2674 Valentine Avenue, Bronx, NY 10458

2674 Valentine Avenue is a 5-story, 11-unit New Law Tenement building constructed in 1913, currently owned by Heng Ly and located in Fordham, Bronx. The building has experienced recurring maintenance issues, particularly in recent years, with multiple 311 service requests and Housing Maintenance Code complaints emerging between 2023 and 2025. Most notably, 2025 saw multiple emergency complaints regarding ceiling paint/plaster issues, window guard safety concerns, and mold problems, all resulting in HPD violations.

An apartment inspection in May 2023 revealed several serious violations in Apartment 1B, including problems with ceilings, walls, radiators, smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, and evidence of pest infestations (mice and roaches), though most of these violations were subsequently addressed by mid-2023. The building's maintenance history shows consistent issues with ceiling conditions, window safety features, and unsanitary conditions, with some violations remaining open as of October 2023. The property has demonstrated varying rodent activity levels, with a rat activity inspection in April 2024 marking a notable exception to the building's otherwise consistently passed inspections since 2016.

Previous years show no reported bedbug infestations, with all annual filings indicating zero infested units since 2019. A complaint regarding illegal conversion was filed in late 2024, but the inspector was unable to gain access during the final attempt in February 2025. While the building has undergone numerous repairs and addressed many violations over the years, the pattern of recurring maintenance issues, particularly in the areas of ceiling conditions, safety features, and sanitation, suggests ongoing challenges with building upkeep and resident comfort.