2385 Valentine Avenue, Bronx, NY 10458

2385 Valentine Avenue is a 5-story, 46-unit residential building constructed in 1922, currently owned by Ramon Medina. The building has experienced a significant number of maintenance issues in recent years, particularly in 2025, with multiple emergency service requests and housing violations. Most notably, there have been recurring problems with water leaks, ceiling damage, electrical issues, pest infestations, and window safety concerns.

As of July 2025, open violations remain for apartments 1B and 4B regarding smoke and carbon monoxide detector functionality, as well as issues with plastered surfaces and various maintenance matters. The building's systems also show areas of concern, with an active Environmental Control Board violation from November 2023 related to mechanical systems including a defective sail switch and various safety concerns, and an open Department of Buildings violation regarding failure to file a 2018 low pressure inspection. Rodent activity has been documented at the property, with inspections in 2025 showing evidence of rat presence, while the period from 2022-2024 had mostly passing inspections.

The building's bedbug reporting history shows no infestations reported between 2019 and 2024, suggesting effective pest control in this regard. Historical complaint data indicates past concerns about egress issues, though these were not substantiated upon inspection. The property has undergone regular rodent inspections with generally compliant results, though recent observations indicate a change in this pattern. The building's maintenance record suggests ongoing challenges with maintaining basic safety and living standards, particularly regarding timely repairs and building systems functionality.