1881 Morris Avenue, Bronx, NY 10453

1881 Morris Avenue is a 6-story, 55-unit residential building constructed in 1941, currently owned by Mark Halpert. The building has experienced persistent maintenance and safety issues in recent years, with particularly notable problems emerging in 2025. Recent complaints in May 2025 documented unsanitary conditions including mold, water leaks, and general maintenance issues, all resulting in violations that require correction by the property owner.

The building has also faced heat and hot water issues in April 2025 affecting the entire building, though these were reportedly resolved upon inspection. The property has an active complaint regarding elevator service from December 2024, following a pattern of elevator-related issues documented in previous months. Structural concerns have been flagged multiple times, including a failure to maintain the exterior facade and appurtenances, with specific violations noted for cracked mortar joints, sagging lintels, and deteriorated window conditions.

Between 2021 and 2024, the building faced several violations related to building safety systems, including missing smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in Apartment 6G. The Department of Buildings has issued multiple violations regarding exterior maintenance, with penalties imposed for failing to maintain the building's facade. While the building has passed recent rodent inspections (most recently in May 2025), there have been periods of non-compliance as indicated by failed inspections in 2024. The property has no reported history of bedbug infestations in the past three reporting periods (2021-2024), with all units listed as zero for infestation, eradication, or re-infestation.