2494 Morris Avenue
2494 Morris Avenue in University Heights, Bronx, has 34 open HPD violations, 9 of them class C, and 31 of 31 units are rent-stabilized, as of Oct 25, 2026. StreetSpy grade: F (43/100).
Multi-family walk-up · 31 units · Built 1916
StreetSpy grade: F (Severe, 43/100)
- 9 immediately hazardous violations open (the class that covers no heat, pests, lead paint and similar).
- 1 open violation is classified rent-impairing under NY Multiple Dwelling Law section 302-a.
- 5 heat or hot water complaints to 311 in the last 12 months.
- 31 of 31 units are rent-stabilized.
More open violations per unit than 5 in 10 Bronx buildings this size.
- Repairs: High (34 open, 9 class C), records as of Oct 25, 2026
- Heat and hot water: 5 complaints, 12 mo, records as of Oct 25, 2026
- Pests: Clear (Owner reported none, 3 yr), records as of Oct 27, 2026
- Safety: Clear (No open DOB violations), records as of Oct 23, 2026
- Registration: Through Sep 1, 2027, records as of Oct 3, 2026
Housing code violations (HPD)
34 open violations: 9 class C (immediately hazardous), 19 class B, 6 class A. 27 issued in the last 12 months. 383 on record. Oldest open violation issued 2018-10-16. Newest violation issued 2026-09-03.
60 closed in the last 90 days. Median 1,794 days from issue to close for the 63 violations closed in the last 12 months.
1 open violation is classified rent-impairing under NY Multiple Dwelling Law section 302-a. Section 302-a; NY Courts guidance on getting repairs.
- Class C: Lead paint hazard, 1st room from the east, 4th floor. - CORRECT THE LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD - PRESUMED LEAD PAINT THAT IS PEELING OR ON A DETERIORATED SUBSURFACE USING WORK PRACTICES SET FORTH IN 28 RCNY §11-06(B)(2) EAST WALL, WEST WALL IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST AT SOUTH LOCATED AT APT 4D, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST (apt 4D), issued 2026-09-03. HPD violation 19188963
- Class C: Lead paint hazard, 4th room from the east, 4th floor. - CORRECT THE LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD - PRESUMED LEAD PAINT THAT IS PEELING OR ON A DETERIORATED SUBSURFACE USING WORK PRACTICES SET FORTH IN 28 RCNY §11-06(B)(2) WEST WALL IN THE 4th ROOM FROM EAST AT SOUTH LOCATED AT APT 4D, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST (apt 4D), issued 2026-09-03. HPD violation 19188961
- Class C: Lead paint hazard, 4th room from the east, 4th floor. - CORRECT THE LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD - PRESUMED LEAD PAINT THAT IS PEELING OR ON A DETERIORATED SUBSURFACE USING WORK PRACTICES SET FORTH IN 28 RCNY §11-06(B)(2) CEILING, EAST WALL, WEST WALL IN THE 4th ROOM FROM EAST AT NORTH LOCATED AT APT 4D, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST (apt 4D), issued 2026-09-03. HPD violation 19188962
- Class C: Mold, bathroom, 4th floor. HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... GREATER THAN 10SQ FT AT SOUTH AND WEST WALLS IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 4D, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST ORIGINAL VIOLATION 17356836 ISSUED 18-OCT-24 HAS BEEN UPGRADED TO CLASS C PER ADMINISTRATIVE CODE 27-2017.3a(5)(a) or (b). (apt 4D), issued 2026-08-27. HPD violation 19174074
- Class C: Mice, throughout the apartment, 3rd floor. HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3B, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH (apt 3B), issued 2026-08-27. HPD violation 19173356
- Class C: No heat / heating defect, west wall, 1st room from the east, 4th floor. & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF UNCAPPED RADIATOR VALVE AT WEST WALL IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST AT SOUTH LOCATED AT APT 4F, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH (apt 4F), issued 2026-08-27. HPD violation 19173389
- Class C: Self-closing door not working (hallway). , 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE HINGES AT DOOR AT 1st PUBLIC HALL BULKHEAD FROM EAST, 5th STORY, issued 2026-07-30. HPD violation 19103003
- Class C: Roaches, throughout the apartment, 4th floor. HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 4F, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH (apt 4F), issued 2024-04-15. HPD violation 16852806
311 housing complaints
12 in the last 12 months, 48 in 5 years. Most common: Heat/Hot Water (5), Door/Window (2), Paint/Plaster (2), Plumbing (2), Water Leak (1).
Bedbugs
The owner reported 0 infested units in the last 3 years of filings. HPD's bedbug filings are self-reported by the owner once a year; HPD does not inspect to confirm them.
- 2026: No bedbug filing on record for this year
- 2025: Owner reported 0 infested units
- 2024: Owner reported 0 infested units
- 2023: Owner reported 0 infested units
- 2022: Owner reported 0 infested units
- 2021: Owner reported 0 infested units
Buildings department (DOB)
No open DOB violations. 0 DOB violations on record. Check on DOB BIS.
Evictions and housing court
1 executed evictions in the last 3 years (4 on record). 0 open HPD cases; 0 harassment findings.
Rent stabilization
31 of 31 units rent-stabilized as of 2024. Stabilized renewals: 0% for one year and 0% for two years under RGB Order #58 (Oct 1, 2026 to Sep 30, 2027).
Rent-stabilized units on city tax bills: 31 in 2024, 31 in 2007. Source: DOF tax bills for 2007 and 2024; years with no bill on file are left out.
Owner and management
Owner: 24 MORRIS LLC. Head officer: SANJAYA MALLICK. Managing agent: 24 MORRIS LLC. This owner has 23 buildings on record, 15 graded D or F. See the full portfolio.
Last HPD registration Jul 31, 2026, valid through Sep 1, 2027.
Tax lot and city IDs
BBL 2031740018, HPD building ID 97590. HPD Online, ACRIS, DOB BIS.
Nearest subway
- Fordham Rd (4), 2 min walk
- Fordham Rd (B, D), 3 min walk
- Kingsbridge Rd (4), 7 min walk
How the grade is calculated
| Factor | On record | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Open HPD violations | 34 open (9 class C, 19 class B, 6 class A). 1 rent-impairing | −40 |
| 311 housing complaints (12 mo) | 12 | −14 |
| Bedbug reports (3 yr) | None reported | 0 |
| Executed evictions (3 yr) | 1 | −3 |
| Housing litigation | No open cases | 0 |
| Open DOB violations | None | 0 |
Sources: NYC HPD Housing Maintenance Code Violations, NYC 311 Service Requests, NYC HPD Bedbug Reporting, NYC Marshal Evictions (DOI), NYC HPD Housing Litigations, NYC DOB Violations, NYC DOF tax bills (via JustFix Who Owns What portfolio API, v2), NYC HPD Property Registration. Methodology. Report generated 2026-10-28.