1318 Clay Avenue
Bronx, NY 10456BBL 2-02887-0196Map
Owner of record: Ernesto Vargas
1318 Clay Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1901 in Bronx, 10456. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Ernesto Vargas. HPD has recorded 75 housing violations here, most recently on July 19, 2026. 35 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 75
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 1
- HPD complaints
- 33
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
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 75
- ANon-hazardous
§ 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration room created with door in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 19, 2026 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the north wall, east wall, west wall, 1st window frame from south at west wall in the 4th room from east located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 19, 2026 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 19, 2026 · Apt 1
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 19, 2026 · Apt 1
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - 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 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 19, 2026 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 19, 2026 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 19, 2026 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the kitchen , the bathroom , the foyer , the 3rd room from east at south, the 1st room from east located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 19, 2026 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) south wall in the 4th room from east located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 19, 2026 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 2, 2026 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 2, 2026 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at floor in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 2, 2026 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling, north wall and south wall in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 2, 2026 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical outlet cover plate at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 2, 2026 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the mold at the edge lining of bathtub at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 2, 2026 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 2, 2026 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl tiles at floor in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 2, 2026 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 2, 2026 · Apt 1
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 2, 2026 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - 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 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 2, 2026 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective vinyl tiles at floor in the foyer located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 2, 2026 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - 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 at public hall
Jul 2, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the bathroom , the kitchen , the 2nd room from east at south, the 1st room from east, the foyer located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 2, 2026 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing 1st closet door from south at west in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 2, 2026 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the west wall and north wall in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 2, 2026 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of excessive storage of material household items in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 2, 2026 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective door frame (casing & jamb) at entrance in the foyer located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 2, 2026 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the north wall in the foyer located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 2, 2026 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door in the entrance located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 2, 2026 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - 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 30, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - 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.
Jun 4, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Open — Nov sent out - 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.
Mar 16, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Open — Nov sent out - 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 10, 2018
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.
Nov 9, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
Apartments have been issued a commissioner's order and occupants are in need of relocation services. apartments cannot be re-occupied unitl the commissioner's order is revoked after hpd inspection of apartments. commissioner's order #17/0026 in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story
Apr 21, 2017 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective closet door at west wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 3fl, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 13, 2016 · Apt 3FL
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 3fl, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 13, 2016 · Apt 3FL
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceuling in the private hallway located at apt 3fl, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 13, 2016 · Apt 3FL
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electrical outlet at north wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 3fl, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 13, 2016 · Apt 3FL
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electrical outlet at south wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 3fl, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 13, 2016 · Apt 3FL
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective refrigerator gasket in the kitchen located at apt 3fl, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 13, 2016 · Apt 3FL
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Refit lower sash window in the 1st room from north located at apt 3fl, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 13, 2016 · Apt 3FL
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective locking device at entrance door to apaartment in the entrance located at apt 3fl, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 13, 2016 · Apt 3FL
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electrical ceiling light fixture in the 2nd room from north located at apt 3fl, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 13, 2016 · Apt 3FL
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of bedbugs in the entire apartment located at apt 3fl, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 13, 2016 · Apt 3FL
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3fl, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 13, 2016 · Apt 3FL
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling, east wall in the bathroom located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 5, 2015 · Apt 1FL
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 1
- Hazardous
Occupacny contrary to that allowed by certificate of occupancy or bldg dept records basement converted from ordinary use into class a apartment with 3 three bedrooms bathroom and kitchen
Sep 27, 1998 · Penalty $800
Active
Complaints
- Electric
Outlet/switch
Jul 3, 2026 · Apt 1FL
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jul 3, 2026 · Apt 1FL
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jun 29, 2026 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jun 29, 2026 · Apt 1
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jun 29, 2026 · Apt 1
Close - Door/window
Door
Jun 7, 2016 · Apt 3FL
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jun 7, 2016 · Apt 3FL
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Jun 7, 2016 · Apt 3FL
Close - Door/window
Door
Jun 7, 2016 · Apt 3FL
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jun 7, 2016 · Apt 3FL
Close
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- Plumbing
Water supply
Jun 7, 2016 · Apt 3FL
Close - Electric
Lighting
Jun 7, 2016 · Apt 3FL
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jun 7, 2016 · Apt 3FL
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 7, 2016 · Apt 3FL
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 7, 2016 · Apt 3FL
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Aug 22, 2015 · Apt 4FL
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Aug 22, 2015 · Apt 4FL
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 22, 2015 · Apt 4FL
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Aug 22, 2015 · Apt 4FL
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Apr 24, 2015 · Apt 2FL
Close - Door/window
Door
Oct 23, 2014 · Apt 3FL
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 23, 2014 · Apt 3FL
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 23, 2014 · Apt 3FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 23, 2014 · Apt 3FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 23, 2014 · Apt 3FL
Close - Electric
Lighting
Oct 23, 2014 · Apt 3FL
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Oct 23, 2014 · Apt 3FL
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Oct 23, 2014 · Apt 3FL
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Oct 23, 2014 · Apt 3FL
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Oct 23, 2014 · Apt 3FL
Close - Door/window
Door
Oct 23, 2014 · Apt 3FL
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jun 14, 2010 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Jun 14, 2010 · Apt 1
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C0)
- Year built
- 1901
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 3
- Building area
- 2,304 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,520 ft²
- Zoning
- R7-1
- Community board
- 204
- Council district
- 16
- Block / lot
- 2887 / 196
- Assessed value
- $44,220
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #215971, last renewed Oct 8, 2025.
Questions about 1318 Clay Avenue
Who owns 1318 Clay Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Ernesto Vargas.
Does 1318 Clay Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 75 housing violations at this property.
Is 1318 Clay Avenue rent stabilized?
No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.
When was 1318 Clay Avenue built?
City records list 1901 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 1318 Clay Avenue?
It has 3 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.