2776 Morris Avenue, Bronx, NY 10468

The 8-story, 15-unit residential building at 2776 Morris Avenue in Fordham, owned by Jozef Zagreda and constructed in 2012, has experienced recurring heating and water-related issues over the past two years, with multiple complaints about inadequate heat/hot water service throughout 2024. Between January and October 2024, there were nine separate complaints regarding building-wide heat/hot water problems, though HPD inspection access was often not granted, with violations issued only in some cases.

The building is currently facing several open violations as of October 2024, including required safety notices that must be posted in common areas regarding gas leak procedures, smoke detector requirements, carbon monoxide detector requirements, and building registration information. These violations, categorized as Class A and Class C, are primarily related to inadequate signage requirements. The property has a history of elevator reliability concerns, with multiple complaints about single-device service and no alternate service between 2019 and 2023, all of which were either dismissed or resulted in no violation warrants upon inspection.

More recently, there are active ECB violations regarding failure to maintain exterior walls, submit required inspection reports, and respond adequately to previous orders dating back to 2021 and 2022, each carrying a penalty of $1,250. The building has demonstrated good rodent control compliance, passing all inspections from 2016 through 2024, and there have been no reported bedbug infestations in the last two complete filing periods (2022-2024), with proper reporting submitted to authorities. While there have been various maintenance issues documented through 311 calls and inspections, including door/window problems and unsanitary conditions in garbage storage areas, the most concerning patterns appear to be related to the building's heating system and the ongoing challenge of maintaining proper safety signage and compliance with building codes.