2230 Valentine Avenue, Bronx, NY 10457

The two-family house at 2230 Valentine Avenue in Fordham, owned by Jerry Mensah, has experienced recurring heating system issues over the past several years, with documented complaints of lack of heat and hot water in both the entire building (most recently in December 2023) and individual apartments (notably in October 2019). The building has been notably affected by illegal occupancy issues since 2018, when a violation was issued regarding unauthorized conversion into B-rooms, particularly in the first-story unit, resulting in a $2,400 penalty that remains active.

This violation has been compounded by a subsequent failure to certify correction of an immediately hazardous violation in October 2018, which is also still active. Recent health and safety concerns include rat activity, with inspections in 2025 (March and February), 2024 (August and April), and 2023 (February) showing consistent issues, though some inspections in 2024 (October) and 2023 (August) resulted in passing outcomes.

The building's age (built in 1931) and its two-story configuration have not prevented these recurring maintenance and compliance challenges, which suggest ongoing difficulties in addressing basic infrastructure and safety requirements. The property has two registered units, though the 2018 violation indicates occupancy beyond its intended capacity at that time.