1319 Clay Avenue, Bronx, NY 10456

1319 Clay Avenue, a 5-story, 14-unit residential building constructed in 2022 and owned by Joel Friedman, has experienced several significant maintenance issues since its opening. The property has faced multiple water-related problems, with at least seven documented instances of "heavy flow" water leaks between December 2023 and April 2024, including an emergency plumbing issue in December 2023.

There have been recurring electrical problems, including power outages and lighting failures in February 2024, and multiple claims regarding heat and hot water issues during the same period, with three complaints filed in February 2024 alone. The building also experienced sanitation issues, with two sewage-related complaints in December 2023 and January 2024, and a mold complaint in February 2024. Two recent investigations of window pane issues in April 2024 could not be inspected due to lack of access.

Before occupancy, the building underwent typical construction inspections in 2022-2023, including one stop-work order that was fully rescinded in January 2023 and an Oath Violation served on the same date. However, since then, the property has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations, with no reported cases in the past two years (2022-2024), and no violations have been documented in the most recent Housing Maintenance Code inspections. While the building has faced numerous maintenance challenges during its first two years of operation, particularly regarding water, heat, and electrical systems, most recent complaints have been addressed through inspections, even though some could not be verified due to access issues.