438 Melrose Street
Brooklyn, NY 11237BBL 3-03166-0029Map
Owner of record: Bangla Rlty INC
438 Melrose Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11237. It has 4 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Bangla Rlty INC. HPD has recorded 29 housing violations here, most recently on April 11, 2024. 11 of the 29 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 29
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 89
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 · 29
- 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 22, 2023
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.
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 - 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 - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at south
Aug 24, 2017 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story
Aug 23, 2017 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - 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 acoustic drop ceiling in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 1, 1st story
Aug 23, 2017 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Remove the illegal fastening consisting of slide bolt capable of being pad lock at door in the entrance located at apt 1, 1st story
Aug 23, 2017 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - 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 acoustic drop ceiling in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 1, 1st story
Aug 23, 2017 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - 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 acoustic drop ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt 1, 1st story
Aug 23, 2017 · Apt 1
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 - 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 - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department , 1st door from north at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 12, 2011 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department , 1st window frame from west at north wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 12, 2011 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department , 1st closet from east at south wall door in the 2nd room from north located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 12, 2011 · Apt 3R
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) ceiling, 1st door frame from north at east wall, 1st window frame from east at south wall, 2nd window frame from east at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 12, 2011 · Apt 3R
Open — Invalid certification - 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) 1st door frame from east at south wall, 2nd window frame from west at north wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 12, 2011 · Apt 3R
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing the doors that is missing or defective at entrance located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 16, 2010 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Provide a lock and key to the entrance door of dwelling unit and, if a cl a multiple dwelling, also chain door guard located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 16, 2010 · Apt 3L
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) baseboard at north wall, 1st door frame from west at north wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt l3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 16, 2010 · Apt L3
Open — Invalid certification - 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) baseboard at west wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt l3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 16, 2010 · Apt L3
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective bell buzzer system vestibule to 3 sty east apt 3l. located at apt 3l
Oct 17, 1991 · Apt 3L
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly secure the loose chain door guard entrance 3 sty east apt 3l. located at apt 3l
Oct 17, 1991 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
D26-20.08,20.09 adm code file certification of satisfactory installation of smoke detecting device in accordance with h.p.d. rules and regulations.
Aug 7, 1985
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-20.07 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance to 2 sty east apt.
Aug 7, 1985
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plaster cellar clg thru out.
Jun 2, 1983
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Water leak
Heavy flow
Aug 20, 2017 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Aug 20, 2017 · Apt 1
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Aug 20, 2017 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
Power outage
Aug 20, 2017 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Jun 28, 2013 · Apt 2R
Close - Nonconst
Smoke detector
Jun 22, 2012 · Apt 2R
Close - Nonconst
Carbon monoxide
Jun 22, 2012 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Windows
Jun 21, 2012 · Apt 2R
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jun 21, 2012 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Mold
Jun 21, 2012 · Apt 3L
Close
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- Nonconst
Vermin
Jun 21, 2012 · Apt 3L
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Feb 26, 2012 · Apt 2L
Close - General
Mold
Feb 26, 2012 · Apt 2L
Close - General
Fire-escape
Feb 26, 2012 · Apt 2L
Close - General
Windows
Feb 26, 2012 · Apt 2L
Close - General
Windows
Feb 26, 2012 · Apt 2L
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Feb 5, 2012 · Apt 2L
Close - General
Windows
Feb 5, 2012 · Apt 2L
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 5, 2012 · Apt 2L
Close - General
Mold
Feb 5, 2012 · Apt 2L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 19, 2012 · Apt 3L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 4, 2012 · Apt 3L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 28, 2011 · Apt 3L
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 7, 2011 · Apt 3R
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Nov 7, 2011 · Apt 3R
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Nov 7, 2011 · Apt 3R
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Nov 7, 2011 · Apt 3R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 7, 2011 · Apt 3R
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Nov 7, 2011 · Apt 3R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 7, 2011 · Apt 3R
Close - General
Windows
Nov 7, 2011 · Apt 3R
Close - Paint/plaster
Window/frame
Nov 7, 2011 · Apt 3R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 8, 2010 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 8, 2010 · Apt 3L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 8, 2010 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 4, 2010 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 2, 2010 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Nov 2, 2010 · Apt 1
Close - General
Cabinet
Nov 2, 2010 · Apt 3L
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Nov 2, 2010 · Apt 3L
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Nov 2, 2010 · Apt 3L
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Nov 2, 2010 · Apt 3L
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Nov 2, 2010 · Apt 3L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 2, 2010 · Apt 3L
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Nov 2, 2010 · Apt 3L
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Nov 2, 2010 · Apt 3L
Close - General
Floor
Nov 2, 2010 · Apt 3L
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Nov 2, 2010 · Apt 3L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 2, 2010 · Apt 3L
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Nov 2, 2010 · Apt 3L
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C3)
- Year built
- 1931
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 4
- Building area
- 4,875 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,500 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 304
- Council district
- 34
- Block / lot
- 3166 / 29
- Assessed value
- $536,850
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #337754, last renewed Aug 20, 2025.
Questions about 438 Melrose Street
Who owns 438 Melrose Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Bangla Rlty INC.
Does 438 Melrose Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 29 housing violations at this property.
Is 438 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 438 Melrose Street built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 438 Melrose Street?
It has 4 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.