769 Melrose Avenue
Bronx, NY 10451BBL 2-02404-0024Map
Owner of record: Melrose Realty Group LLC
769 Melrose Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Bronx, 10451. It has 12 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Melrose Realty Group LLC. HPD has recorded 388 housing violations here, most recently on February 12, 2025. 1 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 12 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 388
- DOB violations
- 11
- ECB violations
- 6
- HPD complaints
- 268
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 · 388
- CImmediately hazardous
Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing bent drop ladder at east exterior wall ( buiiding front) at fire escape
Feb 12, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of garbage cans preventing drop ladder from descending at fire escape
Feb 12, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose wash basin from wall in the bathroom located at apt 12, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 23, 2025 · Apt 12
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... greater than 10 sqft at ceiling and west wall in the bathroom located at apt 12, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 23, 2025 · Apt 12
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective heavy-duty mortise lock and its assembly at building entrance door ( from street to vestibule)
Jan 23, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at building entrance door ( from street to vestibule)
Jan 23, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Discontinue unlawful use for single room occupancy purposes in the entire apartment located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 8, 2024 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 7, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Mar 6, 2024 · Apt 7
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 11, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Mar 6, 2024 · Apt 11
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective mailbox located at apt 10, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Mar 6, 2024 · Apt 10
Closed — Violation closed
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- BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of wood at stikeplate at building enterance from street and vestibule. at public hall, 1st story
Sep 22, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 21, 2023 · Apt 5
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 11, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 24, 2023 · Apt 11
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 24, 2023 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 11, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 24, 2023 · Apt 11
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective roof door
Feb 24, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 24, 2023 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective lock at the building entrance door at public hall, 1st story
Sep 27, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated lock at the door leading to the fire escape window in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 27, 2022 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 11, 2022 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 11, 2022 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 11, 2022 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 11, 2022 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of vermin waterbugs in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 11, 2022 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective heavy-duty locking device at building entrance door at public hall, 1st story
May 24, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 7, 2022 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 7, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 7, 2022 · Apt 7
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 - 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.
Apr 5, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 12, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 23, 2021 · Apt 12
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated lock at the door leading to the fire escape window located at apt 8, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 23, 2021 · Apt 8
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 8, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 23, 2021 · Apt 8
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 7, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Mar 23, 2021 · Apt 7
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 7, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Mar 23, 2021 · Apt 7
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated lock at the door leading to the fire escape window located at apt 4, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Mar 23, 2021 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 23, 2021 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 8, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 23, 2021 · Apt 8
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 8, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 23, 2021 · Apt 8
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated lock at door leading to fire escape window located at apt 7, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Mar 23, 2021 · Apt 7
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 23, 2021 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated lock at the door leading to the fire escape window located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 23, 2021 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes ... ropes tied across fire escape at east stack, floor 4 at fire escape
Aug 11, 2020
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 2, 2020 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective lower sash window counter balance east wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 6, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 7, 2020 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective entrance wood door in the 3rd room from north located at apt 6, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 7, 2020 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 6, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 7, 2020 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... west wall approx 2 sq ft west wall in the bathroom located at apt 6, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 7, 2020 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak ceiling and north wall in the bathroom located at apt 6, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 7, 2020 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and walls in the foyer located at apt 6, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 7, 2020 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective lower wood base cabinet at sink in the kitchen located at apt 6, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 7, 2020 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 11
- 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 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Apr 18, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report
Feb 24, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - 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
Aug 29, 1995
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
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- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 17, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 6
- Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg wall(s) or appurtenances.noted:@exp#3 bldg rear parapet wall in disrepair rear brick parapet out of plumb observed.rem:maintain exterior bldg wall.
May 17, 2018 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. at the time of inspection,observation at exp#1 top of roof above 5th fl windows metal decoration molding is deteriorating w/large gap on lift side of the facad
Apr 13, 2018 · Penalty $781
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building walls or appurtenances. at the time of inspection, i observed building parapet wall in disrepair and leaning inwards at exposure #3 of the building. also, metal decorative cover at
Apr 6, 2018 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. at exp#1 & 4 missing mortar,cracks bricks & supports for over hang holes in decorative molding. remedy: repair replace.
Mar 1, 2018 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. at time of inspection, noted: at exposure 1 & 2 building facade is open to the weather also missing supports to hold up overhang, also missing brick. at ti
Jan 18, 2018 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the buildings department records:from legal use :open cellar to illegal use:living quarter at cellar. remedy:discontinue illegal use or amend c. of o.
Jun 17, 2004
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 8, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 11, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 21, 2025 · Apt 12
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 14, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 27, 2024 · Apt 12
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 22, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 22, 2024 · Apt 12
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 23, 2024 · Apt 6
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 3, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 24, 2022 · Apt 6
Close
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- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 19, 2022 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 19, 2022 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 19, 2022 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 10, 2022 · Apt 5
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 7, 2022 · Apt 12
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 4, 2022 · Apt 12
Close - Door/window
Door frame
Apr 4, 2022 · Apt 12
Close - Door/window
Door
Apr 4, 2022 · Apt 12
Close - Door/window
Door
Apr 4, 2022 · Apt 12
Close - General
Mailbox
Apr 4, 2022 · Apt 12
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 29, 2022 · Apt 12
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 19, 2022 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
May 12, 2021 · Apt 12
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Jan 29, 2021 · Apt 10
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 29, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Oct 30, 2020 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 30, 2020 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 30, 2020 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 18, 2020 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 17, 2020 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Aug 8, 2020 · Apt 3
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jul 27, 2020 · Apt 3
Close - General
Cooking gas
Jun 19, 2020 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
May 27, 2020 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Apr 28, 2020 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Mar 6, 2020 · Apt 3
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Mar 6, 2020 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 27, 2020 · Apt 8
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Feb 27, 2020 · Apt 8
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Feb 27, 2020 · Apt 8
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Feb 27, 2020 · Apt 8
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Feb 27, 2020 · Apt 8
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Feb 27, 2020 · Apt 8
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Feb 27, 2020 · Apt 6
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 27, 2020 · Apt 6
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 27, 2020 · Apt 6
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 27, 2020 · Apt 1
Close - Door/window
Door
Feb 27, 2020 · Apt NA
Close - Door/window
Door
Feb 27, 2020 · Apt NA
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Feb 27, 2020 · Apt NA
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C7)
- Year built
- 1931
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 12
- Building area
- 12,586 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,492 ft²
- Zoning
- R8
- Community board
- 201
- Council district
- 17
- Block / lot
- 2404 / 24
- Assessed value
- $553,500
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #205567, last renewed Aug 24, 2025.
Questions about 769 Melrose Avenue
Who owns 769 Melrose Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Melrose Realty Group LLC.
Does 769 Melrose Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 388 housing violations at this property.
Is 769 Melrose Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 12 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 12 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 769 Melrose Avenue built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 769 Melrose Avenue?
It has 12 residential units and 15 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.