1760 Clay Avenue, Bronx, NY 10457

1760 Clay Avenue is a three-story, three-unit residential building in the Mount Hope neighborhood, constructed in 1920 and currently owned by Timothy Tapia. The building has undergone several notable events in recent years, particularly concerning maintenance compliance and safety inspections. Between 2021 and 2024, the property received four Class A Housing Maintenance Code violations related to the failure to file required annual bedbug reports, though these violations appear to have been resolved by the 2025 filing showing no infested or re-infested units.

The building faced multiple challenges in 2024, including three separate complaints about electrical wiring issues (with one resulting in an Oath Violation) and an illegal conversion complaint, though inspectors were unable to gain access during final attempts to verify these issues. Additionally, the property was cited for five unauthorized HVAC units installed on the building's side without proper electrical permits, resulting in a $2,000 violation (with $1,170 still outstanding). Despite these concerns, the building has consistently passed rodent inspections, with each of the ten inspections conducted between 2019 and 2025 showing no signs of infestation.

The most recent rodent inspection in February 2025 received a passing grade, maintaining the building's record of successful pest control measures. While the property has faced various maintenance and compliance challenges, including the need for bedbug reporting and electrical safety concerns, it has demonstrated regular compliance with rodent control requirements. The building's most recent bedbug reporting period (2024-2025) shows no current infestations, suggesting improved compliance with HPD requirements.