259 Melrose Street
Brooklyn, NY 11206BBL 3-03157-0044Map
Owner of record: Melrose Property Group, LLC
259 Melrose Street is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11206. It has 4 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Melrose Property Group, LLC. HPD has recorded 26 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 14 of the 26 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 26
- DOB violations
- 3
- ECB violations
- 1
- HPD complaints
- 34
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
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 26
- 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
Open — Nov sent out - 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.
Jun 10, 2025
Open — 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 25, 2024
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 - 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 24, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of ladder, construction materials and household items around scuttle ladder at public hall, 3rd story
Feb 7, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - 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 - 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 - 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 12, 2021
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 30, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- 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 18, 2018
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 27, 2017
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 10, 2016
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 - 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.
Feb 23, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 26, 2011 · Apt 3L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in at sink wasteline in the kitchen located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 26, 2011 · Apt 3L
Open — Nov sent out - 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 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 26, 2011 · Apt 3L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... mildew west wall 10 sq. ft. in the 1st room from north located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at west , section ''rear bldg.'', at north
Feb 16, 2009 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... mildew west wall 12 sq. ft. in the 4th room from north located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at west , section ''rear bldg.'', at north
Feb 16, 2009 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling in the 4th room from north located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at west , section ''rear bldg.'', at north
Feb 16, 2009 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system .. at public hall, 1st story
Feb 19, 2008
Open — Nov sent out - 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. at public hall, 1st story
Feb 19, 2008
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls and ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1fl, 1st story
Jun 4, 2004 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Cleanse and disinfect to the satisfaction of this department after removing the raw sewage cellar throughout appox. 6 inchs at cellar
Jun 4, 2004
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of concealed water leak ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story
Jun 4, 2004 · Apt 3
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
DOB building violations · 3
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report
Jan 17, 2020
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
Work without permit; illegal work noted remedy; stop all work immediately except to make site safe obtain perm its for work done, or obtain permit, restore property to prior legal condition
Sep 24, 2009
Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed
ECB violations · 1
- Class - 2
Work w/o permit.note:2 entrance doors to apartments at 3rd flr front section of apartment at right and left side were removed. hpd mdr#317805 indicates 4 doors to each dwelling units. at time of inspection foun
Dec 28, 2012
Resolve
Complaints
- Appliance
Refrigerator
Feb 4, 2023 · Apt 3L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 4, 2023 · Apt 3L
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Feb 4, 2023 · Apt 3L
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 4, 2023 · Apt 3L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 27, 2022 · Apt 3L
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Dec 27, 2022 · Apt 3L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 27, 2022 · Apt 3L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 23, 2022 · Apt 3L
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Jun 23, 2022 · Apt 3L
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jun 23, 2022 · Apt 3L
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jun 23, 2022 · Apt 3L
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Dec 28, 2021 · Apt 2R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 6, 2011 · Apt 3R
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Apr 15, 2011 · Apt 3R
Close - Plumbing
Shower-stall
Apr 15, 2011 · Apt 3R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 25, 2011 · Apt 3R
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jan 25, 2011 · Apt 3R
Close - Plumbing
Sewer
Dec 24, 2010 · Apt 3L
Close - Plumbing
Sewer
Dec 24, 2010 · Apt 3L
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jan 28, 2009 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jan 28, 2009 · Apt 1R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jul 16, 2008 · Apt 3R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 12, 2008 · Apt 3R
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Nov 30, 2007 · Apt 3R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 30, 2007 · Apt 3R
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Nov 30, 2007 · Apt 3R
Close - General
Floor
Nov 30, 2007 · Apt 3R
Close - General
Windows
Nov 30, 2007 · Apt 3R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 30, 2007 · Apt 3R
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
May 31, 2004 · Apt 2-R
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
May 31, 2004 · Apt 2-R
Close - Plumbing
Sewer
May 28, 2004 · Apt 1FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 28, 2004 · Apt 1FL
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
May 28, 2004 · Apt 1FL
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Mixed residential and retail building (S4)
- Year built
- 1931
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 4
- Building area
- 2,750 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,950 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 304
- Council district
- 34
- Block / lot
- 3157 / 44
- Assessed value
- $369,900
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #317805, last renewed Sep 29, 2025.
Questions about 259 Melrose Street
Who owns 259 Melrose Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Melrose Property Group, LLC.
Does 259 Melrose Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 26 housing violations at this property.
Is 259 Melrose 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 259 Melrose Street built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 259 Melrose Street?
It has 4 residential units and 5 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.