1215 Morrison Avenue, Bronx, NY 10472
BBL 2037770062 (Borough 2, Block 3777, Lot 62) · BIN 2025381 · Last updated:
Summary · as of November 6, 2026
1215 Morrison Avenue (Bronx, NY 10472; tax lot BBL 2037770062) is a public assembly or cultural building (building class P8: place of public assembly or cultural facility (subtype P8)), built around 1973, on a 10,000 sq ft lot zoned C4-2. City tax records list the owner as NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $2,761,000. As of November 6, 2026, NYC Open Data shows four DOB jobs with a permit issued but no sign-off, one active ECB violation and one OATH ticket with an unpaid balance. There were five 311 requests in the past 12 months and no HPD complaints since 2019. (Source: NYC Open Data — DOB, HPD, OATH, DOF, DCP and ACRIS datasets — compiled by NYC Property Facts.)
- Owner of record
- NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY
- Building class
- P8 · Place of public assembly or cultural facility
- Year built · units
- 1973 · 0 res.
- Lot area · zoning
- 10,000 sq ft · C4-2
- Market value (DOF)
- $2,761,000 FY2027
- Last priced deed
- —
- BBL
- 2037770062
- BIN
- 2025381
- 4Open DOB jobs (permit issued, no sign-off)
- 0Active DOB violations
- 1Active ECB violations
- 0Open HPD violations
- 1OATH tickets with unpaid balance
How to cite: NYC Property Facts, “1215 Morrison Avenue, Bronx, NY 10472 (BBL 2037770062)”, data as of 2026-11-06, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/bronx/1215-morrison-avenue-2037770062. Source: NYC Open Data.
Lot & building
Basic facts about the tax lot and building from the city’s PLUTO database.
- Owner (as listed by the city)
- NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARYThe owner name on the city’s tax records. It can lag behind recent sales and is often an LLC.
- Building class
- P8 – Place of public assembly or cultural facility (subtype P8)The Department of Finance’s category for what kind of building this is.
- Land use
- Public facilities & institutionsCity Planning’s broad category of how the lot is used.
- Year built
- 1973Often an estimate for older buildings.
- Floors
- 1
- Units
- 0 residential / 1 totalResidential units are apartments; total includes stores and offices.
- Buildings on lot
- 1
- Lot size
- 10,000 sq ft (100 ft × 100 ft)
- Building floor area
- 9,200 sq ft (incl. 9,200 sq ft commercial)
- Zoning
- C4-2The zoning district sets what can be built and used here. Commercial district.
- Built vs. allowed density (FAR)
- 0.92 built / 2.43 max residentialFloor Area Ratio = building floor area ÷ lot area. If built FAR is below the maximum, zoning may allow more floor area (other rules apply).
- Identifiers
- BBL 2037770062 (Borough 2, Block 3777, Lot 62) · BIN 2025381BBL identifies the tax lot; BIN identifies each building (from DOB/HPD/footprint records).
Agency lookups: DOB BIS · ZoLa (zoning map) · ACRIS
Source: PLUTO (Dept. of City Planning) — city dataset updated 2026-08-24; data as of 2026-11-06; Building Footprints — city dataset updated 2026-10-25; data as of 2026-11-01
Tax assessment
How the Department of Finance values this lot for property tax.
- Market value (tax year 2027, final roll)
- $2,761,000The Department of Finance’s estimate of value for tax purposes. It is not an appraisal and is often far from the sale price.
- Assessed value
- $1,242,450The portion of market value that taxes are calculated on (capped by law for small homes).
- Taxable value (final)
- $1,242,450Assessed value minus any exemptions.
- Tax class
- Tax class 4 – commercial / industrial
| Tax year | Roll | Market value | Assessed value | Tax class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Final | $2,761,000 | $1,242,450 | 4 |
| 2026 | Final | $2,697,000 | $1,213,650 | 4 |
| 2025 | Final | $2,638,000 | $1,187,100 | 4 |
Source: DOF Property Valuation and Assessment Data — city dataset updated 2026-09-14; data as of 2026-11-06
Sales & deed history 0
Deeds recorded with the City Register (ACRIS). A deed transfers ownership. A $0 or very low price usually means a transfer between related parties, an estate, or a refinance-related transfer, not a market sale. This is not a title search; mortgages, liens and other documents are not shown.
No records found in this dataset for this lot.
Source: ACRIS Real Property Master — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; data as of 2026-11-06; ACRIS Real Property Legals — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; data as of 2026-11-06; ACRIS Real Property Parties — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; data as of 2026-11-06
DOB job filings 4 open of 14
A “job” is an application to the Department of Buildings to do construction work. A job marked Permitted, not signed off had a work permit issued but the city has no record of final sign-off (inspection/completion). Old jobs left in this state are common and appear in buyer and lender due diligence; the work may or may not have been done.
