2771 Morris Avenue, Bronx, NY 10468

2771 Morris Avenue is a 5-story, 26-unit New Law Tenement building constructed in 1923 in the Fordham neighborhood, currently owned by Sheila Wolfest. The building has experienced recurring issues with heat and hot water, most recently documented in February 2025 when entire building outages were reported and subsequently resolved. In March-April 2024, multiple maintenance concerns were reported and investigated by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD), including issues with garbage/recycling storage, pests, paint/plaster, windows, doors, and plumbing, though no violations were issued for these complaints.

The building has been subject to several Housing Maintenance Code violations, with particular attention to lead-based paint hazard compliance in multiple apartments (1C, 1D, 2A, 2D, 2C, and 2E) noted as open from December 2020 through February 2023. A significant mechanical issue was documented in 2020 regarding the boiler system, resulting in an ECB violation related to multiple safety concerns including a defective barometric damper and corrosion on HW pipes. The property has maintained a clear record of bedbug infestations, with zero cases reported in annual filings from 2019 through 2024.

Rodent monitoring has shown variable results, with recent inspections in 2023-2024 indicating compliance (passed) following initial inspections showing rat activity (April 2024 and September 2023). The building's heating system continues to be a recurring concern, with three separate heat/hot water complaints filed in 2025 alone. While many of the building's historical issues have been addressed, as evidenced by closed complaints and violations, the persistence of heating system problems and open lead paint compliance issues suggests ongoing maintenance challenges. The building's preventative measures against pests and rodents appear effective, with no recent infestations reported and improved compliance in recent rodent inspections.