444 Melrose Street
Brooklyn, NY 11237BBL 3-03166-0031Map
Owner of record: 444 Melrose Sme LLC
444 Melrose Street is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11237. It has 4 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is 444 Melrose Sme LLC. HPD has recorded 67 housing violations here, most recently on August 8, 2026. 48 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 67
- DOB violations
- 20
- ECB violations
- 14
- HPD complaints
- 38
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 · 67
- 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 missing
Aug 8, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at north wall at building vestibule at public hall, 1st story
Aug 8, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at north wall at vestibule at public hall, 1st story
Aug 8, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department north wall at vestibule at public hall, 1st story
Aug 8, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Aug 8, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - 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 missing at public hall, 1st story
Aug 8, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mailbox missing at public hall, 1st story
Aug 8, 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
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.
Nov 20, 2025
Open — Info 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.
Jun 10, 2025
Open — Nov sent out
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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 29, 2024
Open — Info nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 13, 2024 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at boiler room, 1st story
Aug 13, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 13, 2024 · Apt 2L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 13, 2024 · Apt 2L
Open — Nov sent out - 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 missing at public hall, 2nd story
Aug 13, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing at public hall, 2nd story
Aug 13, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - 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, 2nd story
Aug 13, 2024
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.
Aug 13, 2024
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., 1st story
Aug 13, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - 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, 1st story
Aug 13, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 13, 2024 · Apt 2L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tile in the bathroom located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 2, 2024 · Apt 3L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 2, 2024 · Apt 3L
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing scuttle ladder at north at public hall, 3rd story
May 2, 2024
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.
Apr 11, 2024
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.
Mar 24, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Cleanse and disinfect to the satisfaction of this department after removing the pigeon droppings at front entrance to building
Jan 25, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate ... in the 5th room from east located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 25, 2023 · Apt 3R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 25, 2023 · Apt 3R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 25, 2023 · Apt 3R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and south wall in the 5th room from east located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 25, 2023 · Apt 3R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing scuttle ladder at public hall, 3rd story
Jan 25, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). that is missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 18, 2022 · Apt 3R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system boiler room door locked at cellar
Dec 18, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 18, 2022 · Apt 3R
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.
Nov 14, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing at public hall, 1st story
Oct 14, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - 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 missing at public hall, 1st story
Oct 14, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Oct 14, 2022
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
Oct 14, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Oct 14, 2022
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.
Oct 14, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective lock at mailbox in vestibule for apartment 3r at public hall, 1st story
Oct 14, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - 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 missing at public hall, 1st story
Oct 14, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate ... in the 1st room from east located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 14, 2022 · Apt 3R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 14, 2022 · Apt 3R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak 0ver ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 14, 2022 · Apt 3R
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 14, 2022 · Apt 3R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 14, 2022 · Apt 3R
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 20
- 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 - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Oct 4, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Oct 4, 2023
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 - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 6, 2021
Dob violation - active
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- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 6, 2021
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 6, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed - 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 - Construction other optional
Stop all work immediately make site safe only contact borough comm office at 718 802-3677 for info
Aug 2, 2017
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 14
- Class - 1
Unlawful acts. failure to comply with the commissioner's order to obtain work permits for violation #39084895y issued 4/27/2023. no permit/approved plans for the installation/removal of ceiling joist. no plumbi
Jul 7, 2026 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 1
Unlawful acts: failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in summons/violation# 39030153l issued on 10/09/20 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01. (electri
