1499 Morris Avenue

Bronx, NY 10457BBL 2-02820-0064Map

1499 Morris Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Bronx, 10457. It has 3 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Agbi, Casimir. HPD has recorded 28 housing violations here, most recently on November 22, 2024. 11 of the 28 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations: 28
DOB violations: 0
ECB violations: 7
HPD complaints: 22

What to know

Concern

1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good

Last violation Nov 22, 2024

Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.

Good

No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 28

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
Closed — Violation dismissed
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
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.
Nov 16, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed
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
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.
Nov 3, 2022
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.
Feb 17, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed
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
Closed — Violation dismissed
BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 10, 2022 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 10, 2022 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at cellar
Feb 10, 2022
Open — Nov sent out

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CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 10, 2022 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed
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.
Jan 30, 2022
Open — Nov sent out
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. at public hall, 1st story
Jan 30, 2022
Open — Nov sent out
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 at public hall, 1st story
Jan 30, 2022
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective ... in the entrance located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 30, 2022 · Apt 1F
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 missing at public hall, 1st story
Jan 30, 2022
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story
Jan 30, 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.
Apr 5, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed
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
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 28, 2019
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 11, 2018
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.
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 31, 2016
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
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 4, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed
IInformation / order
Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts basement
Nov 23, 2005
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
BHazardous
Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures and properly seal pipe connections .. in the entire apartment located at apt garag
Nov 9, 2005 · Apt GARAG
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible, .. in the entire apartment located at apt garag
Nov 9, 2005 · Apt GARAG
Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 7

Hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by certificate of occupancy. cellarconverted from ordinary use into, class 'a' apt. with full kitchen andbathroom increasing bldg. occupancy. remedy: restore to prior legal co
Nov 16, 2005 · Penalty $800
Resolve
Hazardous
Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legally approved number of families. dob records indicate that residence is legally approved as a 2 family, residence now altered for occupacy by
Oct 1, 2005 · Penalty $5,300
Resolve
Hazardous
Failure to comply with an order of the commissioner to correct the violating condition of ecb #34478629l,which indicated the creation of 2 illegal apartments in the cellar said apartments are still in existance
Oct 1, 2005 · Penalty $1,500
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the bldg dept records alt #200601278(f) from legal use 2 family dwelling to illegal use 4 family dwelling 2 class a apartment at cellar. remedy: discontinue illegal use or
May 17, 2005 · Penalty $800
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Work without a permit:work noted constructed partitions throughout cellar to create 2 two class a apartments.2 constructed 2 full 3pc bathrooms with bathtubs 3 constructed 2 full kitchen with gas stove
May 17, 2005 · Penalty $800
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Failure to provide approved plans at premises at time of inspection. remedy: provide approved plans.
Sep 28, 2001 · Penalty $250
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by building department records.fromlegal use:back yard.to illegal use:motor vehicle repair.remedy:dicontinue illegal use.
Feb 17, 2000 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve

Complaints

Plumbing
Water supply
Jul 3, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 21, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 20, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 5, 2022 · Apt 2R
Close
Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Apr 5, 2022 · Apt 2R
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 17, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 10, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close
Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Feb 10, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 26, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close
Electric
Electric-supply
Nov 14, 2005 · Apt PVT
Close

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Electric
Lighting
Nov 14, 2005 · Apt PVT
Close
Electric
Electric-supply
Nov 9, 2005 · Apt GARAG
Close
Electric
Electric-supply
Nov 9, 2005 · Apt GARAG
Close
Electric
Lighting
Nov 9, 2005 · Apt GARAG
Close
Heating
Heat related
Jan 2, 2005 · Apt 2R
Close
Heating
Heat related
Nov 13, 2004 · Apt 2R
Close
Heating
Heat related
Nov 8, 2004 · Apt 2F
Close
Nonconst
Carbon monoxide
Nov 8, 2004 · Apt 2F
Close
Nonconst
Smoke detector
Nov 8, 2004 · Apt 2F
Close
Heating
Heat related
Nov 5, 2004 · Apt 2F
Close
Heating
Heat related
Nov 5, 2004 · Apt 2R
Close
Heating
Heat related
Oct 2, 2003 · Apt 2-F
Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type: Walk-up apartment building (C0)
Year built: 1920
Floors: 2
Residential units: 3
Building area: 3,216 ft²
Lot area: 5,133 ft²
Zoning: R7-1
Community board: 204
Council district: 16
Block / lot: 2820 / 64
Assessed value: $66,300
Landmark / historic district: No

HPD registration #223397, last renewed Oct 6, 2025.

Questions about 1499 Morris Avenue

Who owns 1499 Morris Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Agbi, Casimir.

Does 1499 Morris Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 28 housing violations at this property.

Is 1499 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 1499 Morris Avenue built?

City records list 1920 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 1499 Morris Avenue?

It has 3 residential units.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.