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Bronx · ZIP 10451 · BIN 2117805 · Melrose · Last violation May 29, 2026 · Last complaint May 31, 2026

NeighborhoodMelrose
More violations than 80.2% of nearby buildings
More violations than 80% of buildings and more complaints than 79% of buildings in Melrose. Size-normalized against residential buildings in the neighborhood for issues in the last 10 years.
ViolationsComplaints
Activity TrendsLast 5 years
More activity recently than in past years
Last 2 yrs: 231 violations · 260 complaints
'21'26ViolationsComplaints
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Severityⓘopen violations
13 immediately hazardous (Class C) violations still open
Class C violations include lead paint, mold, pest infestations, heat/hot water failure, and structural hazards — the most serious category.
Class Cimmediately hazardous13Class Bhazardous51
Housing Preservation & Development Violations
Total violations since 2010
547
32 per year avg.↑ Up 53% in the last 2 years (231 vs 151 prior 2 yrs)
Open violations
77
Class C (immed. haz.)ⓘ13
Class B (hazardous)ⓘ51
Rent-impairingⓘ2
Open violation ages
▪ < 30 days11% (8)
▪ 30–90 days38% (28)
▪ 3–12 months42% (31)
▪ 1–3 years4% (3)
▪ 3+ years4% (3)
Housing Preservation & Development Complaints
Total complaints since 2010
721
42 per year avg.↑ Up 36% in the last 2 years (260 vs 191 prior 2 yrs)
Complaint Resolution
No access20%Violation issued27%No violation35%Phone resolved16%Other1%(721)
Urgency breakdown
Last 12 mo.

Top violation categories

5 yrsAll time
Maintenanceⓘ156 violations
Extermination & Rodent Eradicationⓘ99 violations
Cleaningⓘ50 violations
Egressⓘ36 violations
Water Supplyⓘ26 violations
Smoke Detecting Devicesⓘ18 violations
Carbon Monoxide Detecting Devicesⓘ18 violations
Paintingⓘ17 violations
Top complaint groupsⓘ
5 yrsAll time
Mold & pestsⓘ219 complaints
Bldg maintenanceⓘ83 complaints
Water & plumbingⓘ78 complaints
Heat / hot waterⓘ52 complaints
Electricalⓘ19 complaints
Safety & fireⓘ7 complaints
Appliancesⓘ7 complaints
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Violation log

