847 Morris Park Avenue, Bronx, NY 10462

The 3-story, 4-unit residential building at 847 Morris Park Avenue in the Van Nest neighborhood, owned by Ari Friedman, has a documented history of maintenance issues spanning several years, with particular concern around heating systems and plumbing. Most recently, in November 2023 and January 2022, there were emergency heat and hot water complaints affecting the entire building, though in both cases the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) verified that the conditions were corrected. Between 2021 and 2019, there were multiple incidents of heat and hot water issues, with both building-wide and apartment-specific complaints recorded.

The building also experienced plumbing problems in July 2021, documented through two separate emergency complaints. In 2019, significant violations were identified in the first-floor apartment, including a gas range supply issue and a rodent infestation, with open violations noted regarding carbon monoxide detector installation requirements. During this period, there were various heating-related complaints, some involving multiple tenant reports of similar issues.

The building underwent several emergency repair processes, as evidenced by multiple permits issued in 2021, though some service requests, such as a gas utility referral, encountered access issues for inspection. Fortunately, rodent inspections conducted in 2013, 2017, and most recently in 2023 all passed, indicating improved pest control. While many past issues have been resolved according to HPD records, the recurring nature of heat and hot water concerns throughout the building's history suggests an ongoing maintenance challenge, though recent inspections and permits indicate some level of active management.