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892 Melrose Avenue

Bronx, NY 10451BBL 2-02383-0003Map

Owner of record: Melrose Cluster, L.p.

892 Melrose Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1925 in Bronx, 10451. It has 16 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is Melrose Cluster, L.p.. HPD has recorded 139 housing violations here, most recently on July 13, 2026. 40 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 16 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
139
DOB violations
23
ECB violations
4
HPD complaints
130

What to know

Concern
8 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Jul 13, 2026

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
16
About 100% of the building's 16 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

Think your apartment is stabilized? Request its rent history from HCR (free), then check your renewal with the renewal calculator.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 139

  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 13, 2026 · Apt 5B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and all walls in the bathroom located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 13, 2026 · Apt 5B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 13, 2026 · Apt 5B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the foyer located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 13, 2026 · Apt 5B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 13, 2026 · Apt 5B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 13, 2026 · Apt 5B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing in the entire apartment located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 13, 2026 · Apt 5B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective intercom system in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 3rd apartment from north at east

    Apr 17, 2026 · Apt 3A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    Jul 16, 2025 · Apt 2A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector that is missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 16, 2025 · Apt 2A

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 16, 2025 · Apt 2A

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

    Provide an unlockable slidebolt or hook on roof door that allows re-entry from roof to public hall at 1st public hall bulkhead from north, 6th story

    Jun 2, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at 1st public hall bulkhead from north, 6th story

    Jun 2, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at 1st public hall bulkhead from north, 6th story

    Jun 2, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak above the ceiling at 1st public hall bulkhead from north, 6th story

    Jun 2, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of rubber tube wrapped around dropladder at 2nd fire escape from north at west exterior wall. at fire escape

    Jun 2, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch and its assembly at door from vestibule to public hall at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 2, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch at door from vestibule to public hall at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 2, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the foyer located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 28, 2025 · Apt 3A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at bulkhead ceiling

    Mar 28, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling at bulkhead

    Mar 28, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at building entrance door , 1st story

    Jan 26, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective mortise lock and key assembly set at building entrance door , 1st story

    Jan 26, 2025

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at building vestibule door , 1st story

    Jan 26, 2025

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective mortise lock and key assembly set at building vestibule door , 1st story

    Jan 26, 2025

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at street entrance to building , 6th story

    Jul 17, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 14, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective intercom system located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 14, 2023 · Apt 3A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    May 26, 2023 · Apt 2A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 26, 2023 · Apt 2A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 26, 2023 · Apt 2A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 26, 2023 · Apt 2A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of house hold items at public hall, 1st story

    May 26, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 26, 2023 · Apt 2A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at bulkhead ceiling , 6th story

    May 26, 2023

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the bulkhead ceiling , 6th story

    May 26, 2023

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of rodents (rats) at public hall, 1st story

    May 26, 2023

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • A

    And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint the building front fire escape

    May 26, 2023

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the roof , 2nd story, section at north

    May 26, 2023

    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
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls ceiling and trim in the kitchen located at apt 5b, 5th story, apartment at west

    Jun 16, 2022 · Apt 5B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 5b, 5th story, apartment at west

    Jun 16, 2022 · Apt 5B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system unable to gain access to basement at boiler room

    Jun 16, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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.

    Feb 17, 2022

    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.

    Feb 17, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 4, 2021 · Apt 3B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 4, 2021 · Apt 3C

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at east wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 4, 2021 · Apt 3C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Replace with new the broken or defective door at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 4, 2021 · Apt 3B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at south wall in the foyer located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 4, 2021 · Apt 3B

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 23

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 30, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 30, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection

    Apr 25, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report

    Apr 6, 2018

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report

    May 15, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 31, 2005

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 31, 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

    Feb 13, 2004

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 19, 2003

    Dob violation - dismissed
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  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 19, 2003

    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

    Mar 26, 2002

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 27, 2001

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 27, 2001

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 7, 2000

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 16, 1999

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 16, 1999

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    May 4, 1998

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 16, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 9, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    May 17, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 4

  • Class - 2

    W/o a permit. noted: at 4th flr apt 4a - full height partition wall & door erected to sub-divide living rm and create an addl't bdrm., obtain all permits

    Nov 3, 2022 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner: use of prohibited door and/or hardware per bc 1008.1.8;27-371(j). noted: at time of inspection observed key locking device installed at bdrm entry door lea

    Nov 3, 2022 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Expired bldg occupied w/o a valid c of o. temporary c of o #200751267t003 has expired on 8/23/2006. remedy: obtain valid c of o.

    Oct 30, 2006 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to carry out permitted work in accordance with applicable rules & regulation in that construction work in progress at time of inspection saturday at approx 11:35am other than permitted hours mon-fri 7:0

    Feb 19, 2005

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Plumbing

    Steam pipe/riser

    Jul 11, 2026 · Apt 5B

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jul 11, 2026 · Apt 5B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 31, 2026 · Apt 5B

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Dec 20, 2025 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 3, 2025 · Apt 5B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jul 15, 2025 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jun 4, 2025 · Apt 5B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jun 1, 2025 · Apt 5B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 24, 2025 · Apt 5B

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jan 24, 2025 · Apt 5B

    Close
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  • Door/window

    Door

    Jan 9, 2025 · Apt 5B

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door frame

    Jan 9, 2025 · Apt 5B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Aug 27, 2024 · Apt 6C

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window pane

    Aug 27, 2024 · Apt 6C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 30, 2024 · Apt 5B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 29, 2024 · Apt 5B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 14, 2024 · Apt 5B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 6, 2023 · Apt 5B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Sep 30, 2023 · Apt 5B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 18, 2023 · Apt 6A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 18, 2023 · Apt 6A

    Close
  • General

    Janitor/super

    Jul 18, 2023 · Apt 6A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jul 16, 2023 · Apt 5B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jul 15, 2023 · Apt 5B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jun 16, 2022 · Apt 5B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Feb 20, 2022 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Nov 24, 2021 · Apt APT6A

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Oct 6, 2021 · Apt 6C

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Oct 6, 2021 · Apt 6C

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Oct 6, 2021 · Apt 6C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Oct 6, 2021 · Apt 6C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 6, 2021 · Apt 6C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Sep 3, 2021 · Apt 5B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jul 11, 2021 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Jul 11, 2021 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Jul 11, 2021 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jul 11, 2021 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jul 9, 2021 · Apt 5B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Jul 1, 2021 · Apt 5B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 11, 2021 · Apt 5B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 2, 2020 · Apt 5B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Nov 18, 2020 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Nov 18, 2020 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Apr 27, 2020 · Apt 5B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 18, 2019 · Apt 5B

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Mar 30, 2019 · Apt 5B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 30, 2019 · Apt 5B

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Feb 28, 2019 · Apt 5B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Sep 22, 2018 · Apt 5B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Sep 13, 2018 · Apt 5B

    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
1925
Floors
6
Residential units
16
Building area
11,445 ft²
Lot area
3,510 ft²
Zoning
R8
Community board
203
Council district
17
Block / lot
2383 / 3
Assessed value
$394,650
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #205838, last renewed Sep 9, 2025.

Questions about 892 Melrose Avenue

Who owns 892 Melrose Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Melrose Cluster, L.p..

Does 892 Melrose Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 139 housing violations at this property.

Is 892 Melrose Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 16 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 16 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 892 Melrose Avenue built?

City records list 1925 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 892 Melrose Avenue?

It has 16 residential units and 19 units in total.

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