105 violations · Class A

All classesClass AClass BClass CClass IAllOpenClosed
ClassStatusApt

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Prior 4 yr.
Immed. Emergency0%1%
Emergency45%40%
Non-Emergency55%58%
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Description
Class AOpen10FApr 15, 2026TRACE & REPAIR THE SOURCE & ABATE THE…MOLD · CLEANING§ 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... LESS THAN 10 SQ FEET UNDER THE SINK AT SOUTH WALL IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 10F, 10th STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Class AOpen2FApr 15, 2026TRACE & REPAIR THE SOURCE & ABATE THE…MOLD · CLEANING§ 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... LESS THAN 10SQ FEET AT SOUTH AND EAST WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2F, 2nd STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Class AOpen7HApr 15, 2026TRACE & REPAIR THE SOURCE & ABATE THE…MOLD · CLEANING§ 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... LESS THAN 10 SQ FEET AT BASE CABINET UNDER THE SINK IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 7H, 7th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Class AOpen10FApr 14, 2026PAINT · PAINTING§ 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT ALL WALLS AND CEILING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 10F, 10th STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Class AOpen5CApr 14, 2026REFIT DOORS ETC. · EGRESS§ 27-2005 HMC: REFIT DOOR IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 5C, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Class AOpen5GApr 10, 2026REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PORCELAIN ENAMEL FINISH BY METHOD OF REGLAZING BATHTUB IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 5G, 5th STORY, 5th APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Class AOpen2HMar 26, 2026PAINT · PAINTING§ 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT THE CEILING AND ALL WALLS THROUGHOUT IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2H, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Class AOpen10FFeb 3, 2026TRACE & REPAIR THE SOURCE & ABATE THE…MOLD · CLEANING§ 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... LESS THAN 10 SQ FEET AT FLOOR INSODE BASE CABINET IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 10F, 10th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Class AClosed3GNov 28, 2025TRACE & REPAIR THE SOURCE & ABATE THE…MOLD · CLEANING§ 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... LESS THAN 10SQ FT AT CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 3G, 3rd STORY, 5th APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Class AClosed2FSep 15, 2025TRACE & REPAIR THE SOURCE & ABATE THE…MOLD · CLEANING§ 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... LESS THAN 10 SQUARE FEET AT CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2F, 2nd STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Class AClosed—Sep 10, 2025POST SIGN INDICATING NAME AND ADDRESS OF JANITOR, ETC. · POSTING/SIGNAGE§ 27-2053 ADM CODE 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
Class AClosed—Aug 26, 2025CLEANSE · CLEANING§ 27-2011 ADM CODE CLEANSE TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT THE THE FLOOR, WALLS, AND DOOR SADDLES INCLUDING HAND RAILS AT STAIRCASE THROUGHOUT AT ALL STORIES AT PUBLIC HALL
Class AOpen2FAug 25, 2025CLEANSE · CLEANING§ 27-2011 ADM CODE CLEANSE TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT THE [ALL CERAMIC TILES] IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2F, 2nd STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Class AClosed2FAug 11, 2025TRACE & REPAIR THE SOURCE & ABATE THE…MOLD · CLEANING§ 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... LESS THAN 10 SQ FEET AT CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2F, 2nd STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Class AClosed2FJul 24, 2025REPAIR PLASTER · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING IN THE FOYER LOCATED AT APT 2F, 2nd STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Class AOpen8GJul 24, 2025REPAIR LEAKY FAUCETS · WATER SUPPLY§ 27-2026 ADM CODE REPAIR THE LEAKY AND/OR DEFECTIVE FAUCETS FAUCET AT SINK IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 8G, 8th STORY, 4th APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Class AOpen8GJul 24, 2025REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE ROTTED WOOD AT SINK BASE CABINET IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 8G, 8th STORY, 4th APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Class AClosed8GJul 24, 2025TRACE & REPAIR THE SOURCE & ABATE THE…MOLD · CLEANING§ 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... LESS THAN 10 SQ FT INSIDE SINK BASE CABINET IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 8G, 8th STORY, 4th APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Class AClosed7HJul 24, 2025REPAIR PLASTER · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT EAST WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 7H, 7th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Class AClosed8GJul 24, 2025TRACE & REPAIR THE SOURCE & ABATE THE…MOLD · CLEANING§ 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... LESS THAT 10 SQ FT INSIDE BASIN CABINET IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 8G, 8th STORY, 4th APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Class AClosed—May 12, 2025PAINT · PAINTING§ 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT THE CEILING, NORTH EAST AND SOUTH WALLS AT PUBLIC HALL, 4th STORY
Class AClosed2FMar 6, 2025TRACE & REPAIR THE SOURCE & ABATE THE…MOLD · CLEANING§ 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... LESS THAN 10SQ FT AT NORTH WALL AND CEILNG IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2F, 2nd STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Class AClosed2FSep 13, 2024PAINT · PAINTING§ 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT THE CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2F, 2nd STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH , SECTION ''390''
