# 2020 Morris Avenue, University Heights (South)-Morris Heights, Bronx, NY 10453

BBL 2028070043 · Block 2807 · Lot 43 · BIN 2007660  
Canonical page: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/bronx/2020-morris-avenue-2028070043  
Last updated: 2026-11-08 · Open-item counts as of 2026-11-10

## Summary

2020 Morris Avenue (Bronx, NY 10453; tax lot BBL 2028070043) is a two-family home (building class B2: two-family home, frame (wood)), built around 1905, on a 2,500 sq ft lot zoned R8. City tax records list the owner as MARIA RAMIREZ. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $633,000. As of November 10, 2026 (limited by DOB Job Application Filings (BIS); other open-item sources were confirmed later), NYC Open Data shows one active ECB violation, two open HPD violations and 14 OATH tickets with an unpaid balance. There was one 311 request 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.)

How to cite: NYC Property Facts, “2020 Morris Avenue, Bronx, NY 10453 (BBL 2028070043)”, data as of 2026-11-10, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/bronx/2020-morris-avenue-2028070043. Source: NYC Open Data.

## Neighborhood

University Heights (South)-Morris Heights: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/bronx/10453

- Open HPD violations: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/bronx/10453/open-hpd-violations
- Active DOB violations: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/bronx/10453/active-dob-violations
- Active ECB violations: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/bronx/10453/active-ecb-violations
- Open DOB jobs: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/bronx/10453/open-dob-jobs
- Unpaid OATH tickets: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/bronx/10453/unpaid-oath-tickets
- Active vacate orders: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/bronx/10453/active-vacate-orders

## ZIP

Bronx 10453: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/bronx/10453

## Nearby properties

Ordered by map distance among lots on this street within 40 house numbers and on this tax block within 15 lot numbers.

- 2022 Morris Avenue (21 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/bronx/2022-morris-avenue-2028070044
- 2014 Morris Avenue (38 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/bronx/2014-morris-avenue-2028070041
- 2024 Morris Avenue (40 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/bronx/2024-morris-avenue-2028077501
- 2026 Morris Avenue (58 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/bronx/2026-morris-avenue-2028070104
- 2012 Morris Avenue (76 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/bronx/2012-morris-avenue-2028070040
- 2028 Morris Avenue (78 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/bronx/2028-morris-avenue-2028070046
- 101 East 179th Street (165 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/bronx/101-east-179th-street-2028070035
- 109 East Tremont Avenue (0.12 mi): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/bronx/109-east-tremont-avenue-2028070032

## Open items

| Item | Count |
|---|---|
| Open DOB jobs (permit issued, not signed off) | 0 |
| Active DOB violations (BIS) | 0 |
| Active DOB safety violations (DOB NOW) | 0 |
| Active ECB violations | 1 |
| Open HPD violations | 2 |
| OATH tickets with unpaid balance | 14 |
| Active vacate orders | 0 |

## Lot & building

- Owner of record: MARIA RAMIREZ
- Building class: B2 – Two-family home, frame (wood)
- Year built: 1905
- Floors: 2.5
- Units: 2 residential / 2 total
- Lot area: 2,500 sq ft · Building area: 1,938 sq ft
- Zoning: R8
- Source: PLUTO (Dept. of City Planning) (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/d/64uk-42ks), city dataset updated 2026-08-24; last loaded 2026-11-12

## Tax assessment

- Tax year 2027 (final roll): market value $633,000, assessed value $37,980, tax class 1
- Source: DOF Property Valuation and Assessment Data (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/d/8y4t-faws)

## Sales & deeds (ACRIS)

Deeds recorded with the City Register. amount 0 usually means a non-market transfer. lots_in_deed > 1 means the price covers several lots.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-10-24 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2000-10-24 from DANNY'S CONSTRUCTIONCORP. to GUERRERO, ELVIS; RAMIREZ, MARIA; BURGOS, ROSA, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 2000-02-02 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2000-02-02 from BROWN, MARCIA RENEE to DANNY'S CONSTRUCTIONCORP., no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1998-04-06 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1998-04-06 from BROWN, BUFORD to BROWN, MARCIA RENEE, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1977-09-02 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1977-09-02 from ADMINISTRATOR/VET.AFFAIR to BROWN, BUFORD, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1975-01-17 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1975-01-17 from IRIZARRY EFRAIN ETAL DEFTS; SARASOHN ELIHU D REF to ADMINISTRATOR OF VETERANS AFFAIRS, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1971-12-17 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1971-12-17 from MORVAY VIVIENNE R to JULIA IRIZARRY; EFRAIN IRIZARRY, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |

## Open DOB jobs and recent work permits

A DOB "job" is an application to do construction work. status "open" = a permit was issued but DOB has no record of final sign-off. Work permits are listed with type "work_permit" and their DOB permit status (they are not counted as open items).

