63 Morningside Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10027
63 Morningside Avenue, a 5-story, 10-unit tenement built in 1914 in Harlem, has experienced significant maintenance and safety issues in recent years under the ownership of Marlene Charles. Most concerning are the current open violations related to window safety (as of March 2025), ongoing construction lead dust issues (as of October 2024), and multiple active ECB violations regarding improper electrical work and unpermitted construction activities from late 2024, with penalties totaling $32,155. The building has a pattern of heating system problems, evidenced by multiple heat/hot water complaints in February 2025.
There are also serious water-related issues, as documented by multiple water leak complaints in March 2024 and several open violations from late 2024 in apartment 2N regarding leaks, mold, and various interior damage. The building's maintenance history shows recurring challenges with infrastructure systems, including plumbing, flooring, and safety systems. Notably, there are multiple active violations regarding the failure to file required annual boiler inspection reports from 2020-2023, and several open violations from 2024 related to water damage, flooring issues, and interior maintenance needs.
While the building has shown improvement in rodent management, with a "Passed" result in June 2025, there have been multiple inspections showing rat activity in between 2022-2024. The property has a history of compliance issues with the Department of Buildings, including three open violations from 2020 regarding failure to certify corrections on immediately hazardous violations, with penalties totaling $75,000. The building's recent inspection history (2022-2025) shows a mixed record, with some improvements noted in rodent control and building systems, but persistent issues with water damage, heating systems, and safety compliance. The presence of multiple active ECB violations related to unpermitted construction work, defaced stop-work orders, and unfiled boiler inspection reports suggests ongoing challenges with building maintenance and regulatory compliance.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 10 |
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Year built | 1914 |
Total area | 12750 sq ft |
Floors | 5 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | OLD LAW TENEMENT |

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