# 552 Morris Avenue, Bronx, NY 10451

BBL 2023310001 · Block 2331 · Lot 1 · BIN 2000914  
Canonical page: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/bronx/552-morris-avenue-2023310001  
Last updated: 2026-11-03 · Open-item counts as of 2026-10-31

Also recorded as: 271 E 149 St; 273 E 149 St

## Summary

552 Morris Avenue (Bronx, NY 10451; tax lot BBL 2023310001) is a 2-unit mixed-use building with apartments and ground-floor commercial space (building class S9: mixed-use: dwelling with stores or offices, miscellaneous), built around 1931, on a 2,108 sq ft lot zoned C4-4. City tax records list the owner as HUB EMPIRE LLC; per ACRIS, a deed to this owner dated April 28, 2022 lists a price of $3,800,000. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $1,248,000. As of October 31, 2026, NYC Open Data shows six DOB jobs with a permit issued but no sign-off and two open HPD violations. There were eight 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.)

How to cite: NYC Property Facts, “552 Morris Avenue, Bronx, NY 10451 (BBL 2023310001)”, data as of 2026-10-31, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/bronx/552-morris-avenue-2023310001. Source: NYC Open Data.

## Open items

| Item | Count |
|---|---|
| Open DOB jobs (permit issued, not signed off) | 6 |
| Active DOB violations | 0 |
| Active ECB violations | 0 |
| Open HPD violations | 2 |
| OATH tickets with unpaid balance | 0 |

## Lot & building

- Owner of record: HUB EMPIRE LLC
- Building class: S9 – Mixed-use: dwelling with stores or offices, miscellaneous
- Year built: 1931
- Floors: 3
- Units: 2 residential / 6 total
- Lot area: 2,108 sq ft · Building area: 5,326 sq ft
- Zoning: C4-4
- Source: PLUTO (Dept. of City Planning) (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/d/64uk-42ks), data as of 2026-11-04

## Tax assessment

- Tax year 2027 (final roll): market value $1,248,000, assessed value $561,600, tax class 2A
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-04-28 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2022-04-28 from NFPT, LLC to HUB EMPIRE LLC, stated price $3,800,000. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 2021-02-26 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2021-02-26 from BRUNO, ANTHONY; TOCCO, JOSEPHINE to NFPT LLC, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 2005-01-27 | recorded (DEED, LE) | DEED, LE dated 2005-01-27 from BRUNO, ANTHONY; TOCCO, JOSEPHINE; BRUNO, DANTE to TOCCO, JOSEPHINE; BRUNO, ANTHONY, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1995-07-20 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1995-07-20 from BRUNO, DANTE to TOCCO, JOSEPHINE; BRUNO, ANTHONY, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1975-11-07 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1975-11-07 from PRISCO PALMA; PRISCO PASQUALE V; PRISCO JOSEPH A to DANTE BRUNO; MARGARET BRUNO, 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).