| Status | Job # | Type | Filed | Est. cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Permitted, not signed off PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK · 2007-01-03 | 201096269 BIS | A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy) | 2006-12-15 | $10,000 |
| Permitted, not signed off PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK · 2005-12-23 | 200901417 BIS | A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy) | 2005-12-02 | $45,000 |
| Permitted, not signed off PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK · 2006-09-01 | 200861166 BIS | A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy) | 2004-06-07 | $318,000 |
| Permitted, not signed off PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK · 2003-07-28 | 200794097 BIS | A3 – Minor alteration (one type of work) | 2003-06-19 | — |
| Not open SIGNED OFF · 2020-09-28 | 240283484 BIS | A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy) | 2020-08-24 | $200,000 |
| Not open LOC Issued · 2020-12-28 | X00064616-I1 DOB NOW | Alteration | 2018-07-25 | $5,000 |
| Not open SIGNED OFF · 2019-08-21 | 220608457 BIS | A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy) | 2017-07-26 | $745,000 |
| Not open SIGNED OFF · 2018-10-15 | 220525411 BIS | A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy) | 2016-04-07 | $41,553 |
| Not open SIGNED OFF · 2020-02-27 | 220383779 BIS | A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy) | 2014-09-23 | $100,000 |
| Not open SIGNED OFF · 2009-12-07 | 220014785 BIS | A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy) | 2009-06-25 | $47,000 |
| Not open SIGNED OFF · 2009-08-28 | 220009461 BIS | A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy) | 2009-06-02 | $21,900 |
| Not open PLAN EXAM - APPROVED · 2009-05-01 | 220004607 BIS | A3 – Minor alteration (one type of work) | 2009-05-01 | — |
| Not open SIGNED OFF · 2008-04-16 | 210030679 BIS | A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy) | 2008-01-15 | $25,600 |
| Not open PLAN EXAM - APPROVED · 1997-07-10 | 200428689 BIS | A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy) | 1997-07-09 | $18,240 |
Source: DOB NOW: Build – Job Application Filings — city dataset updated 2026-11-05; data as of 2026-11-06; DOB Job Application Filings (BIS) — city dataset updated 2026-11-05; data as of 2026-11-06
Work permits 25
Individual permits issued under DOB jobs (one job can have several permits, e.g. plumbing and construction). Permit expiration alone does not mean the job was completed or signed off.
| Issued | Expires | Job # | Work | Permit status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-08-27 | 2020-11-16 | 240283484 BIS | Equipment work / Other / general construction | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2018-11-08 | 2019-09-13 | 220383779 BIS | Equipment work / Mechanical/HVAC | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2018-11-02 | 2019-11-02 | X00064616-I1 DOB NOW | Sidewalk Shed INSTALLATION OF HEAVY DUTY SIDEWALK SHED DURING BUILDING ALTERATION, FILED SEPARATELY. SIDEWALK SHED SHALL COMPLY WITH CHAPTER #33 OF THE NYC BUILDING CODE. NO | Signed-off |
| 2018-09-28 | 2019-09-28 | 220525411 BIS | Plumbing / Plumbing | ISSUED (renewal) |
| 2018-09-18 | 2019-03-01 | 220608457 BIS | Equipment work / Other / general construction | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2018-07-26 | 2019-07-26 | X00064616-I1 DOB NOW | Sidewalk Shed INSTALLATION OF HEAVY DUTY SIDEWALK SHED DURING BUILDING ALTERATION, FILED SEPARATELY. SIDEWALK SHED SHALL COMPLY WITH CHAPTER #33 OF THE NYC BUILDING CODE. NO | Signed-off |
| 2017-11-03 | 2018-11-01 | 220525411 BIS | Equipment work / Other / general construction | ISSUED (renewal) |
| 2017-09-14 | 2017-11-01 | 220525411 BIS | Equipment work / Other / general construction | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2017-09-14 | 2018-09-14 | 220525411 BIS | Plumbing / Plumbing | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2009-06-26 | 2009-10-15 | 220014785 BIS | Equipment work / Other / general construction | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2009-06-26 | 2009-10-15 | 220014785 BIS | Equipment work / Mechanical/HVAC | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2009-06-02 | 2009-10-15 | 220009461 BIS | Equipment work / Other / general construction | ISSUED (initial) |
Showing 12 of 25 records. The API and the source dataset have the full list.
Source: DOB NOW: Build – Approved Permits — city dataset updated 2026-11-05; data as of 2026-11-06; DOB Permit Issuance (BIS) — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-10-31
DOB violations 0 active of 1
Violations issued by the Department of Buildings for building-code or zoning conditions. Active means DOB has not recorded the violation as resolved or dismissed. Many active DOB violations are old (e.g. elevator or boiler inspection paperwork).
| Status | Issued | Type | Description | Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resolved/dismissed V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED | 1995-08-29 | LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED | V*082995LL629118829 |
Source: DOB Violations — city dataset updated 2026-11-05; data as of 2026-11-06
ECB violations (DOB) 1 active of 2
DOB violations that go to a hearing at OATH (formerly the Environmental Control Board) and can carry fines. Active or Resolved follows the DOB violation status field. The hearing status is about the hearing and its penalty: written off means the city stopped collecting the fine, not that the condition was corrected. A balance due is a fine the city says is unpaid.
