2794 Valentine Avenue, Bronx, NY 10458

This five-story, 47-unit New Law Tenement building at 2794 Valentine Avenue in Fordham, owned by Robert Bauer and constructed in 1923, has experienced several maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, in early 2025, the building received multiple 311 service requests and Housing Maintenance Code complaints regarding unsanitary conditions, including pest problems and flooring issues, though inspections were unable to be completed due to access issues. Throughout 2024, there were recurring issues with unsanitary conditions, including multiple pest complaints, mold problems, and maintenance concerns involving flooring, water leaks, and electrical appliances, particularly affecting apartment 5I's smoke detector and gas range.

The building underwent an August 2024 inspection revealing multiple violations, including defective metal treads on stairs requiring repair. The property has a documented history of compliance issues, including three separate illegal conversion complaints in 2019, with violations regarding unauthorized partitioning of Apartment 3A and 3D. Electrical safety violations were issued in December 2019 for improper wiring practices, which resulted in monetary penalties.

While there have been various violations noted for failure to maintain proper hardware and safety equipment, including smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors, most violations have been subsequently closed or resolved. The building has maintained a consistent record of passing rodent inspections since 2016, with the most recent inspections in 2022, 2023, and 2024 showing compliance. Notably, there have been no recorded bedbug infestations in the past three years (2022-2025), and recent filings confirm zero affected units during the most recent reporting periods.