1265 Morrison Avenue, Bronx, NY 10472

At 1265 Morrison Avenue in Parkchester, this 6-story, 59-unit New Law Tenement built in 1927 has experienced several concerning maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, there are multiple open violations from October 2023 affecting apartment D4, including problems with roach infestation, electrical systems (light switches, ceiling fixtures), plaster surfaces, and door security. The building has also faced recurring electrical issues, with multiple HPD complaints in late 2023 noting problems with lighting, outlets, and wiring, some of which resulted in violations.

A significant concern is the building's heating system, with a heat/hot water complaint in May 2024 that was not inspected due to lack of access. The building has ongoing environmental maintenance challenges, as evidenced by the presence of rat activity noted in multiple inspections between 2022 and 2025. While there have been no reported bedbug infestations in the past three years, records show previous occurrences in 2019-2020.

Elevator service has been a recurring issue, with multiple complaints filed from 2018-2019, though inspections found no violations. The property has several active Department of Buildings violations related to failure to file annual inspection reports for elevator and boiler systems, dating back to 2019-2020. However, the building has maintained a consistent record of submitting bedbug reports showing no current infestations from 2020 through 2024, and recent rodent inspections show some improvements with bait applications and compliance passes in 2024-2025, despite earlier failures. The building's maintenance history indicates persistent issues with building systems and pest control, requiring ongoing attention from management and the Department of Housing Preservation and Development.