1139 Clay Avenue
Bronx, NY 10456BBL 2-02429-0024Map
Owner of record: Clay Bldng L.p.
1139 Clay Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1928 in Bronx, 10456. It has 26 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Clay Bldng L.p.. HPD has recorded 356 housing violations here, most recently on September 16, 2026. 20 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 24 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 356
- DOB violations
- 6
- ECB violations
- 3
- HPD complaints
- 409
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
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 356
- CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch set and its assembly at street door at cellar at public hall
Sep 16, 2026
Open — Nov certified on time - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective [latch set] door at cellar at public hall
Sep 16, 2026
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt 18, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 16, 2026 · Apt 18
Open — Civ14 mailed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... observed [less than ten sqft] at ceiling,and west wall in the bathroom located at apt 18, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 16, 2026 · Apt 18
Open — Civ14 mailed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring ballance at 1st upper sash window from west at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 18, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 16, 2026 · Apt 18
Open — Civ14 mailed - BHazardous
Nyc fire code § 703.1.3; nyc fire code § 703.2: adjust door to prevent gaps between the top and side edges of door and door jamb exceeding the maximum allowable clearance of 1/8 of an inch and maximum allowable clearance of 3/4 of an inch between the door bottom and sill at ... in the entrance located at apt 18, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 16, 2026 · Apt 18
Open — Civ14 mailed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 18, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 16, 2026 · Apt 18
Open — Civ14 mailed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective metal cornice at roof at 5th story
Sep 16, 2026
Open — Nov certified on time - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of pests. evidence of flies in the entire apartment located at apt 18, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 16, 2026 · Apt 18
Open — Civ14 mailed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of household items at building front east exterior wall at fire escape, 2nd story
Aug 2, 2026
Open — Nov certified on time
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- CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at building entrance door , 1st story
Jun 13, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and all walls in the bathroom located at apt 8, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 13, 2026 · Apt 8
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling and all walls in the bathroom located at apt 8, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 13, 2026 · Apt 8
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice regarding rent stabilization law, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a conspicuous location within the common area at the buildings entrance. for more information about signage requirements, please visit: https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/required-signage.page
May 27, 2026
Open — Nov certified on time - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at front entrance door to building
May 11, 2026
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at building entrance door
Mar 29, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Fire escape defective. adjust the dropladder so that it will slide easily in the guide rods at building entrance at fire escape
Mar 29, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance at 2nd lower sash window at north wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt 8, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 29, 2026 · Apt 8
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling and west wall in the bathroom located at apt 8, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 29, 2026 · Apt 8
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Fire escape defective. adjust the dropladder so that it will slide easily in the guide rods at fire escape in the building front at fire escape
Mar 28, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide escucheon plate at upper riser in the kitchen located at apt 8, 8th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 18, 2026 · Apt 8
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Provide escucheon plate at upper riser in the bathroom located at apt 8, 8th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 18, 2026 · Apt 8
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at public hall, 1st story
Mar 18, 2026
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective porcelain enamel finish by method of reglazing at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 8, 8th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 18, 2026 · Apt 8
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at east wall, at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 8, 8th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 18, 2026 · Apt 8
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules that is defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Nov 28, 2025 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color vinyl floor tile in the 1st room from east located at apt 3, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Nov 28, 2025 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 3, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Nov 28, 2025 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 3, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Nov 28, 2025 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of rats and all underlying causes creating the pest infestations, by using integrated pest management (ipm), eliminate all burrow entry and passageways, pest nests, holes, gaps or cracks in walls, ceilings, floors, fixing leaks and managing garbage in public areas. evidence found at .. in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Nov 28, 2025 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Nov 28, 2025 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation heat riser pipe in the bathroom located at apt 3, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Nov 28, 2025 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cceramic floor tile in the kitchen located at apt 3, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Nov 28, 2025 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations that is defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Nov 28, 2025 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at building entrance , 1st story
May 27, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sqft at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north original violation 17275135 issued 15-sep-24 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Sep 15, 2024 · Apt 4
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at south wall at public hall, 1st story
Sep 15, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant materials at south wall at public hall, 1st story
Sep 15, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 15, 2024 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective porcelain enamel finish by method of reglazing at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 4, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 15, 2024 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sqft at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 15, 2024 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic wall tiles at east wall and north wall in the bathroom located at apt 4, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 15, 2024 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 4, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 15, 2024 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove the illegal fastening consisting of temporary device preventing the door from being self closing at building entrance door (from street to vestibule) at public hall, 1st story
Sep 14, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cracks and holes in metal cornice at building front at cornice
Jul 6, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 6, 2024 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at all walls in the bathroom located at apt 4, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 6, 2024 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak behind north, east and west wall in the bathroom located at apt 4, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 6, 2024 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 6, 2024 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing escutcheon plate at riser pipe at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 6, 2024 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 6
- Construction other optional
Due to illegal demolition at adjacent property 1135 clay avenue a partial vacate order issued for exposure #2 side yard due to unstable conditions
Aug 4, 2021
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 25, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
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
ECB violations · 3
- Class - 1
Sec. 408.2 misc violation drips-failure connects exits down stream of appliance. observed on 10/27/16 future gas connections in basement. remedy: comply w/notice of violation.
