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1686 Clay Avenue

Bronx, NY 10457BBL 2-02889-0005Map

Owner of record: 1686 W Realty LLC

1686 Clay Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1912 in Bronx, 10457. It has 29 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is 1686 W Realty LLC. HPD has recorded 388 housing violations here, most recently on April 30, 2026. 5 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 28 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
388
DOB violations
9
ECB violations
10
HPD complaints
1,076

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Apr 30, 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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
28
About 97% of the building's 29 apartments
Down from 29 in 2019

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.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 388

  • 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
  • C

    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 missing info at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 12, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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

    Aug 12, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 12, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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

    Aug 2, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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 sign present information missing at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 2, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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, 1st story

    Aug 2, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 2, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    § 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor frame missing at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 2, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint at 1st fire escape from north at west exterior wall (building front)

    Aug 2, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • A

    And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint at 2nd fire escape from north at west exterior wall (building front)

    Aug 2, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical cables at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 4, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Jul 22, 2025 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at door in the entrance located at apt 4, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Jul 22, 2025 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures and properly seal pipe connections sink, water closet, wash basin, and bathtub located at bsmt-apt 3b, 1st bsmt-apt from west at north

    Mar 13, 2023 · Apt 3B

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible, gas range installed in the kitchen located at bsmt-apt 3b, 1st bsmt-apt from west at north

    Mar 13, 2023 · Apt 3B

    Open — Not complied with
  • 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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    The following dwelling units were reoccupied while being subject to an order to repair/vacate order issued by the department; file for a dismissal request related to the issued order (see www.nyc.gov/hpd). in the entire apartment located at apt 53, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 16, 2021 · Apt 53

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    The following dwelling units were reoccupied while being subject to an order to repair/vacate order issued by the department; file for a dismissal request related to the issued order (see www.nyc.gov/hpd). in the entire apartment located at apt 45, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 16, 2021 · Apt 45

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    The following dwelling units were reoccupied while being subject to an order to repair/vacate order issued by the department; file for a dismissal request related to the issued order (see www.nyc.gov/hpd). in the entire apartment located at apt 44, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Sep 16, 2021 · Apt 44

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    The following dwelling units were reoccupied while being subject to an order to repair/vacate order issued by the department; file for a dismissal request related to the issued order (see www.nyc.gov/hpd). in the entire apartment located at apt 41, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 16, 2021 · Apt 41

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    The following dwelling units were reoccupied while being subject to an order to repair/vacate order issued by the department; file for a dismissal request related to the issued order (see www.nyc.gov/hpd). in the entire apartment located at apt 34, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Sep 16, 2021 · Apt 34

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    The following dwelling units were reoccupied while being subject to an order to repair/vacate order issued by the department; file for a dismissal request related to the issued order (see www.nyc.gov/hpd). in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Sep 16, 2021 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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

    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.

    Oct 10, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    The premises have been vacated by an order of this department and cannot be reoccupied except for caretaker until a new certificate of occupancy has been obtained.

    Jan 8, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of fire damage in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt 2b, 2nd bsmt-apt from east at south

    Dec 18, 2017 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of fire damage in the entire apartment located at apt 51, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 18, 2017 · Apt 51

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of fire damage in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt b1, 1st bsmt-apt from east at south

    Dec 18, 2017 · Apt B1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of fire damage in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 18, 2017 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of fire damage in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Dec 18, 2017 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of fire damage in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 18, 2017 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of fire damage in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Dec 18, 2017 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of fire damage in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 18, 2017 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of fire damage in the entire apartment located at apt 21, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 18, 2017 · Apt 21

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of fire damage in the entire apartment located at apt 22, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Dec 18, 2017 · Apt 22

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of fire damage in the entire apartment located at apt 23, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 18, 2017 · Apt 23

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of fire damage in the entire apartment located at apt 24, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Dec 18, 2017 · Apt 24

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of fire damage in the entire apartment located at apt 25, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 18, 2017 · Apt 25

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of fire damage in the entire apartment located at apt 31, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 18, 2017 · Apt 31

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of fire damage in the entire apartment located at apt 32, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Dec 18, 2017 · Apt 32

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of fire damage in the entire apartment located at apt 33, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 18, 2017 · Apt 33

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of fire damage in the entire apartment located at apt 34, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Dec 18, 2017 · Apt 34

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of fire damage in the entire apartment located at apt 35, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 18, 2017 · Apt 35

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of fire damage in the entire apartment located at apt 41, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 18, 2017 · Apt 41

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of fire damage in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt 4b, 2nd bsmt-apt from west at north

    Dec 18, 2017 · Apt 4B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of fire damage in the entire apartment located at apt 42, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Dec 18, 2017 · Apt 42

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing standards at balcony at fire escape at , 2nd story

    Dec 18, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling and walls at public hall, 4th story

    Dec 18, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of fire damage in the entire apartment located at apt 43, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 18, 2017 · Apt 43

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 9

  • Construction other optional

    Emergency work order due to cracked/spalling terra cotta beltcours/ decorative stone around windows & window sills @ exp#1 west & exp#3 ea conditions pose imminent hazard to public right of way. remedy: immedi take & prov adequ safety meas to secure/protect the public & install pub protect @ exp#1 west(clay av),exp3east(anthony av)u/sup lic. profe

