2538 Valentine Avenue
Bronx, NY 10458BBL 2-03154-0068Map
Owner of record: 2538 Valentine Realty LLC
2538 Valentine Avenue is an elevator apartment building built in 1923 in Bronx, 10458. It has 39 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is 2538 Valentine Realty LLC. HPD has recorded 644 housing violations here, most recently on August 12, 2026. 13 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 36 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 644
- DOB violations
- 32
- ECB violations
- 11
- HPD complaints
- 997
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 644
- BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the kitchen located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 12, 2026 · Apt 3A
Open — Civ14 mailed - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing in the kitchen located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 12, 2026 · Apt 3A
Open — Civ14 mailed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective base cabinet at sink in the kitchen located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 12, 2026 · Apt 3A
Open — Civ14 mailed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective apartment entrance door in the entrance located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 10, 2026 · Apt 3A
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and walls in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 10, 2026 · Apt 3A
Open — Civ14 mailed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 10, 2026 · Apt 3A
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 4, 2026 · Apt 5A
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at boiler room
Feb 4, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 4, 2026 · Apt 5A
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room
Jan 29, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 5a, 6th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 29, 2026 · Apt 5A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 5a, 6th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 29, 2026 · Apt 5A
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 5f, 6th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 18, 2026 · Apt 5F
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at bulkhead at public hall
Jan 18, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room
Jan 18, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 5f, 6th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 18, 2026 · Apt 5F
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the west wall in the kitchen located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 15, 2025 · Apt 3C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor inside sink base cabinet in the kitchen located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 15, 2025 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective laminate floor tile in the private hallway located at apt 3a, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 4, 2025 · Apt 3A
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective laminate wood flooring in the kitchen located at apt 3a, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 4, 2025 · Apt 3A
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and all walls in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 4, 2025 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 4, 2025 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1g, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
May 30, 2025 · Apt 1G
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1g, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
May 30, 2025 · Apt 1G
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1g, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
May 30, 2025 · Apt 1G
Open — Nov certified late - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective regrout joints at ceramic tiles west and north walls in the bathroom located at apt 1g, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
May 30, 2025 · Apt 1G
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at south wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 1g, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
May 30, 2025 · Apt 1G
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electric outlet at south wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 1g, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
May 30, 2025 · Apt 1G
Open — Nov certified late - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling of closet in the foyer located at apt 1g, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
May 30, 2025 · Apt 1G
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Refit lower window sash in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 1g, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
May 30, 2025 · Apt 1G
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt d, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Feb 18, 2025 · Apt D
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt d, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Feb 18, 2025 · Apt D
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose vinly floor tiles in the kitchen located at apt d, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Feb 18, 2025 · Apt D
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt d, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Feb 18, 2025 · Apt D
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt d, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jan 28, 2025 · Apt D
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt d, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jan 28, 2025 · Apt D
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt d, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jan 28, 2025 · Apt D
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical outlet at south wall in the kitchen located at apt d, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jan 28, 2025 · Apt D
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cracked/ rusted flue pipe, 1st from west at boiler at boiler room
Dec 26, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 5b, 5th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Dec 26, 2024 · Apt 5B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective silicone caulking around window casing at east 1 window in the kitchen located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Dec 26, 2024 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt d, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Dec 1, 2024 · Apt D
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchenette located at apt d, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Dec 1, 2024 · Apt D
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water tempreture exceeding 130 degrees in the kitchenette located at apt d, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Dec 1, 2024 · Apt D
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective caulking/silicone around bathtub in the bathroom located at apt d, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Dec 1, 2024 · Apt D
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective door at entrance in the bathroom located at apt d, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Dec 1, 2024 · Apt D
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical fixture feom ceiling and north wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt d, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Dec 1, 2024 · Apt D
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the kitchenette located at apt d, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Dec 1, 2024 · Apt D
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Nyc fire code § 703.1.3; nyc fire code § 703.2: adjust door to prevent gaps between the top and side edges of door and door jamb exceeding the maximum allowable clearance of 1/8 of an inch and maximum allowable clearance of 3/4 of an inch between the door bottom and sill at ... in the entrance located at apt d, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Dec 1, 2024 · Apt D
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of vermin flies in the entire apartment located at apt d, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Dec 1, 2024 · Apt D
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 32
- Failure to post energy grade/score none
Failure to display energy efficiency score and energy efficiency grade as per adcode sec. 28-309.12.3
Dec 1, 2024
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 3, 2019
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 4, 2017
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2015 inspection/test
Dec 1, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2014 cat 1 insp/tst
Nov 14, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2014 cat 1 insp/tst
