1977 Morris Avenue, Bronx, NY 10453
BBL 2028290082 (Borough 2, Block 2829, Lot 82) · BIN 2007960 · Last updated:
Summary · as of October 31, 2026
1977 Morris Avenue (Bronx, NY 10453; tax lot BBL 2028290082) is a two-family home (building class B9: two-family home, miscellaneous), built around 1907, on a 2,000 sq ft lot zoned R8. City tax records list the owner as POWELL, MURIEL. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $861,000. As of October 31, 2026, NYC Open Data shows four active DOB violations and two OATH tickets with an unpaid balance. (Source: NYC Open Data — DOB, HPD, OATH, DOF, DCP and ACRIS datasets — compiled by NYC Property Facts.)
- Owner of record
- POWELL, MURIEL
- Building class
- B9 · Two-family home, miscellaneous
- Year built · units
- 1907 · 2 res.
- Lot area · zoning
- 2,000 sq ft · R8
- Market value (DOF)
- $861,000 FY2027
- Last priced deed
- —
- BBL
- 2028290082
- BIN
- 2007960
- 0Open DOB jobs (permit issued, no sign-off)
- 4Active DOB violations
- 0Active ECB violations
- 0Open HPD violations
- 2OATH tickets with unpaid balance
How to cite: NYC Property Facts, “1977 Morris Avenue, Bronx, NY 10453 (BBL 2028290082)”, data as of 2026-10-31, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/bronx/1977-morris-avenue-2028290082. 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)
- POWELL, MURIELThe owner name on the city’s tax records. It can lag behind recent sales and is often an LLC.
- Building class
- B9 – Two-family home, miscellaneousThe Department of Finance’s category for what kind of building this is.
- Land use
- One- & two-family buildingsCity Planning’s broad category of how the lot is used.
- Year built
- 1907Often an estimate for older buildings.
- Floors
- 3
- Units
- 2 residential / 2 totalResidential units are apartments; total includes stores and offices.
- Buildings on lot
- 1
- Lot size
- 2,000 sq ft (20 ft × 100 ft)
- Building floor area
- 3,384 sq ft
- Zoning
- R8The zoning district sets what can be built and used here. Residential district.
- Built vs. allowed density (FAR)
- 1.69 built / 6.02 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).
- Historic district
- Morris Avenue Historic DistrictExterior changes in a historic district need Landmarks Preservation Commission approval.
- Identifiers
- BBL 2028290082 (Borough 2, Block 2829, Lot 82) · BIN 2007960BBL 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)
- $861,000The 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
- $51,660The portion of market value that taxes are calculated on (capped by law for small homes).
- Taxable value (final)
- $11,176Assessed value minus any exemptions.
- Tax class
- Tax class 1 – 1–3 family homes (and some small mixed-use / vacant lots)
| Tax year | Roll | Market value | Assessed value | Tax class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Final | $861,000 | $51,660 | 1 |
| 2026 | Final | $772,000 | $46,320 | 1 |
| 2025 | Final | $648,000 | $38,880 | 1 |
Source: DOF Property Valuation and Assessment Data — city dataset updated 2026-09-14; data as of 2026-11-02
Sales & deed history 5
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-10-22 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Nelson N/K/A, Muriel; Powell, Muriel | Powell, Muriel | 2018102401240001 |
| 1995-08-02 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Baksh, Haniff | Nelson, Muriel | FT_2710004886071 |
| 1995-03-10 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Earle, Dolores; Williams, Valerie D. | Baksh, Haniff | FT_2550004681655 |
| 1978-12-22 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Romero Properties Inc | Dolores Earle | BK_7820037901343 |
| 1978-06-30 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Morrissey Nora M | Romero Properties Inc | BK_7820036500224 |
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 0
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.
No records found in this dataset for this lot.
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 0
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.
No records found in this dataset for this lot.
