1513 Morris Avenue, Bronx, NY 10457

The 2-family house at 1513 Morris Avenue in Claremont Village, owned by John Walker, has experienced significant maintenance challenges over the past two years, particularly in 2024. The property has documented multiple water-related issues, including heavy flow leaks in March and April 2024 that resulted in HPD violations, and a slow leak in January 2024 that also received violations. There are persistent problems with mold, as evidenced by multiple complaints throughout 2024 and into early 2025, with at least two cases classified as emergency situations.

The building has also faced electrical safety concerns, with violations noted in January 2024 for no lighting and problems with outlets/switches, though a separate electrical-related complaint regarding an appliance was closed without violations. Additional maintenance issues include problems with door frames (both in 2024 and early 2025), flooring/stairs, and various sanitary conditions. More recent inspections in early 2025 resulted in multiple complaints being addressed in February, including flooring issues, multiple instances of mold, and paint/plaster concerns, all of which were closed.

The building's history also includes a partial vacate order served in mid-2024 related to an illegal conversion complaint, though no violations were found upon investigation. Importantly, the building has had no reported bedbug infestations in the most recent reporting period (2023-2024), with the pest control record showing zero infested units, zero eradicated units, and zero re-infestations. While many of the building’s recent complaints have been resolved, the recurring nature of water leaks, mold issues, and electrical problems suggests ongoing maintenance challenges.