# 985 Morris Avenue, Bronx, NY 10456

BBL 2024470060 · Block 2447 · Lot 60 · BIN 2002524  
Canonical page: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/bronx/985-morris-avenue-2024470060  
Last updated: 2026-11-07 · Open-item counts as of 2026-11-06

## Summary

985 Morris Avenue (Bronx, NY 10456; tax lot BBL 2024470060) is a religious building (building class M9: religious building (subtype M9)), built around 1931, on a 4,900 sq ft lot zoned R7-1. City tax records list the owner as ETERNAL SACRED ORDER OF. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $852,000. As of November 6, 2026 (limited by DOB Job Application Filings (BIS); other open-item sources were confirmed later), NYC Open Data shows two DOB jobs with a permit issued but no sign-off, two active DOB violations and 18 OATH tickets with an unpaid balance. There were five 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, “985 Morris Avenue, Bronx, NY 10456 (BBL 2024470060)”, data as of 2026-11-06, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/bronx/985-morris-avenue-2024470060. Source: NYC Open Data.

## Neighborhood

Morrisania: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/bronx/10456

- Open HPD violations: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/bronx/10456/open-hpd-violations
- Active DOB violations: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/bronx/10456/active-dob-violations
- Active ECB violations: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/bronx/10456/active-ecb-violations
- Open DOB jobs: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/bronx/10456/open-dob-jobs
- Unpaid OATH tickets: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/bronx/10456/unpaid-oath-tickets

## ZIP

Bronx 10456: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/bronx/10456

## Nearby properties

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

- 993 Morris Avenue (40 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/bronx/993-morris-avenue-2024470059
- 995 Morris Avenue (65 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/bronx/995-morris-avenue-2024470058
- 997 Morris Avenue (99 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/bronx/997-morris-avenue-2024470056
- 1001 Morris Avenue (158 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/bronx/1001-morris-avenue-2024470053
- 986 Morris Avenue (203 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/bronx/986-morris-avenue-2024320005
- 1009 Morris Avenue (233 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/bronx/1009-morris-avenue-2024470051
- 261 East 164th Street (79 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/bronx/261-east-164th-street-2024470062
- 257 East 164th Street (110 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/bronx/257-east-164th-street-2024470064

## Open items

| Item | Count |
|---|---|
| Open DOB jobs (permit issued, not signed off) | 2 |
| Active DOB violations | 2 |
| Active ECB violations | 0 |
| Open HPD violations | 0 |
| OATH tickets with unpaid balance | 18 |

## Lot & building

- Owner of record: ETERNAL SACRED ORDER OF
- Building class: M9 – Religious building (subtype M9)
- Year built: 1931
- Floors: 1
- Units: 0 residential / 2 total
- Lot area: 4,900 sq ft · Building area: 4,900 sq ft
- Zoning: R7-1, C1-4
- Source: PLUTO (Dept. of City Planning) (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/d/64uk-42ks), city dataset updated 2026-08-24; last loaded 2026-11-07

