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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

262 violations · Class B

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ClassStatusApt

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Prior 4 yr.
Immed. Emergency0%1%
Emergency45%40%
Non-Emergency55%58%
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Description
Class BClosedRENT IMPAIRING7BSep 3, 2024REMOVE OBSTRUCTIONS · SEWERS AND DRAINAGE§ 27-2026 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL OBSTRUCTIONS AND REPAIR ALL DEFECTS IN THE WASTELINE OF THE BATHTUB IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 7B, 7th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class BClosed7HAug 26, 2024REPAIR 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 BClosed2FAug 13, 2024TRACE & REPAIR THE SOURCE & ABATE THE…MOLD · CLEANING§ 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... GREATER THEN 10 SQ FT AT NORTH WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2F, 2nd STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Class BOpen2FAug 2, 2024REPAIR · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE AIR VENT AT CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2F, 2nd STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Class BClosed2FJul 31, 2024REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PORCELAIN ENAMEL FINISH BY METHOD OF REGLAZING AT BATHTUB IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2F, 2nd STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Class BClosed2FJul 31, 2024REPAIR · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE VENTILATION SYSTEM AT NORTH IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2F, 2nd STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Class BOpen2FJul 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 20 SQ.FT. AT CEILING AND ALL WALLS IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2F, 2nd STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Class BClosed2FJul 26, 2024REPAIR · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE VENT AT CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2F, 2nd STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Class BClosed2FJul 26, 2024REPAIR · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE MECHANICAL AIR VENT AT CEILING IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 2F, 2nd STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Class BClosed—Jul 26, 2024REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE FIRE RETARDENT MATERIAL AT EAST WALL BY APARTMENT 2G AT PUBLIC HALL, 2nd STORY
Class BOpen2FJul 26, 2024REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PORCELAIN ENAMEL BY METHOD OF REGLAZING AT BATHTUB IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2F, 2nd STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Class BClosed4HJul 16, 2024REPAIR OR REPLACE CO DETECTOR · CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICES§ 27-2046.1 HMC: REPAIR OR REPLACE THE CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE(S). DEFECTIVE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 4H, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Class BClosed4HJul 16, 2024REPAIR OR REPLACE SMOKE DETECTOR · SMOKE DETECTING DEVICES§ 27-2045 ADM CODE REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SMOKE DETECTOR DEFECTIVE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 4H, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Class BClosed2FJun 28, 2024REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE VINYL FLOOR TILES IN THE FOYER LOCATED AT APT 2F, 2nd STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Class BClosed2FJun 28, 2024TRACE & REPAIR THE SOURCE & ABATE THE…MOLD · CLEANING§ 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... LESS 12 SQ FT. AT CEILING ,EAST AND SOUTH WALLS IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2F, 2nd STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Class BClosed8GJun 11, 2024REPAIR OR REPLACE SMOKE DETECTOR · SMOKE DETECTING DEVICES§ 27-2045 ADM CODE REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SMOKE DETECTOR MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 8G, 8th STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Class BClosed8GJun 11, 2024REPAIR OR REPLACE CO DETECTOR · CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICES§ 27-2046.1 HMC: REPAIR OR REPLACE THE CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE(S). MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 8G, 8th STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Class BClosed8GJun 11, 2024REPAIR PLASTER · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM NORTH AT EAST LOCATED AT APT 8G, 8th STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Class BClosed4BMay 24, 2024REPAIR BROKEN, LOOSE CONNECTION · SEWERS AND DRAINAGE§ 27-2026 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CONNECTION WASTE LINE AT SINK, IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 4B, 4th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class BClosed—Mar 8, 2024PROVIDE LIGHT - Not Less that 60 Watt incadescent · ARTIFICIAL LIGHTING§ 27-2039 ADM CODE PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHT OF NOT LESS THAN 60 WATTS INCANDESCENT OR EQUIVALENT ILLUMINATION 60 WATTS AT LIGHT FIXTURE AT CEILING AT PUBLIC HALL, 11TH STORY [ SECTION AT EAST]
Class BClosed—Mar 8, 2024REPAIR/ABATE UNSAFE WIRES · ARTIFICIAL LIGHTING§ 27-2005, 2006, 2037 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR AND ABATE UNSAFE ELECTRIC WIRING CONDITION CONSISTING OF WIRE CONNECTIONS AT LIGHT FIXTURE AT CEILING AT PUBLIC HALL, 11TH STORY [ SECTION AT EAST]
Class BClosed2FJan 9, 2024TRACE & 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 ORIGINAL VIOLATION 16217879 ISSUED 06-SEP-23 HAS BEEN UPGRADED TO CLASS B PER ADMINISTRATIVE CODE §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Class BClosed4HDec 4, 2023REPAIR BROKEN, LOOSE CONNECTION · SEWERS AND DRAINAGE§ 27-2026 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CONNECTION AT WASH BASIN IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 4H, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Class BClosed4HDec 4, 2023REPAIR · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD UNDER SINK BASE CABINET IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 4H, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Class BClosed3ADec 4, 2023REPAIR · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD UNDER SINK BASE CABINET IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 3A, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH
Class BClosed4HDec 4, 2023REPAIR · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE SPRING BALANCE AT UPPER WINDOW SASH AT 4TH WINDOW FROM NORTH AT EAST WALL IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 4H, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Class BClosed3AOct 3, 2023REPAIR OR REPLACE SMOKE DETECTOR · SMOKE DETECTING DEVICES§ 27-2045 ADM CODE REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SMOKE DETECTOR THAT IS DEFECTIVE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3A, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Class BClosed11FOct 3, 2023REPAIR PLASTER · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT THE CEILING IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 11F, 11th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Class BClosed3AOct 3, 2023REPAIR BROKEN, LOOSE CONNECTION · SEWERS AND DRAINAGE§ 27-2026 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CONNECTION WASTE LINE PIPE AT THE SINK IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 3A, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Class BClosed11FOct 3, 2023REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE WATER LEAK · WATER SUPPLY§ 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK OVER THE CEILING IN THE 4th ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 11F, 11th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Class BClosed3AOct 3, 2023REPAIR OR REPLACE CO DETECTOR · CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICES§ 27-2046.1 HMC: REPAIR OR REPLACE THE CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE(S). THAT IS DEFECTIVE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3A, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Class BClosed11FOct 3, 2023REPAIR PLASTER · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT THE CEILING IN THE 4th ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 11F, 11th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Class BClosed11FOct 3, 2023REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE WATER LEAK · WATER SUPPLY§ 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK OVER THE CEILING IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 11F, 11th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Class BClosed11FOct 3, 2023REPAIR PLASTER · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT THE CEILING IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 11F, 11th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Class BClosed11FOct 3, 2023REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE WATER LEAK · WATER SUPPLY§ 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK OVER THE CEILING IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 11F, 11th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Class BClosed—Sep 28, 2023REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE FIRE RETARDANT MATERIAL AT EAST AND SOUTH WALLS AT PUBLIC HALL, 12th STORY
Class BClosed—Sep 28, 2023REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE FIRE RETARDANT MATERIAL AT CEILING AND WEST WALL AT PUBLIC HALL, 3rd STORY
Class BClosed4GSep 21, 2023REPAIR · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE MORTISE LOCK AND IT'S ASSEMBLY AT DOOR IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 4G, 4th STORY, 5th APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Class BClosed4GSep 11, 2023REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE THE WOOD BASE CABINE AT SINK IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 4G, 4th STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH
Class BClosed4GSep 11, 2023REPAIR PLASTER · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR THE CEILING AND WALLS IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 4G, 4th STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH
Class BClosed2FSep 11, 2023REPAIR BROKEN, LOOSE CONNECTION · SEWERS AND DRAINAGE§ 27-2026 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CONNECTION WASTELINE AT SINK BASE CABINET IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 2F, 2nd STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Class BClosed2FSep 11, 2023REPAIR · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE MECHANICAL EXHAUST VENT IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2F, 2nd STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Class BClosed2FSep 11, 2023REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE WATER LEAK · WATER SUPPLY§ 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT CEILING IN THE PRIVATE HALLWAY LOCATED AT APT 2F, 2nd STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Class BClosed2FSep 11, 2023REMOVE VERMIN · EXTERMINATION & RODENT ERADICATIONHMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF VERMIN FLIES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2F, 2nd STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Class BClosed4GSep 11, 2023TRACE & REPAIR THE SOURCE & ABATE THE…MOLD · CLEANING§ 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... AT SINK BASE CABINET, APPROX 15 SQ FEET IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 4G, 4th STORY, 5th APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Class BClosed4GSep 11, 2023TRACE & REPAIR THE SOURCE & ABATE THE…MOLD · CLEANING§ 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... APPROX. 12 SQ. FT. AROUND THE WOOD BASE CABINET UNDER THE SINK APPROX. 4 SQ. FT. AT THE WOOD BASE CABINET FLOOR UNDER THE SINK IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 4G, 4th STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH
Class BClosed4GSep 5, 2023REPLACE · MAINTENANCE§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING OR ROTTEN BASE BOARD AT UNDER SINK IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 4G, 4th STORY, 5th APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Class BClosed4GSep 5, 2023REPAIR LEAKY FAUCETS · WATER SUPPLY§ 27-2026 ADM CODE REPAIR THE LEAKY AND/OR DEFECTIVE FAUCETS AT SINK IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 4G, 4th STORY, 5th APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Class BClosed4HAug 21, 2023REPAIR BROKEN, LOOSE CONNECTION · SEWERS AND DRAINAGE§ 27-2026 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CONNECTION AT WASTE LINE UNDER WASH BASIN IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 4H, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH
Class BClosed4HAug 21, 2023REPAIR BROKEN, LOOSE CONNECTION · SEWERS AND DRAINAGE§ 27-2026 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CONNECTION AT WASTE LINE UNDER WASH BASIN IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 4H, 4th STORY
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