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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

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Feb 12, 2025

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
12
About 100% of the building's 12 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

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 388

  • C

    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
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of garbage cans preventing drop ladder from descending at fire escape

    Feb 12, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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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  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective roof door

    Feb 24, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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
  • C

    Properly repair the broken or defective lock at the building entrance door at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 27, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • 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

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

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.