2525 Morris Avenue, Bronx, NY 10468

The 64-unit, 5-story building at 2525 Morris Avenue in Fordham, constructed in 1924 and managed by 2525 Gr Equities LLC, has experienced numerous maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, between March 2025 and June 2025, there have been multiple instances of residents reporting problems with heating/hot water systems, electrical wiring, and various other maintenance issues, including unsanitary mold conditions and plumbing problems that HPD was unable to inspect. The building's apartment E5 has had several documented maintenance violations as of late 2024, including issues with water heating, plaster surfaces, and mold conditions, though most of these were certified as corrected by early 2025.

The building's maintenance history reveals recurring problems with building systems and infrastructure. In addition to the recent heating and electrical issues, there have been documented problems with windows, including frames and panes, as well as appliance malfunction (refrigerator issues). The property has experienced construction-related compliance challenges, particularly evident from Department of Buildings violations regarding fire escape access and temporary construction equipment.

Notably, there are active ECB violations related to pedestrian protection and construction debris management from 2020-2024, with penalties totaling over $20,000. The building has a mixed record of rodent inspections; while recent inspections show compliance, there have been several instances of rat activity between 2023 and 2024. On a positive note, the building has maintained a bedbug-free status in its most recent reports spanning several years, with no documented infestations since 2019.