Looking for a cannabis dispensary in Morris Heights? The short answer, as of 2026: the neighborhood's licensed shop sits on its eastern edge, along Jerome Avenue, and several more are a few stops away in every direction, including one across the Harlem River in Washington Heights. Adults 21+ have more licensed options in the West Bronx than the map suggested a couple of years ago, and the trick is knowing which storefronts are on the state's list.
The neighborhood, quickly
Morris Heights runs from West Burnside Avenue in the north down to the Cross Bronx Expressway, and from Jerome Avenue west to the Harlem River. University Avenue is the spine. It sits in Bronx Community Board 5, and it is served by the 4 train along Jerome Avenue and the B and D along the Grand Concourse, with stations at 170th Street, 176th Street, Burnside Avenue and Mount Eden Avenue. Metro-North's Hudson Line stops at Morris Heights station, squeezed between the Major Deegan and the river.
It is also a neighborhood with a claim on music history: 1520 Sedgwick Avenue, a high-rise in Morris Heights, is widely considered the birthplace of hip hop. And on the waterfront, Roberto Clemente State Park covers 25 acres beside the Harlem River. It opened in 1973 as Harlem River State Park, the first New York state park built in an urban setting, and took Clemente's name a year later.
That park matters for one reason here. New York state law prohibits cannabis consumption on state-owned land and in public spaces, and Roberto Clemente State Park is state land. Pick up locally, take it home.
The licensed shops in and around Morris Heights
Every shop below appears as an active licensed adult-use retailer in the Office of Cannabis Management's public license data as of 2026. Listings change, so treat this as a starting map, not a guarantee.
Jerome Avenue: Bleu Leaf Dispensary
Bleu Leaf, at 2034 Jerome Avenue, is the licensed storefront closest to the neighborhood, on the street that forms its eastern boundary. It has been open since September 2024. The shop's own site lists in-store shopping, curbside pickup and delivery, with delivery hours running an hour shorter than the store's. Delivery coverage is checked by ZIP code at checkout.
North on Fordham Road: Stash House
Stash House, at 53 West Fordham Road, opened in March 2025 and is the nearest option for anyone living at the north end of University Avenue. It is one of the later-closing shops in the borough by its registered hours, which makes it the fallback when the evening runs long.
South toward the Concourse: I Bud You
I Bud You, at 898 Gerard Avenue, sits south of the neighborhood near the Concourse and opened in December 2024. For anyone already heading toward 161st Street, it is the shorter detour.
West across the river: Sparkboro
Sparkboro, at 704 West 177th Street in Washington Heights, is technically Manhattan and practically a neighbor. It opened in September 2024, and its registered hours run later on Thursday through Saturday nights.
Kingsbridge: Frass Box
Frass Box, at 3633 Kingsbridge Avenue, is further north in Kingsbridge and has been open since August 2024. It suits anyone whose week already runs through the northwest Bronx.
Across the Bronx, OCM's data showed a little over 20 active licensed storefronts as of 2026, from Arthur Avenue to East Tremont Avenue. The dispensary directory keeps the current list by borough.
Before you go
Verify, every time. Unlicensed smoke shops still operate across the borough and some look convincingly official. Verify licensed status via the OCM QR code at cannabis.ny.gov: licensed shops display a scannable verification sticker near the entrance, and OCM's own retailer finder at buylegal.cannabis.ny.gov lists every licensed location.
Bring a valid photo ID. Adults 21+ only, and staff must inspect ID before any sale. A driver's license, a non-driver ID, IDNYC, a passport or a military ID all count.
Know the limits. Adults can buy up to three ounces of flower and up to 24 grams of concentrated cannabis, a category that includes edibles, vapes and oils. Shops can set lower caps when inventory runs thin.
Expect 13% on top. New York adds a 9% state tax and a 4% local tax at the register. The local share stays in the Bronx and the city.
Read the package. Regulated products carry the state's universal symbol, and a QR code on the label links to the lab test results.
Delivery to Morris Heights
Delivery is often the simpler route, especially for anyone on the river side of the neighborhood, far from the Jerome Avenue corridor. New York's delivery rules are the same everywhere in the state:
- Prepaid only. Orders are paid online or by phone. Couriers do not take cash.
- ID and a signature at the door, from the buyer or a designated adult 21+ who shows ID.
- Homes and private businesses only. Never a park, a school, a public building or anyone sitting in a car.
- Within store hours. Orders can be placed any time, but delivery happens only while the shop is open.
City Island and the East Bronx
A related question turns up often in searches: is there a cannabis dispensary on City Island? As of 2026, OCM's license data showed no licensed storefront on City Island itself. The closest listed shops sit along East Tremont Avenue in the 10465 ZIP code, including Say Less and Victory Dispensary, and City Island addresses can be reached by delivery like any other New York residence.
What it means for your evening
Morris Heights has several licensed counters inside a short ride. The routine is simple: check the sticker, carry ID, keep it sealed on the way home, and leave the state park out of it. For edibles, start low, go slow. Never drive after consuming. For what is on around the city this season, the events calendar is updated weekly.
FAQ
Is there a cannabis dispensary in Morris Heights?
The closest licensed storefront is Bleu Leaf Dispensary at 2034 Jerome Avenue, on the neighborhood's eastern boundary street. Stash House on West Fordham Road and I Bud You on Gerard Avenue are nearby alternatives.
How do I know if a Bronx dispensary is licensed?
Look for the OCM verification sticker near the door and scan its QR code, or search the shop on OCM's retailer finder at buylegal.cannabis.ny.gov. If it is not on the state list, it is not licensed.
Can I get cannabis delivered in the Bronx?
Yes. Licensed dispensaries deliver to homes and private businesses anywhere in New York, prepaid, with an ID check and signature at the door for adults 21+.
Is there a dispensary on City Island?
Not as of 2026, according to OCM's license data. The nearest licensed shops are on East Tremont Avenue, and delivery reaches City Island addresses.
Can I smoke weed in Roberto Clemente State Park?
No. New York state law prohibits cannabis consumption on state-owned land and in public spaces, and Roberto Clemente is a state park.