Jan 18, 2024 · Penalty $6,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Unlawful acts: failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in summons/violation# 39030165z issued on 10/09/20 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01. (unsafe/
Jan 18, 2024 · Penalty $6,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Unlawful acts: failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in summons/violation# 39030179j issued on 10/09/20 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01. (perform
Jan 18, 2024 · Penalty $6,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Unlawfully continued work while on notice of a stop work order. at time of inspection premises under pswo issued 10/09/2020 for electrical work performed at 1st floor commercial space. observed additional elect
Apr 27, 2023
Resolve - Class - 1
Work without a permit. at time of inspection observed structural steel work performed along with existing ceiling joist removed and new installed. also new plumbing, consisting of water/waste lines installed. n
Apr 27, 2023 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 1
Observed in the commercial space on the 1st floor at 930 am new electrical wiring and conduit for power lighting and switching. dept records reveal no electrical permit was filed for the described scope of work
Oct 9, 2020 · Penalty $8,000
Active - Class - 1
The respondent engaged in unlicensed activity by sending employee kevin w. knausman to perform an electrical installation located in the 1st fl commercial space . the respondent held no master electricians lice
Oct 9, 2020 · Penalty $24,000
Active - Class - 1
Observed unsafe unsuitable new electrical wiring installed on the 1st floor commercial space by persons with unknown qualifications . posing a potential risk for shock and or fire hazard ., comply with ec
Oct 9, 2020 · Penalty $8,000
Active - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35304336y issued on 2-17-18 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. for sewage pipe not connected to down to the ground at cellar
Apr 11, 2018 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve
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- Class - 2
Failure to comply the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35304337x issued on 2-17-18 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01 for excessive debris at front of bldg on irving avenue.
Apr 11, 2018 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. date of complaint 12-17-16 at time of inspection observed sewage pipe not connected to down to ground & ends at cellar ceiling the water is falling heavily may
Feb 17, 2018 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to carry demolition operations as required by section. at timeof inspection observed at irving ave side excessive debris front of bldg door & front of 444 club,pieces of woods panels,waste of constructi
Feb 17, 2018 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Unknown
Operation of a pa contrary to the c of o when the current c of o allows for the operation of the c of o. remedy: amend c of o to show change of use.
Jan 4, 1990 · Penalty $250
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Aug 7, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jul 22, 2026 · Apt GROUND
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Sep 28, 2024 · Apt 2L
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Aug 12, 2024 · Apt 2L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 9, 2024 · Apt 2L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 9, 2024 · Apt 2L
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Apr 25, 2023 · Apt 3L
Close - Electric
Wiring
Apr 25, 2023 · Apt 3L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 25, 2023 · Apt 3L
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 25, 2023 · Apt 3L
Close
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- Flooring/stairs
Floor
Apr 25, 2023 · Apt 3L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 25, 2023 · Apt 3L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Apr 25, 2023 · Apt 3L
Close - Door/window
Door
Jan 20, 2023 · Apt 3R
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Jan 20, 2023 · Apt 3R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 20, 2023 · Apt 3R
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jan 20, 2023 · Apt 3R
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jan 20, 2023 · Apt 3R
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Jan 20, 2023 · Apt 3R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 13, 2023 · Apt 3R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 15, 2022 · Apt 3R
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Oct 4, 2022 · Apt 3R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 4, 2022 · Apt 3R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 4, 2022 · Apt 3R
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Feb 21, 2020 · Apt 2R
Close - Door/window
Door
Jul 24, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Oct 2, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jan 19, 2018 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 19, 2018 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 17, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 3, 2016 · Apt 1FL
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 27, 2016 · Apt 3L
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 24, 2016 · Apt 2L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 23, 2005 · Apt 2R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 23, 2005 · Apt 0
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 15, 2004 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 9, 2004 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 10, 2003 · Apt BLDG
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Mixed residential and retail building (S4)
- Year built
- 1931
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 4
- Building area
- 5,750 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,500 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 304
- Council district
- 34
- Block / lot
- 3166 / 31
- Assessed value
- $638,100
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #358892, last renewed Nov 14, 2023.
Questions about 444 Melrose Street
Who owns 444 Melrose Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 444 Melrose Sme LLC.
Does 444 Melrose Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 67 housing violations at this property.
Is 444 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 444 Melrose Street built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 444 Melrose Street?
It has 4 residential units and 5 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.