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1685 Morris Avenue, Bronx, NY 10457

27
DOB Complaints
115
311 Housing Calls
145
Housing Violations
4
Permits

Risk Assessment

22
High Risk

This building is in the riskiest 10% of buildings in NYC with significant maintenance issues.

Our AI predicts there is a 22% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 1685 Morris Avenue

1685 Morris Avenue is a 6-story, 42-unit residential building located in Claremont Village, constructed in 1928 and currently owned by Benny Chaskelson. The building has experienced recurring issues with heat/hot water systems and plumbing maintenance in 2025, including unresolved water leak issues as of March 2025, and multiple instances of plumbing problems involving toilets, sinks, and bathtubs/showers where HPD inspectors were unable to gain access for necessary inspections.

Recent inspections have revealed similarly persistent maintenance challenges, with violations for an electrical outlet issue in apartment 2G, plumbing problems, and multiple heat/hot water complaints throughout 2025. The building's elevator system has a documented history of problems between 2019-2020, with multiple complaints regarding the single device's reliability and compliance with safety requirements, though these violations were ultimately resolved. More recent concerns have centered around the building's facade, with active ECB violations from 2024 citing failure to maintain exterior building facade and appurtenances, including cracked bricks and damaged decorative stones.

The property has maintained a bedbug-free record for the past five years, with no reported infestations. However, rodent inspections have shown inconsistent results between 2022-2025, with recent inspections in 2024 and 2025 indicating the presence of rat activity, despite some compliance passes. The building has had several recent violations related to fire escape obstructions and exterior maintenance, with one active violation from August 2024 regarding a failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous conditions.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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1685 Morris Avenue Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

This building is in the riskiest 10% of buildings in Claremont Village.

Building Characteristics

Total units 42
Year built 1928
Total area 47472 sq ft
Floors 6
Tax Abatements None
Building Class NEW LAW TENEMENT
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Key Building Statistics

27
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
145
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
115
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
7
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
12
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
8
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
10
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
4
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

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  • 1681 Morris Ave, New York, NY 10457
  • 1683 Morris Ave, New York, NY 10457

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1685 Morris Avenue Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

Contact data is from NYC HPD building registration.

RoleNameAddress

Landlord Portfolio

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AddressUnitsCode ViolationsRisk Rating

Landlord Court Records

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Date FiledCase TitleCourtLink
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1685 Morris Avenue Rent Control Status

Year Built
Built before 1974
Units
More than 6 units
RGB Registration
Registered
Tax Abatement
None found
Year BuiltUnitsRGB RegistrationTax Abatement
Before 1974 >6 units Registered None

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Housing Maintenance Code Complaints

This table shows complaints to 311 related to potential NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) for 1685 Morris Avenue. These complaints are related to conditions such as lack of heat, hot water, mold, pests, and other habitability issues. Class B and C violations are the most serious and may indicate significant problems with building maintenance or safety.

Date ReceivedSttatus DateCategoryTypeStatus
2025-06-242025-06-26Plumbing-Water SupplyImmediate EmergencyCLOSE
2025-06-242025-06-25Plumbing-Water SupplyImmediate EmergencyCLOSE
2025-03-202025-03-20Water Leak-Slow LeakNon EmergencyOPEN
2024-12-312025-02-25Plumbing-Basin/sinkNon EmergencyCLOSE
2024-12-312025-02-25Flooring/stairs-FloorNon EmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 1685 Morris Avenue. These violations are related to conditions such as lack of heat, hot water, mold, pests, and other habitability issues. Class B and C violations are the most serious and may indicate significant problems with building maintenance or safety.

