2694 Valentine Avenue, Bronx, NY 10458

2694 Valentine Avenue is a 5-story, 10-unit New Law Tenement building constructed in 1913, currently owned by Eduardo Vasquez. The building has experienced several maintenance issues over the past five years.

In July 2020, there was a significant power outage that prompted both HPD and Housing Maintenance inspections, though no violations were found. A 2018 violation was recorded regarding a missing entrance bell and buzzer system, though this was subsequently closed. Most notably, there have been recurring rodent activity concerns, with the most recent inspections in April and July 2024 showing rat activity, which is a marked change from the previous pattern of consistently passing inspections between 2017-2023.

The building has an excellent record regarding bedbug issues, with annual reports from 2018 through 2024 consistently indicating zero infested or eradicated units, suggesting effective pest management practices. While the property has maintained compliance with most housing maintenance requirements, the recent rat activity findings in 2024, following a previously strong record of passing inspections, represent the most concerning current issue. The building's management has generally addressed violations promptly when identified, though the relatively recent power outage incident in 2020 and the ongoing rodent issues suggest occasional challenges with building systems and pest control.