1503 Morris Avenue, Bronx, NY 10457
BBL 2028200062 (Borough 2, Block 2820, Lot 62) · BIN 2007846 · Last updated:
Summary · as of October 31, 2026
1503 Morris Avenue (Bronx, NY 10457; tax lot BBL 2028200062) is a 20-unit elevator apartment building (building class D1: elevator apartments, semi-fireproof, no stores), built around 1920, on a 3,737 sq ft lot zoned R7-1. City tax records list the owner as 1503 MORRIS AVE LLC; per ACRIS, a deed to this owner dated December 23, 2020 lists a price of $1,400,000. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $1,896,000. As of October 31, 2026, NYC Open Data shows three open HPD violations and two OATH tickets with an unpaid balance. There were 24 311 requests in the past 12 months and nine HPD complaints since 2019. (Source: NYC Open Data — DOB, HPD, OATH, DOF, DCP and ACRIS datasets — compiled by NYC Property Facts.)
- Owner of record
- 1503 MORRIS AVE LLC
- Building class
- D1 · Elevator apartments, semi-fireproof, no stores
- Year built · units
- 1920 · 20 res.
- Lot area · zoning
- 3,737 sq ft · R7-1
- Market value (DOF)
- $1,896,000 FY2027
- Last priced deed
- $1,400,000 · 2020-12-23
- BBL
- 2028200062
- BIN
- 2007846
- 0Open DOB jobs (permit issued, no sign-off)
- 0Active DOB violations
- 0Active ECB violations
- 3Open HPD violations
- 2OATH tickets with unpaid balance
How to cite: NYC Property Facts, “1503 Morris Avenue, Bronx, NY 10457 (BBL 2028200062)”, data as of 2026-10-31, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/bronx/1503-morris-avenue-2028200062. 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)
- 1503 MORRIS AVE LLCThe owner name on the city’s tax records. It can lag behind recent sales and is often an LLC.
- Building class
- D1 – Elevator apartments, semi-fireproof, no storesThe Department of Finance’s category for what kind of building this is.
- Land use
- Multi-family elevator buildingsCity Planning’s broad category of how the lot is used.
- Year built
- 1920Often an estimate for older buildings. Major alteration recorded: 2021, 2021.
- Floors
- 4.5
- Units
- 20 residential / 20 totalResidential units are apartments; total includes stores and offices.
- Buildings on lot
- 1
- Lot size
- 3,737 sq ft (39.33 ft × 95 ft)
- Building floor area
- 9,240 sq ft
- Zoning
- R7-1The zoning district sets what can be built and used here. Residential district.
- Built vs. allowed density (FAR)
- 2.47 built / 3.44 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 2028200062 (Borough 2, Block 2820, Lot 62) · BIN 2007846BBL 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 2026-11-02; 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)
- $1,896,000The 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
- $853,200The portion of market value that taxes are calculated on (capped by law for small homes).
- Taxable value (final)
- $853,200Assessed value minus any exemptions.
- Tax class
- Tax class 2 – residential, 4+ units
| Tax year | Roll | Market value | Assessed value | Tax class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Final | $1,896,000 | $853,200 | 2 |
| 2026 | Final | $1,724,000 | $775,800 | 2 |
| 2025 | Final | $1,681,000 | $756,450 | 2 |
Source: DOF Property Valuation and Assessment Data — city dataset updated 2026-09-14; data as of 2026-11-02
Sales & deed history 3
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.
