2686 Valentine Avenue, Bronx, NY 10458

The 10-unit, 5-story New Law Tenement building at 2686 Valentine Avenue in Fordham, built in 1913 and currently owned by Alton Dunn, has experienced a series of significant maintenance and safety issues in recent years. Most notably, there is an ongoing urgent cooking gas complaint as of May 2025, following multiple similar complaints earlier in the month that resulted in violations. The building has multiple active violations from 2024, including issues with fire retardant materials, ceiling maintenance, and emergency preparedness signage.

There is also an active DOB violation for failure to file external low pressure inspections from 2018-2023. Recent housing maintenance code complaints from May 2025 have documented problems with plumbing (bathtub/shower and basin/sink), flooring, ceiling paint, and mold conditions, with several violations issued requiring correction. The building's rodent inspection history shows a concerning pattern, with rat activity noted in 2019, 2023 (twice), and 2024, though recent inspections in July 2024 indicate compliance.

The property has also faced challenges with maintenance access for inspections, as evidenced by multiple HPD inspections where access was not granted. In 2025 alone, there were multiple complaints that required inspection across various categories including plumbing, flooring, ceiling issues, and appliance problems, suggesting ongoing maintenance challenges. The building's inspection records also show variations in compliance regarding general maintenance requirements, such as proper lighting and staircase safety features, as documented in multiple violation notices from 2024.