1186 Clay Avenue, Bronx, NY 10456

The 5-story tenement building at 1186 Clay Avenue in Concourse Village, built in 1929, currently owned by Clay Avenue Cluster LLC, has experienced ongoing maintenance issues, particularly concerning heating systems and pest control. Most recently, in April 2025, the building received violations for unsanitary conditions related to pests, following a similar pattern of complaints throughout its history.

The building has experienced multiple heating system failures, with emergency complaints registered in 2024 and 2023, though in most cases, the issues were resolved promptly upon inspection. Notably, during a 2019 inspection of apartment 2A, multiple violations were documented, including inoperable smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, and evidence of rodent and roach infestations, along with requirements for repairing deteriorated paint surfaces. The property has undergone regular rodent inspections with mixed results, showing rat activity in 2024, though it passed its most recent compliance inspection in February 2025.

The building's bedbug reporting records from 2019 through 2024 show no documented infestations. While the building has maintained compliance with rodent inspections more recently, the persistent nature of heating system issues and the recent pest violations suggest ongoing challenges with building maintenance and resident comfort. The structure's age and history as a New Law Tenement are consistent with many of the maintenance issues noted, though the frequency of heating system complaints stands out as a particular concern over time.