2027 Morris Avenue, Bronx, NY 10453

2027 Morris Avenue is a three-story, three-unit New Law tenement building constructed in 1899, currently owned by Jerry Mensah. The property has experienced several significant maintenance issues over the past few years, with the most recent incident involving cooking gas access issues in September 2024. A concerning pattern emerged between 2020-2022, particularly in July 2020, when multiple emergency plumbing complaints relating to water supply were filed, resulting in various violations being issued by HPD.

Additionally, there were multiple heat and hot water-related complaints during this period, with at least one investigation finding no access to units for inspection. More recent violations from 2023-2024 include an active class C violation for a broken heavy-duty lock at the street door and evidence of insect infestation in Apartment 2, along with multiple failures to comply with bedbug reporting requirements. The building has also faced challenges regarding door self-closing mechanisms and hallway encumbrances. From 2021, there are notable Environmental Control Board violations related to failure to comply with Commissioner's Orders regarding additional dwelling units, with penalties totaling $100,000 across multiple violations, though records indicate some were ultimately resolved with a $10,000 balance due on others.

The property has undergone consistent rodent inspections from 2020 to 2025, with all inspections passing successfully, suggesting effective pest management. While there was a significant concentration of complaints in 2020 regarding basic services like heat, hot water, and water supply, subsequent years have shown fewer emergency service requests, though maintenance violations have persisted. The building's history includes several Department of Buildings complaints between 2019-2021 regarding illegal conversions and zoning non-conformities, with various inspection attempts showing either violation issuance or inability to gain access for inspection. The most recent data indicates an ongoing focus on compliance with safety and maintenance requirements, particularly concerning building access and timely response to violation notices.