| Status | Issued | Severity | What it was for | Penalty / paid / balance | ECB # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resolved Hearing: DISMISSED · Certification: N/A - DISMISSED | 2020-09-14 | CLASS - 2 | FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING FACADE AND APPARATUS AS NOTED EXPOSURE 1 OBJECT ON FIRE ESCAPE FAILING PATIOS EXPOSURE 2,STEP CRAKING,SPALLING BRICKS,OBJECT ON FIRE ESCAPE EXPOSURE 4,STEP CRACKS,OBJECTS ON FIRE ES | $0 / $0 / $0 | 35537854L |
| Active Hearing: WRITTEN OFF Written off refers to the penalty, not the violation. | 2000-06-06 | Non-Hazardous | NO EQUIPMENT PEMRIT FOR ROOF MOUNTED AIR CONDITIONER UNIT. REMEDY: OBTAIN PERMIT | $2,500 / $0 / $0 | 34252954N |
Source: DOB ECB Violations — city dataset updated 2026-11-05; data as of 2026-11-06
OATH tickets (all agencies) 1 unpaid of 5
Summonses heard at the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings, from agencies like Sanitation, Buildings, Fire and Health, linked to this lot’s block and lot. Default means the respondent did not appear at the hearing, which typically results in the maximum penalty. Tickets may be issued to tenants or businesses at the address, not just the owner. DOB ECB tickets appear here too.
| Status | Date | Agency | Charge | Respondent | Imposed / paid / balance | Ticket # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unpaid balance Default DOCKETED · DEFAULTED | 2018-10-03 | Sanitation Recycling | FAILURE TO REMOVE CANINE WASTE | CINTRON | $250 / $0 / $250 | 042637499H |
| No balance due HEARING COMPLETED · DISMISSED | 2020-09-14 | Dept. Of Buildings | FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING WALL S OR APPURTENANCES | GEM PROPERTIES HP HOUSING DEVE | $0 / $0 / $0 | 035537854L |
| No balance due WRITTEN OFF · POP IN-VIOL | 2019-07-12 | Fire Department Of Nyc | AFFIDAVITS, DESIGN INSTALLATION DOCUMENTS, AND OTHER DOCUMENTATION | NY PUBLIC LIBRARY | $0 / $0 / $0 | 011654671K |
| No balance due WRITTEN OFF · WRITTEN OFF | 2008-05-19 | Fire Department Of Nyc | FAIL TO PROVIDE REQUIRED AFFIDAVIT PLANS | NY PUBLIC LIBRARY | — / — / — | 011051843P |
| No balance due WRITTEN OFF · WRITTEN OFF | 2000-06-06 | Dept. Of Buildings | MISCELLANEOUS CONSTRUCTION VIOLATION. | OWNER OF 1215 MORRISON AVE | $2,500 / — / — | 034252954N |
Source: OATH Hearings Division Case Status — city dataset updated 2026-11-06; data as of 2026-11-06
HPD registration & contacts
Owners of most rental buildings must register with the Department of Housing Preservation and Development each year and list an owner and managing agent.
No HPD registration found. Registration is required for buildings with 3 or more apartments (and for 1–2 family homes where neither the owner nor family lives there).
Source: HPD Multiple Dwelling Registrations — city dataset updated 2026-11-04; data as of 2026-11-06; HPD Registration Contacts — city dataset updated 2026-11-04; data as of 2026-11-06
HPD housing-code violations 0 open of 0
Violations HPD inspectors issued for conditions in residential buildings (heat, leaks, mold, pests, lead paint, etc.). Class letters show how serious: Class A – non-hazardous (HPD gives 90 days to correct); Class B – hazardous (30 days to correct); Class C – immediately hazardous (24 hours to correct for most conditions); Class I – information / order (e.g. orders to register, lead or other administrative orders). Open means HPD has not recorded the condition as corrected.
No records found in this dataset for this lot.
Source: HPD Housing Maintenance Code Violations — city dataset updated 2026-11-05; data as of 2026-11-06
HPD complaints 0
Complaints tenants or others made to HPD (usually via 311) about housing conditions, from 2019 onward. A complaint is not a violation; HPD may inspect and issue one.
No records found in this dataset for this lot.
Source: HPD Housing Maintenance Code Complaints and Problems — city dataset updated 2026-11-06; data as of 2026-11-06
311 requests (last 12 months) 5
Recent 311 service requests the city geocoded to this lot: noise, illegal parking, heat, sanitation and more. Anyone can file them, so they describe activity at or near the address, not necessarily the building itself.
| Opened | Agency | Complaint | Status | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-23 | DHS | Homeless Person Assistance – Non-Chronic | Closed | 2026-10-23 |
| 2026-10-06 | DSNY | Illegal Dumping – Chronic Dumping | Closed | 2026-10-13 |
| 2026-09-30 | DSNY | Illegal Dumping – Chronic Dumping | Closed | 2026-09-30 |
| 2026-09-28 | DSNY | Illegal Dumping – Chronic Dumping | Closed | 2026-09-28 |
| 2026-09-04 | NYPD | Illegal Parking – Blocked Hydrant | Closed | 2026-09-04 |
Source: 311 Service Requests from 2020 to Present — city dataset updated 2026-11-06; data as of 2026-11-06
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