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1739 Melville Street

Bronx, NY 10460BBL 2-04019-0016Map

Owner of record: Garcia , Atanacio Ortega

1739 Melville Street is a two-family home built in 1910 in Bronx, 10460. It has 2 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Garcia , Atanacio Ortega. HPD has recorded 22 housing violations here, most recently on November 24, 2025. 8 of the 22 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
22
DOB violations
2
ECB violations
10
HPD complaints
30

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Nov 24, 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

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 22

  • 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.

    Nov 24, 2025

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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.

    Dec 3, 2024

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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.

    Nov 27, 2023

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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.

    Nov 16, 2022

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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.

    Mar 16, 2022

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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.

    Apr 21, 2021

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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.

    Nov 8, 2019

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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.

    Jan 12, 2018

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 2nd story

    Nov 15, 2007 · Apt 2FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective door in the kitchen located at apt 2fl, 2nd story

    Nov 15, 2007 · Apt 2FL

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 2nd story

    Nov 15, 2007 · Apt 2FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 2nd story

    Nov 15, 2007 · Apt 2FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic wall tiles in the bathroom located at apt 2fl, 2nd story

    Nov 15, 2007 · Apt 2FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective shower body in the bathroom located at apt 2fl, 2nd story

    Nov 15, 2007 · Apt 2FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches in the kitchen located at apt 2fl, 2nd story

    Sep 6, 2007 · Apt 2FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet , in the bathroom located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 6, 2007 · Apt 2FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible at west basement apt

    Jul 17, 2007

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Discontinue use of rooms for living purposes or obtain a certificate of occupancy at west basement apt

    Jul 17, 2007

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Section 9, 170, 171, 300, 301, 302 m.d.law-file plans and application and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the conversion from a private dwelling to multiple dwelling use if lawfully feasible or restore to lawful occupancy

    Jul 17, 2007

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Section 9, 56, 193, 300, 302 m.d. law- above frame building has been converted from a private dwelling to a multiple dwelling and is now occupied and maintained as such contrary to law.restore premises to lawful occupancy at basement

    May 4, 2007

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures where illegal and properly seal pipe connections at fixtures in the bathroom and kitchen at basement

    May 4, 2007

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible at kitchen at basement

    May 4, 2007

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 2

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Sep 7, 2016

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Dec 23, 1996

    Vp*-violation unserved ecb- dismissed

ECB violations · 10

  • Class - 1

    Filed a certificate,form,application etc.containing a material false statement(s)@the time of my inspection 1:45 on 3/1/16 @above address incellar i observed newly installed gas piping through the entire cellar

    Mar 1, 2016 · Penalty $4,800

    Active
  • Hazardous

    Residence has been altered for occupancy for more than the legally approved # of families, dob records indicate residence is legally approved for 2 families; residence has now been altered for occupancy by 3

    Jul 25, 2007 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by hpd and/or bldg. dept. records, basement converted from ordinary use into a class 'a' apt. with full kitchen and bathroom area, thereby increasing bldg. occupancy.

    Jul 17, 2007 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by hpd & or dob records. basement converted from ordinary use in a class "a" apt w/ full kitchen & bathrmremedy: restore to prior legal condition.

    May 4, 2007 · Penalty $10,000

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legally approved number of families. department records from legal use : cellar no occupancy to illegal use : one apartment location : cellar reme

    Feb 19, 2003 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Work w/o a permit. work noted : installed sheet rock partition for two bedrooms - bathroom and kitchen also installed gas stove location : cellar remedy : obtian all necessary permit for work done or restore to

    Feb 19, 2003 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by bldg dept. records. basement converted from ordinary use into class "a" apartment. full bathroom and kitchen areas.

    Jun 26, 2002 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Occupancy contrrty to that allowed by c of o or,bldg dept records . cellar converted from ordinary use to illegal class "a" apt with partitions erected creating rooms, kitchen and bathroom

    Jun 9, 1999 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Dwelling illegal converted from 2 family to 3 family with cellar apartment. remedy: discontinue unlawful use.

    Dec 17, 1997 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit work noted: having constructed interior partition throughout cellar, also with a kitchen and bathroom. remedy: if feasible file plan and obtain approval and permit/ or restore back to lega

    Dec 17, 1997 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 2, 2008 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Sep 14, 2007 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Sep 14, 2007 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Sep 14, 2007 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Sep 14, 2007 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Smoke detector

    Sep 14, 2007 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Aug 29, 2007 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Aug 29, 2007 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Aug 29, 2007 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Aug 29, 2007 · Apt 2FL

    Close
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  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Aug 23, 2007 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Aug 23, 2007 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Aug 23, 2007 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Aug 23, 2007 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Apr 30, 2007 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Apr 30, 2007 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Rubbish

    Apr 30, 2007 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Apr 30, 2007 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Apr 30, 2007 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Apr 30, 2007 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Rubbish

    Apr 18, 2007 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Sewer

    Apr 18, 2007 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Apr 18, 2007 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Apr 18, 2007 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • General

    Ceramic-tile

    Apr 18, 2007 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Apr 18, 2007 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Apr 18, 2007 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Apr 18, 2007 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Apr 18, 2007 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Apr 18, 2007 · Apt BSMT

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Two-family home (B2)
Year built
1910
Floors
2
Residential units
2
Building area
2,176 ft²
Lot area
2,500 ft²
Zoning
R5
Community board
211
Council district
13
Block / lot
4019 / 16
Assessed value
$44,520
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #711424, last renewed Dec 18, 2014.

Questions about 1739 Melville Street

Who owns 1739 Melville Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Garcia , Atanacio Ortega.

Does 1739 Melville Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 22 housing violations at this property.

Is 1739 Melville Street rent stabilized?

No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.

When was 1739 Melville Street built?

City records list 1910 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 1739 Melville Street?

It has 2 residential units.

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