1324 Clay Avenue, Bronx, NY 10456

The three-story, three-unit Old Law Tenement building at 1324 Clay Avenue in Claremont Village, owned by Joe Redek and constructed in 1901, has experienced several significant maintenance issues over the past few years, particularly during late 2022. The building faced multiple Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) complaints in November 2022, including heat and hot water problems, window frame issues, and both mold and unsanitary conditions. Apartment 2 specifically had various violations issued, including problems with window sashes, ceiling plaster and paint, and a notable mold condition in the bathroom.

Additional violations were recorded for heat and hot water systems, and access issues to the building's heating system were also documented. Earlier, in August 2022, there were concerns about roof leaks and an inoperable carbon monoxide detector in Apartment 3. Throughout this period, pest-related issues were reported, with multiple complaints filed in December 2021.

More recent records indicate generally improved conditions, with the building passing all rodent inspections conducted between 2022 and 2025, and no recorded bedbug infestations in the past four reporting periods (2021-2024). The most recent violations from 2022 appear to have been addressed, as there have been no new complaints regarding the previously documented heat/hot water issues or window problems. The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of addressing violations, as evidenced by the closure of numerous complaints, though some violations from 2022 remain open according to the latest available data. While the property experienced significant maintenance challenges in 2022, recent inspections suggest improved conditions, particularly regarding pest control and rodent management.