1100 Clay Avenue, Bronx, NY 10456

The 16-unit, 5-story New Law Tenement at 1100 Clay Avenue in Concourse Village, owned by Rick Herman and built in 1929, has experienced several recurring maintenance issues over the past few years. Most notably, in April 2025, there were multiple water leak complaints (both heavy flow and slow leaks) and a window frame issue, with violations issued for the water leaks that required owner remediation. The building has a documented history of heat and hot water system problems, with three emergency complaints in late 2021-early 2022, though these were reportedly resolved upon re-inspection.

There are also ongoing concerns about pest control, as evidenced by multiple 2024 complaints about unsanitary conditions involving pests and mold, though no violations were recorded in these instances. Apartment 5A has been the subject of several specific violations, including issues with window guards, floor repairs, broken/intercom system, and various maintenance concerns identified in October 2021. The building has demonstrated some challenges with rodent activity, as indicated by multiple inspections showing rat activity between 2022 and 2025, though there were some passed inspections as well.

Recent building maintenance compliance has been mixed, with active violations noted in 2023 for failure to file external low-pressure inspections. The property has maintained a clean bedbug record over the past several reporting periods from 2019 to 2024, with no confirmed infestations or re-infestations reported. While some recent violations and maintenance issues have emerged, many historical complaints were promptly addressed or resulted in no violations being issued, indicating varying responsiveness to tenant-reported issues.