2537 Valentine Avenue
2537 Valentine Avenue in University Heights, Bronx, has 100 open HPD violations, 66 of them class C, and 52 of 52 units are rent-stabilized, as of Oct 26, 2026. StreetSpy grade: F (24/100).
Multi-family walk-up · 52 units · Built 1922
StreetSpy grade: F (Severe, 24/100)
- 66 immediately hazardous violations open (the class that covers no heat, pests, lead paint and similar).
- 1 open violation is classified rent-impairing under NY Multiple Dwelling Law section 302-a.
- 29 heat or hot water complaints to 311 in the last 12 months.
- 52 of 52 units are rent-stabilized.
More open violations per unit than 8 in 10 Bronx buildings this size.
- Repairs: High (100 open, 66 class C), records as of Oct 26, 2026
- Heat and hot water: 29 complaints, 12 mo, records as of Oct 25, 2026
- Pests: Medium (1 infested unit, 3 yr), records as of Oct 28, 2026
- Safety: Clear (No open DOB violations), records as of Oct 26, 2026
- Registration: Renewal not yet in city data, records as of Oct 3, 2026
Housing code violations (HPD)
100 open violations: 66 class C (immediately hazardous), 27 class B, 7 class A. 100 issued in the last 12 months. 1229 on record. Oldest open violation issued 2008-07-11. Newest violation issued 2026-10-01.
9 closed in the last 90 days. Median 450 days from issue to close for the 297 violations closed in the last 12 months.
1 open violation is classified rent-impairing under NY Multiple Dwelling Law section 302-a. Section 302-a; NY Courts guidance on getting repairs.
- Class C: Lead paint hazard. : CORRECT FAILURE TO PROVIDE TO THE DEPARTMENT WITHIN 45 DAYS OF DEMAND ALL RECORDS REQUIRED TO BE MAINTAINED BY OWNER PURSUANT TO LOCAL LAW 1 OF 2004 RELATED TO LEAD-BASED PAINT NOTICES, INSPECTIONS AND REMEDIATION/ABATEMENT ACTIVITIES. (apt E1), issued 2026-10-01. HPD violation 19268166
- Class C: Lead paint hazard. - CORRECT FAILURE TO NOTIFY OCCUPANTS AND/OR TO INVESTIGATE LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARDS. (apt E1), issued 2026-10-01. HPD violation 19268167
- Class C: Lead paint hazard, 1st closet from the east, south wall, 5th floor. - CORRECT THE LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD - PAINT THAT TESTED POSITIVE FOR LEAD CONTENT AND THAT IS PEELING OR ON A DETERIORATED SUBSURFACE - USING WORK PRACTICES SET FORTH IN 28 RCNY §11-06(B)(2) 1st CLOSET FROM EAST AT SOUTH WALL DOOR, 1st CLOSET FROM EAST AT SOUTH WALL DOOR FRAME, NORTH WALL, SOUTH WALL IN THE PRIVATE HALLWAY LOCATED AT APT E1, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST , SECTION ''SOUTH'' (apt E1), issued 2026-08-17. HPD violation 19144828
- Class C: Roaches, throughout the apartment, 5th floor. HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT E1, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST , SECTION ''SOUTH'' (apt E1), issued 2026-08-17. HPD violation 19138193
- Class C: Lead paint hazard, south wall, bathroom, 5th floor. - CORRECT THE LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD - PAINT THAT TESTED POSITIVE FOR LEAD CONTENT AND THAT IS PEELING OR ON A DETERIORATED SUBSURFACE - USING WORK PRACTICES SET FORTH IN 28 RCNY §11-06(B)(2) CEILING, 1st DOOR FRAME FROM EAST AT SOUTH WALL, SOUTH WALL, EAST WALL, WEST WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT E1, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST , SECTION ''SOUTH'' (apt E1), issued 2026-08-17. HPD violation 19144825
