1310 Clay Avenue, Bronx, NY 10456

1310 Clay Avenue is a 3-unit, 3-story Old Law Tenement building constructed in 1901, currently owned by Rahreese Kenchen. The property has experienced ongoing pest control issues over the past few years, with multiple rodent inspections showing periods of rat activity between late 2022 through 2024, though recent inspections in 2025 have shown improvement with passed results. The building has three open Class A Housing Maintenance Code violations related to failure to file annual bedbug reports for 2022, 2023, and 2024.

In September 2021, the property faced multiple violations including plumbing issues (radiator problems), water leaks, pests, and deterioration of walls and flooring, particularly affecting the 1st floor apartment. These violations led to emergency responses and subsequent inspections. The building's infrastructure has shown significant maintenance needs, with open violations from 2021 including broken ceramic floor tiles in the kitchen, defective radiator cover, and plaster/paint issues.

In July 2021, an environmental violation was recorded regarding improper drainage from the front porch gutter, resulting in a $500 penalty that remains active. The property has maintained regular housing inspections, with mixed results; while recent rodent inspections have shown improvement, there have been recurring issues with pest control and maintenance compliance. The building's documented history suggests ongoing challenges with maintaining basic housing standards, though the situation appears to be gradually improving based on recent inspections and reduced violation counts as of 2025.