2017 Valentine Avenue, Bronx, NY 10457

2017 Valentine Avenue is a 7-story, 38-unit residential building constructed in 2014 and owned by 2017 Valentine LLC. The building has experienced several maintenance issues throughout 2023-2025, with the most recent concerns including an open heat/hot water complaint as of April 2025, and multiple complaints from April 2025 regarding paint/plaster, flooring, and window frame issues - though inspections found these not to violate housing laws.

Earlier in 2025, the building faced water leak problems (both heavy and slow) and issues with mold and a smoke detector in February, which were subsequently addressed and closed. The property has notable outstanding violations as of November 2024, particularly in apartment 2A, including defective window spring balances, fire retardant material issues in the first-floor public hall, and various maintenance concerns including a kitchen cabinet problem. The building's exterior and systems have presented ongoing challenges, with environmental control board violations from January 2024 citing failure to maintain the facade, including cracked stucco and brick issues, resulting in fines.

There have also been several Department of Buildings violations related to elevator maintenance and facade inspections. While the building has demonstrated good pest management practices, as evidenced by consecutive bedbug reports showing no infestations and multiple successful rodent inspections, the recent maintenance history suggests some ongoing challenges with building systems and timely repairs. The building has maintained an active bedbug prevention program from 2019-2025, showing consistent compliance with reporting requirements and no recorded infestation cases.