1897 Harrison Avenue, Bronx, NY 10453

The two-family house at 1897 Harrison Avenue in Morris Heights, owned by Chanardath Balaram, has experienced persistent maintenance issues in recent months. Most notably, there have been multiple reports of mold problems, with emergency complaints filed in May 2025, along with numerous attempts at inspection related to unsanitary conditions, including pests, during March-April 2025 that HPD was unable to complete due to access issues. The building had documented violations in August 2024 for multiple issues in Apartment 2, including mold (10-30 sq.

ft. coverage), roach infestation, leaky faucets, and cracked bathroom floor tiles, though these were certified as corrected by September 2024. Other documented concerns this year include a heat/hot water complaint that HPD couldn't inspect and various maintenance issues such as flooring problems and window frame concerns.

The property has generally maintained good rodent control, passing all inspection requirements, including three consecutive rodent inspections in 2024/2025. Additionally, the building has not reported any bedbug infestations since 2019, with the most recent filings indicating zero affected units. An illegal conversion complaint was filed in January 2025, but the inspector was unable to gain access for verification. While the building has a history of various maintenance issues, the owner has generally addressed violations when documented, as evidenced by the closure of multiple Housing Maintenance Code violations from 2024, though recent challenges with inspection access have impeded prompt resolution of current concerns.