2086 Valentine Avenue, Bronx, NY 10457

The 9-story, 48-unit residential building at 2086 Valentine Avenue in Fordham, built in 2021 and owned by Craig Nassi, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues throughout its short history. Most recently, in mid-2025, there have been multiple complaints regarding heat and hot water issues, with some apartments remaining inaccessible for inspection. The building has also faced persistent concerns about garbage/recycling storage, unsanitary conditions, and plumbing issues, though inspections typically found no violations of housing laws.

A pattern of problems emerged in 2024-2025, including emergency housing maintenance code complaints about pests, mold, and a broken window guard in June 2025. Earlier complaints from 2024 highlighted various apartment-specific issues, particularly in units 4C and 4F, including problems with doors, ceilings, pest infestations, and the need for various repairs. During construction in 2021, the building experienced several enforcement actions, including stop work orders and multiple violations related to safety systems, housekeeping, and guardrail maintenance, with associated penalties totaling $8,125.

The Department of Buildings records show recurring mentions of illegal conversion complaints, with the most recent complaint still active as of June 2025. However, inspections for these complaints and others, including elevator service issues in 2022-2023, generally resulted in no violations being warranted. On a positive note, the building has consistently passed rodent inspections throughout 2024-2025, and bedbug reports for the past three years (2021-2024) show no documented infestations or re-infestions. While recent maintenance issues have persisted, the building has demonstrated some progress in addressing these concerns, with several violations being resolved or dismissed over time.