2437 Morris Avenue, Bronx, NY 10468

The 2-family house at 2437 Morris Avenue in the Fordham neighborhood, owned by Noe Urgiles and built in 1920, has experienced several notable incidents, particularly in September 2021. During this month, the building received multiple housing maintenance code complaints and violations, including issues with electrical/gas ranges, refrigerators, and plumbing in basins/sinks - four of which were classified as emergencies.

More significantly, the property was cited for illegal modifications in a September 16, 2021 inspection, with open violations regarding unauthorized cooking spaces and plumbing fixtures in the cellar, including an uncapped gas line, an illegal kitchen, and an illegal bathroom with water closet, washbasin, and shower stall. The Department of Buildings also issued a violation regarding occupancy contrary to approved records, specifically concerning illegal rooms created in the basement, which resulted in a $1,250 penalty that has since been resolved.

Since these incidents, the building has maintained a consistent record of rodent inspections, with all ten inspections between 2019 and 2025 passing successfully, indicating effective pest management and maintenance practices. The most recent rodent inspection in April 2025 continued this trend of compliance. While the 2021 violations represented significant concerns regarding unauthorized modifications and occupancy issues, it appears that these matters have since been resolved, though the records show some violations remain marked as "Open." The building's recent history shows no major safety concerns or complaints, and the property has maintained regular rodent inspection compliance throughout the past several years.