2014 Morris Avenue, Bronx, NY 10453

The 22-unit, 5-story tenement building at 2014 Morris Avenue in Mount Hope, owned by Morris Equities, LLC, has experienced several maintenance and safety issues over the past 18 months. Most notably, there have been recurring problems with building-wide heat and hot water systems, including a December 2024 emergency complaint that HPD could not investigate due to lack of access. The building has also faced multiple infrastructure challenges, as evidenced by a pattern of complaints and violations between 2024-2025 regarding electrical issues, including a power outage in March 2024, and safety concerns such as a fire escape problem reported in February 2024.

Apartment 5B has documented issues requiring attention, including lead paint concerns and pest problems, though one violation regarding roaches was certified as corrected in January 2025. The property has passed rodent inspections conducted throughout 2022-2025, though an initial rat activity report was filed in January 2025. The building's maintenance history shows a range of building systems requiring attention, including plumbing, door/window, electrical, and flooring issues.

In December 2024, several violations were issued regarding improper floor signage in public areas, while a March 2024 inspection identified electrical service deficiencies in apartment 2D. The property has a historical record of boiler-related issues, with a violation issued in 2019 regarding flue pipe support and gasket replacement, and there is currently an open violation related to failure to file a 2023 low pressure inspection. Despite these challenges, it's worth noting that the building has maintained a consistent record of zero bedbug infestations over the past five years, as documented in annual reports. Recent inspections in early 2025 show compliance with rodent control measures, though the property experienced its first reported rat activity in January 2025.