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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

Concern
5 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Jul 19, 2026

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

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 75

  • A

    § 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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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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  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • 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 at public hall

    Jul 2, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • 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 30, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    Jun 4, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    Mar 16, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 10, 2018

    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.

    Nov 9, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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

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

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.