1202 Clay Avenue, Bronx, NY 10456

The 5-story, 11-unit New Law Tenement at 1202 Clay Avenue in Concourse Village, owned by Josue Velazquez, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues over recent years. Most notably, there have been ongoing pest problems, with multiple reports of rodent activity between 2023 and 2025, including recent inspections in February 2025 showing rat activity, though the most recent March 2025 compliance inspection passed. The building has also faced challenges with infrastructure maintenance, including an emergency heat/hot water issue reported in June 2025 and a now-active ECB violation from September 2023 regarding a non-operable boiler.

The property has undergone various inspections and received multiple violations related to paint and plaster conditions, particularly affecting Apartment 5B, with documented issues including defective plastered surfaces and peeling paint requiring restoration in multiple rooms. The building's recent history shows a pattern of maintenance challenges, particularly concerning building systems and resident comfort. While the bedbug reporting shows no current infestations as of June 2025, the property has experienced recurring pest management issues, evidenced by multiple HPD and Housing Maintenance Code complaints.

Three separate HPD complaints in January 2023 regarding flooring conditions were not able to be inspected due to access issues. There have also been multiple violations related to failure to file required inspections, though most of these violations were dismissed in 2025. The property's permit history shows some construction activity with permits issued in 2019, though details of the work are not specified in the available records.