Class AClosed7BSep 3, 2024REPAIR · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE ROOM ENTRY WOOD DOOR IN THE 4th ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 7B, 7th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class AClosed7HAug 26, 2024TRACE & REPAIR THE SOURCE & ABATE THE…MOLD · CLEANING§ 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... LESS THAN 5 SQ. FT. AT CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 7H, 7th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Class AClosed2FAug 2, 2024REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE REGROUT JOINTS AT CERAMIC TILES AT BATHTUB AREA IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2F, 2nd STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Class AClosed2FJul 31, 2024TRACE & REPAIR THE SOURCE & ABATE THE…MOLD · CLEANING§ 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... [LESS THAN TEN] 1SQFT AT CEILING, 1SQFT AT NORTH WALL, 1SQFT AT SOUTH WALL, 1SQFT AT WEST WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2F, 2nd STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Class AClosed2FJul 31, 2024CLEANSE · CLEANING§ 27-2011 ADM CODE CLEANSE TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT THE ALL CERAMIC TILES IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2F, 2nd STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Class AClosed—Jul 26, 2024PAINT · PAINTING§ 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT AT EAST WALL BY APARTMENT 2G AT PUBLIC HALL, 2nd STORY
Class AClosed—Jul 11, 2024NO MIRROR IN ELEVATOR · PROTECTIVE DEVICES AND FIRE PROTECTION§ 27-2042 ADM CODE PROVIDE A MIRROR IN SELF-SERVICE ELEVATOR ARRANGED SO AS TO ENABLE A PERSON ENTERING, TO VIEW INSIDE OF ELEVATOR NUMBER 2P11223
Class AClosed—Jul 11, 2024REPLACE · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING SAFETY CAPS/COVERS FIRE ELECTRICAL OULET AT WEST WALL AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY
Class AClosed—Jul 11, 2024POST SIGN INDICATING NAME AND ADDRESS OF JANITOR, ETC. · POSTING/SIGNAGE§ 27-2053 ADM CODE 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
Class AClosed5GMay 24, 2024REPAIR · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE DOOR, IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 5G, 5th STORY, 4th APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Class AClosed5GMay 24, 2024REPAIR · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE DOOR AT CLOSET, IN THE PRIVATE HALLWAY LOCATED AT APT 5G, 5th STORY, 4th APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Class AClosed5GMay 24, 2024REPAIR · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE OVERHEAD CABINET EAST WALL, IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 5G, 5th STORY, 4th APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Class AClosed5GMay 24, 2024PAINT · PAINTING§ 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT CEILING AND ALL WALLS, IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 5G, 5th STORY, 4th APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Class AClosed—Apr 2, 2024NO MIRROR IN ELEVATOR · PROTECTIVE DEVICES AND FIRE PROTECTION§ 27-2042 ADM CODE PROVIDE A MIRROR IN SELF-SERVICE ELEVATOR ARRANGED SO AS TO ENABLE A PERSON ENTERING, TO VIEW INSIDE OF ELEVATOR NUMBER 2P11223
Class AClosed10HMar 8, 2024REPAIR · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE DOOR IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 10H, 10th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Class AClosed2FOct 2, 2023REPAIR PLASTER · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING IN THE FOYER LOCATED AT APT 2F, 2nd STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Class AClosed—Sep 28, 2023PAINT · PAINTING§ 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT AT CEILING AND WEST WALL AT PUBLIC HALL, 3rd STORY
Class AClosed—Sep 28, 2023PAINT · PAINTING§ 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT AT EAST AND SOUTH WALLS AT PUBLIC HALL, 12th STORY
Class AClosed4GSep 21, 2023PAINT · PAINTING§ 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT AT CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 4G, 4th STORY, 5th APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Class AClosed2FSep 11, 2023PAINT · PAINTING§ 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT ALL WALLS & CEILINGS , TRIMS INCLUDING INSIDE ALL CLOSETS THRU-OUT IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2F, 2nd STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Class AClosed2FSep 11, 2023TRACE & REPAIR THE SOURCE & ABATE THE…MOLD · CLEANING§ 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... 4 SQ. FTG AT CEILING IN THE PRIVATE HALLWAY LOCATED AT APT 2F, 2nd STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Class AClosed—Jul 17, 2023CLEANSE · CLEANING§ 27-2011 ADM CODE CLEANSE TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT THE STAIRS AT PUBLIC HALL, 3rd STORY
Class AClosed2FMar 13, 2023TRACE & REPAIR THE SOURCE & ABATE THE…MOLD · CLEANING§ 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... 8 SQFT AT EAST WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2F, 2nd STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Class AClosed11FSep 6, 2022REPAIR PLASTER · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR THE CEILING IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 11F, 11th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Class AClosed11FSep 6, 2022SECURE LOOSE MATTER · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY SECURE THE LOOSE BASEBOARD RADIATOR AT NORTH WALL(PARTLY DETACHED FROM WALL) IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 11F, 11th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Class AClosed11FSep 6, 2022SECURE LOOSE MATTER · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY SECURE THE LOOSE BASEBOARD BOARD RADIATOR AT NORTH WALL (PARTLY DETACHED FROM WALL) IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 11F, 11th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Class AClosed2FAug 29, 2022TRACE & REPAIR THE SOURCE & ABATE THE…MOLD · CLEANING§ 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... AT NORTH WALL APPROX 3 SQ. FT AND WEST WALL APPROX 3 SQ. FT IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2F, 2nd STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
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