Inspection DateClassStatusStatus DateApartmentNOV DescriptionCertified Date
2024-11-19ACloseNoneNone§ 329, M/D LAW AND DEPT. RULES AND REGS. PROVIDE A COMPLETED CERTIFICATE OF INSPECTION VISITS IN A PROPER FRAME AT OR NEAR MAILBOXES, BOTTOM EDGE OF FRAME BETWEEN 48-62 INCHES ABOVE FLOOR MISSING AT LOBBY, 1st STORY2025-03-10T00:00:00.000Z
2024-11-19ACloseNoneNone§ 26-1103 ADMIN. CODE: POST AND MAINTAIN A PROPER NOTICE ON WALL OF THE ENTRANCE STORY IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH ON THE AVAILABILITY OF THE AGENCYS HOUSING INFORMATION GUIDE. A SAMPLE NOTICE CAN BE FOUND AT WWW.NYC.GOV/HPD. AT LOBBY, 1st STORY2025-03-10T00:00:00.000Z
2024-11-19AOpenNone2G§ 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE ELECTRICAL OUTLET AT WEST WALL IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 2G, 2nd STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST2025-03-10T00:00:00.000Z
2024-10-31ACloseNone2C§ 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT ALL PEELING PAINT SURFACES IN THE KITCHEN , THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST AT SOUTH, THE BATHROOM , THE 2nd ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 2C, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST2025-02-10T00:00:00.000Z
2024-08-05CCloseNoneNone§ 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE LOCK AT BUILDING FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR , 1st STORY2024-08-16T00:00:00.000Z
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 1685 Morris Avenue. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2025-03-20 21:57WATER LEAKSLOW LEAKOpenHPD
2025-02-10 11:20PLUMBINGTOILETClosedHPD
2025-02-10 11:20PLUMBINGBASIN/SINKClosedHPD
2025-02-10 11:20HEAT/HOT WATERAPARTMENT ONLYClosedHPD
2025-02-10 11:20PLUMBINGBATHTUB/SHOWERClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 1685 Morris Avenue.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
23917842024-05-11CLOSEDSidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold/Inadequate/Defect/NONE/NO PMT/NO CERT2024-05-13No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2024-05-13)
23904932024-04-23CLOSEDFailure to Maintain2024-04-16Buildings Violation(s) Served (2024-04-23)
23862062024-02-14CLOSEDCSE: Sweep2024-02-14No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2024-02-14)
23107582020-12-14CLOSEDElevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service2021-01-07Oath Violation Served (2021-01-08)
22946622020-01-03CLOSEDElevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service2020-01-03Oath Violation Served (2020-01-03)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 1685 Morris Avenue.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2024-08-07V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
2024-06-26V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
2024-04-16V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEEMERGENCY WORK ORDER DUE TO CRACK ONEXP(1)MORRIS AVENUE& EXPOSURE(2) E.173 STREET CRACKS ON PARAPET WALL EXP(1)MORRIS AVENUE.REMEDY:IMMED PROVIDE SAFETY MEASURES AND ERECT SIDEWALK SHED EXPOSURE(1)MORRIS AVE AND EXP(2) E.173 STREET
2022-08-02V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILURE TO FILE BENCHMARKING REPORT OF ENERGY USE AS PER AD. CODE SEC. 28-309.4CONFIRMED SUBMISSION.2022-10-28
2021-04-14V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION000810 PAID INVOICE 905079732021-11-30
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 1685 Morris Avenue. The information includes the date, type, description, and status of each complaint. The data is sourced from DOHMH/311.

DateTypeDescriptionStatus
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Bedbug Infestations

The table below shows the bedbug reports filed by the landlord for 1685 Morris Avenue. The information includes the file date, infested units, eradicated units, re-infested units, filing start date, and filing end date. The data is sourced from DOHMH. Landlords are required to file these reports; missing data may indicate non-compliance.

File DateInfested UnitsEradicated UnitsRe-infested UnitsFiling Start DateFiling End Date
2025-01-300002023-11-012024-10-31
2024-03-180002022-11-012023-10-31
2023-03-130002021-11-012022-10-31
2022-02-180002020-11-012021-10-31
2021-03-220002019-11-012020-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 1685 Morris Avenue. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2025-07-21CompliancePassed
2025-06-05InitialFailed for Other R
2025-02-18CompliancePassed
2024-12-16InitialRat Activity
2024-09-19CompliancePassed
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 1685 Morris Avenue. The information includes the open date, case type, status, judgement, penalty and whether harassment was found. The data is sourced from HPD.

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Open DateCase TypeStatusJudgementPenaltyHarassment found
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OATH Cases Explanation

The table below shows the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings cases for 1685 Morris Avenue. The information includes the date, agency, respondent, charge, result, penalty, and status. The data is sourced from OATH.