## Tax assessment

- Tax year 2027 (final roll): market value $852,000, assessed value $383,400, tax class 4
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-10-01 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2021-10-01 from NWOSISI, NWACHUKWU C to ETERNAL SACRED ORDER OF; CHERUBIM AND SERAPHIM CHURCH NEW YORK, INC., no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 2006-11-15 | recorded (DEEDO) | DEEDO dated 2006-11-15 from NWOSISI, NWACHUKWU C; ALAPO, TIMOTHY; NNAH, DAVID N to NWOSISI, NWACHUKWU C, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 2000-08-08 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2000-08-08 from ETERNAL SACRED ORDER/CHRBM & SERAPHIM CHURCH ETC. to ALAPO, TIMOTHY; NWOSISI, NWACHUKWU C.; NNAH, DAVID N., no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1983-05-26 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1983-05-26 from CITY OF NEW YORK to ETERNAL SACRED/CHERU, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1981-10-05 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1981-10-05 from COMMISSIONER OF FINANCEOF THE CITY OF NEW YORK; COMMISSIONER OF FINANC EOF THE CITY OF NEW YORK; COMMISSIONER OF FINANCE CITY OF NY; COMMISSIONER OF FINANCE OF THE CITY OF NE WYORK; COMMISSIONER OF FINANCE OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK; COMMISSIONER OF FINANCE OF THE CITYOF NEW YORK; COMMISSIONER OF FINANCE OF THE CITY OF NEW; COMMISSIONER OF FINANCE OF THE CITY OF NY; THE CITY OF NEW YORK; COMMISSIONER OF FINANCE OF THE CITY OF NEWYORK; COMMISIONER OF FINANCE OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK to CITY OF NEW YORK; THE CITY O FNEW YORK; THE CITY OF NY; THE CITY OF NE WYORK; CITY OF NY; THE CITY OF NEW YORK; THE CITY O F NEW YORK, no price stated ($0) for a deed covering 1125 lots. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1978-08-15 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1978-08-15 from GRANT JEFFREY to JEAN SINATRA; KENNETH E ISRAEL, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1978-04-05 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1978-04-05 from MOGULESCU WILLIAM REF; LIBERTY CARE GROUP INC ETAL DEF to JEAN SINATRA; JEFFREY GRANT; KENNETH E ISRAEL, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1975-09-03 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1975-09-03 from ISRAEL KENNETH E; GRANT JEFFREY; SINATRA JOSEPH to LIBERTY CARE GROUP INC, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1975-01-24 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1975-01-24 from ISRAEL KENNETH E; SINATRA JOSEPH to JEFFREY GRANT, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1974-03-20 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1974-03-20 from NEMA EQUITIES INC to KENNETH E ISRAEL; JOSEPH SINATRA, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1966-09-29 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1966-09-29 from MCCONNELL MARY E; MCCONNELL MARY ED to NEMA EQUITIES INC, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-05-31 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 201056427 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. REPAIR FACADE AND ROOF ON EXISTING COMM. BLDG. AS PER PLAN SUBMITTED . NO CHANGE OF USE OR EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY UNDER THIS APPLICATION. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2006-04-07 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 201046322 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2019-05-28 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 220699242: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2019-05-28, expires 2019-10-18. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2015-07-23 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 220405425: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2015-07-23, expires 2016-03-30. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2015-03-24 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 220429132: Plumbing / Plumbing. Issued 2015-03-24, expires 2016-03-23. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2015-03-20 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 220429132: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2015-03-20, expires 2015-05-07. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2006-09-28 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 201046322: Plumbing / Plumbing. Issued 2006-09-28, expires 2007-09-28. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2006-06-08 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 201056427: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2006-06-08, expires 2007-03-23. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2006-04-13 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 201046322: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2006-04-13, expires 2007-03-23. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2006-04-13 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 201046322: Equipment work / Mechanical/HVAC. Issued 2006-04-13, expires 2007-03-23. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 1998-05-19 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 200423979: Alteration. Issued 1998-05-19, expires 1998-10-28. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 1997-12-10 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 200425726: Equipment work / Sprinkler. Issued 1997-12-10, expires 1998-12-10. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 1997-11-19 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 200417815: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 1997-11-19, expires 1998-10-28. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 1995-03-02 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 200301832: Plumbing / Plumbing. Issued 1995-03-02, expires 1997-03-02. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 1995-02-15 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 200301832: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 1995-02-15, expires 1996-02-15. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 1995-02-15 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 200301832: Equipment work / Fire suppression. Issued 1995-02-15, expires 1995-06-12. | ipu4-2q9a |

