1121 Morris Avenue
Bronx, NY 10456BBL 2-02449-0026Map
Owner of record: Franklin Russell
1121 Morris Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1925 in Bronx, 10456. It has 6 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Franklin Russell. HPD has recorded 75 housing violations here, most recently on April 30, 2026. 34 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 75
- DOB violations
- 3
- ECB violations
- 4
- HPD complaints
- 151
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 75
- ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Apr 30, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Nov 17, 2025
Open — Info nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Jun 5, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Nov 22, 2024
Open — Info nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Apr 3, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2s, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 4, 2024 · Apt 2S
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2s, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 4, 2024 · Apt 2S
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 10 sqft at east wall, 10sqft at south wall and 5 sqft at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2s, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 4, 2024 · Apt 2S
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2s, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 4, 2024 · Apt 2S
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Nov 16, 2023
Open — Info nov sent out
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- CImmediately hazardous
Correct failure to notify occupants and/or to investigate lead-based paint hazards.
Jun 8, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Correct failure to provide to the department within 45 days of demand all records required to be maintained by owner pursuant to local law 1 of 2004 related to lead-based paint notices, inspections and remediation/abatement activities.
Jun 8, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Mar 17, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Nov 3, 2022
Open — Info nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Feb 17, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Feb 17, 2022
Open — Info nov sent out - BHazardous
Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment located at apt 2s, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 1, 2021 · Apt 2S
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment located at apt 3n, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 1, 2021 · Apt 3N
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment located at apt 3s, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 1, 2021 · Apt 3S
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Correct failure to notify occupants and/or to investigate lead-based paint hazards.
Jul 8, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Correct failure to provide to the department within 45 days of demand all records required to be maintained by owner pursuant to local law 1 of 2004 related to lead-based paint notices, inspections and remediation/abatement activities.
Apr 22, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Apr 5, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Oct 28, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. , 1st story
May 15, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd., 1st story
May 15, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box ... , 1st story
May 15, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system ... , 1st story
May 15, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected, 1st story
May 15, 2018
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Post a sign indicating hours of collection and method of collection of waste material where dumbwaiter service is not provided., 1st story
May 15, 2018
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling.
Apr 25, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected
Apr 25, 2018
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd.
Apr 25, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box ... at public hall, 1st story
Apr 25, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system ... at public hall, 1st story
Apr 25, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Refit 2nd door from street to vestibule misaligned at east door frame at public hall, 1st story
Apr 25, 2018
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plastered surfaces at east wall at public hall, 1st story
Apr 25, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Cleanse and disinfect to the satisfaction of this department after removing the mattress, soiled paper towels, clothes and other refuses at public hall at bulkhead
Apr 25, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at public hall at bulkhead
Apr 25, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct failure to provide to the department within 45 days of demand all records required to be maintained by owner
Mar 7, 2018 · Apt 3S
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective mortise lock at building entrance door at public hall, 1st story
Feb 13, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Nov 14, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Oct 5, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of scolding hot water 160 degree in the bathroom located at apt 2s, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 9, 2014 · Apt 2S
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny ?11-06(b)(2) south wall in the foyer located at apt 2s, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 9, 2014 · Apt 2S
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny ?11-06(b)(2) 1st closet from north at east wall door frame in the 6th room from east located at apt 2s, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 9, 2014 · Apt 2S
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny ?11-06(b)(2) 1st window frame from east at south wall in the 5th room from east located at apt 2s, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 9, 2014 · Apt 2S
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny ?11-06(b)(2) north wall, south wall, west wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 2s, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 9, 2014 · Apt 2S
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st radiator from west at north wall, 1st riser from west at north wall in the 6th room from east located at apt 2s, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 9, 2014 · Apt 2S
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the kitchen , the private hallway , the bathroom , the 1st room from east located at apt 2s, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 9, 2014 · Apt 2S
