2314 Morris Avenue, Bronx, NY 10468

The 5-story, 37-unit building at 2314 Morris Avenue in Fordham, owned by Ibsam Martinez, has existed since 1923 and has experienced recurring maintenance issues in recent years. Between 2024 and 2025, the building has faced multiple heat and hot water system failures affecting the entire building, with the most recent occurrence in June 2025 currently remaining unresolved. The building has also experienced ongoing issues with its intercom system, with an active complaint from June 2025 and several previous complaints throughout 2024.

Other notable problems include electrical issues (no lighting) in November 2024, an unsanitary pest infestation in Apartment D (documented as mice) in 2024, and various maintenance violations related to the building's common areas, including water leaks, fire safety concerns, and door security. The property has passed multiple rodent inspections from 2019 through 2025, indicating no significant ongoing pest control issues. Bedbug reports from 2019-2024 show no infestations, with the last reported incident in 2019 involving a single unit. In terms of infrastructure, the building's fire escape was found to be defective in 2023 but has since received attention.

Recent housing maintenance violations include an open violation regarding the intercom system in Apartment D and several open violations related to common area maintenance as of late 2024, including issues with the ceiling in the public hall and fire retardant materials. The most recent Department of Buildings violation from December 2022 remains active, concerning the display of energy efficiency information. While the building has had various maintenance issues, many complaints have been resolved relatively quickly, and routine rodent inspections show consistent compliance. The property has experienced particular challenges with its heating systems and building access controls (intercom), which appear to be ongoing concerns as of mid-2025.