556 Morris Avenue, Bronx, NY 10451
The three-story, two-unit old law tenement building at 556 Morris Avenue in Melrose, owned by Jameel Ali and constructed in 1931, has experienced several notable maintenance issues in recent years. Most concerning are the heat and hot water system problems reported in November 2023, which were classified as emergencies but could not be inspected by HPD due to access issues.
More recently, in November 2023, the building received two B-class violations requiring attention: one for a defective fire escape mechanism (broken fork at guide rod) and another for loose brick face siding on the east exterior wall. The Department of Buildings has active violations from 2019 and 2023 related to failure to file annual inspection reports for the boiler system, and while there have been past bedbug reporting requirements (with violations in 2021-2022), the most recent filings from 2022 through 2025 show no evidence of infestations.
The building has passed regular rodent inspections from 2010 through 2023, indicating generally good pest management. While there have been multiple maintenance issues requiring attention over the years, most violations have been resolved, though the recent heating system complaints and outstanding boiler inspection violations warrant attention.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 2 |
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Year built | 1931 |
Total area | 4200 sq ft |
Floors | 3 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | OLD LAW TENEMENT |

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