714 Morris Park Avenue, Bronx, NY 10462

The 5-story, 24-unit building at 714 Morris Park Avenue, owned by Rrustem Celaj and built in 1926, has experienced recurring heating system issues in recent years, with multiple emergency complaints about no heat or hot water reported throughout 2023 and early 2025, affecting the entire building. The property has also faced several maintenance challenges, including water leak incidents in 2021 (both heavy flow and damp spots), a 2019 pest infestation issue classified as an unsanitary condition, and problems with mold, particularly in 2021 where violations were issued regarding visible mold conditions at the skylight area.

Recent inspections in 2023 revealed several violations requiring attention, including concerns about self-closing doors at the first-story vestibule, paint conditions at the bulkhead skylight, and encumbrances of household items on the intermediate landing. The building's maintenance history shows some persistent issues that require monitoring, including two active violations as of mid-2023 regarding failure to file the 2021 and 2022 external low-pressure inspections.

However, on a positive note, the building has maintained a consistent record of filing bedbug reports from 2019 through 2024, with all reports indicating zero infested, eradicated, or re-infested units, suggesting effective pest management protocols are being followed. The most recent violations from 2024-2025 primarily relate to building systems and maintenance rather than persistent habitability issues, though the heating system failures remain a significant concern for resident comfort.