- Class C: Lead paint hazard, 1st window frame from the west, north wall, 3rd room from the east, 5th floor. - CORRECT THE LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD - PAINT THAT TESTED POSITIVE FOR LEAD CONTENT AND THAT IS PEELING OR ON A DETERIORATED SUBSURFACE - USING WORK PRACTICES SET FORTH IN 28 RCNY §11-06(B)(2) BASEBOARD AT WEST WALL, NORTH WALL, WEST WALL, 1st WINDOW FRAME FROM WEST AT NORTH WALL IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT E1, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST , SECTION ''SOUTH'' (apt E1), issued 2026-08-17. HPD violation 19144827
- Class C: Lead paint hazard, 1st closet from the east, south wall, foyer, 5th floor. - CORRECT THE LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD - PAINT THAT TESTED POSITIVE FOR LEAD CONTENT AND THAT IS PEELING OR ON A DETERIORATED SUBSURFACE - USING WORK PRACTICES SET FORTH IN 28 RCNY §11-06(B)(2) 1st CLOSET FROM EAST AT SOUTH WALL DOOR, 1st CLOSET FROM EAST AT SOUTH WALL DOOR FRAME, 2nd CLOSET FROM EAST AT SOUTH WALL DOOR, 2nd CLOSET FROM EAST AT SOUTH WALL DOOR FRAME, 1st DOOR FRAME FROM SOUTH AT WEST WALL, NORTH WALL, SOUTH WALL IN THE FOYER LOCATED AT APT E1, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST , SECTION ''SOUTH'' (apt E1), issued 2026-08-17. HPD violation 19144829
- Class C: Roaches, throughout the apartment, 4th floor. HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT D4, 4th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION ''SOUTH'' (apt D4), issued 2026-08-17. HPD violation 19138191
311 housing complaints
71 in the last 12 months, 422 in 5 years. Most common: Heat/Hot Water (29), Paint/Plaster (10), Water Leak (10), Unsanitary Condition (9), Plumbing (8).
Bedbugs
The owner reported 1 infested unit in the last 3 years. HPD's bedbug filings are self-reported by the owner once a year; HPD does not inspect to confirm them.
- 2026: No bedbug filing on record for this year
- 2025: Owner reported 0 infested units
- 2024: Owner reported 0 infested units
- 2023: Owner reported 1 infested, 1 treated, 0 re-infested
- 2022: Owner reported 0 infested units
- 2021: Owner reported 0 infested units
Buildings department (DOB)
No open DOB violations. 1 DOB violation on record. Check on DOB BIS.
Evictions and housing court
2 executed evictions in the last 3 years (4 on record). 0 open HPD cases; 0 harassment findings.
Rent stabilization
52 of 52 units rent-stabilized as of 2024. Stabilized renewals: 0% for one year and 0% for two years under RGB Order #58 (Oct 1, 2026 to Sep 30, 2027).
Rent-stabilized units on city tax bills: 52 in 2024, 52 in 2007. Source: DOF tax bills for 2007 and 2024; years with no bill on file are left out.
Owner and management
Owner: AVDI REALTY LLC. Head officer: AVNI GECAJ. Managing agent: AVDI REALTY LLC. This owner has 23 buildings on record, 22 graded D or F. See the full portfolio.
Last HPD registration Jun 30, 2025. Registration on file through Sep 1, 2026; renewal not yet in the city's data.
Tax lot and city IDs
BBL 2031540035, HPD building ID 117106. HPD Online, ACRIS, DOB BIS.
Nearest subway
- Fordham Rd (B, D), 4 min walk
- Kingsbridge Rd (B, D), 5 min walk
- Fordham Rd (4), 6 min walk
How the grade is calculated
| Factor | On record | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Open HPD violations | 100 open (66 class C, 27 class B, 7 class A). 1 rent-impairing | −45 |
| 311 housing complaints (12 mo) | 71 | −20 |
| Bedbug reports (3 yr) | 1 infested unit | −8 |
| Executed evictions (3 yr) | 2 | −3 |
| Housing litigation | No open cases | 0 |
| Open DOB violations | None | 0 |
Sources: NYC HPD Housing Maintenance Code Violations, NYC 311 Service Requests, NYC HPD Bedbug Reporting, NYC Marshal Evictions (DOI), NYC HPD Housing Litigations, NYC DOB Violations, NYC DOF tax bills (via JustFix Who Owns What portfolio API, v2), NYC HPD Property Registration. Methodology. Report generated 2026-10-28.