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the north wall, east wall, south wall, west wall in the 6th room from east located at apt 2s, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 9, 2014 · Apt 2S
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
DOB building violations · 3
- Construction other optional
Ftc w/commissioner's order control#348283 vio#082825pi20406hz dated 08/28/25 requring owner to provide a corrective action plan by 9/26/25 and start blg repairs under permit by 10/28/25 as of 10/31/25 the cap & evidence of comleted repair work was not rec'd,permit was not obsvd immed comply w/commissioner's order 3488283 vio#082825pi20406hz
Oct 31, 2025
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
Corrective action plan req'd-obsvd fear addition w/vert masonry cracks on walls 2 unsafe cmu blocks @ roof edge the main bldg walls w/deteriorated mortar under window on 2fl broken window sill on 1fl owner to immed retain reg design prof to eval the entire bldg submit corrective action plan by 9/26/25
Aug 28, 2025
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Jun 1, 2004
Vw-violation work without permit - active
ECB violations · 4
- Class - 1
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order: control #348357, violation #103125pi20402hz, dated 10-31-25, as of today's date 12-10-25, no compliance on file for submitting the corrective active action plan
Dec 10, 2025 · Penalty $12,500
Active - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit work noted installation of kitchen with gas stove and sink and partition at existing garage area at rear of house (2)garage has been extended approximatley 4'x 8' x 10 .remedy:obtain a per
Nov 15, 2003
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work w/o a permit. work noted : (1) installation of kitchen with gas stove and sink and partition at existing garage area at rear of house. (2) extension of grage approximately 4'-0" x 8'-0" high x 10'-0" wide
May 1, 2003
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Occupancy contrary to building department records. from legal use : two car garage to illegal use : restaurant with full kitchen and tables and chairs set up. remedy : discontinue illegal use or amend certifica
May 1, 2003 · Penalty $800
Active
Complaints
- Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 10, 2025 · Apt 3B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 23, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Feb 8, 2018 · Apt 3S
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 30, 2016 · Apt 4E
Close - Paint/plaster
Radiator
Jun 30, 2016 · Apt 4E
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 19, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Nov 3, 2014 · Apt 2S
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 3, 2014 · Apt 2S
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 3, 2014 · Apt 2S
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 3, 2014 · Apt 2S
Close
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- Unsanitary condition
Mold
Nov 3, 2014 · Apt 2S
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 3, 2014 · Apt 2S
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 7, 2014 · Apt 2S
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 29, 2014 · Apt 2S
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 9, 2014 · Apt 3C
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 9, 2014 · Apt 3S
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 16, 2013 · Apt 2L
Close - General
Doors
Dec 16, 2013 · Apt 2L
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Dec 16, 2013 · Apt 2L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 21, 2013 · Apt 3F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 19, 2010 · Apt 3S
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 22, 2010 · Apt 3S
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 29, 2010 · Apt 3S
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 27, 2010 · Apt 3S
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 18, 2010 · Apt 3S
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 18, 2010 · Apt 3S
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 11, 2010 · Apt 3S
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Jul 3, 2009 · Apt 1M
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Jul 3, 2009 · Apt 1M
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 5, 2007 · Apt 3S
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 5, 2007 · Apt 3S
Close - General
Mold
Oct 10, 2007 · Apt 3N
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 10, 2007 · Apt 3N
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 10, 2007 · Apt 3N
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 9, 2005 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 22, 2005 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 8, 2005 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 29, 2004 · Apt 3N
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Dec 29, 2004 · Apt 3N
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 18, 2004 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 17, 2004 · Apt BLDG
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 12, 2004 · Apt 3N
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 12, 2004 · Apt 3N
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
May 12, 2004 · Apt 3N
Close - General
Mailbox
May 12, 2004 · Apt 3N
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
May 12, 2004 · Apt 3N
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 29, 2004 · Apt 3N
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 29, 2004 · Apt 3N
Close - General
Mailbox
Apr 29, 2004 · Apt 3N
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Apr 29, 2004 · Apt 3N
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C2)
- Year built
- 1925
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 6
- Building area
- 5,832 ft²
- Lot area
- 3,500 ft²
- Zoning
- R7-1
- Community board
- 204
- Council district
- 16
- Block / lot
- 2449 / 26
- Assessed value
- $436,500
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #209897, last renewed Oct 15, 2020.
Questions about 1121 Morris Avenue
Who owns 1121 Morris Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Franklin Russell.
Does 1121 Morris Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 75 housing violations at this property.
Is 1121 Morris Avenue rent stabilized?
No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.
When was 1121 Morris Avenue built?
City records list 1925 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 1121 Morris Avenue?
It has 6 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.