1981 Morris Avenue, Bronx, NY 10453
BBL 2028290081 (Borough 2, Block 2829, Lot 81) · BIN 2007959 · Last updated:
Summary · as of October 31, 2026
1981 Morris Avenue (Bronx, NY 10453; tax lot BBL 2028290081) is a 3-unit walk-up apartment building (building class C0: three-family walk-up), built around 1907, on a 2,000 sq ft lot zoned R8. City tax records list the owner as GRETEL ANDERSON YATES. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $779,000. As of October 31, 2026, NYC Open Data shows two active DOB violations and one open HPD violation. There were no 311 requests in the past 12 months and one HPD complaint since 2019. (Source: NYC Open Data — DOB, HPD, OATH, DOF, DCP and ACRIS datasets — compiled by NYC Property Facts.)
- Owner of record
- GRETEL ANDERSON YATES
- Building class
- C0 · Three-family walk-up
- Year built · units
- 1907 · 3 res.
- Lot area · zoning
- 2,000 sq ft · R8
- Market value (DOF)
- $779,000 FY2027
- Last priced deed
- —
- BBL
- 2028290081
- BIN
- 2007959
- 0Open DOB jobs (permit issued, no sign-off)
- 2Active DOB violations
- 0Active ECB violations
- 1Open HPD violations
- 0OATH tickets with unpaid balance
How to cite: NYC Property Facts, “1981 Morris Avenue, Bronx, NY 10453 (BBL 2028290081)”, data as of 2026-10-31, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/bronx/1981-morris-avenue-2028290081. 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)
- GRETEL ANDERSON YATESThe owner name on the city’s tax records. It can lag behind recent sales and is often an LLC.
- Building class
- C0 – Three-family walk-upThe Department of Finance’s category for what kind of building this is.
- Land use
- Multi-family walk-up buildingsCity Planning’s broad category of how the lot is used.
- Year built
- 1907Often an estimate for older buildings.
- Floors
- 3
- Units
- 3 residential / 3 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 2028290081 (Borough 2, Block 2829, Lot 81) · BIN 2007959BBL 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 2026-10-31; Building Footprints — city dataset updated 2026-10-25; data as of 2026-10-31
Tax assessment
How the Department of Finance values this lot for property tax.
- Market value (tax year 2027, final roll)
- $779,000The 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
- $46,740The portion of market value that taxes are calculated on (capped by law for small homes).
- Taxable value (final)
- $14,618Assessed 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 | $779,000 | $46,740 | 1 |
| 2026 | Final | $787,000 | $47,220 | 1 |
| 2025 | Final | $693,000 | $41,580 | 1 |
Source: DOF Property Valuation and Assessment Data — city dataset updated 2026-09-14; data as of 2026-10-31
Sales & deed history 4
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990-07-19 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Yates, Gretel Anderson | Pinks, Stephen; Yates, Gretel Anderson | FT_2360000790136 |
| 1990-07-19 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Anderson, Mark; Yates, Gretel Anderson | Yates, Gretel Anderson | FT_2480000787448 |
| 1990-03-23 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Anderson, Gretel; Wade, Helen; Yates, Gretel Anderson | Anderson, Mark; Yates, Gretel Anderson | FT_2270000778127 |
| 1981-06-02 | DEED | $0 / not stated | Wade Helen | Gretel Anderson; Helen Wade | BK_8120044400430 |
Source: ACRIS Real Property Master — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; data as of 2026-10-31; ACRIS Real Property Legals — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; data as of 2026-10-31; ACRIS Real Property Parties — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; data as of 2026-10-31
DOB job filings 0 open of 1
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 SIGNED OFF · 1994-06-24 | 200250156 BIS | A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy) | 1993-03-11 | $43,000 |
Source: DOB NOW: Build – Job Application Filings — city dataset updated 2026-10-30; data as of 2026-10-31; DOB Job Application Filings (BIS) — city dataset updated 2026-10-30; data as of 2026-10-31
Work permits 2
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994-05-18 | 1996-05-18 | 200250156 BIS | Plumbing / Plumbing | ISSUED (initial) |
| 1994-03-09 | 1994-06-29 | 200250156 BIS | Equipment work / Other / general construction | ISSUED (initial) |
Source: DOB NOW: Build – Approved Permits — city dataset updated 2026-10-30; data as of 2026-10-31; DOB Permit Issuance (BIS) — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-10-31
DOB violations 2 active of 2
