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Bronx · ZIP 10451 · BIN 2117805 · Melrose · Last violation Jun 9, 2026 · Last complaint Jun 11, 2026

NeighborhoodMelrose
More violations than 81% of nearby buildings
More violations than 81% of buildings and more complaints than 79% of buildings in Melrose. Size-normalized against residential buildings in the neighborhood for issues in the last 10 years.
ViolationsComplaints
Activity TrendsLast 5 years
More activity recently than in past years
Last 2 yrs: 260 violations · 263 complaints
'21'26ViolationsComplaints
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Severityⓘopen violations
17 immediately hazardous (Class C) violations still open
Class C violations include lead paint, mold, pest infestations, heat/hot water failure, and structural hazards — the most serious category.
Class Cimmediately hazardous17Class Bhazardous60
Housing Preservation & Development Violations
Total violations since 2010
572
34 per year avg.↑ Up 72% in the last 2 years (260 vs 151 prior 2 yrs)
Open violations
92
Class C (immed. haz.)ⓘ17
Class B (hazardous)ⓘ60
Rent-impairingⓘ3
Open violation ages
▪ < 30 days38% (35)
▪ 30–90 days30% (28)
▪ 3–12 months26% (24)
▪ 1–3 years2% (2)
▪ 3+ years3% (3)
Housing Preservation & Development Complaints
Total complaints since 2010
724
43 per year avg.↑ Up 38% in the last 2 years (263 vs 191 prior 2 yrs)
Complaint Resolution
No access19%Violation issued28%No violation35%Phone resolved16%Other1%(724)
Urgency breakdown
Last 12 mo.

Top violation categories

5 yrsAll time
Maintenanceⓘ167 violations
Extermination & Rodent Eradicationⓘ101 violations
Cleaningⓘ53 violations
Egressⓘ39 violations
Water Supplyⓘ29 violations
Smoke Detecting Devicesⓘ20 violations
Carbon Monoxide Detecting Devicesⓘ20 violations
Paintingⓘ19 violations
Top complaint groupsⓘ
5 yrsAll time
Mold & pestsⓘ219 complaints
Water & plumbingⓘ81 complaints
Bldg maintenanceⓘ80 complaints
Heat / hot waterⓘ52 complaints
Electricalⓘ19 complaints
Safety & fireⓘ7 complaints
Appliancesⓘ7 complaints
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Complaint log

