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420 Melrose Street

Brooklyn, NY 11237BBL 3-03166-0022Map

Owner of record: J. Melrose INC.

420 Melrose Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11237. It has 8 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is J. Melrose INC.. HPD has recorded 26 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 12 of the 26 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
26
DOB violations
18
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
159

What to know

Concern
9 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

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 · 26

  • 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
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 1, 2026 · Apt 1L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 1, 2026 · Apt 1L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 1, 2026 · Apt 1L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood door at lower cabinet in the kitchen located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 1, 2026 · Apt 1L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 1, 2026 · Apt 1L

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and south wall in the 4th room from north located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 1, 2026 · Apt 1L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 4th room from north located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 1, 2026 · Apt 1L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective metal nosing tread 5th from bottom at entrance stairs to front of building yard

    Apr 3, 2025

    Open — Not complied with
  • 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
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  • 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 14, 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
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, apartment at west

    Aug 19, 2019 · Apt 3R

    Open — Invalid certification
  • C

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors at south entrance located at apt 3r, 3rd story, apartment at west

    Aug 19, 2019 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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

    Aug 19, 2019

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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

    Aug 19, 2019

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 13, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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 100 watts minimum required, light fixture present

    Jun 28, 2014

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) south wall in the kitchen located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 14, 2007 · Apt 3R

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) east wall, west wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    May 14, 2007 · Apt 3R

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) south wall in the kitchen located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    May 14, 2007 · Apt 3R

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) west wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    May 14, 2007 · Apt 3R

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 27, 2007 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint walls kitchen & 2 room from rear & walls & ceiling front room 1 sty apt 1l cruz no phone er1. , section '' ''

    Dec 28, 1989 · Apt 1L

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • C

    Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint east wall 4 sty east apt 4l front room ramis no phone er1. , section '' ''

    Nov 29, 1989 · Apt 4L

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • C

    Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint ceiling 4 sty east apt 4l bathroom no phone masrome er1. , section '' ''

    Nov 29, 1989 · Apt 4L

    Open — Defect letter issued

DOB building violations · 18

  • 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
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Aug 15, 2012

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 1, 2009

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    Unlawfully cont. work while notice of a swo 2 men installing prov. and finishing new hardwood fl. from 1st to 4th fl. const. to swo #080608c 0401rm work is 80% complete remedy: comply with the swo

    Dec 30, 2008

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    Stop all work,make bldg safe for tenant only,call dob to rescind work at 718-802-3685

    Aug 6, 2008

    Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jul 25, 1994

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 16, 1993

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Feb 27, 2026 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Feb 27, 2026 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Feb 27, 2026 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Feb 27, 2026 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Feb 27, 2026 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Apr 1, 2025 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • General

    Mailbox

    Feb 26, 2025 · Apt 2R4L4R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jan 28, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jan 27, 2025 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Dec 20, 2024 · Apt 4R

    Close
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  • Electric

    Wiring

    Dec 20, 2024 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Dec 20, 2024 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Dec 20, 2024 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Dec 20, 2024 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Dec 20, 2024 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Apr 20, 2023 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Nov 21, 2020 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 15, 2019 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Carbon monoxide

    May 18, 2011 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Smoke detector

    May 18, 2011 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Carbon monoxide

    May 18, 2011 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Carbon monoxide

    May 18, 2011 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jul 10, 2008 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jul 10, 2008 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Jul 10, 2008 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jul 10, 2008 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jul 10, 2008 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Jul 10, 2008 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jul 10, 2008 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jul 10, 2008 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jul 10, 2008 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jul 10, 2008 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Smoke detector

    Jul 10, 2008 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Carbon monoxide

    Jul 10, 2008 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jul 10, 2008 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jul 10, 2008 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jul 10, 2008 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 29, 2007 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Oct 29, 2007 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Sep 22, 2007 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Sep 22, 2007 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Aug 15, 2007 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jun 11, 2007 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Jun 11, 2007 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Jun 11, 2007 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Jun 11, 2007 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • General

    Stairs

    May 10, 2007 · Apt 3R

    Open
  • General

    Doors

    May 10, 2007 · Apt 3R

    Open
  • General

    Ceramic-tile

    May 10, 2007 · Apt 3R

    Open
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    May 10, 2007 · Apt 3R

    Open

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 (C1)
Year built
1931
Floors
4
Residential units
8
Building area
6,500 ft²
Lot area
2,500 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
304
Council district
34
Block / lot
3166 / 22
Assessed value
$488,250
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #312768, last renewed Jul 24, 2025.

Questions about 420 Melrose Street

Who owns 420 Melrose Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is J. Melrose INC..

Does 420 Melrose Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 26 housing violations at this property.

Is 420 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 420 Melrose Street built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 420 Melrose Street?

It has 8 residential units.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.