No records found.

## Open violations (DOB, DOB NOW safety, ECB, HPD)

status "open" = DOB violation category is ACTIVE, DOB NOW safety violation status is Active, ECB violation status is ACTIVE, or HPD violation status is Open. Dismissed, cured, waived and disputed-successfully safety violations are not open.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-05-16 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status WRITTEN OFF) | ECB (DOB) violation, hazardous: FAILURE TO MAINTAIN EXTERIOR BUILDING WALL- HAZ- AT REAR PROPERTY LINETHE RETAINING WALL HAS PARTIALLY COLLAPSED. "SUBMIT A ENGINEERS REPORT" REMEDY: MAKE ALL REPAIRS FORTHWITH.. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: penalty written off (the city stopped trying to collect the fine; this does not mean the condition was corrected). | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2006-07-14 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 2: HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2018.4 ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF VERMIN ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd STORY, APARTMENT AT SOUTH. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2006-07-14 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 2: HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2018.4 ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF VERMIN MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd STORY, APARTMENT AT SOUTH. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |

## DOB safety violations (DOB NOW)

Active means the published violation status is Active. Dismissed, cured, waived, disputed successfully and pending dismissal are not open items.

No records found.

Source: DOB Safety Violations (DOB NOW) (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/Building/DOB-Safety-Violations/855j-jady), city dataset updated 2026-11-11; last loaded 2026-11-11

## OATH tickets with unpaid balance or pending

status "open" = balance due > $0 after a decision (cases awaiting a hearing are "pending"). default=true means the respondent did not appear.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-15 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: SNOW,ICE DIRT ON SIDEWALKS. Unpaid balance $350. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2025-02-25 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: FAILURE TO CLEAN 18 INCHES INTO STREET. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2025-02-14 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: DIRTY AREA. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2025-02-04 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: DIRTY AREA. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2025-02-01 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: FAILURE TO CLEAN 18 INCHES INTO STREET. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2025-01-11 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: IMPROPER RECEPTACLE FAILURE TO CONTAINERIZE - RESIDENTIAL 1ST. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2024-08-16 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dos - Enforcement Agents: DIRTY SIDEWALK. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2024-02-14 | open (DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Pcs - Dohmh: NUISANCE CREATED, COMMITTED, MAINTAINED OR ALLOWED TO EXIST. Unpaid balance $2,000. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2024-01-17 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: SNOW,ICE DIRT ON SIDEWALKS. Unpaid balance $350. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2023-08-16 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dos - Enforcement Agents: IMPROPER DISPOSAL--BEDDING 1ST OCCURRENCE. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2023-08-15 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: DIRTY SIDEWALK. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2023-06-14 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dos - Enforcement Agents: STORAGE OF RECEPTACLES PLACED OUT PRIOR TO 8PM WITHOUT A RECEPTACLE. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2021-06-01 | open (HEARING COMPLETED · IN VIOLATION) | OATH ticket from Pcs - Dohmh: FAIL TO ELIMINATE RODENT INFESTATION SHOWN BY ACTIVE RODENT SIGNS 1ST. Unpaid balance $300. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2021-06-01 | open (HEARING COMPLETED · IN VIOLATION) | OATH ticket from Pcs - Dohmh: NUISANCE CREATED, COMMITTED, MAINTAINED OR ALLOWED TO EXIST. Unpaid balance $1,000. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2026-10-29 | pending (NEW ISSUANCE) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: IMPROPER RECEPTACLE FAILURE TO CONTAINERIZE - RESIDENTIAL 1ST. Hearing pending. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2026-10-24 | pending (NEW ISSUANCE) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: IMPROPER RECEPTACLE FAILURE TO CONTAINERIZE - RESIDENTIAL 1ST. Hearing pending. | jz4z-kudi |

## Complaints (HPD since 2019, 311 last 12 months)

Complaints are reports, not violations. status mirrors the published complaint / request status.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-23 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DSNY: Snow or Ice – Snow Tracking. | erm2-nwe9 |

## Owners & contacts

Owner of record comes from city tax records (PLUTO) and can lag behind recent sales.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-24 | current | City tax records (PLUTO) list the owner as MARIA RAMIREZ. | 64uk-42ks |
| 2000-10-24 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 2000-10-24). | 636b-3b5g |
| 2000-10-24 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 2000-10-24). | 636b-3b5g |
| 2000-10-24 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 2000-10-24). | 636b-3b5g |

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