2420 Morris Avenue, Bronx, NY 10468

The 74-unit, 6-story residential building at 2420 Morris Avenue, owned by Louis Popovic and constructed in 1955, has experienced several significant maintenance issues over recent years. Most notably, between April 2025 and July 2025, there were multiple violations and service requests related to water supply problems, heat and hot water issues, and electrical concerns. The building has shown persistent plumbing challenges, with emergency water supply violations filed consistently throughout 2025, including multiple instances of heavy flow water leaks.

There have also been recurring heat and hot water problems, with building-wide outages reported. The property has faced various safety and maintenance challenges, including rodent activity, which has shown sporadic inspection results between 2022 and 2025 with both passed and failed inspections. Significant violations were documented in late 2024 regarding an apartment (Unit B) with reported mold, pest infestations, and various maintenance issues including the need for plaster repairs and concerns about unauthorized alterations to acoustic tiles in the bathroom.

The building has had multiple housing maintenance code violations and complaints requiring inspection, and there is a history of inspection access issues, as seen in complaints related to illegal hotel rooms and plumbing work in 2022. The property has undergone several compliance inspections and was served ECB violations in 2018-2022 related to building safety measures, facade maintenance, and unauthorized gas piping installations. While some violations have been resolved or dismissed, including those from Local Law 188/17 Compliance Inspections, the building continues to have active maintenance issues as evidenced by recent 311 complaints and housing maintenance code violations. The building's record shows a consistent pattern of plumbing and heating system challenges, along with periodic concerns regarding building safety systems and maintenance compliance.