2261 Morris Avenue, Bronx, NY 10453

2261 Morris Avenue is a 5-story, 33-unit residential building constructed in 1925, currently owned by Gina Maximilian. The property has experienced persistent maintenance challenges, particularly in 2025, with multiple complaints and violations related to plumbing, pest control, electrical systems, and other infrastructure. Recent complaints include plumbing issues (bathing facilities and sinks), electrical problems (outlets/switches), and multiple pest-related incidents, including rodent activity that has been documented in multiple rodent inspections throughout 2024-2025.

The building has also had significant maintenance violations in late 2024, including problems with the boiler, water leaks, and various repair issues in multiple apartments (notably in Apartment B1). The building's systems have shown recurring problems, with violations spanning various categories including sanitation, security (entrance lock issues), and interior maintenance. Historical data shows the building has faced several serious issues in recent years, including multiple violations of Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) requirements, such as a broken boiler in December 2024, water leak issues in multiple apartments, and pest infestations.

The property has a documented history of rat activity, with inspections consistently showing evidence of infestation throughout 2024-2025. Previous years show a pattern of maintenance violations being addressed, including plumbing, electrical, and safety concerns. The building's legal history includes several Environmental Control Board (ECB) violations for various infractions, including blocked fire exits and unsafe wiring, though most of these have been resolved. The property has maintained a "no-bedbug" status in official reporting since 2021, with no reported infestations during the designated monitoring periods.