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2540 Valentine Avenue

Bronx, NY 10458BBL 2-03154-0070Map

Owner of record: Mehaj INC

2540 Valentine Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1921 in Bronx, 10458. It has 38 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is Mehaj INC. HPD has recorded 146 housing violations here, most recently on December 9, 2025. 3 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 39 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
146
DOB violations
10
ECB violations
3
HPD complaints
410

What to know

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Dec 9, 2025

Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.

Good
No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
39
About 100% of the building's 38 apartments

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.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 146

  • C

    Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) throughout the public areas in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12.

    Dec 9, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 9, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Jun 5, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of an air conditioner unit installed at fire escape window at east wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 7, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Aug 14, 2024 · Apt 7

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective (hinges) at door in the entrance located at apt 7, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Aug 14, 2024 · Apt 7

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of air conditioner unit blocking fire escape window at west wall in the 4th room from east at north located at apt 32, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south , section at north

    Aug 14, 2024 · Apt 32

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). device defective in the entire apartment located at apt 32, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south , section at north

    Aug 14, 2024 · Apt 32

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector device defective in the entire apartment located at apt 32, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south , section at north

    Aug 14, 2024 · Apt 32

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of flower pots at 4th story balcony at 1st fire escape from north at west exterior wall at fire escape

    Aug 14, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of a key operated lock installed at door leading to fire escape window in the 1st room from north located at apt 7, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Aug 14, 2024 · Apt 7

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 7, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Aug 14, 2024 · Apt 7

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 7, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Aug 14, 2024 · Apt 7

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the 1st entrance from east located at bsmt-apt rn, 1st bsmt-apt from south at west

    Aug 7, 2024 · Apt RN

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at bsmt-apt rn, 1st bsmt-apt from east at south

    Aug 7, 2024 · Apt RN

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt rn, 1st bsmt-apt from south at west

    Aug 7, 2024 · Apt RN

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective located at bsmt-apt rn, 1st bsmt-apt from east at south

    Aug 7, 2024 · Apt RN

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 17, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 17, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    § 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor missing at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 17, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 17, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Apr 3, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 8 sqft at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 45, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west , section at south original violation 16239439 issued 13-sep-23 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Sep 13, 2023 · Apt 45

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated lock installed at door leading to fire escape window in the 4th room from east located at apt 45, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west , section at south

    Sep 13, 2023 · Apt 45

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 8 sqft at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 45, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west , section at south

    Sep 13, 2023 · Apt 45

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx. 6 sq feet, at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 24, 2nd story original violation 16225116 issued 06-sep-23 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Sep 6, 2023 · Apt 24

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 1st story

    Sep 6, 2023 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 1st story

    Sep 6, 2023 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and east wall in the 4th room from east located at apt 24, 2nd story

    Sep 6, 2023 · Apt 24

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling and at east wall. in the 4th room from east located at apt 24, 2nd story

    Sep 6, 2023 · Apt 24

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective caulk at bath tub in the bathroom located at apt 24, 2nd story

    Sep 6, 2023 · Apt 24

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective 1st story intermediate landing window, spring balance lower sash, (north section).

    Sep 6, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx. 6 sq feet, at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 24, 2nd story

    Sep 6, 2023 · Apt 24

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Mar 17, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Nov 3, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department fire retardant material at north wall , 4th story at public hall stairs, section ''north''

    Jun 22, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department fire retardant material at north wall , 2nd story at public hall stairs, section ''north''

    Jun 22, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at north wall, 2nd story at public hall stairs, section ''north''

    Jun 22, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department fire retardant material at north wall , 3rd story at public hall stairs, section ''north''

    Jun 22, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at north wall, 3rd story at public hall stairs, section ''north''

    Jun 22, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at north wall at 4th story at public hall stairs, section ''north''

    Jun 22, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 1 sq.ft. at window frame from north at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 5, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west original violation 15223674 issued 17-jun-22 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Jun 17, 2022 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective bell/buzzer/intercom system from building entrance to the intercom box at south wall in the foyer located at apt 5, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 17, 2022 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 1 sq.ft. at 1st window frame from north at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 5, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 17, 2022 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective (loose springs at hinges) in the entrance located at apt 5, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 17, 2022 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 17, 2022 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 17, 2022 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 0; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 1; in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 17, 2022 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective glass pane at upper sash window at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 5, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 17, 2022 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the bathroom , the 3rd room from east located at apt 5, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 17, 2022 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the north wall at public hall stairs, 4th story, section at north

