1660 Morris Avenue, Bronx, NY 10457

The 52-unit, 7-story residential building at 1660 Morris Avenue in Claremont Village, constructed in 2005 and currently owned by Bronx Care Assoc Lp, has experienced multiple maintenance and service issues over recent years. Of particular note are the recurring pest control problems, with three separate complaints about unsanitary conditions related to pests in 2024-2025, most recently in June 2025 which resulted in HPD violations. The building has also faced significant plumbing challenges, evidenced by eight immediate emergency plumbing-water supply complaints in June 2025 alone.

Heat and hot water maintenance has been another ongoing concern, with multiple complaints recorded in 2024, though access issues reportedly hindered inspections. The building's elevator system has been a recurring source of complaints, with multiple reports between 2022-2024 regarding single device operation and no alternate service, leading to an Environmental Control Board violation in 2022 with a $1,250 penalty. More recent developments show a mix of maintenance responses, including the resolution of several violations related to building safety systems in 2024-2025.

Notably, inspections for rodent presence have consistently passed since 2019, and the building has maintained a record of zero documented bedbug infestations since 2018. The property has undergone various infrastructure maintenance activities as evidenced by permit records, though the recent pattern of plumbing and heating complaints suggests ongoing system challenges. The building's maintenance history shows some pattern of access issues during inspections, particularly regarding heat/hot water and plumbing complaints, indicating possible communication challenges with residents during these incidents.