1979 Morris Avenue
Bronx, NY 10453BBL 2-02829-0021Map
Owner of record: 1979 Morris Ave Partners LLC
1979 Morris Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1907 in Bronx, 10453. It has 8 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is 1979 Morris Ave Partners LLC. HPD has recorded 44 housing violations here, most recently on April 30, 2026. 41 of the 44 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 44
- DOB violations
- 10
- ECB violations
- 20
- HPD complaints
- 76
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 · 44
- 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 - BHazardous
Remove the illegal fastening padlockable slide bolt installed at door in the entrance located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 30, 2012 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures .. in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story
Mar 7, 2012 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat from an approved central heating system, or an approved system of gas or electrical heating in good operating condition for the dwelling unit in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story
Feb 28, 2012 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective doorlock and jamb vestibule 1sty at public hall
Feb 17, 2012
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective building entrance door lock
Feb 5, 2012
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of lockable slide bolt at door in the entrance located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 5, 2012 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 5, 2012 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 5, 2012 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of lockable slide bolt at inside of door in the entrance located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 27, 2012 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out
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- CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective building entrance door lock
Jan 27, 2012
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system boiler room door locked at basement
Jan 27, 2012
Open — Nov sent out - 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 building public hall and/ or boiler room door at basement
Jan 27, 2012
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective upper and lower window sash at east wall in the 5th room from east at south located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 27, 2012 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective upper and lower window sash at east wall in the 5th room from east at north located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 27, 2012 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
§ 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration accoustic tiles at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story
Jan 24, 2012 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story
Jan 24, 2012 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story
Jan 24, 2012 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story
Jan 24, 2012 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 19, 2011 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling in the foyer located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 19, 2011 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the south and north walls in the foyer located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 19, 2011 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective all wood treads at public hall, 1st story
Dec 16, 2011
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective all fire retardant ceilings and walls at all stys at public hall
Dec 16, 2011
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening consisting of lockable slidebolt at entrance door to apt in the entrance located at apt 3, 3rd story, apartment at south
Dec 16, 2011 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor and covering in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story, apartment at south
Dec 16, 2011 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all fire retardant ceilings, walls, doors and trim at all stys at public hall
Dec 16, 2011
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at stove/oven range in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story, apartment at south
Dec 16, 2011 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation all steam radiators and riser pipes in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, apartment at south
Dec 16, 2011 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all ceilings, walls, doors and trim in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, apartment at south
Dec 16, 2011 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all ceilings and walls in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, apartment at south
Dec 16, 2011 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing window at east (due to fire damage) in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 3, 3rd story, apartment at south
Dec 16, 2011 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing 1st and 2nd windows at east (due to fire damage) in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 3, 3rd story, apartment at south
Dec 16, 2011 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 3, 3rd story, apartment at south
Dec 16, 2011 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range stove in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 29, 2011 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) ceiling in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 29, 2006 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective wood stair throughout all stories at public hall stairs
Apr 22, 2004
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing mortise lock entrance door to 1 sty. public hall
Apr 14, 2004
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the rear yard
Apr 14, 2004
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
In the bathroom located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 16, 2003 · Apt 2B
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
§ 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration (provide ventilation) in the kitchenette located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 16, 2003 · Apt 2B
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin (roaches) in the kitchen located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 16, 2003 · Apt 2B
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin (mice) in the kitchen located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 16, 2003 · Apt 2B
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of concealed water leak at ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at south
Oct 6, 2001 · Apt 1
Open — Not complied with
DOB building violations · 10
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
May 11, 2022
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Dec 23, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed - Unsafe buildings none
Ub-unsafe buildings none
Dec 10, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Sep 30, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
Emergency work-rear 2 story extension partially collapsed.rear wall detached from support.roof and 1st floor partially collapsed.there is potential of further collapse posing a risk to adjacent properties and public.immediately demolish rear 2 story extension only under direct and continuous supervis-pe.file prmt for part demo within 48 hrs work
Sep 21, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
May 17, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Mar 21, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Mar 7, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Nov 28, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Nov 16, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 20
- Class - 2
During my inspection of a 3-story alt. i observed job site fence was not maintained with the gate swinging outward towards the public, bc3307.7.2 gates, no viewing panel screen bc3307.7.3 viewing panels. expos
Aug 23, 2024 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Class - 1
During my inspection of a 3-story alt. i observed missing temporary handrails throughout the site. institute and maintain all safety measures required by chapter 33. provide handrails as required.
Aug 23, 2024 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 2
At the time of my inspection of a 3-story alt. i observed 4 workers on site 2 workers failed to provide me their sst cards after request. bc 3321.2 permit holder fails to ensure all workers on site have safety
Aug 23, 2024 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 2
During my inspection of a 3-story alt. i observed poor housekeeping throughout the site before the start of any work. stairs, floors, and the rear yard were littered with all sorts of debris. this constitutes a
Aug 23, 2024
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.noted:at time of inspection observed at rear at exp #3 building in state of disrepair and on the verge of collapse wall with masonry stucco missing at vario
Feb 18, 2022 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation#35502280l issued on 9/30/2020 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.for rear wall in disrep
Dec 13, 2021 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/commissioner's order contained in summons/v35502280l issued9/30/20 &to file c/c pursuant to28-201.1&1rcny102-01.no c/c on file comply w/commissioner's order &/or file c/c.
