1998 Morris Avenue
Bronx, NY 10453BBL 2-02807-0015Map
Owner of record: Morris Residents LLC
1998 Morris Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1906 in Bronx, 10453. It has 9 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Morris Residents LLC. HPD has recorded 16 housing violations here, most recently on January 31, 2020. 15 of the 16 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 16
- DOB violations
- 10
- ECB violations
- 20
- HPD complaints
- 8
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 · 16
- IInformation / order
The premises or apts. have been vacated by the department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for vacate number #153174, fire damage, no gas, electricity,no hot water.
Jan 31, 2020
Open — Info 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.
Jan 23, 2020
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of fire damage in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 15, 2020 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of fire damage in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jan 15, 2020 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of fire damage in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 15, 2020 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Jan 15, 2020
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Jan 15, 2020
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 2nd story
Jan 15, 2020
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 2nd story
Jan 15, 2020
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 3rd story
Jan 15, 2020
Open — Nov sent out
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- ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 3rd story
Jan 15, 2020
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective skylight glass over public hall stair , 3rd story
Jan 15, 2020
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood decking and asphalt material at roof
Jan 15, 2020
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
§ 9, 170, 171, 300, 301, 302 m.d.law-file plans and application and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the conversion from a private dwelling to multiple dwelling use if lawfully feasible or restore to lawful occupancy
Jan 15, 2020
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible gas range installed at illegal kitchen created at illegal cellar apartment located at cellar apt cellar, 1st cellar apt from north at east
Jan 15, 2020 · Apt CELLAR
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures where illegal and properly seal pipe connections behind the walls and under the floor at kitchen and bathroom created at illegal cellar apartment located at cellar apt cellar, 1st cellar apt from north at east
Jan 15, 2020 · Apt CELLAR
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 10
- Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Sep 17, 2025
Dob violation - active - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Sep 17, 2025
Dob violation - active - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Sep 17, 2025
Dob violation - active - Structurally compromised building none
Failure to submit an acceptable inspectn rpt for structurally compromised bldg.
Sep 14, 2022
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Sep 2, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Sep 2, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
Due to fire
Jan 15, 2020
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
Emerg wrk:bldg suffered 2-alarm fire on 1/15/20.bldg is landmarked 100% of roof frame fire dmg.approx.75% of cornice part collap at exp2, along east 179th street with loose metal remaining on façade.ownr hire pe eval roof&cornice immed.remove remain unstble portions of cornice at direction of pe.file permit w/in 2 days.work to commence asap
Jan 15, 2020
Dob violation - active - Immediate emergency anythingoptional
At exposure 2 (e. 179 st) erect approx. 65 linear feet of sidewalk shed to safeguard public and property
Jan 15, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
Ftm:bldg suffered a 2-alarm fire 1/15/20.bldg lndmrk.100% roof framing dmg.appx 75% cornice part collapsed at exp2 along east 179 st.exp 2/3 crnr chim&exp2 parapet behind cornice collapsed in state of disrepair and unstable.nys pe engr immed eval entire bldg&dsgn reprs.reprs per pe under permit.file by 3/2/20.start by 4/6/20.signoff by 7/20/20
Jan 15, 2020
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 20
- Class - 1
Work without permit : observed sprinklers installed in rooms/ hallway and stairways on all floors under approved application # x01064758 , but not permitted to start work at time of inspection on 3/17/2025 at 1
Mar 17, 2025 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation#39015803k issued on 1/15/2020 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.for work w/o a permit a
Dec 13, 2021 · Penalty $12,500
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#39015861r issued on 01/15/20 & to file a cert of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. altered changed bldg occupied w/o a valid cert of o
Oct 5, 2021 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#39015863k issued on 01/15/20 & to file a cert of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. work w/o a permit. remedy: comply w/comm's order &/
Sep 8, 2021 · Penalty $12,500
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#39015861r issued on 01/15/20 & to file a cert of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. alter changed bldg occupied w/o a valid cert of occ
Jul 30, 2021 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#39015863k issued on 01/15/20 & to file a cert of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. work w/o permit. remedy: comply w/comm's order &/or
Jul 30, 2021 · Penalty $6,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#37021021m issued on 01/15/20 & to file a cert of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. work w/o permit. remedy: comply w/comm's order &/or
Jun 15, 2021 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/ the commissioner's order contained in summons/vio#39015861r issued on 1/15/2020 and to file a certificate of correctionpursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01. altered change/occupied buildin
Jun 15, 2021 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation#39015861r issued on 1/15/2020 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.alter changed building
May 7, 2021 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation#39015863k issued on 1/15/2020 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.work without permit.rem
May 7, 2021 · Penalty $6,250
Resolve
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- Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation #39015863k issued on 01/15/20 & to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01.work w/out permit at cellar lv
Dec 31, 2020 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 2
Pedestrian protection does not meet code specifications.note at time of inspection i observed sidewalk shed in place with lighting not in operating.rem:comply with code-provide lighting dusk-down.
Dec 16, 2020 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation #39015861r issued on 1/15/20 & to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01.b109:altered,changed/occupied
Oct 1, 2020 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 2
Pedestrian protection does not code specifications.note at time of inspection i observed sidewalk shed in place with lighting not in operating condition.rem:comply with code-provide lighting dusk-down.
Apr 6, 2020
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#39015861r issued on 01/15/20 & to file a cert of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. bldg occupied w/o a valid c of o. remedy: comply wi
Mar 13, 2020 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#39015863k issued on 01/15/20 & to file a cert of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. work w/o a permit.(at cellar)remedy: comply w/comms
Mar 13, 2020 · Penalty $6,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Altered, changed/occupied building w/o a valid c-of-o. noted: alt 1 job # 200278118 filed 12/30/1993 permit entire status has expired & not signed off. at time of inspection, observed completed, 2nd flr set-up
Jan 15, 2020 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 1
Residence converted from 2 to 4 families. noted: dob/official records indicates a 2 family dwelling - 1st & 2nd flrs as a duplex apt & 3rd flr as a class 'a' apt. at time of inspection cellar & 2nd flrs has bee
Jan 15, 2020 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Class - 1
W/o a permit. noted: at cellar level - full height partition walls erected, created 2 rooms. water & waste lines installed for a bthrm tub & residential sink at kitchen area. gas line installed for a stove. ele
Jan 15, 2020 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior building wall. defect is: chimney at rear is leaning and in danger of collapse. also 2 ornamental line stones are missing on the first fl second fl on the n/w corner of building
Apr 1, 1998 · Penalty $800
Resolve
Complaints
- General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Nov 8, 2025 · Apt 3C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 15, 2020 · Apt 1FL
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jan 13, 2020 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 5, 2010 · Apt 2
Close - Nonconst
Smoke detector
Jan 30, 2008 · Apt BLDG
Close - Nonconst
Carbon monoxide
Jan 30, 2008 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Doors
Jan 30, 2008 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 10, 2008 · Apt BLDG
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1906
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 9
- Building area
- 4,391 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,600 ft²
- Zoning
- R8
- Community board
- 205
- Council district
- 14
- Block / lot
- 2807 / 15
- Assessed value
- $406,350
- Landmark / historic district
- Morris Avenue Historic District
HPD registration #229350, last renewed Jul 23, 2025.
Questions about 1998 Morris Avenue
Who owns 1998 Morris Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Morris Residents LLC.
Does 1998 Morris Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 16 housing violations at this property.
Is 1998 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 1998 Morris Avenue built?
City records list 1906 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 1998 Morris Avenue?
It has 9 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.