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689 Melrose Avenue

Bronx, NY 10455BBL 2-02401-0023Map

Owner of record: Melrose Park Housing Development Fund C Orporation

689 Melrose Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1903 in Bronx, 10455. It has 25 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is Melrose Park Housing Development Fund C Orporation. HPD has recorded 143 housing violations here, most recently on September 8, 2026. 43 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 25 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
143
DOB violations
8
ECB violations
2
HPD complaints
137

What to know

Concern
13 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Sep 8, 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
25
About 100% of the building's 25 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 · 143

  • C

    Fire escape defective. adjust the dropladder so that it will slide easily in the guide rods drop ladder in extended position at 1st fire escape from east at north exterior wall at fire escape

    Sep 8, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of an air-conditioner unit protruding more than six inches from window sill at 1st fire escape from east at north exterior wall at, 3rd story balcony at fire escape

    Sep 8, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of flower pots at 1st fire escape from east at north exterior wall at 4th story balcony at fire escape

    Sep 8, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post a proper notice regarding rent stabilization law, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a conspicuous location within the common area at the buildings entrance. for more information about signage requirements, please visit: https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/required-signage.page

    Sep 8, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

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

    Sep 8, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch set and its assembles at building entrance door at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 8, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

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

    Sep 8, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post a sign indicating hours of collection and method of collection of waste material where dumbwaiter service is not provided. at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 8, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10sq ft observed at west wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 25, 2026 · Apt 1

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 25, 2026 · Apt 1

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
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  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch lock and assemblies at building entrance door vestibule to public hall at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 22, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt apt1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 22, 2026 · Apt APT1

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... more than 10 sq.ft at west wall in the 1st room from north located at apt apt1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 22, 2026 · Apt APT1

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective outlet at west wall in the 1st room from north located at apt apt1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 22, 2026 · Apt APT1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation radiator cover in the 1st room from north located at apt apt1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 22, 2026 · Apt APT1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and all walls in the 1st room from north located at apt apt1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 22, 2026 · Apt APT1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt apt1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 22, 2026 · Apt APT1

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch lock and assemblies at building entrance door street to vestibule at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 22, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch lock and assemblies at building entrance door street to vestibule at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 22, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch lock and assemblies at building entrance door vestibule to public hall at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 22, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post a proper notice regarding rent stabilization law, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a conspicuous location within the common area at the buildings entrance. for more information about signage requirements, please visit: https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/required-signage.page

    Jul 22, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10sq feet in the bathroom located at apt 16, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north original violation 18783008 issued 13-apr-26 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code 27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Apr 13, 2026 · Apt 16

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 16, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 13, 2026 · Apt 16

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and west wall in the bathroom located at apt 16, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 13, 2026 · Apt 16

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10sq feet in the bathroom located at apt 16, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 13, 2026 · Apt 16

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective light fixture at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 16, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 13, 2026 · Apt 16

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic wall tile at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 16, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 13, 2026 · Apt 16

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing cabinet at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 16, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 13, 2026 · Apt 16

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical outlet at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 16, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 13, 2026 · Apt 16

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation riser at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 16, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 13, 2026 · Apt 16

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color south wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 5, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Jan 4, 2026 · Apt 5

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the west wall in the foyer located at apt 5, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Jan 4, 2026 · Apt 5

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 5, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Jan 4, 2026 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation at riser pipe in the bathroom located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 5, 2025 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water temperature above the maximum temperature at 130 degrees at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 5, 2025 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sqft at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 5, 2025 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sqft at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east original violation 18349319 issued 05-nov-25 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code 27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Nov 5, 2025 · Apt 1

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • 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.

