1272 Clay Avenue, Bronx, NY 10456

The 5-story, 12-unit building at 1272 Clay Avenue in Concourse Village, owned by David Freier and constructed in 1909, has experienced numerous maintenance and habitability issues throughout 2024-2025. Recent complaints from June 2025 indicate ongoing concerns with plumbing (water supply), unsanitary conditions (sewage), electrical system (outlets/switches), water leakage (heavy flow), and door issues, with violations issued for the electrical and water leak problems.

The building also faced significant heat and hot water system problems during April 2025, affecting the entire building, and has shown persistent rodent activity, with multiple inspections in 2025 (including bait applications and rat activity findings). Housing Maintenance Code violations from late 2024 indicate problems with building maintenance, including issues with yard cleanliness, lighting, and a defective bulkhead door.

Historical records show recurring issues with the building's heating system, as evidenced by multiple complaints and violations regarding boiler maintenance between 2021-2023, including Oath Violations served in 2023. Apartment 5B has been a specific focus of violations, particularly during 2024, with citations for pest infestations (mice and roaches), missing safety devices (smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector), and maintenance issues (broken floor tiles and leaky bathroom faucet). While the building has had consistent reporting of maintenance issues, it's worth noting that there have been no reported bedbug infestations in recent years, and many of the housing maintenance complaints have been resolved through inspection and violation issuance, indicating some level of responsive management, though with significant ongoing maintenance concerns.