Oct 29, 2021 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/commissioner's order contained in summons/v35502280l issued9/30/20 &to file c/c pursuant to28-201.1&1rcny102-01.failure to maintain bldg in codecompliant manner comply w/commissioner's order
Jul 30, 2021 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35502280l issued on 09/30/20 & to file a cert of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner.
Feb 9, 2021 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35502280l issued on 09/30/20 & to file a cert of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner.
Dec 3, 2020 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve
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- Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. noted: observed at rear exp#3 the bldg is in na state of disrepair & is on the verge of collapse,also the walls w/masonry stucco is missing at various location
Sep 30, 2020 · Penalty $6,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building exterior walls in a code compliant manner. noted: building in a severe state of disrepair and structurally compromised with exposure # 3 exterior wall dislodged and partially separa
Jul 8, 2020 · Penalty $6,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Unlawfully continued work while on notice of a stop work order.at timeof inspection it was observed that the contractors were issued a full stop work order with no lift on 02/23/17.upon todays inspection it was
Sep 13, 2017
Resolve - Class - 1
Work without a permit. at the time of inspection demolition and renovation work was observed without a permit throughout building. remedy: obtain permit.
Feb 23, 2017 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order to file a c of c w/the dept of buildings for notice of violation #34912872k issued on 12/8/11 ppursuant to 28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01. remedy: file a c of c.
Feb 29, 2012 · Penalty $8,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in a code-compliant manner. defect: at 1st,2nd & 3rd flr staircase, the risers and threads are pulling away from the stringer.most of the threads have been reattached to the risers w/an
Dec 8, 2011 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to comply w/ the commissioners order in that vi #34559963l issued on 03/27/07 for work w/o permit. noted: 2 story extension erected @ rear (cellar & 1st flr) partitions erected in cellar to create
Aug 10, 2007 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work w/o a permit.work noted:2 story extension erected in rear(ccellar& 1st fl)partitions erected in cellar to create seperate rooms.toilet & sink installed in same cellar.interior gut of 1st fl.fire stopping
Mar 27, 2007 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain hazardous.defects are fire stopping missing thru-out cellar ceiling,boiler room improperly enclosed,missing fire stopping ceiling,missing fpsc door.remedy:make site safe.make repairs/replace
Mar 27, 2007 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to safely & properly remove material/debris from construction site.plaster,lath,windows,wood studs wood panels other debris stored on public sidewalk.remedy:store debris properly/remove debris from
Mar 27, 2007 · Penalty $500
Resolve
Complaints
- Water leak
Heavy flow
Aug 21, 2026 · Apt 7
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Aug 21, 2026 · Apt 7
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 21, 2026 · Apt 7
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Aug 20, 2026 · Apt 7
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Mar 29, 2012 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 29, 2012 · Apt 3
Close - General
Cooking gas
Feb 28, 2012 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 28, 2012 · Apt 3
Close - General
Cooking gas
Feb 27, 2012 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 27, 2012 · Apt 3
Close
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- General
Cooking gas
Feb 19, 2012 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 19, 2012 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 19, 2012 · Apt 3
Close - General
Cooking gas
Feb 19, 2012 · Apt 3
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Feb 10, 2012 · Apt 3
Close - General
Cooking gas
Feb 10, 2012 · Apt 3
Close - General
Doors
Feb 10, 2012 · Apt 3
Close - General
Locks
Feb 8, 2012 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Sewer
Feb 7, 2012 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 1, 2012 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 28, 2012 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 23, 2012 · Apt 3
Close - General
Floor
Jan 23, 2012 · Apt 3
Close - General
Windows
Jan 23, 2012 · Apt 3
Close - General
Windows
Jan 23, 2012 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 23, 2012 · Apt 3
Close - General
Cooking gas
Jan 23, 2012 · Apt 3
Close - General
Cooking gas
Jan 22, 2012 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 22, 2012 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 21, 2012 · Apt 3
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jan 21, 2012 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 15, 2011 · Apt 3
Close - Nonconst
Carbon monoxide
Dec 15, 2011 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 15, 2011 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 15, 2011 · Apt 3
Close - Nonconst
Smoke detector
Dec 15, 2011 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 15, 2011 · Apt 3
Close - General
Cooking gas
Nov 21, 2011 · Apt 3
Close - General
Cooking gas
Nov 21, 2011 · Apt 3
Close - General
Cooking gas
Nov 21, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 6, 2011 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 4, 2010 · Apt 1F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 17, 2010 · Apt 1
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Dec 16, 2009 · Apt 3
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Dec 2, 2009 · Apt 3
Close - General
Floor
Dec 6, 2006 · Apt 1
Close - General
Floor
Dec 6, 2006 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 6, 2006 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Dec 6, 2006 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 26, 2004 · Apt 2B
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1907
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 8
- Building area
- 3,558 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R8
- Community board
- 205
- Council district
- 14
- Block / lot
- 2829 / 21
- Assessed value
- $376,200
- Landmark / historic district
- Morris Avenue Historic District
HPD registration #229348, last renewed Aug 6, 2025.
Questions about 1979 Morris Avenue
Who owns 1979 Morris Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 1979 Morris Ave Partners LLC.
Does 1979 Morris Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 44 housing violations at this property.
Is 1979 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 1979 Morris Avenue built?
City records list 1907 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 1979 Morris Avenue?
It has 8 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.