242 Melrose Street
Brooklyn, NY 11206BBL 3-03164-0012Map
Owner of record: Sl Melrose LLC
242 Melrose Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11206. It has 5 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Sl Melrose LLC. HPD has recorded 20 housing violations here, most recently on June 10, 2025.
- HPD violations
- 20
- DOB violations
- 1
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 45
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
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 · 20
- 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
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 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 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 - 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.
Oct 13, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant plaster at wall at rear yard, 1st story
Nov 30, 2012
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Install and maintain sufficient light or lights of at least 100 watts incandescent or equivalent each, to light adequately from sunset to sunrise the at rear yard, 1st story
Nov 30, 2012
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 30, 2012 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 30, 2012 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed
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- 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 1, 1st story
Nov 15, 2012 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story
Nov 15, 2012 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Discontinue use of interior room for living or provide an alcove opening of at least 32# sq ft to room having a window opening directly to street or yard room created in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 1, 1st story
Nov 15, 2012 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective lock at building entrance door
Aug 30, 2011
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective building entrance door lock at public hall, 1st story
Aug 20, 2011
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective locking device at entrance door to building , 1st story
Aug 7, 2011
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective glass at lower sash at entrance door to building at lobby, 1st story
Nov 27, 2008
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 200 watts minimum required.
Aug 12, 1999
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
File with this department a registration statement for building.
Apr 11, 1997
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective 2 sty west apt 2r. , section '' ''
Dec 20, 1991 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 1
- Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Nov 9, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 15, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 8, 2018 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 5, 2018 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 5, 2018 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 3, 2018 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 1, 2018 · Apt ONE
Close - Door/window
Door
Apr 25, 2014 · Apt 3L
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 25, 2014 · Apt 3L
Close - Electric
Lighting
Nov 27, 2012 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 27, 2012 · Apt 1
Close
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- General
Doors
Nov 14, 2012 · Apt 1
Close - Nonconst
Smoke detector
Nov 14, 2012 · Apt 1
Close - Nonconst
Carbon monoxide
Nov 14, 2012 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Aug 31, 2012 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Aug 31, 2012 · Apt 1
Close - General
Doors
Jun 21, 2012 · Apt 3L
Close - General
Doors
Jun 21, 2012 · Apt 3L
Close - General
Doors
Aug 25, 2011 · Apt 3L
Close - General
Locks
Aug 25, 2011 · Apt 3L
Close - General
Window guards
Aug 25, 2011 · Apt 3L
Close - Plumbing
Sewer
Aug 12, 2011 · Apt 1
Close - General
Locks
Aug 12, 2011 · Apt 1
Close - General
Doors
Aug 12, 2011 · Apt 1
Close - General
Doors
Aug 12, 2011 · Apt 1
Close - General
Doors
Aug 12, 2011 · Apt 1
Close - General
Locks
Aug 12, 2011 · Apt 1
Close - General
Locks
Aug 3, 2011 · Apt 3R
Close - General
Doors
Aug 3, 2011 · Apt 3R
Close - General
Doors
Jul 19, 2011 · Apt 1
Close - General
Doors
Jul 19, 2011 · Apt 1
Close - General
Locks
Jul 19, 2011 · Apt 1
Close - General
Doors
Jul 19, 2011 · Apt 1
Close - General
Locks
Jul 19, 2011 · Apt 1
Close - General
Doors
Jul 19, 2011 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 15, 2010 · Apt 3L
Close - Electric
Bell-buzzer/intercom
Dec 15, 2010 · Apt 3L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 15, 2010 · Apt 3L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 3, 2010 · Apt 3L
Close - General
Doors
Jan 23, 2009 · Apt 2L
Close - General
Doors
Jan 23, 2009 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Fire-escape
Jan 23, 2009 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Oct 31, 2008 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Doors
Oct 31, 2008 · Apt 2R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 24, 2008 · Apt 2L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 20, 2008 · Apt 1
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
- 5
- Building area
- 3,750 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,500 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 304
- Council district
- 34
- Block / lot
- 3164 / 12
- Assessed value
- $464,400
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #359786, last renewed Sep 10, 2025.
Questions about 242 Melrose Street
Who owns 242 Melrose Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Sl Melrose LLC.
Does 242 Melrose Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 20 housing violations at this property.
Is 242 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 242 Melrose Street built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 242 Melrose Street?
It has 5 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.