904 Morris Avenue, Bronx, NY 10451

The 24-unit, 5-story New Law Tenement at 904 Morris Avenue in Concourse Village, constructed in 1931 and currently managed by owner Austen Rabbie, has experienced significant maintenance challenges over the past 12 months. Most notably, the building has faced recurring heat and hot water issues throughout early 2025, with eight emergency complaints filed between January and February 2025, though many were resolved promptly through HPD intervention. A serious water leak complaint was registered in February 2025, for which violations were issued.

The building's maintenance history reveals a pattern of persistent infrastructure problems, including a slow water leak documented in December 2024, and a bathtub/shower plumbing issue from June 2024. The property has also struggled with pest control, with multiple rodent inspections showing rat activity in early 2024, though recent inspections in early 2025 passed. Apartment 4D has been the focus of several Housing Maintenance Code violations throughout 2024, including issues with self-closing doors, a cockroach infestation, and multiple problems with bathroom and kitchen heat risers.

The building has open violations related to a bedbug reporting requirement (April 2024) and hot water supply (January 2024). Two significant safety concerns remain on record with the Department of Buildings: an active violation from 2022 regarding a defective/dislodged fire escape ladder step on the third floor, and a 2018 violation related to a failure to comply with a commissioner's order. While the building has passed recent rodent inspections (July and February 2025), the frequency of maintenance issues and the number of open violations suggest ongoing challenges with building systems and infrastructure.