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 4 active of 4
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE | 2020-07-08 | C-CONSTRUCTION OTHER OPTIONAL | STRUCTURE RENDERED NON-COMPLIANT. BUILDING REAR YARD AND REAR EXTENSION IS IN THE COLLAPSE ZONE OF 1979 MORRIS AVE STRUCTURALLY COMPROMISED REAR WALL. | V070820C20-00988 |
| Active V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE | 2007-05-23 | LANDMK-LANDMARK NONE | V052307LANDMK07-0527 | |
| Active V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE | 2007-05-23 | LANDMK-LANDMARK NONE | V052307LANDMK07-0526 | |
| Active V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE | 2007-05-23 | LANDMK-LANDMARK NONE | V052307LANDMK07-0525 |
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 44
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 DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED | 2026-07-29 | Pcs - Dohmh | FAIL TO ELIMINATE RODENT INFESTATION SHOWN BY ACTIVE RODENT SIGNS 2ND | MURIEL | $630 / $0 / $630 | 0803922020 |
| Unpaid balance Default DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED | 2021-07-14 | Pcs - Dohmh | FAIL TO ELIMINATE RODENT INFESTATION SHOWN BY ACTIVE RODENT SIGNS 1ST | MURIEL | $600 / $0 / $600 | 0802013530 |
| Hearing pending NEW ISSUANCE | 2026-10-06 | Sanitation Others | IMPROPER RECEPTACLE FAILURE TO CONTAINERIZE - RESIDENTIAL 1ST | POWELL MURIEL | $50 / $0 / $50 | 080119638R |
| Hearing pending RESCHEDULED | 2026-08-11 | Sanitation Others | IMPROPER RECEPTACLE FAILURE TO CONTAINERIZE - RESIDENTIAL 1ST | POWELL MURIEL | $50 / $0 / $50 | 049909152J |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL · IN VIOLATION | 2026-06-05 | Pcs - Dohmh | FAIL TO ELIMINATE RODENT INFESTATION SHOWN BY ACTIVE RODENT SIGNS 1ST | MURIEL | $300 / $300 / $0 | 0803864629 |
| No balance due Default PAID IN FULL · DEFAULTED | 2025-10-14 | Dos - Enforcement Agents | IMPROPER RECEPTACLE FAILURE TO CONTAINERIZE - RESIDENTIAL 1ST | POWELL MURIEL | $80 / $80 / $0 | 049412964L |
| No balance due Default PAID IN FULL · DEFAULTED | 2025-07-01 | Pcs - Dohmh | FAIL TO ELIMINATE RODENT INFESTATION SHOWN BY ACTIVE RODENT SIGNS 1ST | POWELL | $330 / $330 / $0 | 0803539029 |
| No balance due Default PAID IN FULL · DEFAULTED | 2025-06-05 | Sanitation Others | FAILURE TO CLEAN 18 INCHES INTO STREET | POWELL MURIEL | $80 / $150 / $-80 | 049146268Z |
| No balance due Default PAID IN FULL · DEFAULTED | 2025-06-05 | Dos - Enforcement Agents | IMPROPER RECEPTACLE FAILURE TO CONTAINERIZE - RESIDENTIAL 1ST | POWELL MURIEL | $80 / $80 / $0 | 049209028P |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2025-05-09 | Sanitation Others | FAILURE TO CLEAN 18 INCHES INTO STREET | POWELL MURIEL | $50 / $50 / $0 | 049066972M |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL · SETTL IN-VIO | 2025-05-01 | Sanitation Others | FAILURE TO CLEAN 18 INCHES INTO STREET | POWELL MURIEL | $300 / $181 / $0 | 048991158J |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL · SETTL IN-VIO | 2025-04-15 | Sanitation Others | IMPROPER RECEPTACLE FAILURE TO CONTAINERIZE - RESIDENTIAL 1ST | POWELL MURIEL | $300 / $175 / $0 | 048958963H |
Showing 12 of 44 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.
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 2026-10-28; 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 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 2026-11-02; data as of 2026-11-02
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 2026-11-02; data as of 2026-11-02
311 requests (last 12 months) 0
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.
No records found in this dataset for this lot.
Source: 311 Service Requests from 2020 to Present — city dataset updated 2026-11-02; data as of 2026-11-02
Nearby properties
On Morris Ave
- 1976 Morris Avenue (71 open items)
- 1978 Morris Avenue
- 1979 Morris Avenue (141 open items)
- 1975 Morris Avenue
- 1974 Morris Avenue (72 open items)
- 1980 Morris Avenue (26 open items)
- 1981 Morris Avenue (three open items)
- 1973 Morris Avenue (eight open items)
- 1972 Morris Avenue (16 open items)
- 1982 Morris Avenue (30 open items)
Same tax block (2829)
- 1970 Walton Avenue (144 open items)
- 1982 Walton Avenue (35 open items)
- 54 East 179th Street (21 open items)
- 60 East 179th Street (five open items)
- 1999 Morris Avenue (46 open items)
- 1997 Morris Avenue
- 1995 Morris Avenue (37 open items)
- 1993 Morris Avenue (seven open items)
- 1991 Morris Avenue (34 open items)
- 1989 Morris Avenue (12 open items)
All properties on Morris Ave, Bronx · All of Bronx 10453 (University Heights (South)-Morris Heights)
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