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1714 Melville Street

Bronx, NY 10460BBL 2-04020-0038Map

Owner of record: Sylvester Oguguo

1714 Melville Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 2000 in Bronx, 10460. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Sylvester Oguguo. HPD has recorded 10 housing violations here, most recently on June 13, 2025.

HPD violations
10
DOB violations
1
ECB violations
17
HPD complaints
0

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Jun 13, 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 · 10

  • 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.

    Jun 13, 2025

    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 17, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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, 2023

    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.

    Mar 30, 2023

    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.

    Mar 9, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 9, 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 19, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 19, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following minimum of 100 watts as required(light fixture(s) present). at front areaway

    Aug 20, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 28, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 1

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Jan 2, 2013

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 17

  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in nov #34956716n issued on 8/28/15 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1,28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01. remedy: comply w/comm's order &/or file a c of c.

    Mar 11, 2016 · Penalty $12,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to ocmply w/the comm'nrs order contained in nov 34956716n issued on 8/28/12.for work w/o a permit at cellar installed plumbing,electric and partitions.remedy:comply w/the comm'nrs order.

    Jun 11, 2014 · Penalty $24,000

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Fail to comply w/commissioner's order contained in nov #34956716n issued 8/28/12 for work w/o a permit @cellar installed plumbing,electric & partitions.rem:comply w/commissioner's order.

    Apr 8, 2014 · Penalty $24,000

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in nov #34956716n issued on 8.28.12 for work w/o a permit at cellar installed plumbing, electric and partitions. remedy: comply w/the commissioner's order.

    Feb 4, 2014 · Penalty $12,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in nov #34956716n issued on 8.28.12. note: at cellar installed plumbing,electrical & partitions. no permits. remedy: comply w/the commissioner's order.

    Dec 19, 2013 · Penalty $24,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in nov #34956716n issued on 8.28.12 for work w/o a permit at cellar installed plumbing, electric and partitions. remedy: comply w/the commissioner's order.

    Oct 4, 2013 · Penalty $24,000

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in notice of violation #34956716n issued on 8/28/12. for work w/o a permit at cellar installed plumbing,electric & partitions. remedy: comply w/the comm's

    Aug 14, 2013 · Penalty $2,400

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in notice of violation #34956916n issued on 8/28/12. for work w/o a permit at cellar installed plumbing,electric,& partitions. remedy: comply w/the comm's

    Jun 27, 2013 · Penalty $24,000

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in notice of violation #34956916n issued on 8/28/12. note: at cellar added 2 showers/toilet,gas stove,& 3pc bath no permits. remedy: comply w/the comm's

    Apr 18, 2013 · Penalty $6,000

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in notice of violation #34956716n issued on 8/28/12. note: at cellar added 2 showers/toilet,gas stove 3pc bath no permits. remedy: comply w/the comm's orde

    Dec 27, 2012 · Penalty $2,400

    Resolve
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  • Class - 1

    Noted in cellar performed partition work to create class a apt in cellar added 2 shower 1 toilet gas stove laundry hook up for washing machine 1 sink observed 2 three piece bath laundry ktcn w/ gas stove sink r

    Aug 28, 2012 · Penalty $1,600

    Active
  • Class - 3

    Noted cert of occupancy 200585740 dated 10/25/2000 designates cellar use as boiler room and ordinary use observed class a apt ktcn w/ stove counter sink two 3pc bath toilet sink shower and bdrms rem; discontinu

    Aug 28, 2012 · Penalty $400

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to provide approved plans .premises at time of inspection upon inspection no plans was on site. remedy; stop all work,make safe provide approved plans

    Jun 9, 2000 · Penalty $250

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without permit upon inspection at the above property drain pipe were being installed on 2nd and 3rd floor ( pluming ) dept records showno permit issued . stop all plumbing " remedy: obtain permit as per co

    Jun 9, 2000 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    No guard rails ,upon inspecton no guardrails ,was installed at stairway openings remedy: provide guard rails

    Jun 9, 2000

    Resolve
  • Unknown

    Failure to maintain defect is no 8' solid fence provided around open excavation. remedy: provide 8' sold fence forthwith.

    May 8, 1991 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Unknown

    Work without a pemit expired:attime of inspection #nb 185/88 has expired on 12/12/90 as per research of dept records remedy:stop all work-renew permit as per bldg code.

    Feb 26, 1991 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve

Complaints

No HPD complaints in our records

Complaint data is still being backfilled from NYC Open Data.

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 (C0)
Year built
2000
Floors
3
Residential units
3
Building area
3,000 ft²
Lot area
2,900 ft²
Zoning
R5
Community board
211
Council district
13
Block / lot
4020 / 38
Assessed value
$56,400
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #225447, last renewed Jul 17, 2025.

Questions about 1714 Melville Street

Who owns 1714 Melville Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Sylvester Oguguo.

Does 1714 Melville Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 10 housing violations at this property.

Is 1714 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 1714 Melville Street built?

City records list 2000 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 1714 Melville Street?

It has 3 residential units.

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