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
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
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.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 54
- BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 5c, 5th story
Aug 24, 2023 · Apt 5C
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 5c, 5th story
Aug 24, 2023 · Apt 5C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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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- CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective mortise lock at building basement entrance
Aug 19, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - IInformation / order
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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
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.
