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1256 Clay Avenue

Bronx, NY 10456BBL 2-02427-0013Map

Owner of record: 1256 Clay Avenue Grou

1256 Clay Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1929 in Bronx, 10456. It has 16 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is 1256 Clay Avenue Grou. HPD has recorded 54 housing violations here, most recently on September 4, 2023. 4 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 16 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
54
DOB violations
9
ECB violations
5
HPD complaints
88

Available now in this building

What to know

Concern
3 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Sep 4, 2023

Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.

Good
No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
16
About 100% of the building's 16 apartments

Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 54

  • B

    Provide in the event of power outrage by means of an acceptable mechanical heavy duty lock and latch set at the building entrance door (from street to vestibule) at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 4, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening consisting of an acceptable electromagnetic locking device installed at the building entrance door at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 4, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide in the event of a power outage by means of an acceptable mechanical heavy duty lock and latch set at building street entrance door.

    Aug 24, 2023 · Apt 5C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening consisting of a dual motion electromagnetic locking device at building entrance door (from street to vestibule)

    Aug 24, 2023 · Apt 5C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective ceiling light fixture in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 5c, 5th story

    Aug 24, 2023 · Apt 5C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 5c, 5th story

    Aug 24, 2023 · Apt 5C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 5c, 5th story

    Aug 24, 2023 · Apt 5C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide in the event of a power outage bt means of an acceptable heavy lock and latch set at front entrance door to building

    Jul 8, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening consisting of two motion electromagnetic device at building entrance door leading from street to 1sty public hall

    Jul 8, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 5c, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 8, 2023 · Apt 5C

    Open — False certification
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  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective apartment door in the entrance located at apt 5c, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 26, 2023 · Apt 5C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Mar 4, 2022 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective ... in the entrance located at apt 1b, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Mar 4, 2022 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat from an approved central heating system, or an approved system of gas or electrical heating in good operating condition for the dwelling unit in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Mar 4, 2022 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Feb 17, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 12, 2022 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 12, 2022 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the kitchen , the bathroom located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 12, 2022 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective in the entrance located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 12, 2022 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector inoperable located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 12, 2022 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). inoperable located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 12, 2022 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor approximately 10 sq feet in the foyer located at apt bb, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Aug 19, 2021 · Apt BB

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective ..... in the entrance located at apt bb, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Aug 19, 2021 · Apt BB

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective mortise lock at building basement entrance

    Aug 19, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 1; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt bb, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Aug 19, 2021 · Apt BB

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace the broken or defective water closet in the bathroom located at apt bb, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Aug 19, 2021 · Apt BB

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 4th room from east, the foyer , the kitchenette , the bathroom located at apt bb, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Aug 19, 2021 · Apt BB

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Apr 2, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Oct 25, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective lower window sash spring balance at 1st and 2nd windows from south at west. in the 4th room from east located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 20, 2019 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Refit the door in the entrance located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 20, 2019 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the bathroom located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 20, 2019 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 0; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 2; in the entire apartment located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 20, 2019 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective spring balance at upper sash window, second window from south at west in the 3rd room from east located at apt 5c, 6th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 19, 2018 · Apt 5C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective lock at window, first window from south at west in the 3rd room from east located at apt 5c, 6th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 19, 2018 · Apt 5C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective ... in the entrance located at apt 5c, 6th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 19, 2018 · Apt 5C

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in waste line at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 5c, 6th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 19, 2018 · Apt 5C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 14, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Refit upper and lower window sash in the entire apartment located at apt 5c, 6th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 1, 2018 · Apt 5C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 5c, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 19, 2017 · Apt 5C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing

    Jun 26, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system at or near mailboxes and at boiiler room door

    Jun 26, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building.

    Jun 26, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected

    Jun 26, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling.

    Jun 26, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in waste line drain pipe at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 4c, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 26, 2017 · Apt 4C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective electrical outlet at north in the 1st room from east located at apt 4c, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 26, 2017 · Apt 4C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective located at apt 5b, 6th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 23, 2016 · Apt 5B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 5b, 6th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 23, 2016 · Apt 5B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the foyer located at apt 5b, 6th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 23, 2016 · Apt 5B

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 9

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection

    Nov 14, 2025

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report

    Apr 6, 2018

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required

    Dec 31, 2009

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 31, 2005

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 16, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 10, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 9, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    May 17, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 5

  • Hazardous

    Shed does not meet building code specification - improper lighting. at time of inspection of the above address. s/shed was still erected along front of bldg., and still doesn't have any lighting under shed.

    Dec 17, 2002 · Penalty $2,000

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Shed does not meet bldg. code spec. - improper lighting - at time of inspection sidewalk shed was erected on / along clay avenue & shed did not have and lighting what so ever under shed. remedy - stop all work

    Sep 4, 2002 · Penalty $2,000

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to provide approved plans at premises at time of inspection noted complete gut - rehab of premises no approved plans on site remedy : stop all work provide plans

    Jun 13, 2002 · Penalty $130

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to provide adequate protection for sidewalks and walkways during construction opeations. noted : hoisting constructiion material w/oa sidewalk shed remedy : stop all work immediately except to provide p

    Jun 13, 2002 · Penalty $2,000

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to provide contractor's sign noted : contractor sign not provided remedy : provide contractor's sign

    Jun 13, 2002 · Penalty $250

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Aug 24, 2026 · Apt W

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Aug 24, 2026 · Apt W

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Aug 24, 2026 · Apt W

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Aug 24, 2026 · Apt W

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Jul 8, 2026 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 8, 2026 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jul 8, 2026 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jul 8, 2026 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jul 8, 2026 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jul 8, 2026 · Apt 4D

    Close
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  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jul 8, 2026 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Jul 2, 2026 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Jul 8, 2025 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    May 14, 2025 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 13, 2024 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 22, 2024 · Apt BB

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Sep 28, 2023 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jul 28, 2023 · Apt 5C

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Dec 24, 2022 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Mar 5, 2022 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 5, 2022 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 3, 2022 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Sewage

    Jan 22, 2022 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jan 22, 2022 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Aug 13, 2021 · Apt BB

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Aug 13, 2021 · Apt BB

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Aug 13, 2021 · Apt BB

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Aug 13, 2021 · Apt BB

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 28, 2020 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Aug 19, 2019 · Apt 5B

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Aug 19, 2019 · Apt 5B

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Apr 19, 2019 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Apr 19, 2019 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Apr 19, 2019 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 21, 2019 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 21, 2019 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 14, 2018 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 25, 2018 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 15, 2018 · Apt 5C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 12, 2018 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 31, 2018 · Apt 5C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 25, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 20, 2018 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 20, 2018 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 18, 2018 · Apt 5B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 5, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 3, 2018 · Apt 4G

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 13, 2017 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 11, 2017 · Apt 5C

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Jun 23, 2017 · Apt 4C

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C1)
Year built
1929
Floors
5
Residential units
16
Building area
11,346 ft²
Lot area
3,213 ft²
Zoning
R7-1
Community board
204
Council district
16
Block / lot
2427 / 13
Assessed value
$222,300
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #206925, last renewed Jul 16, 2026.

Questions about 1256 Clay Avenue

Who owns 1256 Clay Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 1256 Clay Avenue Grou.

Does 1256 Clay Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 54 housing violations at this property.

Is 1256 Clay Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 16 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 16 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 1256 Clay Avenue built?

City records list 1929 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 1256 Clay Avenue?

It has 16 residential units.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.