Nov 14, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 22, 2016
Dob violation - resolved - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Nov 4, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Oct 21, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 23, 2014
Dob violation - resolved
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- Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2012 inspection/test
Mar 31, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 30, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 14, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2010 inspection/test
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 17, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Vcat1-elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Oct 8, 2010
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 19, 2009
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 25, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 2, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 17, 2006
Dob violation - resolved - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 25, 2005
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Nov 19, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 29, 2003
Dob violation - resolved - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
2p3508
Mar 13, 2002
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
2p3508
Mar 8, 2001
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
2p3508
Nov 26, 1999
Dob violation - resolved - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 9, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 17, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
51-eliminate excessive play car rails 52-secure hand rail to motor room
Jan 23, 1989
Dob violation - resolved
ECB violations · 11
- Class - 2
I found a hot water boiler with no manufacturers label/correct all violating condition/submit certificate of correction
Oct 21, 2025
Resolve - Class - 2
Unapproved/unsafe/unsuitable electrical equipment apparatus materials devices appliances or wiring in use water leak condition behind wall & coming down wall in apt resident had to unplug all electrical apparat
Aug 28, 2021
Resolve - Class - 1
97x10 failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner: service equipment. elevator per bc 3001.2; 27-987.dob records shows the only elevator device in building as active.upon inspection the device is fo
Aug 10, 2015 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Cu-08v01, cu-44h08; 02x10,60m07. 08-floor stops off level mor ethan 2" creating a tripping hazard; 44-traction sheave worn must regroove orreplace; 02-outside communication inoperative must repair; after repa
Jul 22, 2015 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Class - 2
16m07,67x10,05i11,16i11,13m07,08v01,60l10,100m07,68m07,42i10. 16m-braille plates all floors provide; 67-in car communication inoperatie repair; 05i-car door saddle damage must replace; 16i11-lobby door saddle
Feb 24, 2015
Resolve - Class - 2
05j10,99bb05,98u15,42g11,67m10,68b07,44h10,11l10,64m07,32h10,14m10,29q03. 05-excessive gap at return post; 42-fuse wire jumped on controller68-elev co maintenance log very few entries for year 2013 (last as of
Dec 4, 2013 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
72m10,17m10,100m10,07l10. cu17-lobby hoistway door missing, 2 guiding members; 100-ctw spring buffer mising; 07-repair for proper operation (212-393-2531). pls call 212-566-5544 before returning elevator to svc
Aug 28, 2013 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Class - 2
98bb05,99bb05,40o02,44h10,05j10,68b07,67m10,14m10,29q03,100m10,11l10,32h10,01l10,21q03,70m07,71x10,60x10. 44-uneven groove wear; 05-excessive gap by return ; 68-no elev co maintenance log entries as of 2februar
Aug 28, 2013 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
83x10 83- repair, restore and provide service so a full inspection could be done by this department.
Feb 3, 2006
Resolve - Non-hazardous
83r10/59x11/60t15/43h9/43h11/51h11/63t15/55y13/38o2/33o2/66o2 83- restore to service so a full inspection can be made by this dept.
Mar 2, 2004 · Penalty $350
Resolve
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- Non-hazardous
35p03o14i31q57o75u47o04i #03 car top #37 cr top wire #47 remove grease from rope. #01 switch broken.
Apr 28, 1998 · Penalty $350
Resolve
Complaints
- Door/window
Door
Jun 8, 2026 · Apt 3A
Close - Safety
Sprinkler
Apr 30, 2026 · Apt 4F
Close - Plumbing
Steam pipe/riser
Apr 30, 2026 · Apt 4F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 24, 2026 · Apt 2B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 24, 2026 · Apt 5C
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 31, 2026 · Apt 5A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 29, 2026 · Apt 5F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 26, 2026 · Apt 5C
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 15, 2026 · Apt 5F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 13, 2026 · Apt 4A
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 5, 2026 · Apt B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 16, 2025 · Apt 2B
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Oct 27, 2025 · Apt D
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Oct 27, 2025 · Apt D
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Sep 12, 2025 · Apt 3C
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 12, 2025 · Apt 3C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 12, 2025 · Apt 3C
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jul 4, 2025 · Apt 1G
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jun 2, 2025 · Apt 1G
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jun 2, 2025 · Apt 1G
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jun 2, 2025 · Apt 1G
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
May 29, 2025 · Apt 3A
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 29, 2025 · Apt 3A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 29, 2025 · Apt 3A
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
May 27, 2025 · Apt 1G
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
May 27, 2025 · Apt 1G
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 27, 2025 · Apt 1G
Close - General
Ventilation system
May 27, 2025 · Apt 1G
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
May 27, 2025 · Apt 1G
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 27, 2025 · Apt 1G
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
May 27, 2025 · Apt 1G
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
May 27, 2025 · Apt 1G
Close - Paint/plaster
Window/frame
May 27, 2025 · Apt 1G
Close - Door/window
Window frame
May 27, 2025 · Apt 1G
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 20, 2025 · Apt 1G
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Mar 20, 2025 · Apt 1G
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Mar 20, 2025 · Apt 1G
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Mar 20, 2025 · Apt 1G
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Mar 20, 2025 · Apt 1G
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Feb 28, 2025 · Apt 2E
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 16, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
No lighting
Feb 16, 2025 · Apt D
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Feb 16, 2025 · Apt D
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Feb 16, 2025 · Apt D
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 16, 2025 · Apt D
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 2, 2025 · Apt E
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Feb 2, 2025 · Apt E
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Feb 2, 2025 · Apt E
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 2, 2025 · Apt E
Close - Electric
No lighting
Feb 2, 2025 · Apt E
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Elevator apartment building (D1)
- Year built
- 1923
- Floors
- 6
- Residential units
- 39
- Building area
- 29,250 ft²
- Lot area
- 5,080 ft²
- Zoning
- R8
- Community board
- 207
- Council district
- 15
- Block / lot
- 3154 / 68
- Assessed value
- $1,138,950
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #213370, last renewed Aug 5, 2025.
Questions about 2538 Valentine Avenue
Who owns 2538 Valentine Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 2538 Valentine Realty LLC.
Does 2538 Valentine Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 644 housing violations at this property.
Is 2538 Valentine Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 36 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 92% of its 39 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 2538 Valentine Avenue built?
City records list 1923 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 2538 Valentine Avenue?
It has 39 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.