721 Melrose Avenue
Bronx, NY 10455BBL 2-02402-0023Map
Owner of record: Melrose Cluster, L.p.
721 Melrose Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1931 in Bronx, 10455. It has 6 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Melrose Cluster, L.p.. HPD has recorded 47 housing violations here, most recently on August 25, 2026. 34 of the 47 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 6 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 47
- DOB violations
- 15
- ECB violations
- 2
- HPD complaints
- 35
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
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.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 47
- BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations defective device in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Aug 25, 2026 · Apt 2A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defective device in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Aug 25, 2026 · Apt 2A
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective defective door latch in the entrance located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 25, 2026 · Apt 4B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations defective device in the entire apartment located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 25, 2026 · Apt 4B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defective device in the entire apartment located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 25, 2026 · Apt 4B
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling at intermediate landing at public hall stairs , 3rd story
Aug 25, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) north wall in the bathroom located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 25, 2026 · Apt 4B
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 25, 2026 · Apt 4B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of double cylinder lock at room leading to fire secape in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Aug 30, 2024 · Apt 2A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
May 31, 2023 · Apt 2A
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
May 31, 2023 · Apt 2A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and north wall in the 2nd bathroom from north located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
May 31, 2023 · Apt 2A
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at north wall in the 4th room from north located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
May 31, 2023 · Apt 2A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove the illegal fastening lockable slide bolt at bulkhead door
May 31, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of househould furniture at public hall stair intermidiate landing leading to bulkhead
May 31, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st section from north at east
May 9, 2022 · Apt 4B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st section from north at east
May 9, 2022 · Apt 4B
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective leading to the roof at bulkhead , 4th story
May 9, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at west wall at intermediate landing at public hall stairs, 4th story
May 9, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at west wall at intermediate landing at public hall stairs, 4th story
May 9, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination at ceiling at intermediate landing at public hall stairs, 3rd story
May 9, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective lower glass pane at entrance door to bldg. , 1st story
May 9, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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 - IInformation / order
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.
Oct 28, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of slide bolt with eye for pad lock at door in the entrance located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 10, 2019 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). inoperable in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 10, 2019 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector inoperable in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 10, 2019 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of bedbugs in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 10, 2019 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following a minimum of 100 watts of incandescent light required. (light fixture present)
May 28, 2017
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following 200 watts minimun required at front areaway
Mar 15, 2017
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following minimum required 100 watts (light fixture present) at front areaway, 1st story
Oct 13, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following 200 watts minimum required (light fixtures present) at front areaway
Jan 16, 2016
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardent material at 4th sty ceiling at public hall
Jun 16, 2015
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet bowl in the bathroom located at apt 4a, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jun 16, 2015 · Apt 4A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in the water closet waste line in the bathroom located at apt 4a, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jun 16, 2015 · Apt 4A
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at 4th sty at public hall
Jun 16, 2015
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 27, 2014 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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 1st sty and at door at boiler room
Jan 27, 2014
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at basement at boiler room
Jan 27, 2014
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 12, 2013 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective locking device at door in the entrance located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 12, 2013 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective inter-com system in the private hallway located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 12, 2013 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). inoperative in the entire apartment located at apt 4a, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Apr 9, 2012 · Apt 4A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector inoperative in the entire apartment located at apt 4a, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Apr 9, 2012 · Apt 4A
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the kitchen , the foyer , the private hallway , the 4th bathroom from north, the 1st room from north at east located at apt 4a, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Apr 9, 2012 · Apt 4A
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
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 door frame from west at north wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 1a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 12, 2005 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 15
- 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 - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
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
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed
Show 5 more ↓
- 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
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 17, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 2
- Hazardous
B4b/50b/32ab/50a/51. best fism boiler, sn 1368, mod 5350, lds, oil, 1991 50 (a) evidence of soot accumulation in boiler fireside surfaces, flue pipe and chimney. comprehensive soot cleanup recommended. certifie
Nov 14, 2005 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain defect is: acoustic ceiling missing in bathroom at first floor pharmacy. remedy: make all necessary repairs.
Sep 18, 1996
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 7, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 22, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 16, 2018 · Apt 4B
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Jun 10, 2015 · Apt 4A
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Jun 10, 2015 · Apt 4A
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jun 10, 2015 · Apt 4A
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Sep 10, 2014 · Apt 4B
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Apr 18, 2014 · Apt 4A
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 18, 2014 · Apt 4A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 29, 2014 · Apt 3B
Close
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- Heating
Heat related
Jan 25, 2014 · Apt 3B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 4, 2014 · Apt 4A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 26, 2013 · Apt 4B
Close - General
Cooking gas
Apr 5, 2012 · Apt 4A
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Mar 30, 2012 · Apt 3B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 28, 2006 · Apt 1A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 15, 2006 · Apt 3A
Close - Heating
Heat-plant
Jun 7, 2005 · Apt 1A
Close - General
Mold
Jun 7, 2005 · Apt 1A
Close - Heating
Heat related
May 30, 2005 · Apt 2B
Close - Heating
Heat related
May 27, 2005 · Apt 2B
Close - Heating
Heat related
May 25, 2005 · Apt 3C
Close - Heating
Heat related
May 25, 2005 · Apt 2B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 31, 2005 · Apt 2B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 12, 2005 · Apt 1C
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 9, 2005 · Apt 1A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 8, 2005 · Apt 2B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 21, 2005 · Apt 2B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 20, 2005 · Apt 2B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 27, 2005 · Apt 1A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 27, 2005 · Apt 2B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 27, 2005 · Apt 3C
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 27, 2005 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 26, 2005 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 16, 2005 · Apt 1B
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Mixed residential and retail building (S9)
- Year built
- 1931
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 6
- Building area
- 9,265 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,500 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 201
- Council district
- 17
- Block / lot
- 2402 / 23
- Assessed value
- $665,550
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #201485, last renewed Sep 9, 2025.
Questions about 721 Melrose Avenue
Who owns 721 Melrose Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Melrose Cluster, L.p..
Does 721 Melrose Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 47 housing violations at this property.
Is 721 Melrose Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 6 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 6 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 721 Melrose Avenue built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 721 Melrose Avenue?
It has 6 residential units and 9 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.