2159 Morris Avenue
2159 Morris Avenue in Fordham, Bronx, has 39 open HPD violations, 6 of them class C, and 20 of 21 units are rent-stabilized, as of Oct 24, 2026. StreetSpy grade: F (37/100).
Multi-family walk-up · 21 units · Built 1917
StreetSpy grade: F (Severe, 37/100)
- 6 immediately hazardous violations open (the class that covers no heat, pests, lead paint and similar).
- 6 open violations are classified rent-impairing under NY Multiple Dwelling Law section 302-a.
- 17 housing complaints to 311 in the last 12 months.
- 20 of 21 units are rent-stabilized.
More open violations per unit than 7 in 10 Bronx buildings this size.
- Repairs: High (39 open, 6 class C), records as of Oct 24, 2026
- Heat and hot water: No complaints, 12 mo, records as of Oct 23, 2026
- Pests: Clear (Owner reported none, 3 yr), records as of Oct 26, 2026
- Safety: Clear (No open DOB violations), records as of Oct 23, 2026
- Registration: Renewal not yet in city data, records as of Oct 3, 2026
Housing code violations (HPD)
39 open violations: 6 class C (immediately hazardous), 30 class B, 3 class A. 12 issued in the last 12 months. 59 on record. Oldest open violation issued 2021-06-02. Newest violation issued 2026-05-08.
2 closed in the last 90 days. Median 159 days from issue to close for the 4 violations closed in the last 12 months.
6 open violations are classified rent-impairing under NY Multiple Dwelling Law section 302-a. Section 302-a; NY Courts guidance on getting repairs.
- Class C: Door, lock or intercom defect (hallway). , 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE THE ILLEGAL FASTENING CONSISTING OF PANIC BAR INSTALLED AT FIRE DOOR THAT DOES NOT ALLOWED RE ENTRY FROM SOUTH YARD TO PUBLIC HALL AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY, issued 2026-05-04. HPD violation 18848914
- Class C: Door, lock or intercom defect (hallway). , 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE THE ILLEGAL FASTENING CONSISTING OF PANIC BAR INSTALLED AT ROOF DOOR THAT DOES NOT ALLOWED RE ENTRY FROM ROOF TO PUBLIC HALL AT BULKHEAD , 5th STORY, issued 2026-05-04. HPD violation 18848912
- Class C: Fire escape defect, 4th room from the east, 5th floor. HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE SPRING BALANCE AT LOWER SASH AT FIRE ESCAPE WINDOW IN THE 4th ROOM FROM EAST AT NORTH LOCATED AT APT 4A, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST (apt 4A), issued 2025-09-17. HPD violation 18231724
- Class C: Roaches, throughout the apartment, 5th floor. HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 4A, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST (apt 4A), issued 2025-09-17. HPD violation 18231726
- 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 3A, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST (apt 3A), issued 2025-03-24. HPD violation 17772683
- Class C: Door, lock or intercom defect (hallway). HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE LATCH SET HEAVY DUTY MORTISE LOCK AT DOOR 1ST STORY PUBLIC HALLWAY LEADING TO SOUTH YARD, issued 2024-08-12. HPD violation 17171711
- Class B: Damaged plaster or paint, north wall, kitchen, 5th floor. REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT NORTH WALL AND CEILING IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 4B, 5th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST (apt 4B), issued 2026-05-08. HPD violation 18877531
- Class B: Damaged plaster or paint, north wall, 3rd room from the east, 5th floor. REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT NORTH WALL IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 4B, 5th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST (apt 4B), issued 2026-05-08. HPD violation 18877528
311 housing complaints
17 in the last 12 months, 54 in 5 years. Most common: Plumbing (10), Paint/Plaster (4), Water Leak (2), Door/Window (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: No bedbug filing on record for this year
- 2022: Owner reported 0 infested units
- 2021: Owner reported 0 infested units
Buildings department (DOB)
No open DOB violations. 1 DOB violation on record. Check on DOB BIS.
Evictions and housing court
1 executed evictions in the last 3 years (1 on record). 0 open HPD cases; 0 harassment findings.
Rent stabilization
20 of 21 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: 20 in 2024, 20 in 2007. Source: DOF tax bills for 2007 and 2024; years with no bill on file are left out.
Owner and management
Owner: United Neighbors. Head officer: Heng Ly. Managing agent: Fordham Bedford Housing Corporation. This owner has 100 buildings on record, 79 graded D or F. See the full portfolio.
Last HPD registration Aug 30, 2025. Registration on file through Sep 1, 2026; renewal not yet in the city's data.
Tax lot and city IDs
BBL 2031800016, HPD building ID 97512. HPD Online, ACRIS, DOB BIS.
Nearest subway
- 182-183 Sts (B, D), 3 min walk
- 183 St (4), 4 min walk
- Burnside Av (4), 5 min walk
How the grade is calculated
| Factor | On record | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Open HPD violations | 39 open (6 class C, 30 class B, 3 class A). 6 rent-impairing | −40 |
| 311 housing complaints (12 mo) | 17 | −20 |
| 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 2026-10-27.