1123 East Tremont Avenue, Bronx, NY 10460

1123 East Tremont Avenue in West Farms is a 3-story, 3-unit converted dwelling built in 1899 and currently owned by Robert Morrison II. The building has experienced numerous maintenance and regulatory challenges, most notably with multiple housing maintenance code violations and recent emergency service requests in April 2025, which included issues with heat/hot water and unspecified sanitary conditions. A significant inspection on July 22, 2024 revealed several violations including missing smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, plaster and paint deficiencies, and problems with self-closing doors.

The building's occupancy history remains a concern, with multiple Environmental Control Board (ECB) violations from 2021-2023 regarding occupancy contrary to that allowed by Certificate of Occupancy, and three active ECB violations totaling $13,250 in penalties as of 2023. Recent maintenance history shows a cluster of HPD complaints in April 2025 regarding various issues including water leaks, wall and ceiling conditions, and pest problems. The building has undergone multiple rodent inspections between 2016-2025, with the most recent showing a "Passed" result in January 2025, though earlier inspections in 2017 and 2018 noted rat activity and other concerns.

The property also experienced plumbing issues in April 2025, as indicated by housing maintenance code complaints. Between 2020-2021, there were several violations related to failure to comply with commissioner's orders and occupancy-related issues, though most of these were marked as resolved. A special operations compliance inspection in June 2021 resulted in an Oath Violation. The building's documented history suggests ongoing maintenance challenges, particularly regarding safety systems and compliance with housing codes, with a pattern of violations and complaints related to basic living conditions.