    Jun 10, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 10

  • 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

    Apr 29, 2021

    Dob violation - active
  • Failure to benchmark none

    Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4

    Nov 2, 2019

    Dob violation - active
  • Failure to benchmark none

    Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4

    Aug 2, 2019

    Dob violation - active
  • Failure to benchmark none

    Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4

    May 2, 2019

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report

    Oct 1, 2015

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report

    May 15, 2014

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Jul 11, 2005

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 13, 2004

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 26, 2002

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 7, 2000

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 3

  • Class - 2

    Sec. 28-201.2 active construction occuring at a non-essential occupied bldg apt. note: at time of my inspection,i observed on going construction activities contrary to governors executive order#202.6 & subseque

    May 24, 2020 · Penalty $10,000

    Active
  • Class - 2

    B254,36. as per class 254-36 burner not registered as per dob recordscorrect all violating conditions and submit a certificate of correct ion.

    May 19, 2017 · Penalty $530

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building in code-complaint manner. note: a 4'l x 4'w x 1/2 think section of plaster is missing exposing underlying wood ( ) at ceiling in kitchen at 3rd fl apt,apt #33. remedy: repair

    Sep 28, 2011 · Penalty $250

    Active

Complaints

  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    May 8, 2026 · Apt RN

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 15, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 15, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 28, 2026 · Apt 27

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 24, 2025 · Apt 57

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 12, 2025 · Apt 57

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 12, 2025 · Apt 57

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Dec 9, 2025 · Apt RN

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 9, 2025 · Apt RN

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Dec 9, 2025 · Apt RN

    Close
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  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Dec 9, 2025 · Apt RN

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Dec 9, 2025 · Apt RN

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Dec 9, 2025 · Apt RN

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Dec 9, 2025 · Apt RN

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 5, 2025 · Apt RNGROU

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Dec 5, 2025 · Apt RNGROU

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Mar 29, 2024 · Apt 7

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Mar 29, 2024 · Apt 7

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Mar 29, 2024 · Apt 7

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Jan 29, 2024 · Apt 31

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jan 29, 2024 · Apt 31

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 1, 2023 · Apt 27

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 1, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Jan 5, 2023 · Apt 55

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jan 5, 2023 · Apt 55

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 5, 2023 · Apt 55

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 24, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 24, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Jun 10, 2022 · Apt 52

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Jun 10, 2022 · Apt 52

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jun 10, 2022 · Apt 52

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jun 10, 2022 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Apr 21, 2022 · Apt 25

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 23, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jan 22, 2022 · Apt 252FLO

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 22, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 27, 2021 · Apt 3

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Nov 12, 2021 · Apt 24

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Nov 12, 2021 · Apt 24

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Nov 12, 2021 · Apt 24

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Nov 12, 2021 · Apt 24

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Nov 12, 2021 · Apt 24

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Sep 12, 2021 · Apt 24

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Sep 12, 2021 · Apt 24

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Sep 12, 2021 · Apt 24

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Sep 12, 2021 · Apt 24

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Jul 6, 2021 · Apt 24

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jul 6, 2021 · Apt 24

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Jul 6, 2021 · Apt 24

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jul 6, 2021 · Apt 24

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C7)
Year built
1921
Floors
6
Residential units
38
Building area
32,110 ft²
Lot area
7,848 ft²
Zoning
R8
Community board
207
Council district
15
Block / lot
3154 / 70
Assessed value
$679,950
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #214035, last renewed Jul 30, 2025.

Questions about 2540 Valentine Avenue

Who owns 2540 Valentine Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Mehaj INC.

Does 2540 Valentine Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 146 housing violations at this property.

Is 2540 Valentine Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 39 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 38 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 2540 Valentine Avenue built?

City records list 1921 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 2540 Valentine Avenue?

It has 38 residential units and 39 units in total.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.