1343 Clinton Avenue, Bronx, NY 10456

1343 Clinton Avenue is a 3-story, 3-unit residential building located in Morrisania, owned by Jose Morillo and constructed in 2002. The property has experienced recurring maintenance issues over recent years, with significant concerns about building systems and habitability. Most notably, there have been two recent incidents in 2025 involving water supply issues and heat/hot water outages affecting the entire building, both of which HPD was unable to fully investigate despite emergency designation.

The building has a history of unsanitary conditions, particularly regarding garbage/recycling storage in 2022, for which violations were issued, and earlier in 2021 concerning mold. The property also underwent scrutiny for illegal apartment conversions in 2021-2022, with multiple violations recorded for unlawful dwelling use in the cellar, including unpermitted kitchen and bathroom installations, lack of proper egress, and safety concerns about self-closing doors. These violations resulted in several Environmental Control Board citations, though most were resolved, with one penalty of $1,250 related to obstructed exit passageways. The building's maintenance history shows ongoing concerns with basic services and pest control.

While recent bedbug reports (2021-2025) indicate no infestations, there have been rodent activity issues noted in 2016-2020, with multiple inspections showing either rat activity or the need for bait application. The property has required regular compliance with bedbug reporting requirements, showing diligence in maintaining pest control protocols. Recent inspections in 2024 resulted in violations regarding door hardware and bedbug reporting, though these were subsequently addressed. The building's documented history suggests persistent challenges with maintaining basic building systems and compliance with housing regulations, particularly regarding unauthorized modifications and systems maintenance.