2012) installed without proper permits, resulting in active Environmental Control Board violations with penalties totaling $15,625.

Additional boiler-related safety concerns were documented, including problems with chimney sealing, lighting, and clean-out requirements. The building has also faced compliance issues, with violations noted in late 2019 and early 2021 for failure to file annual boiler inspection reports and for not certifying corrections to hazardous violations.

More recently, in mid-2025, there have been ongoing health department investigations regarding potential food-related odor issues and improper tobacco product handling at the property. Compounding these concerns, the building has a documented history of rodent activity, with inspections in late 2022 through early 2023 showing persistent rat activity, though bait was applied during the most recent inspection in February 2023. While the property was constructed in 1925 and contains two stories, the combination of unaddressed heating system violations, recent health department investigations, and ongoing pest control issues suggests ongoing maintenance challenges under the current ownership.