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-11-19 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (C-CONSTRUCTION OTHER OPTIONAL): WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT. NOTED: WOODEN STRUCTURE INSTALLED ON SIDEWALK ON MORRIS AVE SIDE AND ATTACHED TO BUILDING AND FULLY ENCLOSED APROX 20 FEET WIDE AND 40 FEET LONG TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SEATING TO EXISTING EATING AND DRINKING ESTABLISH…. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2020-11-19 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (C-CONSTRUCTION OTHER OPTIONAL): COMISSIONER S ORDER FOR CORRECTVE ACTIONS. NOTED: FOLLOWING CONDITIONS ARE TO BE RESTORED IMMEDIATELY, RESTORE PUBLIC RIGHTWAY ALONG MORRIS AVENUE SIDE OF BUILDING TO PREVIOUS LEGAL CONDITIONS, REMOVE OBSTRUCTION.. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-29 | open (DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Pcs - Dohmh: FAIL TO ELIMINATE RODENT INFESTATION SHOWN BY ACTIVE RODENT SIGNS 2ND. Unpaid balance $1,200. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2026-06-18 | open (DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Pcs - Dohmh: FAIL TO ELIMINATE RODENT INFESTATION SHOWN BY ACTIVE RODENT SIGNS 1ST. Unpaid balance $600. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2026-06-18 | open (DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Pcs - Dohmh: FAIL TO ELIMINATE CONDITIONS CONDUCIVE TO RODENT-DEBRIS,VEGETATION 1ST. Unpaid balance $600. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2025-11-06 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dos - Enforcement Agents: STREET OBSTRUCTION. Unpaid balance $150. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2025-05-28 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Fire Department Of Nyc: RECORDKEEPING. Unpaid balance $2,000. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2025-01-24 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dos - Enforcement Agents: IMPROPER RECEPTACLE NON-RESIDENTIAL 1ST. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2025-01-10 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: IMPROPER RECEPTACLE NON-RESIDENTIAL 1ST. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2024-02-22 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Fire Department Of Nyc: FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS:FAIL TO PREVENT UNNECESSARY UNWARRANTED ALARMS. Unpaid balance $5,000. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2024-02-21 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Fire Department Of Nyc: FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS:FAIL TO PREVENT UNNECESSARY UNWARRANTED ALARMS. Unpaid balance $5,000. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2023-12-17 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Fire Department Of Nyc: FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS:FAIL TO PREVENT UNNECESSARY UNWARRANTED ALARMS. Unpaid balance $1,000. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2023-06-25 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Fire Department Of Nyc: CERTIFICATES OF FITNESS AND CERTIFICATES OF QUALIFICATION. Unpaid balance $2,000. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2021-07-28 | open (DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Pcs - Dohmh: FAIL TO ELIMINATE RODENT INFESTATION SHOWN BY ACTIVE RODENT SIGNS 1ST. Unpaid balance $600. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2020-10-29 | open (DOCKETED · IN VIOLATION) | OATH ticket from Fire Department Of Nyc: AFFIDAVITS, DESIGN INSTALLATION DOCUMENTS, AND OTHER DOCUMENTATION. Unpaid balance $300. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2019-05-23 | open (DOCKETED · IN VIOLATION) | OATH ticket from Fire Department Of Nyc: PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS AND FIRE HOSES. Unpaid balance $725. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2019-04-01 | open (DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dep - Bwso: FAILED TO INSTALL A BACKFLOW PREVENTER. Unpaid balance $1,000. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2019-01-12 | open (DOCKETED · IN VIOLATION) | OATH ticket from Fire Department Of Nyc: CERTIFICATES OF FITNESS AND CERTIFICATES OF QUALIFICATION. Unpaid balance $1,100. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2016-10-28 | open (DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Pcs - Dohmh: FAIL TO ELIMINATE RODENT INFESTATION SHOWN BY ACTIVE RODENT SIGNS 1ST. Unpaid balance $600. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2013-07-23 | open (DEFAULTED · DEFAULT) | OATH ticket from a city agency: FAIL TO ELIMINATE RODENT INFESTATION SHOWN BY ACTIVE RODENT SIGNS 1ST. Unpaid balance $600. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2026-10-30 | pending (NEW ISSUANCE) | OATH ticket from Dos - Enforcement Agents: FAIL TO CLEAN 18 INCH INTO STREET COMM MAN INDUSTRIAL MIXED USE 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-04-16 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 2): Appliance – Electric/Gas Range. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed. | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2026-08-28 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Illegal Parking – Blocked Crosswalk. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-08-18 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DEP: Sewer Maintenance – Flooding on Street. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-08-04 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DEP: Water Maintenance – Water Main Break. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-07-01 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Non-Emergency Police Matter – Other (complaint details). | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-06-25 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Non-Emergency Police Matter – Other (complaint details). | 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 ETERNAL SACRED ORDER OF. | 64uk-42ks |
| 2021-10-01 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 2021-10-01). | 636b-3b5g |
| 2021-10-01 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 2021-10-01). | 636b-3b5g |

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