| Date | Type | Price | Seller (grantor) | Buyer (grantee) | Doc ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-12-23 | DEED | $1,400,000 | Lewis, Horace; Lewis, Bridgette | 1503 Morris Ave Llc | 2021011100061001 |
| 1987-04-20 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Lewis, Horace; Saunders, Roy | Lewis, Horrace; Lewis, Bridgette | FT_2480000678248 |
| 1986-02-05 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Reid, Isis L. | Lewis, Horace; Saunders, Roy | FT_2610000634161 |
Source: ACRIS Real Property Master — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; data as of 2026-11-02; ACRIS Real Property Legals — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; data as of 2026-11-02; ACRIS Real Property Parties — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; data as of 2026-11-02
DOB job filings 0 open of 12
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not open Approved · 2022-06-03 | X00482321-P3 DOB NOW | Alteration | 2022-05-29 | $1,000 |
| Not open LOC Issued · 2022-07-19 | X00647187-I1 DOB NOW | Alteration | 2021-12-13 | $3,000 |
| Not open Approved · 2021-09-13 | X00560639-P1 DOB NOW | Alteration | 2021-09-09 | $1 |
| Not open Approved · 2021-08-10 | X00503198-P1 DOB NOW | Alteration | 2021-08-02 | $156,758 |
| Not open LOC Issued · 2022-04-28 | X00560639-I1 DOB NOW | Alteration | 2021-07-20 | $1 |
| Not open Approved · 2021-08-27 | X00482321-P1 DOB NOW | Alteration | 2021-07-20 | $1,000 |
| Not open LOC Issued · 2022-07-20 | X00503198-S1 DOB NOW | Alteration | 2021-04-28 | $156,758 |
| Not open LOC Issued · 2022-07-20 | X00503198-I1 DOB NOW | Alteration | 2021-04-13 | $1,000 |
| Not open LOC Issued · 2022-07-19 | X00482321-S1 DOB NOW | Alteration | 2021-03-15 | $1,000 |
| Not open LOC Issued · 2022-09-06 | X00482321-I1 DOB NOW | Alteration | 2021-03-11 | $1,000 |
| Not open LOC Issued · 2022-08-11 | X00455641-I1 DOB NOW | Alteration | 2021-01-25 | $739,200 |
| Not open SIGNED OFF · 2022-12-13 | 220736611 BIS | A1 – Major alteration (changes use, egress or occupancy) | 2021-01-20 | $385,618 |
Source: DOB NOW: Build – Job Application Filings — city dataset updated 2026-11-01; data as of 2026-11-02; DOB Job Application Filings (BIS) — city dataset updated 2026-10-30; data as of 2026-10-31
Work permits 37
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-07-20 | 2023-05-31 | X00503198-S1 DOB NOW | Structural STRUCTURAL,FOUNDATION, & EARTHWORK SPECIFICATIONS FILED IN CONJUNCTION WITH GC APPLICATION #240294604 | Signed-off |
| 2022-07-20 | 2023-05-31 | X00503198-S1 DOB NOW | Earth Work STRUCTURAL,FOUNDATION, & EARTHWORK SPECIFICATIONS FILED IN CONJUNCTION WITH GC APPLICATION #240294604 | Signed-off |
| 2022-07-20 | 2023-05-31 | X00503198-I1 DOB NOW | Construction Fence installation of wood construction fence | Signed-off |
| 2022-07-20 | 2023-05-31 | X00503198-S1 DOB NOW | Foundation STRUCTURAL,FOUNDATION, & EARTHWORK SPECIFICATIONS FILED IN CONJUNCTION WITH GC APPLICATION #240294604 | Signed-off |
| 2022-07-20 | 2023-05-31 | X00503198-S1 DOB NOW | General Construction STRUCTURAL,FOUNDATION, & EARTHWORK SPECIFICATIONS FILED IN CONJUNCTION WITH GC APPLICATION #240294604 | Signed-off |
| 2022-05-27 | 2022-06-01 | X00455641-I1 DOB NOW | General Construction PROPOSED VERTICAL EXTENSION, INTERIOR RENOVATION TO AN EXISTING 2 STORY RESIDENTIAL USE BUILDING.TO A TOTAL OF 20 RESIDENTIAL UNITS. APPLICATION FILED IN CONJUN | Signed-off |
| 2022-05-26 | 2023-05-26 | X00482321-I1 DOB NOW | Mechanical Systems MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS FILED IN CONJUNCTION WITH ALT 1 JOB #220736611 | Signed-off |
| 2022-05-13 | 2023-05-13 | 220736611 BIS | Alteration | ISSUED (initial) |
| 2022-02-01 | 2022-06-01 | X00455641-I1 DOB NOW | General Construction PROPOSED VERTICAL EXTENSION, INTERIOR RENOVATION TO AN EXISTING 2 STORY RESIDENTIAL USE BUILDING.TO A TOTAL OF 20 RESIDENTIAL UNITS. APPLICATION FILED IN CONJUN | Signed-off |
| 2022-01-05 | 2021-10-09 | X00455641-I1 DOB NOW | General Construction PROPOSED VERTICAL EXTENSION, INTERIOR RENOVATION TO AN EXISTING 2 STORY RESIDENTIAL USE BUILDING.TO A TOTAL OF 20 RESIDENTIAL UNITS. APPLICATION FILED IN CONJUN | Signed-off |
| 2022-01-04 | 2023-01-04 | X00482321-I1 DOB NOW | Mechanical Systems MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS FILED IN CONJUNCTION WITH ALT 1 JOB #220736611 | Signed-off |
| 2021-12-29 | 2022-12-29 | X00503198-S1 DOB NOW | Earth Work STRUCTURAL,FOUNDATION, & EARTHWORK SPECIFICATIONS FILED IN CONJUNCTION WITH GC APPLICATION #240294604 | Signed-off |
Showing 12 of 37 records. The API and the source dataset have the full list.
