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1509 Zerega Avenue

Bronx, NY 10462BBL 2-03972-0031Map

Owner of record: Morgan, Mervin

1509 Zerega Avenue is a two-family home built in 1910 in Bronx, 10462. It has 2 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Morgan, Mervin. HPD has recorded 25 housing violations here, most recently on November 27, 2023. 8 of the 25 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
25
DOB violations
2
ECB violations
8
HPD complaints
26

What to know

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Nov 27, 2023

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 · 25

  • I

    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 27, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at west wall, 1st story at public hall

    Aug 29, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall

    Aug 29, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles at public hall

    Aug 29, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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.

    Jun 9, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the boiler room in cellar

    May 23, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Cleanse and disinfect to the satisfaction of this department after removing the stagnant sewer residue at cellar

    May 13, 2022

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    § 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

    May 13, 2022

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible gas range located at cellar apt baseme, 1st cellar apt from south at west

    May 13, 2022 · Apt BASEME

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures where illegal and properly seal pipe connections at bathroom shower and washbasin and sink in the kitchen located at cellar apt baseme, 1st cellar apt from south at west

    May 13, 2022 · Apt BASEME

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • B

    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 basement apartment (water closet, washbasin, shower stall and sink (including illegal partitions)

    Apr 6, 2021

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible consisting of gas range installed at kitchen created at illegal basement apartment

    Apr 6, 2021

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    § 9, 56, 193, 300, 302 m.d. law- above frame building has been converted from a private dwelling to a multiple dwelling and is now occupied and maintained as such contrary to law.restore premises to lawful occupancy

    Apr 6, 2021

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling and all walls in the bathroom located at apt 3, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 18, 2020 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling in the 5th room from east located at apt 3, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 18, 2020 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective 1st and 2nd concrete stairs at bulding entrance , 1st story

    Dec 18, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical wiring at ceiling at boiler room

    Jul 23, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures where illegal and properly seal pipe connections at bathroom and kitchen at cellar

    Jul 23, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective 1st and 2nd concrete stairs at building entrance

    Jul 12, 2018

    Open — Not complied with
  • I

    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.

    Jun 22, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ... the ceiling and north wall in the 5th room from east located at apt 3, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 19, 2018 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose ... metal handrail at east yard

    Jun 19, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ... concrete steps 1, 2, 3 up from bottom at building entry, east yard

    Jun 19, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the ... trash and house hold items at east yard basement entry and south yard

    Jun 19, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace with new the missing .... scuttle ladder at public hall, 2nd story

    Jun 19, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 2

  • Plumbing none

    P-plumbing none

    Jun 2, 1999

    Vw-violation work without permit - active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Jun 2, 1999

    Vw-violation work without permit - active

ECB violations · 8

  • Class - 1

    Contrary to dob/official records indicates a 2 family dwelling; cellar as ordinary. noted: at time of inspection - cellar observed created & occupied as a class 'a' apt with 3 pc bthrm; kitchen with gas stove,

    Jul 1, 2022 · Penalty $12,500

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. noted: at time of inspection - observed at front cellar entry: raw sewage back-up spillage approximately covering a 4' x 4' area. also, at rear yard - an a

    Jul 1, 2022 · Penalty $6,250

    Active
  • Class - 1

    W/o a permit. noted: at cellar - full height partition walls erected to create a bthrm & 2 bdrms. water & waste lines installed for a 3 pc bthrm; residential sink at kitchen area. gas line installed for stove.

    Jul 1, 2022 · Penalty $12,500

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Contrary to dob/official records - observed at time of inspection exposure 4/right yard created & used as a parking lot for commercial vehicles. planting was removed 100% & replaced with asphalt & painted parki

    Jul 1, 2022 · Penalty $6,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Occupancy in contrary to that allows by c/o and/or building departmentof record.illegal apartment created at cellar with full bathroom and kitchen-2nd means of egress present.rem:discontinue the illegal use.

    May 13, 2022 · Penalty $6,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Work without a permit.work noted:installed stand up shower and gas line for stove in basement.rem:obtain a permit and restore to legal condition.

    Aug 28, 2018 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Plumbing work without a permit noted removed toliet & tub from second fl & installed a new toilet tub on same fl hot cold supply lines run on second fl a search of dept stop all work remedy obtain necessary pe

    Jun 2, 1999 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit noted constructed several partition walls inseveral locations on 1st & 2nd fl o fsaid premise a search of dept records shows no permit was issued for sasid work stop all work reedy obtain

    Jun 2, 1999

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Sewage

    May 9, 2022 · Apt BASEME

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Apr 3, 2021 · Apt BASEME

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Apr 3, 2021 · Apt BASEME

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Apr 3, 2021 · Apt BASEME

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jan 18, 2021 · Apt BASEME

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Jan 18, 2021 · Apt BASEME

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jan 18, 2021 · Apt BASEME

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jan 18, 2021 · Apt BASEME

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Jan 18, 2021 · Apt BASEME

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Oct 23, 2020 · Apt BASEME

    Close
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  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Oct 23, 2020 · Apt BASEME

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Oct 23, 2020 · Apt BASEME

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Mar 30, 2020 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Sewage

    Mar 30, 2020 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Mar 30, 2020 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Mar 30, 2020 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Mar 16, 2020 · Apt BASEME

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 16, 2020 · Apt BASEME

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Mar 16, 2020 · Apt BASEME

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Mar 16, 2020 · Apt BASEME

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Mar 16, 2020 · Apt BASEME

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jun 24, 2018 · Apt BASEMT

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Sep 19, 2015 · Apt BASEME

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 19, 2015 · Apt BASEME

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Sep 19, 2015 · Apt BASEME

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 4, 2005 · Apt 2FL

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Two-family home (B1)
Year built
1910
Floors
2
Residential units
2
Building area
2,348 ft²
Lot area
2,500 ft²
Zoning
R5A
Community board
210
Council district
18
Block / lot
3972 / 31
Assessed value
$50,760
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #714747, last renewed Sep 22, 2025.

Questions about 1509 Zerega Avenue

Who owns 1509 Zerega Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Morgan, Mervin.

Does 1509 Zerega Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 25 housing violations at this property.

Is 1509 Zerega 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 1509 Zerega Avenue built?

City records list 1910 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 1509 Zerega 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.