263 Melrose Street
Brooklyn, NY 11206BBL 3-03157-0043Map
Owner of record: Melrose Residents LLC
263 Melrose Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11206. It has 6 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Melrose Residents LLC. HPD has recorded 77 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 4 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 2 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 77
- DOB violations
- 2
- ECB violations
- 2
- HPD complaints
- 100
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 77
- ANon-hazardous
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.
May 5, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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 11, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 3rd story
Mar 16, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective .. in the entrance located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 18, 2023 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). that is defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 18, 2023 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 18, 2023 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 7, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures . in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 26, 2022 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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 1, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 9, 2022 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed
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- ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately at ceiling 4 sq ft at ceiling and north wall 1 sq ft in the bathroom located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 9, 2022 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at basement
Jan 9, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 9, 2022 · Apt 3L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately at ceiling 4 sq ft at ceiling and north wall 1 sq ft in the bathroom located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south original violation 14762895 issued 09-jan-22 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Jan 9, 2022 · Apt 3L
Open — Defect letter issued - ANon-hazardous
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 12, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures .... in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 20, 2021 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected
Mar 2, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building.
Mar 2, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling.
Mar 2, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd.
Mar 2, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 7, 2020 · Apt 2L
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 7, 2020 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - 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 10, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 kitchen located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 25, 2016 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 25, 2016 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Oct 13, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing grill at ventilation system at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 18, 2014 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective thermal window lower sash frame, in the kitchen located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 15, 2014 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose heat vent cover at west wall, in the 3rd room from east located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 15, 2014 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose sink and counter top, in the kitchen located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 15, 2014 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color west wall, in the kitchen located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 15, 2014 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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 = 3; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 10, 2014 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector inoperative in the entire apartment located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 10, 2014 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 10, 2014 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures .. in the entire apartment located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 15, 2014 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) north wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 15, 2014 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the north wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 15, 2014 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat from an approved central heating system, or an approved system of gas or electrical heating in good operating condition for the dwelling unit in the entire apartment located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 15, 2014 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt ir, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Feb 2, 2014 · Apt IR
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt ir, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Feb 2, 2014 · Apt IR
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 (100 watts required)
Jul 9, 2013
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove the illegal fastening slide bolt capable of been pad locked at door in the entrance located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 9, 2013 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jun 6, 2013 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jun 6, 2013 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the east wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 6, 2013 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the east wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 6, 2013 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the east wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 6, 2013 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) east wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 6, 2013 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) east wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 6, 2013 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective door knob at apt entrance door located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 6, 2013 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 2
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Dec 2, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jul 25, 1994
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 2
- Class - 1
Work w/o a permit. note: at time of inspection found ceiling height atfront bedroom of 3rd fl lowered to approx 7'h. roof at front of bldg elevated,eliminating parapet. work performed yeilds an attic/mezzanine
Sep 8, 2015 · Penalty $1,600
Active - Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c of o or bldg dept records.note: at time of inspection of alt-2 #320574865 found: an attic/mezzanine level above the 3rd fl occupied & in use as bedroom. tenants prese
Sep 8, 2015
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 25, 2022 · Apt 2L
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 4, 2022 · Apt 3L
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 4, 2022 · Apt 3L
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 31, 2022 · Apt 3L
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 24, 2022 · Apt 3L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jan 6, 2022 · Apt 3L
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 6, 2022 · Apt 3L
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 12, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Aug 31, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Aug 31, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 18, 2021 · Apt 3R
Close - General
Janitor/super
Feb 11, 2021 · Apt 2R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 10, 2021 · Apt 2R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 4, 2020 · Apt 2L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 4, 2020 · Apt 2L
Close - Door/window
Door
Aug 4, 2020 · Apt 2L
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Aug 4, 2020 · Apt 2L
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 26, 2016 · Apt 1L
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jul 26, 2016 · Apt 1L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 26, 2016 · Apt 1L
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jun 20, 2016 · Apt 1L
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 20, 2016 · Apt 1L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 20, 2016 · Apt 1L
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 16, 2016 · Apt 1R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 14, 2016 · Apt 1L
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Apr 16, 2014 · Apt 1R
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Apr 11, 2014 · Apt 1L
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Apr 11, 2014 · Apt 1L
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Apr 11, 2014 · Apt 1L
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Apr 11, 2014 · Apt 1L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 12, 2014 · Apt 1L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 28, 2014 · Apt IR
Close - General
Window guards
Oct 28, 2013 · Apt 1L
Close - Paint/plaster
Window/frame
May 31, 2013 · Apt 1L
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
May 31, 2013 · Apt 1L
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 31, 2013 · Apt 1L
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 31, 2013 · Apt 1L
Close - General
Ceramic-tile
May 31, 2013 · Apt 1L
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 31, 2013 · Apt 1L
Close - General
Doors
May 31, 2013 · Apt 1L
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 31, 2013 · Apt 1L
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 31, 2013 · Apt 1L
Close - Paint/plaster
Radiator
May 31, 2013 · Apt 1L
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
May 31, 2013 · Apt 1L
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
May 31, 2013 · Apt 1L
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 31, 2013 · Apt 1L
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
May 31, 2013 · Apt 1L
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
May 31, 2013 · Apt 1L
Close - Electric
Bell-buzzer/intercom
May 31, 2013 · Apt 1L
Close - General
Stairs
May 31, 2013 · Apt 1L
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C2)
- Year built
- 1931
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 6
- Building area
- 4,125 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,500 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 304
- Council district
- 34
- Block / lot
- 3157 / 43
- Assessed value
- $510,750
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #314456, last renewed Sep 15, 2025.
Questions about 263 Melrose Street
Who owns 263 Melrose Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Melrose Residents LLC.
Does 263 Melrose Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 77 housing violations at this property.
Is 263 Melrose Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 2 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 33% of its 6 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 263 Melrose Street built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 263 Melrose 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.