1042 Clay Avenue, Bronx, NY 10456

1042 Clay Avenue is a three-unit, three-story building constructed in 1902 and currently owned by Thelma Goris. The property has experienced several significant maintenance issues, particularly in 2021, when multiple violations were recorded, including problems with heat and hot water (classified as an emergency), window frames, and various maintenance issues in the basement apartment. These violations included defective plaster and paint in the kitchen ceiling, a broken lower sash window, and problematic doors that required repairs to their self-closing mechanisms.

The building's heating system access was also noted as problematic during this period. More recently, the building has maintained better compliance with housing regulations, with no active violations recorded since March 2023, though there was an inspection in 2023 that noted an outstanding requirement to file annual bedbug reports. The building's rodent inspection history shows a mixed record, with the most recent inspections in early 2025 resulting in a "Passed" status, though there were instances of rat activity noted in February 2024 and March 2025.

Regarding bedbug management, the property has shown improvement in recent years, with the 2025-2026 filing period showing no infested units, following a pattern of eradication during previous years. The building's maintenance history suggests a trend toward improved conditions, with more recent records showing fewer significant violations and better compliance with housing maintenance requirements, including the timely submission of bedbug reports. The most recent inspections indicate regular attention to pest control, with the property passing multiple rodent inspections in 2024 and 2025.