    Dec 17, 2024

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    Ftm bldg.due to 4 alarm fire on 12/17/17,roof&parapet @exp 1 has sustain strl damage.broken water pipe has damaged ceilings in 50% of bldg&some have part coll.remedy:own file&obtain perm for rprs no later 2/23/18.own/lic pe sub monthly rpt for strl stab&drain of roof&parapet to feu at end of each month.comp rprs no later 10/19/18

    Jan 5, 2018

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Immediate emergency anythingoptional

    Install approx.100 linear feet of sidewalk shed along exposure#1 and seal building at all accessible to safeguard public & property

    Dec 18, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    Emerg wrk.bldg is 5 stry plus bsmt wood framed w/masonry bearing walls multi fam res bldg w/29 units on a thru lot.fire damaged roof framing over 51,54,55 units.remedy:owner engage nys pe eng eval entire roof& immed prov roof framing repairs&temp roof over damaged port of roof roof framing be dsgn&install overseen by nyspe.file perm w/2 bus days

    Dec 18, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    Due to fire

    Dec 17, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Sep 7, 2016

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 13, 2004

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 10

  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building exterior facade and appurtenances as per nyc administrative code noted at time of inspection observed code. noted at time of inspection observed cracking/spalling on decorative ston

    Jan 6, 2026 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway. observed multiple objects stored on fire escapes at exposure three. remedy: remove objects and keep egress free obstructions.

    Jan 6, 2026 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building exterior walls and appurtenances. at the time of inspection observed at exposure 1 crack decorative stone, stepcrack, cracks and fail paint coating and corrosions of fire escape. ex

    Jun 16, 2025 · Penalty $25,000

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway: observed items storedat fire escape landing at exposure 3. remedy: remove egress obstruction.

    Jun 16, 2025 · Penalty $6,250

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg exterior facade and appurtenances. note: at time of inspection, i observed at exp #1 west, #3 east cracked/spallingterra-cotta belt course below top floor window row, multi loc.-exp #3

    Dec 17, 2024 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Contrary to dob & official records which indicate (3) class 'a' apts at bsmt. at time of inspection - observed at bsmt (4) class 'a' apts. apts observed created occupied/arranged with 3 pc bthrm; kitchen with g

    Feb 9, 2022

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    W/o a permit. noted: at bsmt - full height partition walls erected to create a bthrm & bdrm. water & waste lines installed for 3 pc bthrm; residential sink at kitchen area. gas line installed for stove. electri

    Feb 9, 2022

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    At time of inspection,observed ongoing construction activities contrary to mayors emergency executive order 120 & subsequent orders incorporating requirements of governors executuve order 202.34 & subsequent or

    Jul 8, 2020

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Stop all plumbing work in apt.35 work w/out a permit;work noted in apt.35 kitchen area water & drainage piping has been replaced for kitchensink observation was made @12:00pm photos taken.rem:obtain permit or r

    Jun 6, 2016 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway.noted:@ 4 story,public hallway west side is obstructed by 2 baby strollers & suitcase & a wood tree branch.items are in front fo apt 43 door.rem:remove obstructio

    Apr 17, 2012 · Penalty $1,200

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 22, 2026 · Apt 1

    Open
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 22, 2026 · Apt 1

    Open
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 10, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Safety

    Window guard broken/missing

    Aug 15, 2025 · Apt 34

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 15, 2025 · Apt 34

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Jul 15, 2025 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 15, 2025 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Jul 15, 2025 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 15, 2025 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jul 15, 2025 · Apt 4

    Close
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  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jul 15, 2025 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jul 15, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jun 24, 2025 · Apt 44

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jun 24, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Apr 26, 2023 · Apt 35

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Apr 26, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Apr 26, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Apr 26, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Apr 26, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 26, 2023 · Apt 24

    Close
  • Safety

    Window guard broken/missing

    Apr 26, 2023 · Apt 43

    Close
  • Safety

    Window guard broken/missing

    Apr 26, 2023 · Apt 43

    Close
  • Safety

    Window guard broken/missing

    Apr 26, 2023 · Apt 43

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Apr 26, 2023 · Apt 35

    Close
  • Safety

    Window guard broken/missing

    Apr 26, 2023 · Apt 35

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 26, 2023 · Apt 35

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 18, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 15, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 25, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 17, 2017 · Apt ENT

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 14, 2017 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 12, 2017 · Apt 31

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Apr 15, 2017 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Apr 15, 2017 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Apr 15, 2017 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Apr 15, 2017 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Apr 15, 2017 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 5, 2017 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 4, 2017 · Apt 55

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 2, 2017 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 1, 2017 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 31, 2017 · Apt 33

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jan 20, 2017 · Apt 33

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jan 20, 2017 · Apt 33

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 10, 2017 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 10, 2017 · Apt 33

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 9, 2017 · Apt 23

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 7, 2017 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 5, 2017 · Apt 23

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 29, 2016 · Apt BLDG

    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 (C1)
Year built
1912
Floors
5
Residential units
29
Building area
21,320 ft²
Lot area
4,954 ft²
Zoning
R7-1
Community board
204
Council district
15
Block / lot
2889 / 5
Assessed value
$853,650
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #208854, last renewed Aug 4, 2025.

Questions about 1686 Clay Avenue

Who owns 1686 Clay Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 1686 W Realty LLC.

Does 1686 Clay Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 388 housing violations at this property.

Is 1686 Clay Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 28 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 97% of its 29 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 1686 Clay Avenue built?

City records list 1912 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 1686 Clay Avenue?

It has 29 residential units.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.