338 Melrose Street
Brooklyn, NY 11237BBL 3-03165-0020Map
Owner of record: B Jefferson LLC
338 Melrose Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11237. It has 6 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is B Jefferson LLC. HPD has recorded 48 housing violations here, most recently on April 1, 2026. 4 of the 48 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 48
- DOB violations
- 3
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 65
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 · 48
- 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
Apr 1, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance window lower sash in the 3rd room from north located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 1, 2026 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Apr 1, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Apr 1, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mailbox sign missing at public hall, 1st story
Apr 1, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in private dwellings sign missing
Apr 1, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 rats at rear yard
Apr 1, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 rats in the entire apartment located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 1, 2026 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of scuttle ladder installed on top of the guard rail at public hall, 3rd story
Jul 11, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - 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 building front yard
Jul 11, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- 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 at building front yard
May 21, 2025
Open — False certification - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak above ceiling at public hall, 3rd story
May 21, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and south wall at public hall, 3rd story
May 21, 2025
Open — False certification - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 3rd story
May 21, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of scuttle ladder installed on top of the guard railing at public hall, 3rd story
May 21, 2025
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant plaster at ceiling and south wall at public hall, 3rd story
May 21, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective glass paneling, front entrance door at public hall, 1st story
Jul 19, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice at basement
Jul 13, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardent materials at ceiling and south wall at public hall, 1st story
Jul 3, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and south wall at public hall, 1st story
Jul 3, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective vestibule door at hinges at public hall, 1st story
Jul 3, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective mortise lock on building entrance door at public hall, 1st story
Jul 3, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 30, 2021 · Apt 3R
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 = 4; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 30, 2021 · Apt 3R
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 - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 25, 2017 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 consisting of opening in floor with stairs installed to cellar in the kitchen located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 25, 2017 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 25, 2017 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 25, 2017 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Jul 25, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1l, 1st story, apartment at north
Jan 28, 2012 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing ceramic tiles at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 1l, 1st story, apartment at north
Jan 28, 2012 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing ceramic tiles at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 1l, 1st story, apartment at north
Jan 28, 2012 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1l, 1st story, apartment at north
Jan 28, 2012 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1l, 1st story, apartment at north
Jan 28, 2012 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electric light fixture at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1l, 1st story, apartment at north
Jan 28, 2012 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1l, 1st story, apartment at north
Jan 28, 2012 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bath tub in the bathroom located at apt 1l, 1st story, apartment at north
Jan 28, 2012 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electric light fixture at ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 1l, 1st story, apartment at north
Jan 28, 2012 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electric light fixture at ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt 1l, 1st story, apartment at north
Jan 28, 2012 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electric light fixture at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1l, 1st story, apartment at north
Jan 28, 2012 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door . at boiler room
Aug 22, 2011
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1l, 1st story, apartment at north
Aug 20, 2011 · 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, apartment at north
Aug 20, 2011 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 1l, 1st story, apartment at west
Aug 19, 2011 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 1l, 1st story, apartment at west
Aug 19, 2011 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of rodents rats in the entire apartment located at apt 1l, 1st story, apartment at west
Aug 19, 2011 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of bedbugs in the entire apartment located at apt 1l, 1st story, apartment at west
Aug 19, 2011 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 3
- 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
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 26, 2025 · Apt 1L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 18, 2025 · Apt 3L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 9, 2024 · Apt 2R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Sep 10, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 6, 2023 · Apt 1L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 6, 2023 · Apt 1L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 9, 2023 · Apt BASEME
Close - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Jun 9, 2023 · Apt BASEME
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Jun 9, 2023 · Apt BASEME
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 9, 2023 · Apt BASEME
Close
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- Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Jun 22, 2021 · Apt 2R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 28, 2021 · Apt 3R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 23, 2021 · Apt 2R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 23, 2021 · Apt 5R
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Apr 23, 2021 · Apt 5R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 23, 2021 · Apt 5R
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jul 19, 2017 · Apt 1L
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jul 19, 2017 · Apt 1L
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jul 19, 2017 · Apt 1L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 19, 2017 · Apt 1L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 19, 2017 · Apt 1L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 19, 2017 · Apt 1L
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 19, 2017 · Apt 1L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jul 19, 2017 · Apt 1L
Close - Electric
Lighting
Jul 19, 2017 · Apt 1L
Close - Door/window
Door
Jul 19, 2017 · Apt 1L
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jun 1, 2017 · Apt 1L
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jun 1, 2017 · Apt 1L
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 22, 2017 · Apt 1L
Close - Electric
Wiring
May 22, 2017 · Apt 1L
Close - Electric
Lighting
May 22, 2017 · Apt 1L
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
May 22, 2017 · Apt 1L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 22, 2017 · Apt 1L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
May 22, 2017 · Apt 1L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 22, 2017 · Apt 1L
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
May 22, 2017 · Apt 1L
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
May 22, 2017 · Apt 1L
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
May 22, 2017 · Apt 1L
Close - General
Mold
Mar 3, 2014 · Apt 1R
Close - General
Mold
Mar 3, 2014 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Feb 20, 2014 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Feb 20, 2014 · Apt 1R
Close - General
Mold
Feb 20, 2014 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Feb 20, 2014 · Apt 1R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 25, 2014 · Apt 1R
Close - General
Mold
Sep 4, 2013 · Apt 1L
Close - General
Mold
Aug 17, 2013 · Apt 1B
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Aug 17, 2013 · Apt 1B
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jul 5, 2012 · Apt 1R
Close - General
Ceramic-tile
Jan 16, 2012 · 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
- 3165 / 20
- Assessed value
- $467,550
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #334536, last renewed Jun 26, 2025.
Questions about 338 Melrose Street
Who owns 338 Melrose Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is B Jefferson LLC.
Does 338 Melrose Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 48 housing violations at this property.
Is 338 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 338 Melrose Street built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 338 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.