1870 Morris Avenue, Bronx, NY 10453

The 25-unit, 5-story building at 1870 Morris Avenue in the Mount Hope neighborhood, owned by Jose Collado and constructed in 1921, has experienced a number of maintenance issues in recent years, particularly in 2025. The most recent complaints in May 2025 involved heating issues and problems with an electric/gas range, though access for inspections was limited. Multiple complaints in March 2025 highlighted concerns with heat/hot water, water leaks, and mold, with some inspections finding no violations but others experiencing access issues.

The building underwent significant inspections and repairs in 2024-2025, with recorded violations including inadequate heating in apartment 24 and various plumbing issues. The property has shown persistent maintenance challenges over the past few years, including rodent inspections with a "failed for other reasons" result in July 2025, though previous inspections in 2024 and 2023 had passed. Several apartments, notably apartment 54, experienced documented pest infestations in 2023-2024, with violations issued for mice and roach infestations, along with issues of peeling paint and bathroom defects. The building's heating system has been a recurring concern, as evidenced by multiple heat/hot water complaints between March and May 2025, and violations related to heating in 2024.

While the property has maintained an records of zero bedbug infestations in the past five years (2021-2025), the maintenance issues observed throughout the recent history suggest ongoing challenges with building systems and resident comfort. The building's maintenance history shows regular inspections and permit activity, with several plumbing and electrical permits issued between 2018-2021. While some violations have been addressed and closed, others, particularly those related to heating, plumbing, and water issues, indicate that building systems continue to require attention. The property has maintained compliance with bedbug reporting requirements, showing no infested or re-infested units in the past five years, though there have been periodic issues with other pests such as mice and roaches.