1182 Clay Avenue, Bronx, NY 10456

The five-story, 12-unit New Law Tenement at 1182 Clay Avenue in Concourse Village, built in 1929 and currently owned by Rick Herman, has experienced a range of maintenance and safety issues in recent years. Most notably, there have been recurring problems with water-related issues, including multiple complaints about leaks and water damage between 2023 and 2025, with the most recent being a "heavy flow" water leak reported in March 2025. The building has also faced significant heating system challenges, with multiple heat and hot water complaints from both individual apartments and the entire building occurring between October 2023 and December 2024.

Plumbing issues have been another persistent concern, particularly relating to radiator problems, with several complaints filed in 2023 and 2024. The building's condition reports indicate ongoing maintenance challenges, particularly regarding interior surfaces. In December 2024, multiple apartments (2N and 4S) were cited for defective plaster and paint problems in various rooms, including bathrooms and kitchens.

Additionally, there have been recent concerns about rodent activity, with multiple inspections indicating the presence of rat activity between 2023 and 2025, though some baiting efforts were noted as attempted remedies. The building underwent inspections in 2023 that revealed missing or defective smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in the basement apartment, which were subsequently addressed. While the bedbug reporting for the building has shown no infestations in recent years, the property has exhibited consistent maintenance challenges that require ongoing attention, as evidenced by multiple service requests that HPD has been unable to fully investigate due to inspection access issues.