1254 Morris Avenue, Bronx, NY 10456

1254 Morris Avenue, a 5-story New Law Tenement building constructed in 1929 and owned by Madelyn Lugo, is currently experiencing issues related to pest control and sanitation. Most notably, in September 2024, multiple complaints were filed regarding both rodent sightings and unsanitary garbage storage conditions, though these complaints were subsequently addressed and closed, with inspections finding only minor violations.

The building has also faced challenges with insect infestations, particularly in 2023 when an open Class C violation was noted for roach infestation in Apartment 3B, despite the building's consistent annual bedbug reporting showing zero infested units and successful eradication of any previous cases from 2018 through 2024. The property's maintenance history reveals recurring concerns, including a 2023 violation requiring painting of walls and ceilings in Apartment 2A, and a 2021 complaint regarding refrigerator issues that could not be inspected.

However, it's worth noting that the building has maintained a clean record in recent rodent inspections, passing all inspections conducted between 2020 and 2025, with the most recent being in May 2025. The property has consistently filed its annual bedbug reports from 2018 through 2024 with no documented instances of infestation during these periods, though the building received multiple violations in previous years (2021-2024) for failing to submit the reports on time. While the recent 2024 pest issues indicate ongoing challenges with building sanitation, the property's overall maintenance record shows regular attention to compliance requirements, with many historical violations being resolved and closed through proper channels.