2974 Valentine Avenue, Bronx, NY 10458

2974 Valentine Avenue is a 7-story, 24-unit residential building constructed in 1940, currently owned by John Parubi. The property has experienced recurring heating system issues, with multiple complaints about inadequate heat and hot water during winter 2025, including violations issued in January 2025. Apartment 5C has been particularly problematic, with several open violations as of 2025, including mold issues, pest infestations (roaches and mice), and problems with door hardware and smoke detector systems, though some violations have been certified corrected.

The building has also faced plumbing and electrical maintenance challenges, with multiple service requests in early 2025 that inspectors were unable to access during the initial inspections. The elevator system has been a consistent concern, with multiple complaints about single-device service and no alternate service recorded in 2019, though no violations were warranted at the time of inspection. There have been two confirmed boiler-related violations in 2022, which were subsequently resolved, and a gas utility referral in 2024 that resulted in an Oath violation.

Environmental control board violations from 2024 indicate issues with laundry room gas dryers not meeting fire protection requirements. The building has passed rodent inspections in recent years (2022-2024), and there have been no reported bedbug infestations since 2019-2020. The property has a history of various maintenance issues including ceiling and wall repairs, window frame problems, and water leakage concerns, with a current active violation for failing to file cycle 9C Technical Report by February 2024. Recent permit activity suggests ongoing maintenance and repair work is being conducted, with multiple permits issued between 2019 and 2023 for various building-wide improvements.