2486 Morris Avenue, Bronx, NY 10468

The five-story, 21-unit New Law Tenement building at 2486 Morris Avenue in Fordham, owned by Edgar Casablanca and constructed in 1916, has experienced persistent maintenance challenges over recent years, particularly regarding heating and sanitation systems. The most recent complaints from 2025 indicate ongoing issues with heat and hot water service affecting the entire building, though inspectors were unable to gain access for verification. Earlier complaints from January 2025 highlighted problems with water leaks, pest infestations, flooring issues, and window frames, many of which were not fully inspected due to access difficulties.

A series of violations documented between October 2024 and September 2023 reveal multiple concerns in apartment 2B, including temperature regulation, pest infestations, window damage, electrical issues, and a concerning pattern of heat and hot water service failures, with some complaints showing open violation status. The building's maintenance history shows fluctuating rodent issues, with the most recent inspection in April 2025 passing, though previous inspections in mid-2024 indicated rat activity. There is a notable pattern of heat and hot water complaints, with multiple incidents reported throughout late 2024 and early 2025.

The property has open violations related to exterior low-pressure inspection requirements from 2023 and 2024. While the building has demonstrated some compliance improvements, as shown by passing recent rodent inspections, the frequency and nature of complaints suggest ongoing challenges with building systems and maintenance access. The absence of documented bedbug infestations in recent years (2022-2024) is a positive sign, though pest control remains an area of concern with multiple complaints in 2024-2025.