256 Melrose Street
Brooklyn, NY 11206BBL 3-03164-0017Map
Owner of record: Melrose Estates LLC
256 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 Estates LLC. HPD has recorded 84 housing violations here, most recently on May 14, 2026. 16 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 84
- DOB violations
- 27
- ECB violations
- 1
- HPD complaints
- 56
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 · 84
- CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of rats and all underlying causes creating the pest infestations, by using integrated pest management (ipm), eliminate all burrow entry and passageways, pest nests, holes, gaps or cracks in walls, ceilings, floors, fixing leaks and managing garbage in public areas. evidence found at throughout yard
May 14, 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.
May 5, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over the ceiling at public hall, 3rd story
Mar 14, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at public hall, 3rd story
Mar 14, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 3rd story
Mar 14, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq.ft at ceiling at public hall, 3rd story
Mar 14, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq.ft at ceiling at public hall, 3rd story original violation 17757469 issued 14-mar-25 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Mar 14, 2025
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - 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 - 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 17, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- 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 - 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 - 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.
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 - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 at public hall, 1st story
Nov 10, 2018
Open — Invalid certification - 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. at public hall, 1st story
Nov 10, 2018
Open — Invalid certification - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box sign missing at public hall, 1st story
Nov 10, 2018
Open — Invalid certification - 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 sign missing at public hall, 1st story
Nov 10, 2018
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
Nov 10, 2018
Open — Invalid certification - 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. at public hall, 1st story
Nov 10, 2018
Open — Invalid certification - 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 at public hall, 1st story
Nov 10, 2018
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Mar 1, 2018 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 1r, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Mar 1, 2018 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and all walls in the 3rd room from north located at apt 1r, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Mar 1, 2018 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation radiator in the 3rd room from north located at apt 1r, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Mar 1, 2018 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation steam riser in the 3rd room from north located at apt 1r, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Mar 1, 2018 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 1r, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Mar 1, 2018 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 1r, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Mar 1, 2018 · Apt 1R
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 the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls in the foyer located at apt 1l, 1st story
Jul 2, 2005 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the foyer located at apt 1l, 1st story
Jul 2, 2005 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective door in the entrance located at apt 1l, 1st story
Jul 2, 2005 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls in the kitchen located at apt 1l, 1st story
Jul 2, 2005 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 5th room from north located at apt 1l, 1st story
Jul 2, 2005 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 5th bedroom from north located at apt 1l, 1st story
Jul 2, 2005 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and all walls in the 2nd room from north located at apt 1l, 1st story
Jul 2, 2005 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1l, 1st story
Jul 2, 2005 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1l, 1st story
Jul 2, 2005 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing ceiling light fixture in the 4th room from north located at apt 1l, 1st story
Jul 2, 2005 · Apt 1L
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 - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the roof center.
Jul 22, 1997
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination rear yard.
Jul 22, 1997
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors bulkhead roof.
Jul 22, 1997
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles west wall vestibule 1st sty public hall.
Jul 22, 1997
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of 4th sty public hall.
Jul 22, 1997
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes 3rd sty rear balcony.
Jul 22, 1997
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors boiler room cellar.
Jul 22, 1997
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 27
- 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 2017 inspection report
Nov 8, 2019
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
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- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report
Oct 1, 2015
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report
Mar 3, 2015
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 10, 1997
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 16, 1993
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 1
- Class - 2
B265/as per class 2(265)28-303.7 failure to file a compelete boiler inspection report as per dob records.submit a current b0-9 report.
Apr 21, 2017 · Penalty $2,500
Active
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 9, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jan 19, 2026 · Apt 1R
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Feb 3, 2025 · Apt 3R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 3, 2025 · Apt 3R
Close - Electric
Lighting
Feb 3, 2025 · Apt 3R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Feb 3, 2025 · Apt 3R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 23, 2024 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
May 25, 2022 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 27, 2022 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Dec 15, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 28, 2018 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 28, 2018 · Apt 2L
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Nov 2, 2018 · Apt 2L
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 2, 2018 · Apt 2L
Close - Door/window
Window pane
Nov 2, 2018 · Apt 2L
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 19, 2018 · Apt 1L
Close - Plumbing
Boiler
Oct 19, 2018 · Apt 1L
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Aug 22, 2018 · Apt 1L
Close - General
Ventilation system
Jul 18, 2018 · Apt 1R
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Jul 18, 2018 · Apt 1R
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Jul 18, 2018 · Apt 1R
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Jul 18, 2018 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 18, 2018 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jul 18, 2018 · Apt 1R
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Feb 10, 2018 · Apt 1R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 5, 2018 · Apt 3L
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Dec 15, 2017 · Apt 1FL
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 15, 2017 · Apt 1FL
Close - Electric
Bell-buzzer/intercom
Apr 21, 2011 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Apr 21, 2011 · Apt 1R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 21, 2011 · Apt 1R
Close - General
Windows
Apr 21, 2011 · Apt 1R
Close - Electric
Bell-buzzer/intercom
Apr 21, 2011 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Stairs
Apr 21, 2011 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Stairs
Apr 21, 2011 · Apt BLDG
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 21, 2011 · Apt 3L
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Apr 21, 2011 · Apt 3L
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Apr 21, 2011 · Apt 3L
Close - General
Locks
Feb 26, 2011 · Apt 1R
Close - General
Doors
Feb 26, 2011 · Apt 1R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 2, 2008 · Apt 3R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 1, 2008 · Apt 3R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 6, 2008 · Apt 3R
Close - General
Doors
Jun 28, 2005 · Apt 1R
Close - General
Doors
Jun 28, 2005 · Apt 1R
Close - Electric
Lighting
Jun 27, 2005 · Apt 1L
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 27, 2005 · Apt 1L
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 27, 2005 · Apt 1L
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 27, 2005 · Apt 1L
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 27, 2005 · 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
- 5,355 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,625 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 304
- Council district
- 34
- Block / lot
- 3164 / 17
- Assessed value
- $589,500
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #331795, last renewed Sep 11, 2025.
Questions about 256 Melrose Street
Who owns 256 Melrose Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Melrose Estates LLC.
Does 256 Melrose Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 84 housing violations at this property.
Is 256 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 256 Melrose Street built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 256 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.