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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

Concern
18 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Apr 30, 2026

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 · 44

  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective doorlock and jamb vestibule 1sty at public hall

    Feb 17, 2012

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair the broken or defective building entrance door lock

    Feb 5, 2012

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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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  • C

    Properly repair the broken or defective building entrance door lock

    Jan 27, 2012

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system boiler room door locked at basement

    Jan 27, 2012

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    § 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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective all wood treads at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 16, 2011

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective wood stair throughout all stories at public hall stairs

    Apr 22, 2004

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Replace with new the missing mortise lock entrance door to 1 sty. public hall

    Apr 14, 2004

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the rear yard

    Apr 14, 2004

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    In the bathroom located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 16, 2003 · Apt 2B

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    § 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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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

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

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.