2778 Valentine Avenue, Bronx, NY 10458

The 6-unit, 3-story tenement building at 2778 Valentine Avenue in Fordham, owned by Efstathios Giannoutsos, has experienced several maintenance issues since 2024, with the most recent concerns arising in April 2025. Multiple housing maintenance code complaints were filed in April 2025, including issues with windows, floors, pests, and fire escape safety, though HPD inspectors were unable to gain access to inspect these complaints. A plumbing issue related to a sink/basin was reported in April 2025, with one instance being resolved quickly.

Between July and November 2024, documented violations were primarily concentrated in apartment 2A, including problems with mold, plumbing fixtures (bathtub/shower), and various bathroom repairs needed for parts such as the floor, ceiling, and walls. Notably, an August 2024 inspection found an obstruction on the fire escape due to an air conditioner unit that violated fire safety protocols. The building's maintenance history shows regular rodent inspections from 2015 through 2024, all of which passed successfully, indicating consistent attention to pest control.

While recent complaints suggest ongoing maintenance challenges, particularly regarding access to inspectors, the building does not show any recorded bedbug infestations since 2021, and the most recent rodent inspections in 2024 were passed. The combination of multiple open and recently closed complaints, particularly related to safety and sanitation, suggests current property maintenance requires attention, though many historical violations have been resolved through proper channels. The building's age (1925) and classification as a "New Law Tenement" reflect its historical construction period and regulatory requirements for older residential buildings in NYC.