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
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 · 26
- 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 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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - 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
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- 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 14, 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.
Mar 1, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - 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
Aug 19, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Aug 19, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - 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
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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
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.