1313 Clinton Avenue, Bronx, NY 10456

1313 Clinton Avenue is a 3-story, 3-unit residential building constructed in 2003 in the Morrisania neighborhood, currently owned by Jennifer Akuanoah. The building has a concerning history of safety and regulatory issues, particularly regarding unauthorized modifications and safety compliance. Most notably, in March 2022, the Department of Buildings issued multiple violations for illegal cellar conversion, including the installation of unauthorized bedrooms, bathroom fixtures, and electrical work, resulting in significant fines totaling $8,750.

These violations also included serious safety concerns such as an obstructed exit passageway during the inspection, though this particular violation was later resolved. The building has experienced recurring regulatory compliance issues related to bedbug reporting, with violations recorded in both 2022 and 2024 for failure to file annual bedbug reports as required by HPD rules. While the bedbug inspection records show no reported infestations or eradications across multiple years (2019-2023), there have been persistent rodent issues, with the most recent inspections in 2022 showing rat activity and failed inspections.

Historical records indicate an improvement in rodent compliance since the late 2010s, with earlier inspections showing consistent passing results. The property's recent history shows a bedbug report was filed in February 2023 covering the period from November 2021 to October 2022, though this was reportedly handled in conformity with regulations. Additionally, there was a safety-related complaint in 2021 regarding the fire escape, though inspectors were unable to gain access to investigate this issue. The building's certificate of occupancy indicates the cellar was originally intended as a boiler and open cellar space, but inspections have shown unauthorized conversion to livable space.