Oct 27, 2016 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Hazardous
Work without a permit work noted: (1) in apartment # 2425 at the north& south east elevation of building the bedroom door leading to fire e scape is sealed with drywall sheet rock (2) constructed a partitions w
Feb 24, 2005 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Hazardous
Exit passageway total obstruction at the 5th floor apartment # 24 and 25 at front of building east side fire escaped blocked by window air conditiong units remedy:remove obstruction.
Feb 24, 2005 · Penalty $480
Resolve
Complaints
- Door/window
Door
Oct 19, 2026 · Apt 22
Open - Door/window
Door
Oct 19, 2026 · Apt 22
Open - Door/window
Door
Oct 16, 2026 · Apt 22
Open - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 14, 2026 · Apt 18
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 14, 2026 · Apt 18
Close - Door/window
Door
Sep 14, 2026 · Apt 18
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Sep 14, 2026 · Apt 18
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 14, 2026 · Apt 18
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 14, 2026 · Apt 18
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 29, 2026 · Apt 3
Open
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- Water leak
Heavy flow
May 16, 2026 · Apt 8
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
May 16, 2026 · Apt 8
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
May 11, 2026 · Apt 8
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 11, 2026 · Apt 8
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Mar 18, 2026 · Apt 8
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Mar 18, 2026 · Apt 8
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 18, 2026 · Apt 8
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Mar 18, 2026 · Apt 8
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 18, 2026 · Apt 8
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 18, 2026 · Apt 8
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 18, 2026 · Apt 8
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Feb 23, 2026 · Apt 8
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 23, 2026 · Apt 8
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Feb 23, 2026 · Apt 8
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Dec 28, 2025 · Apt 8
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Dec 28, 2025 · Apt 8
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 22, 2025 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 10, 2024 · Apt 4
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 10, 2024 · Apt 4
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Sep 10, 2024 · Apt 4
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jul 2, 2024 · Apt 4
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jul 2, 2024 · Apt 4
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jul 2, 2024 · Apt 4
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 17, 2024 · Apt 1
Close - Door/window
Door
Jun 17, 2024 · Apt 1
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jun 17, 2024 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Jun 17, 2024 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jun 17, 2024 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Jun 17, 2024 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 17, 2024 · Apt 1
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Mar 17, 2024 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 17, 2024 · Apt 1
Close - Door/window
Door
Mar 17, 2024 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Mar 17, 2024 · Apt 1
Close - Door/window
Door
Jan 29, 2024 · Apt 22
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 27, 2023 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 18, 2023 · Apt 16
Close - General
Cabinet
Feb 21, 2023 · Apt 22
Close - Door/window
Door
Feb 21, 2023 · Apt 22
Close - Door/window
Door
Feb 3, 2023 · Apt 22
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1928
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 26
- Building area
- 17,060 ft²
- Lot area
- 4,855 ft²
- Zoning
- R7-1
- Community board
- 204
- Council district
- 16
- Block / lot
- 2429 / 24
- Assessed value
- $770,400
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #202224, last renewed Aug 23, 2025.
Questions about 1139 Clay Avenue
Who owns 1139 Clay Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Clay Bldng L.p..
Does 1139 Clay Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 356 housing violations at this property.
Is 1139 Clay Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 24 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 92% of its 26 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 1139 Clay Avenue built?
City records list 1928 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 1139 Clay Avenue?
It has 26 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.