87 complaints · HEAT/HOT WATER

All categoriesUNSANITARY CONDITIONHEAT/HOT WATERPLUMBINGPAINT/PLASTERDOOR/WINDOWAllOpenClosed
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Prior 4 yr.
Immed. Emergency0%1%
Emergency47%40%
Non-Emergency53%59%
(143)
(360)
Type
Status
Apt
Received
Category
EmergencyClosed2FFeb 23, 2021HEAT/HOT WATER · APARTMENT ONLYMore than one complaint was received for this building-wide condition. This complaint status is for the initial complaint.The Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted an occupant of the apartment and verified that the following conditions were corrected. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
EmergencyClosedBLDGFeb 22, 2021HEAT/HOT WATER · ENTIRE BUILDINGMore than one complaint was received for this building-wide condition. This complaint status is for the initial complaint.The Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted a tenant in the building and verified that the following conditions were corrected. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
EmergencyClosed2FFeb 22, 2021HEAT/HOT WATER · APARTMENT ONLYThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
EmergencyClosed2BFeb 22, 2021HEAT/HOT WATER · ENTIRE BUILDINGThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development responded to a complaint of no heat or hot water and was advised by a tenant in the building that heat and hot water had been restored. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
EmergencyClosed7HJan 30, 2021HEAT/HOT WATER · APARTMENT ONLYThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted an occupant of the apartment and verified that the following conditions were corrected. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
EmergencyClosed7Jan 7, 2021HEAT/HOT WATER · APARTMENT ONLYThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to your apartment or others in the building to inspect for a lack of heat or hot water. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
EmergencyClosed7HJan 3, 2021HEAT/HOT WATER · APARTMENT ONLYMore than one complaint was received for this building-wide condition. This complaint status is for the initial complaint.The Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted an occupant of the apartment and verified that the following conditions were corrected. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
EmergencyClosed7HJan 3, 2021HEAT/HOT WATER · APARTMENT ONLYThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
EmergencyClosed2JDec 10, 2020HEAT/HOT WATER · APARTMENT ONLYThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development responded to a complaint of no heat or hot water and was advised by a tenant in the building that heat and hot water had been restored. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
EmergencyClosed2BDec 9, 2020HEAT/HOT WATER · APARTMENT ONLYThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted an occupant of the apartment and verified that the following conditions were corrected. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
EmergencyClosed2FNov 23, 2020HEAT/HOT WATER · APARTMENT ONLYThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
EmergencyClosed2BNov 23, 2020HEAT/HOT WATER · APARTMENT ONLYThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to your apartment or others in the building to inspect for a lack of heat or hot water. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
EmergencyClosed11FApr 22, 2020HEAT/HOT WATER · APARTMENT ONLYThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
EmergencyClosed2BNov 12, 2019HEAT/HOT WATER · APARTMENT ONLYThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development responded to a complaint of no heat or hot water and was advised by a tenant in the building that heat and hot water had been restored. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
EmergencyClosed9FNov 4, 2019HEAT/HOT WATER · APARTMENT ONLYThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development responded to a complaint of no heat or hot water and was advised by a tenant in the building that heat and hot water had been restored. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
EmergencyClosed2FMay 8, 2019HEAT/HOT WATER · APARTMENT ONLYMore than one complaint was received for this building-wide condition. This complaint status is for the initial complaint.The Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted an occupant of the apartment and verified that the following conditions were corrected. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
EmergencyClosedBLDGMay 8, 2019HEAT/HOT WATER · ENTIRE BUILDINGMore than one complaint was received for this building-wide condition. This complaint status is for the initial complaint.The Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted a tenant in the building and verified that the following conditions were corrected. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
EmergencyClosed2FMay 7, 2019HEAT/HOT WATER · ENTIRE BUILDINGThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. Violations were issued. Information about specific violations is available at www.nyc.gov/hpd
EmergencyClosed6FMay 1, 2019HEAT/HOT WATER · ENTIRE BUILDINGThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development responded to a complaint of no heat or hot water and was advised by a tenant in the building that heat and hot water had been restored. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
EmergencyClosed6AJan 31, 2019HEAT/HOT WATER · APARTMENT ONLYThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to your apartment or others in the building to inspect for a lack of heat or hot water. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
EmergencyClosedAPT8ADec 2, 2018HEAT/HOT WATER · APARTMENT ONLYMore than one complaint was received for this building-wide condition. This complaint status is for the initial complaint.The Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted an occupant of the apartment and verified that the following conditions were corrected. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
EmergencyClosedBLDGNov 30, 2018HEAT/HOT WATER · ENTIRE BUILDINGMore than one complaint was received for this building-wide condition. This complaint status is for the initial complaint.The Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted a tenant in the building and verified that the following conditions were corrected. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
EmergencyClosed8ANov 30, 2018HEAT/HOT WATER · APARTMENT ONLYThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to your apartment or others in the building to inspect for a lack of heat or hot water. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
EmergencyClosedBLDGNov 28, 2018HEAT/HOT WATER · ENTIRE BUILDINGMore than one complaint was received for this building-wide condition. This complaint status is for the initial complaint.The Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted a tenant in the building and verified that the following conditions were corrected. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
