2025 Valentine Avenue, Bronx, NY 10457

The six-story building at 2025 Valentine Avenue in Fordham, built in 1940, currently owned by David Santana, comprises 36 units and has experienced recurring maintenance issues over recent years. Most notably, Apartment 6D has multiple open violations as of December 2024, including concerns about plaster surfaces, painting requirements, multiple ceiling and wall issues, a defective door, and missing safety equipment such as smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.

The building has a documented history of water-related problems, with complaints about heavy flow and slow leaks recorded between 2022 and 2024, including a significant ceiling leak reported in April 2023. The property has also faced challenges related to building safety and maintenance requirements, with violations regarding exterior wall conditions and facade maintenance. In December 2024, there were open violations concerning both interior and exterior surfaces, including issues with the roof leaking above a closet ceiling.

The building's elevator system has had documented problems, with multiple violations related to maintenance and safety features recorded between 2018 and 2019. Fortunately, the building has maintained good pest control records, with no bedbug infestations reported since 2019 and consistent passing scores in rodent inspections from 2019 through 2025. The building's most recent regulatory inspections and investigations of water supply, plumbing, and various maintenance issues indicate ongoing attention to basic habitability requirements, though many open violations suggest that some maintenance matters remain unresolved.