2654 Valentine Avenue, Bronx, NY 10458

The five-story residential building at 2654 Valentine Avenue in Fordham, currently owned by Moshe Piller, has experienced a series of ongoing maintenance and living condition concerns over the past two years. Most recently, as of May 2025, there are active complaints regarding appliance issues and unsanitary conditions related to garbage/recycling storage that remain unresolved. Notable building-wide issues include repeated problems with heat and hot water, with separate incidents reported in January and April 2025.

The building has demonstrated persistent sanitation challenges, particularly concerning garbage storage and pest control, with multiple 311 complaints and violations recorded between 2024 and 2025. In late 2024, violations were documented related to various building conditions including a leaking roof in the 5th-story public hall, as well as encroachments consisting of discarded furniture in hallways on multiple floors, which were addressed through official Notices of Violation. Historical records show that the building is approximately 110 years old and was originally classified as a New Law Tenement.

In 2018, significant violations were recorded regarding unauthorized alterations to the building's occupancy, with evidence of multiple unauthorized SROs and bathrooms created in the cellar area, though these violations were ultimately resolved through certification. The Department of Buildings has conducted regular inspections for rodent activity over the past three years, with confirmed rat activity reported in multiple inspections throughout 2023 and 2024, though recent inspections in 2025 show no current rodent issues. The building does not have a documented history of bedbug infestations over the past three reporting periods (2021-2024), indicating effective pest management in this regard. While the property has recently faced challenges with waste management and heating systems, its long-term maintenance record shows periods of compliance with housing codes and regulations, though access issues have sometimes hindered inspections and resolution of complaints.