2545 Valentine Avenue, Bronx, NY 10458

2545 Valentine Avenue, a 6-story, 73-unit residential building constructed in 1942 and currently owned by Tony Gjokaj, has experienced persistent maintenance and safety issues throughout 2024 and recent years. Most notably, there has been a recurring pattern of heat and hot water service disruptions, with multiple emergency complaints filed in late 2024, particularly affecting the entire building and individual apartments in October, November, and December. The building has also faced challenges with mold (November 2024), window safety (broken window guard in August 2024), and various maintenance issues including water leaks, pest problems, and interior surface deterioration (including paint/plaster damage) in 2024.

The property has significant outstanding violations related to building maintenance, particularly regarding the exterior facade. Active violations from 2020-2023 include failure to maintain building exterior conditions, with specific issues noted regarding cracked bricks and spalling on the 6th floor. There are multiple open violations regarding the building's exterior walls and appurtenances requiring critical examination reports, and violations related to lead paint hazards in Apartment 3A. The building has had some positive developments, including passing rodent inspections throughout 2022-2025 and maintaining a bedbug-free status since 2022 (though there was one infestation period in 2021 that was properly resolved).

Recent inspections have shown some compliance improvements, including the resolution of certain electrical safety violations and timely submission of required rodent control exhibits. The building's history shows recurring issues with both heating systems and elevator service, though recent elevator-related complaints (2023-2024) were generally found to have no violations or were dismissed upon inspection. Several complaints and violations from 2019-2021 related to failure to maintain building systems and submit required reports remain active in current records, particularly regarding facade maintenance and exterior wall examinations. The property has consistently passed rodent inspections, indicating effective pest control measures, and recent bedbug reporting shows no active infestations in the past three reporting periods.