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253 Melrose Street

Brooklyn, NY 11206BBL 3-03157-0046Map

Owner of record: 253-57 Melrose Street Realty Corp

253 Melrose Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11206. It has 6 residential units across 1 floor. The owner of record is 253-57 Melrose Street Realty Corp. HPD has recorded 34 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026.

HPD violations
34
DOB violations
11
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
0

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation May 5, 2026

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 · 34

  • 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.

    May 5, 2026

    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.

    Jun 10, 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 11, 2024

    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 24, 2023

    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 7, 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.

    Mar 1, 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 1, 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 12, 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.

    Oct 30, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    File with this department a registration statement for building.

    Apr 11, 1997

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • A

    Section 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration drop ceiling installed 2 sty west apt 2l bathroom. located at apt 2l

    Sep 30, 1987 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance 2 sty west apt 2l.

    Sep 30, 1987

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Replace with new the broken or defective mortise locking assembly entrance door 2 sty west apt 2l. located at apt 2l

    Sep 30, 1987 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective bottom sash glass east window 2 sty west apt 2l front room. located at apt 2l

    Sep 30, 1987 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective & or make openable bottom sash fire escape window 2 sty west apt 2l kitchen. located at apt 2l

    Sep 30, 1987 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Provide locking assembly 2 sty west apt 2l bathroom door. located at apt 2l

    Sep 30, 1987 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling & walls 2 sty west apt 2l kitchen. located at apt 2l

    Sep 30, 1987 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing 2 sty west apt 2l front room. located at apt 2l

    Sep 30, 1987 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective metal ceiling 2 sty west apt 2l kitchen. located at apt 2l

    Sep 30, 1987 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Section 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration dropped ceiling thru out 1 sty apt 1. located at apt 1

    Sep 3, 1987 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing knobs entrance door vestibule to 1 sty public hall.

    Sep 3, 1987

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove the illegal fastening hasp scuttle cover 3 sty public hall to roof.

    Sep 3, 1987

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plaster walls & ceilings thru out all stys public hall.

    Sep 3, 1987

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective paving rear yard thru out.

    Sep 3, 1987

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    D26-17.10 adm code post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to building's heating system 1 sty public hall and boiler room.

    Sep 3, 1987

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective wall light fixture 1 and 2 sty public hall.

    Sep 3, 1987

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of open walls cockloft scuttle 3 sty public hall to roof.

    Sep 3, 1987

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    D26-10.01 adm code properly secure the loose balustrade 2 sty public hall.

    Sep 3, 1987

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code and dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes all sty rear.

    Sep 3, 1987

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Section 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor frame missing.

    Sep 3, 1987

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing marble saddle entrance door vestibule to 1st story public hall.

    Sep 3, 1987

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-21.03 adm code paint or post a sign indicating floors on wall near stairs pub hall all stys.

    Oct 30, 1979

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-16.01 adm code repair the leaky and/or defective faucets 3 sty east apt 3r kitchen sink. located at apt 3r

    Oct 30, 1979 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling 2nd room from rear 3rd story apt 3r. , section '' ''

    Oct 30, 1979 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 11

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection

    Nov 14, 2025

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection

    Sep 23, 2024

    Dob violation - active
  • 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 2021 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
  • 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 2016 inspection report

    Apr 6, 2018

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report

    Feb 24, 2017

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report

    Oct 1, 2015

    Dob violation - active
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  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required

    Dec 31, 2009

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

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 (C2)
Year built
1931
Floors
1
Residential units
6
Building area
1,100 ft²
Lot area
2,650 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
304
Council district
34
Block / lot
3157 / 46
Assessed value
$202,050
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #365006, last renewed Aug 7, 2025.

Questions about 253 Melrose Street

Who owns 253 Melrose Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 253-57 Melrose Street Realty Corp.

Does 253 Melrose Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 34 housing violations at this property.

Is 253 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 253 Melrose Street built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 253 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.