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 | 2020-09-21 | C-CONSTRUCTION OTHER OPTIONAL | FAILURE TO MAINTAIN-3STRY+BSMNT+CELLAR ATTACHED RESIDENTIAL BUILDING ADJACENT PROPERTY LOCATED 1979 MORRIS AVENUE IS IN STATE OF DISREPAIR REAR EXTENSION OF 1979 MORRIS AVENUE IS COLLAPSING POSING A RISK TO REAR EXTENSION OF 1981 MORRIS AVENUE RENDERING IT UNSAFE TO OCCUPY IMMEDIATELY VACATE REAR EXTENSION UNTIL CONDITIONS ARE MADE SAFE | V092120CFEU20502XC |
| Active V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE | 2020-07-08 | C-CONSTRUCTION OTHER OPTIONAL | STRUCTURE RENDERED NON-COMPLIANT. BUILDING REAR YARD AND REAR EXTENSION IN THE COLLAPSE ZONE OF 1979 MORRIS AVE STRUCTURALLY COMPROMISED REAR WALL. | V070820C20-00989 |
Source: DOB Violations — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-10-31
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 means the condition has not been certified as corrected and/or the case is not resolved. 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 2026-10-31
OATH tickets (all agencies) 0 unpaid of 11
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 # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2025-07-01 | Pcs - Dohmh | FAIL TO ELIMINATE RODENT INFESTATION SHOWN BY ACTIVE RODENT SIGNS 1ST | $300 / $300 / $0 | 0803539010 | |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2025-06-05 | Sanitation Others | FAILURE TO CLEAN 18 INCHES INTO STREET | GRETEL ANDERSON YATES | $50 / $50 / $0 | 049146269K |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL | 2025-04-15 | Sanitation Others | IMPROPER RECEPTACLE FAILURE TO CONTAINERIZE - RESIDENTIAL 1ST | GRETEL ANDERSON YATES | $50 / $50 / $0 | 048958964J |
| No balance due Default PAID IN FULL · DEFAULTED | 2022-12-09 | Pcs - Dohmh | FAIL TO ELIMINATE RODENT INFESTATION SHOWN BY ACTIVE RODENT SIGNS 1ST | YATES | $330 / $330 / $0 | 0802505202 |
| No balance due PAID IN FULL · IN VIOLATION | 2020-02-04 | Dos - Enforcement Agents | DIRTY SIDEWALK DIRTY AREA | GRETEL ANDERSON YATES | $100 / $101 / $0 | 046119929Y |
| No balance due HEARING COMPLETED · DISMISSED | 2019-02-27 | Sanitation Others | FAILURE TO CLEAN 18 INCHES INTO STREET | GRETEL ANDERSON | $0 / $0 / $0 | 0206656670 |
| No balance due HEARING COMPLETED · DISMISSED | 2003-09-23 | — / — / — | 0137381870 | |||
| No balance due HEARING COMPLETED · DISMISSED | 2002-01-26 | — / — / — | 0127550290 | |||
| No balance due HEARING COMPLETED · DISMISSED | 2002-01-26 | — / — / — | 0127523120 | |||
| No balance due WRITTEN OFF · WRITTEN OFF | 2001-11-01 | Dos - Enforcement Agents | DIRTY SIDEWALK | COX | $300 / — / — | 0126317382 |
| No balance due HEARING COMPLETED · DISMISSED | 2000-08-08 | — / — / — | 0115813015 |
Source: OATH Hearings Division Case Status — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-10-31
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 2026-10-31; HPD Registration Contacts — city dataset updated 2026-10-28; data as of 2026-10-31
HPD housing-code violations 1 open of 1
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 · 2009-09-01 | B | 2009-09-01 | SECTION 27-2040 ADM CODE PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT OR NEAR THE OUTSIDE OF THE FRONT ENTRANCEWAY OF THE BUILDING AND KEEP SAME BURNING FROM SUNSET EVERY DAY TO SUNRISE ON THE DAY FOLLOWING 100 WATTS. LIGHTS NOT ON |
Source: HPD Housing Maintenance Code Violations — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-10-31
HPD complaints 1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-09-07 | CLOSE | 1STFLO | Paint/Plaster – Wall | The Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to inspect the following conditions. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new |
Source: HPD Housing Maintenance Code Complaints and Problems — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-10-31
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 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-10-31
Nearby properties
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- 1982 Morris Avenue (30 open items)
- 1983 Morris Avenue (25 open items)
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- 1978 Morris Avenue
- 1984 Morris Avenue (23 open items)
- 1985 Morris Avenue (53 open items)
- 1977 Morris Avenue (six open items)
- 1976 Morris Avenue (71 open items)
- 1986 Morris Avenue (58 open items)
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- 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 (36 open items)
- 1989 Morris Avenue (12 open items)
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