1330 Morris Avenue, Bronx, NY 10456

The five-story tenement at 1330 Morris Avenue in Claremont Village, built in 1923 and currently owned by Consolato Cicciu, has experienced significant maintenance and habitability issues over the past two years. Most notably, there has been a persistent pattern of heating and hot water system problems throughout 2025, with multiple emergency complaints filed between March and May 2025, though inspections generally found that heat and hot water had been restored. The building is currently facing several open violations from December 2024 affecting apartments B and E6, including water leak issues, broken tiles, and various maintenance problems.

Additionally, the property has been dealing with rodent infestation challenges, as evidenced by multiple rat activity reports and bait application records throughout 2024 and 2025. The building's mechanical systems have also presented ongoing challenges, particularly regarding the boiler, with multiple complaints about defective or inoperative equipment between 2021 and 2025. An Environmental Control Board violation from February 2023 noted water leaking from the boiler door, exposed wiring, and poor lighting in the boiler room.

The property has a documented history of pest control issues, though recent bedbug reports from 2023-2024 show no infestations. Of particular concern is the current rodent activity situation, with multiple inspections in 2025 indicating continued rat presence. While some repairs have been certified as completed, such as the kitchen cabinet repair in E6 in February 2025, the building continues to show multiple open violations related to basic maintenance and habitability conditions.