1385 Clay Avenue, Bronx, NY 10456

The 3-unit, 3-story building at 1385 Clay Avenue in Claremont Village, owned by Miriam Taylor, has been in service since 1901 and has experienced several recurring maintenance issues over recent years. Most notably, there have been three documented instances of heat and hot water outages (2022, 2021, and most recently an emergency complaint in December 2021 affecting the entire building), though in each case, tenants reported restoration of service before inspection completion.

Additional concerns include plumbing issues, with complaints about water supply (March 2022) and radiator problems (July 2021), as well as multiple issues related to windows and door frames between 2020-2021, electrical wiring problems (June 2020), and an appliance-related issue involving a refrigerator (June 2020). In 2024, two significant violations were recorded related to lead-based paint safety protocols in apartment 4, concerning failure to maintain required records and notify occupants of potential hazards.

However, all previous Housing Maintenance Code violations, including a locked egress issue from July 2021, have been closed. The building has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations, with zero reported cases in the past five years (2019-2024), and has consistently passed rodent inspections every six months since 2019, indicating effective pest management practices. While the building has had its share of maintenance issues, particularly regarding heating systems, it's worth noting that most complaints were promptly addressed and resolved, often before formal inspection requirements were completed.