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-04-09 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - PARTIAL JOB) | BIS job 220450125 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - PARTIAL JOB — permit issued, no sign-off on record. ALTERATION APPLICATION FILED TO CORRECT VIOLATIONS DUE TO DEFECTIVE PARTS OF BUILDING FACADE. WORK INCLUDES REPAIR OF OVERHANG CORNICE, DEFECTIVE STUCCO AND WOOD MEMBERS ALONG ROOF LINE ON MORRIS AVE… | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2014-10-29 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 240078063 (A3 – Minor alteration (one type of work)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. INSTALLATION OF SIDEWALK SHED AS PER PLANS. NO CHANGE IN USE OCCUPANCY OR EGRESS UNDER THIS APPLICATION. SIDEWALK SHED SHALL COMPLY WITH CHAPTER 33 OF THE NYC 2008 BUILDING CODE. NO STORAGE ON SIDEWA… | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2006-01-06 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 200907821 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. Construct new storefront, rearrange interior partitions and install toilet and air conditoning system within check cashing store. No change in use group, occupancy group, or egress. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2003-07-23 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 200799369 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. VAULT REPAIR AND PARTIAL ABONDONMENT AS PER PLANS. NO CHANGE IN EGRESS, USE, OR OCCUPANCY. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 1998-03-18 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - PARTIAL JOB) | BIS job 200503767 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - PARTIAL JOB — permit issued, no sign-off on record. REMOVE NON-BEARING PARTITION BETWEEN STO RES. CONSTRUCT NEW STOREFRONT, SUSPENDED CEILING, INSTALL HVAC EQUIPMEN T. NO CHANGE IN USE GROUP, OCCUPANCY GR UP, OR EGRESS. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 1992-10-22 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 200225755 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. REPLACE EXISTING FIXTURES, PARTIALLY MODIFY EXISTING STOREFRONT IN EXISTING PIZZERIA. NO CHANGE IN EXISTING EGRESS, USE OR OCCUPANCY UNDER THIS APPLICATION. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2022-08-16 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job X00792480-I1: Mechanical Systems — REPLACE EXISTING ROOF TOP UNIT. NO CHANGE IN USE, OCCUPANCY OR EGRESS.. Issued 2022-08-16, expires 2023-04-01. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2018-01-23 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 220633072: Equipment work / Mechanical/HVAC. Issued 2018-01-23, expires 2018-04-01. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2015-07-09 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 220450125: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2015-07-09, expires 2015-11-09. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2014-11-13 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 220403819: Sign. Issued 2014-11-13, expires 2015-11-13. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2014-11-13 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 220403828: Sign. Issued 2014-11-13, expires 2015-11-13. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2014-10-31 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 240078063: Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipment. Issued 2014-10-31, expires 2015-10-31. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2014-05-12 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 220381334: Equipment work / Mechanical/HVAC. Issued 2014-05-12, expires 2014-10-12. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2006-03-17 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 200907821: Plumbing / Plumbing. Issued 2006-03-17, expires 2007-03-17. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2006-02-02 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 200907821: Equipment work / Mechanical/HVAC. Issued 2006-02-02, expires 2006-09-15. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2006-02-02 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 200907821: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2006-02-02, expires 2006-09-15. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2006-02-02 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 200907821: Equipment work / Mechanical/HVAC. Issued 2006-02-02, expires 2006-09-15. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2006-02-02 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 200907821: Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipment. Issued 2006-02-02, expires 2006-09-15. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2003-08-06 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 200799369: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2003-08-06, expires 2003-08-15. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 1998-06-01 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 200503767: Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipment. Issued 1998-06-01, expires 1998-12-31. | ipu4-2q9a |

Showing 20 of 24. Full list: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/api/v1/property/2023310001/permits

## Open violations (DOB, ECB, HPD)

status "open" = DOB violation category is ACTIVE, ECB violation status is ACTIVE, or HPD violation status is Open.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-10-20 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class C violation (Class C): SECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF MISSING BOLT CAPS AT SIDEWALK SHED. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2015-09-15 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class C violation (Class C): SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF MISSING BOLT CAPS AT SIDEWALK SHED. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-17 | pending (NEW ISSUANCE) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: DIRTY SIDEWALK. Hearing pending. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2026-09-24 | pending (NEW ISSUANCE) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: FAILURE TO CLEAN 18 INCHES INTO STREET. Hearing pending. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2026-08-25 | pending (NEW ISSUANCE) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: DIRTY SIDEWALK COMM MAN INDUSTRIAL MIXED USE 1ST. Hearing pending. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2026-07-22 | pending (ASSIGNED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: DIRTY SIDEWALK. Hearing pending. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2026-07-10 | pending (ASSIGNED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: FAILURE TO CLEAN 18 INCHES INTO STREET. Hearing pending. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2026-07-07 | pending (ASSIGNED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: DIRTY SIDEWALK. Hearing pending. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2026-07-01 | pending (ASSIGNED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: DIRTY SIDEWALK. Hearing pending. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2026-06-23 | pending (ASSIGNED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: FAILURE TO CLEAN 18 INCHES INTO STREET. Hearing pending. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2026-06-20 | pending (ASSIGNED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: FAILURE TO CLEAN 18 INCHES INTO STREET. Hearing pending. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2026-06-17 | pending (ASSIGNED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: DIRTY SIDEWALK. Hearing pending. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2026-06-11 | pending (ASSIGNED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: DIRTY SIDEWALK. Hearing pending. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2026-06-06 | pending (ASSIGNED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: FAILURE TO CLEAN 18 INCHES INTO STREET. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-01-07 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 3): Safety – Smoke Detector. 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… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2026-08-25 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DHS: Homeless Person Assistance – Non-Chronic. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-06-24 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Encampment – N/A. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-06-24 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DHS: Homeless Person Assistance – Non-Chronic. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-06-05 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DEP: Water System – Hydrant Leaking (WC1). | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-05-05 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Encampment – N/A. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-04-23 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DSNY: Abandoned Bike – Chained to Public Property. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2025-12-19 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Encampment – N/A. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2025-12-16 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Encampment – N/A. | 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 HUB EMPIRE LLC. | 64uk-42ks |
| 2022-04-28 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 2022-04-28). | 636b-3b5g |

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