1688 Morris Avenue
Bronx, NY 10457BBL 2-02794-0039Map
Owner of record: Martinez, Hector L
1688 Morris Avenue is a two-family home built in 1920 in Bronx, 10457. It has 2 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Martinez, Hector L. HPD has recorded 5 housing violations here, most recently on August 9, 2006. 5 of the 5 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 5
- DOB violations
- 2
- ECB violations
- 4
- HPD complaints
- 16
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 · 5
- CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling . in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at east
Aug 9, 2006 · Apt 1
Open — Certification postponment denied - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electric wall outlet at east wall . in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at east
Aug 9, 2006 · Apt 1
Open — Certification postponment granted - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at ceiling and east wall . in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at east
Aug 9, 2006 · Apt 1
Open — Certification postponment granted - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in drain line at bathtub. in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at east
Aug 9, 2006 · Apt 1
Open — Certification postponment granted - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of rodents rats . in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at east
Aug 9, 2006 · Apt 1
Open — Certification postponment denied
DOB building violations · 2
- Construction other optional
Ftc w/commissioner's order#348218(050825pi20405sb)dated 05/08/25 requiring owner to start bldg repairs under permit. as of 06/26/25 there are no jobs filed in bis or dobnow to repair bldg. immed comply w/commissioner's order#348218(050825pi20405sb)to repair the bldg under permit
Jun 26, 2025
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
Ftm bldg in a code compliant manner. obsvd @ exp1 deteriorated/bowing lintels & missing mortar joints. @ exp3 obsvd cracked stucco @ mult locations. owner to immed retain nyspe to eval the entire bldg roof incl to determine the struct stab & prepare/file repair dwgs.bldg t/be repaired under permit starting june 12 2025&compl/signed of by 6/12/25
May 8, 2025
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 4
- Class - 1
Residence converted from a 2 to 4 family nfp dwelling. noted: at bsmt - 2 addl't class 'a' apts were observed created & occupied front & rear: each with a 3 pc bthrm; kitchen with residential sink, gas stove at
Sep 18, 2025 · Penalty $50,000
Active - Class - 1
W/o a permit. noted: at bsmt - water & waste lines installed for (2) 3 pc bthrms (toilet, sink, shower, tub); 2 residential sinks at kitchen area's. gas line installed for stove at front., obtain permit
Sep 18, 2025 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 1
W/o a permit. noted: at bsmt - electrical wiring installed: 220v line for stove outlet at front; 110v lines installed in an unsafe condition for addl't lights, outlets, switches., obtain permit
Sep 18, 2025 · Penalty $1,600
Active - Class - 2
W/o a permit. noted: at bsmt - full height partition walls erected at various locations: to sub-divide level front & rear; to create 2 bthrms, closets, kitchen area, 3 bdrms., obtain all permits
Sep 18, 2025 · Penalty $1,250
Active
Complaints
- Electric
Lighting
Jun 19, 2012 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Oct 2, 2010 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Oct 2, 2010 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Lighting
Oct 2, 2010 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Oct 2, 2010 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 2, 2010 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Sep 29, 2010 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Sep 29, 2010 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Sep 29, 2010 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 19, 2006 · Apt 1
Close
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- Electric
Wiring
Nov 19, 2006 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 2, 2006 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
Wiring
Aug 2, 2006 · Apt 1
Close - General
Mold
Aug 2, 2006 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Aug 2, 2006 · Apt 1
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Aug 2, 2006 · Apt 1
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Two-family home (B1)
- Year built
- 1920
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 4,095 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,068 ft²
- Zoning
- R8
- Community board
- 204
- Council district
- 15
- Block / lot
- 2794 / 39
- Assessed value
- $55,500
- Landmark / historic district
- No
Questions about 1688 Morris Avenue
Who owns 1688 Morris Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Martinez, Hector L.
Does 1688 Morris Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 5 housing violations at this property.
Is 1688 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 1688 Morris Avenue built?
City records list 1920 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 1688 Morris Avenue?
It has 2 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.