1187 Clay Avenue
Bronx, NY 10456BBL 2-02430-0035Map
Owner of record: May Fourth Realty Corp
1187 Clay Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1913 in Bronx, 10456. It has 12 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is May Fourth Realty Corp. HPD has recorded 29 housing violations here, most recently on March 20, 2026. City tax records listed 12 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 29
- DOB violations
- 9
- ECB violations
- 4
- HPD complaints
- 77
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
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 · 29
- ANon-hazardous
Properly secure the loose escutcheon plate at heating riser at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1s, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 20, 2026 · Apt 1S
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance at lower sash fire escape window in the kitchen located at apt 3s, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 20, 2026 · Apt 3S
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing / defective devices in the entire apartment located at apt 3s, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 20, 2026 · Apt 3S
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 missing / defective devices in the entire apartment located at apt 3s, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 20, 2026 · Apt 3S
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective eroded and loose wood floor [ by window ] in the kitchen located at apt 3s, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 20, 2026 · Apt 3S
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance at lower sash window panel [ 2nd window from north ] in the 1st room from east located at apt 3s, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 20, 2026 · Apt 3S
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace the broken or defective broken waste drain pipe under sink in the kitchen located at apt 5n, 5th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jun 11, 2025 · Apt 5N
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 5n, 5th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jun 11, 2025 · Apt 5N
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 5n, 5th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jun 11, 2025 · Apt 5N
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 28, 2018 · Apt 5A
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system , locked door leading to basement at the south passageway.
Nov 28, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 28, 2018 · Apt 5A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 28, 2018 · Apt 5A
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective entrance door in the 3rd room from east located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 28, 2018 · Apt 5A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). inoperable located at apt 5s, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 18, 2018 · Apt 5S
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector inoperable located at apt 5s, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 18, 2018 · Apt 5S
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 5s, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 18, 2018 · Apt 5S
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin waterbugs located at apt 5s, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 18, 2018 · Apt 5S
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1s, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 28, 2018 · Apt 1S
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1s, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 28, 2018 · Apt 1S
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors .... in the entrance located at apt 1s, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 28, 2018 · Apt 1S
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ... ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 5s, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 29, 2016 · Apt 5S
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak above ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 5s, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 29, 2016 · Apt 5S
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 2nd room from east located at apt 5s, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 29, 2016 · Apt 5S
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective gasket at refigerator door in the kitchen located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 4, 2012 · Apt 5A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective burners at stove in the kitchen located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 4, 2012 · Apt 5A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 4, 2012 · Apt 5A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 4, 2012 · Apt 5A
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 9
- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
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 · 4
- Class - 2
Failure to file a cofc for vio 34801846p remedy:file a cofc
Feb 11, 2010 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Class - 1
Use of prohibited door hardware observed. @ front of premises, gate @ top of cellar steps chained and padlocked shut. cellar steps leads to corridor from rear of premises where fire escapes are located, denying
Sep 30, 2009 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain bldg. defect: at 3rd fl apt #3n,the ceiling collapsed @ the rear bedroom. all of the drywall ceiling fell to the flr and the metal frame is exposed. remedy:maintain bldg @ apt #3n & make saf
Jun 9, 2006 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain bldg. defect:the landing b/w 2nd & 3rd marble slabcracked & is defective,a large portion approx. 1' x 2" broke off. there is a 3/4 thick plywood placed over the marble slab.
Jun 9, 2006 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Complaints
- Water leak
Slow leak
Jun 3, 2025 · Apt 5N
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jun 3, 2025 · Apt 5N
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 5, 2019 · Apt 2B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 28, 2018 · Apt 5A
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Oct 11, 2018 · Apt 5S
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 11, 2018 · Apt 5S
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 11, 2018 · Apt 5S
Close - Door/window
Door
Oct 11, 2018 · Apt 5S
Close - General
Ventilation system
Sep 18, 2018 · Apt 5S
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 18, 2018 · Apt 5S
Close
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- Electric
Outlet/switch
Sep 18, 2018 · Apt 5S
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Mar 29, 2018 · Apt 5S
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 29, 2018 · Apt 5S
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jul 3, 2017 · Apt 5S
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 8, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 8, 2016 · Apt 1B
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 7, 2016 · Apt 5S
Close - General
Cabinet
Oct 7, 2016 · Apt 5S
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 7, 2016 · Apt 5S
Close - Door/window
Door
Oct 7, 2016 · Apt 5S
Close - Door/window
Door
Feb 25, 2016 · Apt 5S
Close - Electric
No lighting
Feb 25, 2016 · Apt 5S
Close - Electric
No lighting
Feb 25, 2016 · Apt 5S
Close - Electric
No lighting
Feb 25, 2016 · Apt 5S
Close - Door/window
Door
Feb 25, 2016 · Apt 5S
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 15, 2016 · Apt 5S
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 6, 2014 · Apt 3S
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Sep 28, 2012 · Apt 5A
Close - General
Cabinet
Sep 28, 2012 · Apt 5A
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Sep 28, 2012 · Apt 5A
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Sep 6, 2011 · Apt 5S
Close - Electric
Lighting
Sep 6, 2011 · Apt 5S
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Sep 6, 2011 · Apt 5S
Close - General
Windows
Sep 6, 2011 · Apt 5S
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 31, 2011 · Apt 5S
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 31, 2011 · Apt 5S
Close - Electric
Lighting
Aug 31, 2011 · Apt 5S
Close - General
Windows
Aug 31, 2011 · Apt 5S
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Aug 31, 2011 · Apt 5S
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 24, 2011 · Apt BSTS
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 5, 2011 · Apt BN
Close - General
Doors
May 10, 2010 · Apt 5S
Close - General
Mailbox
May 10, 2010 · Apt 5S
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 10, 2010 · Apt 5S
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
May 10, 2010 · Apt 5S
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 21, 2010 · Apt 5N
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Apr 19, 2010 · Apt 5S
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 20, 2010 · Apt 5N
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 20, 2010 · Apt 5N
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 3, 2009 · Apt 5N
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C6)
- Year built
- 1913
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 12
- Building area
- 11,500 ft²
- Lot area
- 3,960 ft²
- Zoning
- R7-1
- Community board
- 204
- Council district
- 16
- Block / lot
- 2430 / 35
- Assessed value
- $467,100
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #208372, last renewed Aug 21, 2025.
Questions about 1187 Clay Avenue
Who owns 1187 Clay Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is May Fourth Realty Corp.
Does 1187 Clay Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 29 housing violations at this property.
Is 1187 Clay Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 12 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 12 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 1187 Clay Avenue built?
City records list 1913 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 1187 Clay Avenue?
It has 12 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.