1398 Clay Avenue, Bronx, NY 10456

**1398 Clay Avenue - Property Overview (As of July 2025)** This six-story, 25-unit New Law Tenement building in Claremont Village, owned by Louis Calos and constructed in 1914, has experienced recurring maintenance issues, particularly related to heat and water systems. Recent complaints from March 2025 noted building-wide problems with water supply and heat/hot water, though some inspections found conditions not violating HPD housing laws. More recent complaints from June 2025 indicate ongoing concerns with heat/hot water systems (both building-wide and apartment-specific), water supply issues, and various maintenance matters including paint/plaster work, flooring problems, door repairs, and unsanitary conditions (including mold). The building has a documented history of violations and maintenance challenges.

As of 2024-2025, there are open violations regarding multiple apartment repairs needed in Apartment 21, including floor, sink, cabinet, and tile issues, as well as an infestation of roaches. Building-wide violations from late 2024/early 2025 include problems with the fire escape, roof leaks, and hallway maintenance. The building has experienced various emergencies requiring HPD response, primarily related to heat/hot water issues. The property has undergone numerous sidewalk shed inspections from 2022-2025, with some violations noted regarding the shed's condition and maintenance requirements.

While there were multiple scaffold-related violations in 2023-2025, most were resolved or dismissed upon inspection. Recent rodent inspections show mixed results, with some passing inspections and others indicating rat activity (notably in 2022). The building's history shows consistent challenges with maintaining basic services and responding to maintenance requests, particularly during the heating season. While there have been some improvements and compliance with certain violations, many issues remain open as of mid-2025, suggesting ongoing maintenance challenges. The property has shown no evidence of bedbug infestations in recent annual reports (2019-2024), and rodent inspections have generally passed, though there have been occasional reports of rat activity in 2022 and 2024.