2810 Morris Avenue, Bronx, NY 10468

The 35-unit, 6-story NEW LAW TENEMENT at 2810 Morris Avenue in Fordham, built in 1927 and currently owned by Stuart Oppenheimer, has experienced several recurring issues in recent years. Most notably, between November and December 2024, there were multiple complaints and emergency violations related to heat and hot water in the building, with at least nine separate incidents reported to HPD, indicating a systemic heating system problem during that period. The building has also faced ongoing challenges with rodent activity, as evidenced by multiple 311 complaints, including recent mouse sightings in June 2025 and November 2024. Inspection results have shown inconsistent results regarding rat activity, with the most recent compliance inspection in January 2025 indicating rat activity.

In addition to these recurring issues, the building has several notable violations and maintenance concerns. As of December 2024, there were multiple open and recently closed violations in apartment 5F, including problems with self-closing doors, smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, and evidence of pest infestations (mice and roaches). The building's elevator system has a documented history of problems, with multiple complaints and violations between 2018-2019 regarding safety devices, service interruptions, and maintenance issues, resulting in penalties and requiring repairs to various components. More recent correspondence shows continued non-compliance with displaying required energy efficiency scores and grades, as evidenced by active violations from 2021-2024.

Finally, the property has maintained an active bedbug-free status in recent annual reports from 2019 through 2024, with no reported infestations during these periods. Weekly Heat/HW Test Case Summary (assuming 4 case conditions): * **Frequency**: Multiple complaints within a short period (November-December 2024) suggesting heating issues. * **Response**: Complaints often closed due to reported corrections, though recurrence indicates possible system reliability issues. * **Priority**: Heat and hot water system issues can significantly impact resident comfort and safety. * **Most Recent Activity**: Recent inspections and complaints suggest continuing concerns about heating system reliability, though no recent heating complaints in 2025 as of July 2025.