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
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 · 146
- CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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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- BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - IInformation / order
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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
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.