1048 Morris Avenue, Bronx, NY 10456

The 8-unit, 3-story building at 1048 Morris Avenue in Concourse Village, constructed in 1920 and currently owned by Eli Fisher, has experienced persistent maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, there have been recurring problems with heating systems, as evidenced by three heat/hot water complaints in 2025 and 2024, though HPD inspections found no violations in these cases. The building has also faced ongoing water-related issues, with multiple water leak complaints including heavy flow incidents in 2025 and 2024, and a significant water leak violation in April 2024 affecting Apartment 1B's bathroom and other areas.

The building's entry and interior doors have been a recurring concern, with multiple HPD violations and complaints regarding door frames and self-closing mechanisms, particularly noted in September 2024 violations. More recent developments include a confirmed rodent presence in inspections from September 2023 through February 2025, with multiple entries showing rat activity despite some bait applications. The building's exterior maintenance has also been flagged, with an Environmental Control Board violation issued in February 2024 regarding a crack above the third-floor header in the masonry coating, resulting in a $625 penalty.

Among the interior issues, there are open building maintenance code violations from September 2023 concerning the public hall ceiling and Apartment 1A's foyer plaster and paint condition. Despite these challenges, it is worth noting that the building has maintained a consistent record of reporting its bedbug status as clear with no infested units reported between 2020 and 2024. The property has undergone some permit activity in recent years, with permits issued in 2020 and 2021 for alterations, though specific details of the work performed were not provided in the records.