Source: DOB NOW: Build – Approved Permits — city dataset updated 2026-11-02; data as of 2026-11-02; 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 | 2018-10-20 | C-CONSTRUCTION OTHER OPTIONAL | AT TIME OF INSPECTION IT WAS BOSERVED THAT THE ADJACWENT PROPERTY 1505 IS IN IMINENT DANGER OF COLLAPSE AND 1503 NEEDS TO BE VACATED BECAUSE IT IS IN THE POTENTIAL COLLAPSE ZONE | V*102018CCER03ND |
Source: DOB Violations — city dataset updated 2026-11-02; data as of 2026-11-02
ECB violations (DOB) 0 active of 0
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.
No records found in this dataset for this lot.
Source: DOB ECB Violations — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-11-02
OATH tickets (all agencies) 2 unpaid of 27
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 | 2024-09-03 | Dos - Enforcement Agents | FAILURE TO PROPERLY PUT RECYCS OUT FOR COLLECTION 9+ DWELLING UNITS | 1503 MORRIS AVE LLC | $100 / $0 / $100 | 048559782K |
| Unpaid balance Default DOCKETED · DEFAULTED | 2021-02-03 | Sanitation Others | SNOW,ICE DIRT ON SIDEWALKS | BRIDGETTE LEWIS | $350 / $100 / $369 | 047006169X |
| Hearing pending RESCHEDULED | 2026-06-27 | Sanitation Others | IMPROPER RECEPTACLE FAILURE TO CONTAINERIZE - RESIDENTIAL 1ST | 1503 MORRIS AVE LLC | $50 / $0 / $50 | 049550169H |
| Hearing pending RESCHEDULED | 2026-06-16 | Sanitation Others | IMPROPER RECEPTACLE FAILURE TO CONTAINERIZE - RESIDENTIAL 1ST | 1503 MORRIS AVE LLC | $50 / $0 / $50 | 049550131M |
| No balance due HEARING COMPLETED · DISMISSED | 2026-06-12 | Pcs - Dohmh | FAIL TO ELIMINATE CONDITIONS CONDUCIVE TO RODENT-DEBRIS,VEGETATION 1ST | LLC | $0 / $0 / $0 | 0803870917 |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2025-04-28 | Pcs - Dohmh | FAIL TO ELIMINATE CONDITIONS CONDUCIVE TO RODENT-DEBRIS,VEGETATION 1ST | LLC | $300 / $300 / $0 | 0803470480 |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2025-04-28 | Pcs - Dohmh | FAIL TO ELIMINATE CONDITIONS CONDUCIVE TO PESTS, GARBAGE CANS SPILLAGE | LLC | $300 / $300 / $0 | 0803470470 |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2025-02-25 | Dos - Enforcement Agents | FAILURE TO PROPERLY PUT RECYCS OUT FOR COLLECTION 9+ DWELLING UNITS | 1503 MORRIS AVE LLC | $100 / $100 / $0 | 049001218N |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2025-01-13 | Sanitation Others | STORAGE OF RECEPTACLES PLACED OUT PRIOR TO 8PM WITHOUT A RECEPTACLE | 1503 MORRIS AVE LLC | $50 / $50 / $0 | 048879258R |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2024-12-23 | Sanitation Recycling | UNCOVERED RECEPTACLES 1ST OCCURRENCE | 1503 MORRIS AVE LLC | $50 / $50 / $0 | 048152397J |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2024-07-25 | Dos - Enforcement Agents | DIRTY AREA | 1503 MORRIS AVE LLC | $50 / $50 / $0 | 048512784X |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2024-03-01 | Sanitation Others | STORAGE OF RECEPTACLES PLACED OUT PRIOR TO 8PM WITHOUT A RECEPTACLE | 1503 MORRIS AVE LLC | $50 / $50 / $0 | 048302070Z |
Showing 12 of 27 records. The API and the source dataset have the full list.
Source: OATH Hearings Division Case Status — city dataset updated 2026-11-02; data as of 2026-11-02
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.
- HPD building ID
- 97396
- Last registered
- 2026-09-04
- Registration valid until
- 2027-09-01 CurrentRegistrations must be renewed every year.
| Role | Name | Company | Business city |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sitemanager | Joel Herhskowitz | ||
| Agent | Faigy Friedman | Brooklyn, Ny | |
| Headofficer | Joel Friedman | Brooklyn, Ny | |
| Corporateowner | 1503 MORRIS AVE LLC | Brooklyn, Ny |
Source: HPD Multiple Dwelling Registrations — city dataset updated 2026-10-28; data as of 2026-11-02; HPD Registration Contacts — city dataset updated 2026-10-28; data as of 2026-11-02
HPD housing-code violations 3 open of 5
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.
