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
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 · 25
- 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 27, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall
Aug 29, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles at public hall
Aug 29, 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.
Jun 9, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Cleanse and disinfect to the satisfaction of this department after removing the stagnant sewer residue at cellar
May 13, 2022
Open — Not complied with - 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
May 13, 2022
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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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- 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 basement apartment (water closet, washbasin, shower stall and sink (including illegal partitions)
Apr 6, 2021
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
§ 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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical wiring at ceiling at boiler room
Jul 23, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective 1st and 2nd concrete stairs at building entrance
Jul 12, 2018
Open — Not complied with - 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.
Jun 22, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose ... metal handrail at east yard
Jun 19, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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
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.