    Jun 5, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 5, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Jan 11, 2025 · Apt 5

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 1st room from north located at apt 5, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Jan 11, 2025 · Apt 5

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling, walls, trim works in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Jan 11, 2025 · Apt 5

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation radiators, steam risers in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Jan 11, 2025 · Apt 5

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 5, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Jan 11, 2025 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

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

    Jan 3, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch and assembly at public hall door to rear yard , 1st story

    Jan 3, 2025

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding 130 degrees at all fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 9, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 3, 2025 · Apt 9

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room

    Oct 15, 2024

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 6, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 15, 2024 · Apt 6

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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

    Oct 15, 2024

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

    Provide written notice to the tenants at least twenty-four hours prior to essential service interruption by posting a notice in a prominent place within the public part of the building and on each floor of such building, where an owner must make a repair that may result in an interruption of essential services such as utilities(heat, hot water, gas, electricity, or elevator) that is expected to continue for more than two hours. sample notice available at www.nyc.gov/hpd or as provided in this notice of violation. no hot water at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 15, 2024

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation

DOB building violations · 8

  • Construction other optional

    Emergency work order-chimney located @ exp3 in severe state of disrepair w/mult cracks through the brick & bulging.exp3 wall parapet leaning,stucco detaching&falling on grade on adj property.owner to retain nyspe & gc to immed stab the chimneys and parapet&remve all o.g haz file for permit by 12/26/25

    Dec 22, 2025

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Jun 28, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report

    Mar 3, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report

    May 15, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required

    Dec 31, 2009

    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 · 2

  • Class - 1

    Atoi cracks were observed throughout the facade and chimney stack at exposure 3. measuring approximatley 2 to 6 linear feet and wrapping around the chimney stack. additionally, loose masonry stucco, and brick w

    Dec 22, 2025 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to mantain exterior:(building columns)masonry columns & headerare out of plumb & are leaning away from the building.at the entrance to the lobby.remedy:make all necessary repairs in a safe and lawful ma

    Jun 19, 1990 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Sep 4, 2026 · Apt APT1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Aug 9, 2026 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Aug 9, 2026 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Aug 9, 2026 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jul 15, 2026 · Apt APT1

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Jul 15, 2026 · Apt APT1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Radiator

    Jul 15, 2026 · Apt APT1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jul 15, 2026 · Apt APT1

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Apr 11, 2026 · Apt 16

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Window/frame

    Apr 11, 2026 · Apt 16

    Close
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  • Paint/plaster

    Cabinet

    Apr 11, 2026 · Apt 16

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Apr 11, 2026 · Apt 16

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Apr 11, 2026 · Apt 16

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 8, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 27, 2026 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Dec 26, 2025 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Dec 26, 2025 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 4, 2025 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Jul 21, 2025 · Apt 22

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jul 21, 2025 · Apt 22

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jan 3, 2025 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 2, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 13, 2024 · Apt 12A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 18, 2024 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 15, 2024 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 12, 2024 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 12, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 11, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 11, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    May 10, 2023 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Mar 22, 2023 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Mar 15, 2023 · Apt 3

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Mar 6, 2023 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 30, 2023 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 30, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 18, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jan 18, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 18, 2022 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 13, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 10, 2022 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jun 30, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    May 27, 2022 · Apt 25

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 29, 2021 · Apt 12

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Mar 30, 2021 · Apt 12A

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Mar 30, 2021 · Apt 12A

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Mar 24, 2021 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jun 3, 2020 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jun 3, 2020 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 16, 2019 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Mar 2, 2019 · Apt ENTIRE

    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
1903
Floors
6
Residential units
25
Building area
23,842 ft²
Lot area
5,000 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
201
Council district
17
Block / lot
2401 / 23
Assessed value
$537,300
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #204194, last renewed Aug 28, 2025.

Questions about 689 Melrose Avenue

Who owns 689 Melrose Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Melrose Park Housing Development Fund C Orporation.

Does 689 Melrose Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 143 housing violations at this property.

Is 689 Melrose Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 25 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 25 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 689 Melrose Avenue built?

City records list 1903 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 689 Melrose Avenue?

It has 25 residential units and 29 units in total.

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