| Status | Class | Issued | Apt | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open Nov Sent Out · 2026-04-06 | C | 2026-04-06 | § 27-2033 ADM CODE PROVIDE READY ACCESS TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM DOOR LOCKED AT BOILER ROOM, 1st STORY | |
| Open Nov Sent Out · 2026-04-06 | C | 2026-04-06 | 2A | § 27-2031 ADM CODE PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2A, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST |
| Open Nov Sent Out · 2026-03-31 | C | 2026-03-31 | § 27-2033 ADM CODE PROVIDE READY ACCESS TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM LOCKED DOOR AT BOILER ROOM | |
| Closed Violation Closed · 2026-04-23 | C | 2026-03-31 | 2A | § 27-2031 ADM CODE PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2A, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH |
| Closed Violation Dismissed · 2023-03-27 | A | 2023-03-17 | (A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BED BUGS. |
Source: HPD Housing Maintenance Code Violations — city dataset updated 2026-11-02; data as of 2026-11-02
HPD complaints 9
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.
| Received | Status | Apt | Problem(s) | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-04 | CLOSE | BLDG | Plumbing – Water Supply | HPD attempted to conduct an inspection in response to this complaint, but was unable to complete the inspection. Please submit a new service request with 311 if the condition still exists. For more in |
| 2026-07-03 | CLOSE | BLDG | Plumbing – Water Supply | HPD attempted to conduct an inspection in response to this complaint, but was unable to complete the inspection. Please submit a new service request with 311 if the condition still exists. For more in |
| 2026-07-02 | CLOSE | 2A | Plumbing – Water Supply | HPD called the telephone number on file for this complaint. Someone at that number indicated that the condition was corrected. The complaint has been closed. Please submit a new service request with |
| 2026-04-02 | CLOSE | 2A | Heat/Hot Water – Apartment Only | HPD inspected this condition so the complaint has been closed. Violations were issued. The law provides the property owner time to correct the condition(s). Violation descriptions and the dates for t |
| 2026-03-29 | CLOSE | 2A | Heat/Hot Water – Apartment Only | HPD inspected this condition so the complaint has been closed. Violations were issued. The law provides the property owner time to correct the condition(s). Violation descriptions and the dates for t |
| 2025-06-25 | CLOSE | 2D | Plumbing – Water Supply | An HPD Inspector was not able to gain access to inspect this complaint. The Inspector left a card at the time of the inspection and a letter was sent from HPD after the inspection attempt to encourage |
| 2025-06-24 | CLOSE | BLDG | Plumbing – Water Supply | The Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted a tenant in the building and verified that the following conditions were corrected. The complaint has been closed. If the condition sti |
| 2025-06-23 | CLOSE | BUILDN | General – Janitor/Super | HPD conducted an inspection of this complaint. The conditions observed by the inspector did not violate the housing laws enforced by HPD. The complaint has been closed. |
| 2025-06-23 | CLOSE | BLDG | Plumbing – Water Supply | The Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted a tenant in the building and verified that the following conditions were corrected. The complaint has been closed. If the condition sti |
Source: HPD Housing Maintenance Code Complaints and Problems — city dataset updated 2026-11-02; data as of 2026-11-02
311 requests (last 12 months) 24
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-04 | NYPD | Noise - Residential – Loud Music/Party | Closed | 2026-09-04 |
| 2026-08-29 | NYPD | Illegal Parking – Double Parked Blocking Traffic | Closed | 2026-08-29 |
| 2026-07-25 | NYPD | Noise - Street/Sidewalk – Loud Music/Party | Closed | 2026-07-25 |
| 2026-07-04 | HPD | PLUMBING – WATER SUPPLY | Closed | 2026-07-06 |
| 2026-07-04 | NYPD | Illegal Fireworks – N/A | Closed | 2026-07-05 |
| 2026-07-04 | NYPD | Noise - Street/Sidewalk – Loud Music/Party | Closed | 2026-07-05 |
| 2026-07-03 | DEP | Water System – Fire Hydrant Emergency (FHE) | Closed | 2026-07-03 |
| 2026-07-03 | HPD | PLUMBING – WATER SUPPLY | Closed | 2026-07-05 |
| 2026-07-03 | DEP | Water System – Fire Hydrant Emergency (FHE) | Closed | 2026-07-03 |
| 2026-07-02 | DEP | Water System – Fire Hydrant Emergency (FHE) | Closed | 2026-07-02 |
Showing 10 of 24 records. The API and the source dataset have the full list.
Source: 311 Service Requests from 2020 to Present — city dataset updated 2026-11-02; data as of 2026-11-02
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All properties on Morris Ave, Bronx · All of Bronx 10457 (Tremont)
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