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
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 22
- 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.
Nov 24, 2025
Open — Info nov sent out - 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.
Dec 3, 2024
Open — Info nov sent out - 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.
Nov 27, 2023
Open — Info nov sent out - 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.
Nov 16, 2022
Open — Info nov sent out - 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.
Mar 16, 2022
Open — Info nov sent out - 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.
Apr 21, 2021
Open — Info nov sent out - 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.
Nov 8, 2019
Open — Info nov sent out - 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.
Jan 12, 2018
Open — Info nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
Nov 15, 2007 · Apt 2FL
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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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- BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches in the kitchen located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
Sep 6, 2007 · Apt 2FL
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Discontinue use of rooms for living purposes or obtain a certificate of occupancy at west basement apt
Jul 17, 2007
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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
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.