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1721 Melville Street

Bronx, NY 10460BBL 2-04019-0023Map

Owner of record: Jocarl Realty IV LLC

1721 Melville Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1911 in Bronx, 10460. It has 6 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Jocarl Realty IV LLC. HPD has recorded 75 housing violations here, most recently on March 4, 2025. City tax records listed 6 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
75
DOB violations
7
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
116

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Mar 4, 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
6
About 100% of the building's 6 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 · 75

  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 4, 2025 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system no access to boiler room locked door

    Mar 4, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 26, 2024 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 26, 2024 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 3, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 24, 2021 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 24, 2021 · Apt 3

    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
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of uncap radiator shut off valve in the 1st room from east at center located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 28, 2019 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of expose electric wires at north wall in the foyer located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 28, 2019 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    § 53, 187, 231 m/d law and department rules and regulations. provide a shoe properly secured to bottom of string of dropladder at rear fire escape to building yard

    Feb 28, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • C

    Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 1; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 1st story, 5th apartment from west at north

    Sep 20, 2018 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cracked ceramic floor tiles in the bathroom located at apt 5, 1st story, 5th apartment from west at north

    Sep 20, 2018 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 13, 2018 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the the east yard (construction debris)

    Jul 13, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the nuisance consisting of rodents (rats) at the rear yard

    Jul 13, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of overgrown weeds creating rodent condition at the rear yard

    Jul 13, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective mortar joints at all exterior brick walls around the building

    Jul 13, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). (defective) located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 13, 2018 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector (defective) located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 13, 2018 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 13, 2018 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 13, 2018 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 13, 2018 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at ceiling (approx.12 sq. ft.) in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 13, 2018 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed wiring at ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 13, 2018 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling & walls in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 13, 2018 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling at all stories public halls

    Jul 13, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 30, 2018 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). that is defective located at apt 3, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 12, 2018 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 12, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 12, 2018 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 12, 2018 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector that is missing located at apt 3, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 12, 2018 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 12, 2018 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical wires at ceiling light fixtures in the bathroom located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 12, 2018 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose ceiling light fixture in the bathroom located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 12, 2018 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of at west wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 12, 2018 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 12, 2018 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 12, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 22, 2017 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 22, 2017 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 22, 2017 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective decorative metal ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 22, 2017 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 22, 2017 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 22, 2017 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 22, 2017 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and south wall in the bathroom located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 22, 2017 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Refit the window sashes thru-out in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 31, 2017 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Provide escutcheon plates at steam risers thru-out in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 31, 2017 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the walls thru-out in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 31, 2017 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of gaps between wall & upper window trim thru-out in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 31, 2017 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 7

  • 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 2018 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • 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
  • 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

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 25, 2026 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Mar 26, 2023 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Mar 26, 2023 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Mar 26, 2023 · Apt 1

    Close
  • General

    Mailbox

    Feb 18, 2022 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Feb 2, 2022 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Feb 2, 2022 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Feb 2, 2022 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Feb 2, 2022 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Door/frame

    Feb 2, 2022 · Apt 3

    Close
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  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Feb 2, 2022 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 10, 2018 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jul 10, 2018 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jul 10, 2018 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Outside building

    Roofing

    Jul 10, 2018 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jul 10, 2018 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jul 10, 2018 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Jul 10, 2018 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jul 10, 2018 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jul 10, 2018 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jul 10, 2018 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    May 10, 2018 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    May 10, 2018 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    May 10, 2018 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Dec 29, 2017 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Dec 29, 2017 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Dec 29, 2017 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Dec 29, 2017 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Dec 29, 2017 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Dec 29, 2017 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Dec 29, 2017 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Dec 29, 2017 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Dec 29, 2017 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Dec 29, 2017 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Dec 29, 2017 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Dec 29, 2017 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Dec 29, 2017 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Outside building

    Roofing

    Dec 29, 2017 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 18, 2017 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 18, 2017 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 17, 2017 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Nov 11, 2017 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Nov 11, 2017 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Nov 11, 2017 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Nov 11, 2017 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 11, 2017 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 10, 2017 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Aug 30, 2017 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Aug 30, 2017 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Aug 30, 2017 · Apt 4

    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 (C2)
Year built
1911
Floors
3
Residential units
6
Building area
5,475 ft²
Lot area
2,500 ft²
Zoning
R5
Community board
211
Council district
13
Block / lot
4019 / 23
Assessed value
$604,350
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #217815, last renewed Jul 29, 2026.

Questions about 1721 Melville Street

Who owns 1721 Melville Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Jocarl Realty IV LLC.

Does 1721 Melville Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 75 housing violations at this property.

Is 1721 Melville Street 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 1721 Melville Street built?

City records list 1911 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 1721 Melville Street?

It has 6 residential units.

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