2199 Morris Avenue, Bronx, NY 10453

2199 Morris Avenue is a 6-story, 36-unit Class A residential building constructed in 1932, currently owned by Jaime Smith. The property has experienced recurring maintenance and safety issues over the past two years, with particularly significant problems emerging in 2024-2025.

Most recently, in May 2025, multiple complaints were filed regarding unsanitary conditions including mold, pests, and various infrastructure problems (doors, floors, ceilings) - many of which HPD was unable to inspect properly. The building has sustained open violations as of December 2024 for both a broken entrance door and pest infestations in apartment 5F, and there remains an active violation regarding the failure to display energy efficiency scores. Notable events include a partial vacate order served in April 2024 due to hazardous conditions in the courtyards, and multiple Environmental Control Board violations related to building maintenance and safety, including failure to provide unobstructed exit passageways and maintain the facade.

The building's facade and exterior maintenance have been recurring concerns, with violations documented throughout 2024 for broken windows, workspace safety issues, and other maintenance problems. While the building has had periodic rodent activity as indicated by inspections between 2021-2025, there have been no reported bedbug infestations in recent years, with the last negative report dating back to 2024. The property has experienced some unauthorized alterations and illegal conversions in the past, though inspections in 2021 found no violations at that time, and there were subsequent repair orders related to various infrastructure issues in apartment 5F, including appliance, flooring, and door problems.