1121 Morris Avenue, Bronx, NY 10456

The 3-story, 6-unit New Law Tenement building at 1121 Morris Avenue in Concourse Village, owned by Howard Russell and built in 1925, has experienced several significant maintenance and habitability issues in recent years. Most notably, there are multiple open violations from 2024 concerning Apartment 2S, including problems with mold (February 2024), roach infestation (February 2024), water leakage (February 2024), and defective plaster and paint surfaces in the bathroom (February 2024).

The building has also demonstrated persistent pest control challenges, with multiple rat activity findings recorded between 2024 and 2025, though some inspections have shown compliance. Recent complaints about building-wide heat and hot water issues were reported and resolved in February 2025. The property has outstanding violations related to lead paint hazard management from mid-2023, including failures to notify occupants and provide required documentation to the Department of Buildings.

There have been recurring issues with bedbug reporting requirements, with violations noted in 2021, 2022, and 2023. While the building has maintained its structural stability (as evidenced by closed complaints regarding building shaking in April 2024), the ongoing maintenance issues, particularly those affecting Apartment 2S and the building's pest management challenges, indicate persistent habitability concerns. The building's most recent service requests and violations suggest that while some issues are being addressed, many problems remain outstanding as of the latest available data in 2025.