2851 Valentine Avenue, Bronx, NY 10458

The 6-story, 53-unit building at 2851 Valentine Avenue in Fordham, owned by Valentine 2851 LLC and constructed in 1922 as a New Law Tenement, has experienced a series of maintenance and habitability issues over recent years. Most notably, between April 2025 and June 2025, the building faced multiple violations requiring attention, including flooring repairs, plumbing issues, and unsanitary conditions involving pests. Of particular concern is the pattern of water-related issues, with recent complaints about slow leaks affecting the property.

The building has maintained a consistent history of rodent activity, with inspections in 2023-2024 showing varying levels of rat presence despite some compliance passes. The property shows ongoing maintenance challenges, as evidenced by open violations from a November 2024 inspection of Apartment A23, including issues with window mechanics, carbon monoxide detectors, smoke detectors, and multiple plumbing concerns. While there have been regular bedbug reports showing mostly zero infestation cases from 2019 to 2024, the building's overall condition warrants attention.

Recent HPD inspections in 2025 resulted in several violations being issued, particularly concerning flooring, plumbing, and pest conditions, though some complaints resulted in no violations being found. The building also experienced an emergency situation in May 2025 involving a door issue, though this was promptly addressed. The Department of Buildings records show proper benchmarking report submission was confirmed in 2022 after an initial violation was dismissed. While the building has received various maintenance permits, including a plumbing permit issued in October 2021, the frequency and nature of recent violations suggest persistent maintenance challenges affecting resident comfort and building upkeep.