1269 Morris Avenue, Bronx, NY 10456

1269 Morris Avenue is a 5-story, 16-unit New Law Tenement building located in Concourse Village, built in 1916 and currently owned by Ansel Duvivier. The building has experienced several safety and maintenance issues in recent years, with the most concerning being recent carbon monoxide detector violations in November 2024 (Apartment 53) and persistent issues with mold as reported in multiple 2024 complaints. A notable cluster of complaints emerged in July 2024 regarding safety equipment, including smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors, though inspectors were often unable to gain access for verification.

The building has also faced electrical concerns, with complaints about wiring and outlet issues in early 2024, and multiple complaints regarding broken window guards, though some inspections found no violations. The property has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations since 2019, with no reported cases in the past seven years. Rodent inspections have shown variability in results, with the most recent inspections in 2025 showing failed results for unspecified reasons, though previous years consistently passed.

In late 2024, the building received multiple violations in Apartment 42 related to missing safety equipment, including smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors, along with plumbing issues that required attention. The building's location has generated multiple 311 complaints regarding UNSANITARY CONDITIONS and PESTS, though many were closed without violations being found. The property appears to be in need of ongoing maintenance attention, particularly regarding safety equipment and general upkeep, as evidenced by the pattern of complaints and violations over recent years.