1509 Zerega Avenue, Bronx, NY 10462

The two-family house at 1509 Zerega Avenue in Westchester Square, owned by Mervin Morgan, has a complex history with multiple housing code violations and maintenance issues since 2010. Most notably, there are serious ongoing concerns regarding illegal conversions and plumbing problems. As of 2022, the Department of Buildings issued multiple active violations related to an illegally created basement apartment, including improper gas and plumbing installations, illegal use of rooms for living, and a converted parking lot for commercial vehicles.

The building has experienced significant plumbing and sanitation issues, with multiple complaints and violations regarding sewage conditions, including a particularly concerning situation in May 2022 when raw sewage back-up was reported, for which the owner received a $6,250 ECB violation. The property has a documented history of maintenance issues throughout 2021-2022, including mold problems, plumbing concerns in various fixtures (toilet, bathtub/shower), and appliance issues. Violations were issued in 2022 for defective plastered surfaces and vinyl floor tiles in the public hall, as well as problems with household items blocking hallways.

The building's history includes several emergency complaints and violations related to unsanitary conditions. Some issues from earlier years, including a 2018 violation for work done without a permit regarding a shower installation and gas line for a stove in the basement, remain active. While rodent inspections in 2010 and 2019 showed passing results, the building's maintenance and compliance history suggests ongoing challenges with building systems and code adherence.