Source: Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH)
DateAgencyRespondentChargeResultPenaltyStatus
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ECB Violations

Environmental Control Board violations for 1685 Morris Avenue. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2024-07-2735683698YMORRIS AVENUE LLCFAILURE TO MAINTAIN EXTERIOR BUILDING FACADE & APPURTENANCES.NOTE:AT TIME OF INSPECTION OBSERVED EXP #1 SOUTH/#2 WEST STEP CRACKED BRICK MULTIPLE LOC.MOST PROMINENT AT PARAPET LEVEL FROM TOP FL WINDOWS & AT MULACTIVE1250.01250.0
2024-04-1635681709LMORRIS AVENUE LLCFAILURE TO MAINTAIN EXTERIOR BUILDING FACADE & APPURTENANCES.NOTE:OBSERVED CRACKS & DAMAGED DECORATIVE STONES,STEP CRACK ABOVE LINTEL ON 6TH FL INAPPROPRIATE A/C UNIT SUPPORT ON EXP #1 MORRIS AVE & EXP #2 ON EACTIVE2500.02500.0
2024-04-1635681710ZMORRIS AVENUE LLCFIRE ESCAPES BLOCKED BY ANY MEANS.NOTES:OBSERVED FLOWER POTS,ELECTRIC SCOTTER ON FIRE ESCAPE ON EXP #1 MORRIS AVE & EXP #3.REMEDY:REMOVE ANY FORM OF OBSTRUCTION ON FIRE ESCAPEACTIVE1250.01250.0
2021-01-0739034487J1685 MORRIS AVENUE LLC 16NO DOOR LOCK MONITORING INSTALLED IN THIS CONTROLLER AS MANDATED BY 3.10.12 OF APPENDIX K3 OF THE 2014 NYCBC. THIS IS A CONTROLLER FEATURE WHICH ENSURES PASSENGER SAFETY. REMEDY; FILE APPLICATION, INSTALL DLM ARESOLVE0.00.0
2020-01-0338265449K1685 MORRIS AVENUE LLC42M7:42-M-7=NO DOOR LOCK MONITORING INSTALLED IN THIS CONTROLLER AS MANDATED BY 3.10.12 OF APPENDIX K3 OF THE 2014 NYCBC. THIS IS A CONTROLLER FEATURE WHICH ENSURES PASSENGER SAFETY. REMEDY;FILE APPLICATION,INSRESOLVE0.00.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 1685 Morris Avenue. The information includes the start date, start violations, discharge date, and status. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
Start DateStart ViolationsDischarge DateStatus
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Vacate Orders Explanation

The table below shows the vacate orders for 1685 Morris Avenue. The information includes the effective date, rescinded date, reason, type, and units. The data is sourced from DOB.

Source: Department of Buildings (DOB)
Effective DateRescinded DateReasonTypeUnits
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Work Orders Explanation

The table below shows the work orders for 1685 Morris Avenue. The information includes the date created, type, description, and charge. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
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Liens Explanation

The table below shows tax and water liens for 1685 Morris Avenue. Information includes tax class, month, water only flag, amount, and cycle. Data is sourced from NYC Department of Finance.

Source: NYC Department of Finance
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Case NumberDateTypeStatusDetails

Sales Records

Sales transactions for 1685 Morris Avenue. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 1685 Morris Avenue. Data includes filing date, type, and status.

Start DateEnd DateStatusProcedureFloor

Fire Violations

Violations issued by the Fire Department for this property.

Violation NumberDateDescriptionStatus
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Fire Inspections

Fire Department inspection records for this property.

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Fire Certificates

Fire safety certificates for this property.

TypeIssue DateExpiration
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Water Connections

Water connection permits and records for 1685 Morris Avenue. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 1685 Morris Avenue. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 1685 Morris Avenue. Data includes violation date, type, and status.

DateTypeStatus

Planning Projects

City Planning (ZAP) project applications for this building. Data includes project ID, status, borough, and lot/block information.

Project IDStatusBoroughBlockLot
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Building Permits

Department of Buildings issued building permits for this property. This includes permits for construction, alteration, and demolition work. Data includes permit type, job number, status, and issue date.

Permit TypeJob NumberStatusIssue Date

Electrical Permits

Department of Buildings issued electrical permits for this property. This includes permits for electrical work, installations, and modifications. Data includes permit type, job number, status, and issue date.

Permit TypeJob NumberStatusIssue Date

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