EmergencyClosedBLDGNov 28, 2018HEAT/HOT WATER · ENTIRE BUILDINGMore than one complaint was received for this building-wide condition. This complaint status is for the initial complaint.The Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted a tenant in the building and verified that the following conditions were corrected. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
EmergencyClosed12HNov 27, 2018HEAT/HOT WATER · APARTMENT ONLYThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. Violations were issued. Information about specific violations is available at www.nyc.gov/hpd
EmergencyClosed11FNov 27, 2018HEAT/HOT WATER · APARTMENT ONLYMore than one complaint was received for this building-wide condition. This complaint status is for the initial complaint.The Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted an occupant of the apartment and verified that the following conditions were corrected. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
EmergencyClosed6ANov 20, 2018HEAT/HOT WATER · APARTMENT ONLYMore than one complaint was received for this building-wide condition. This complaint status is for the initial complaint.The Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted an occupant of the apartment and verified that the following conditions were corrected. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
EmergencyClosed7BNov 16, 2018HEAT/HOT WATER · ENTIRE BUILDINGThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development responded to a complaint of no heat or hot water and was advised by a tenant in the building that heat and hot water had been restored. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
EmergencyClosedBLDGNov 16, 2018HEAT/HOT WATER · ENTIRE BUILDINGMore than one complaint was received for this building-wide condition. This complaint status is for the initial complaint.The Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted a tenant in the building and verified that the following conditions were corrected. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
EmergencyClosed11FOct 31, 2017HEAT/HOT WATER · APARTMENT ONLYThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted an occupant of the apartment and verified that the following conditions were corrected. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
EmergencyClosed11FMar 18, 2017HEAT/HOT WATER · APARTMENT ONLYThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development responded to a complaint of no heat or hot water and was advised by a tenant in the building that heat and hot water had been restored. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
EmergencyClosed2BApr 18, 2016HEAT/HOT WATER · APARTMENT ONLYThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development responded to a complaint of no heat or hot water and was advised by a tenant in the building that heat and hot water had been restored. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
EmergencyClosed7EJan 23, 2016HEAT/HOT WATER · APARTMENT ONLYThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to your apartment or others in the building to inspect for a lack of heat or hot water. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
EmergencyClosed7HJan 28, 2015HEAT/HOT WATER · APARTMENT ONLYThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to your apartment or others in the building to inspect for a lack of heat or hot water. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
EmergencyClosed2GJan 27, 2015HEAT/HOT WATER · APARTMENT ONLYThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development responded to a complaint of no heat or hot water and was advised by a tenant in the building that heat and hot water had been restored. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
EmergencyClosed7JJan 9, 2015HEAT/HOT WATER · APARTMENT ONLYThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to your apartment or others in the building to inspect for a lack of heat or hot water. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
EmergencyClosed
Feb 23, 2021Apt 2F
HEAT/HOT WATER · APARTMENT ONLY
More than one complaint was received for this building-wide condition. This complaint status is for the initial complaint.The Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted an occupant of the apartment and verified that the following conditions were corrected. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
EmergencyClosed
Feb 22, 2021Apt BLDG
HEAT/HOT WATER · ENTIRE BUILDING
More than one complaint was received for this building-wide condition. This complaint status is for the initial complaint.The Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted a tenant in the building and verified that the following conditions were corrected. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
EmergencyClosed
Feb 22, 2021Apt 2F
HEAT/HOT WATER · APARTMENT ONLY
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
EmergencyClosed
Feb 22, 2021Apt 2B
HEAT/HOT WATER · ENTIRE BUILDING
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development responded to a complaint of no heat or hot water and was advised by a tenant in the building that heat and hot water had been restored. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
EmergencyClosed
Jan 30, 2021Apt 7H
HEAT/HOT WATER · APARTMENT ONLY
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted an occupant of the apartment and verified that the following conditions were corrected. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
EmergencyClosed
Jan 7, 2021Apt 7
HEAT/HOT WATER · APARTMENT ONLY
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to your apartment or others in the building to inspect for a lack of heat or hot water. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
EmergencyClosed
Jan 3, 2021Apt 7H
HEAT/HOT WATER · APARTMENT ONLY
More than one complaint was received for this building-wide condition. This complaint status is for the initial complaint.The Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted an occupant of the apartment and verified that the following conditions were corrected. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
EmergencyClosed
Jan 3, 2021Apt 7H
HEAT/HOT WATER · APARTMENT ONLY
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
EmergencyClosed
Dec 10, 2020Apt 2J
HEAT/HOT WATER · APARTMENT ONLY
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development responded to a complaint of no heat or hot water and was advised by a tenant in the building that heat and hot water had been restored. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
EmergencyClosed
Dec 9, 2020Apt 2B
HEAT/HOT WATER · APARTMENT ONLY
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted an occupant of the apartment and verified that the following conditions were corrected. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
EmergencyClosed
Nov 23, 2020Apt 2F
HEAT/HOT WATER · APARTMENT ONLY
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
EmergencyClosed
Nov 23, 2020Apt 2B
HEAT/HOT WATER · APARTMENT ONLY
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to your apartment or others in the building to inspect for a lack of heat or hot water. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
EmergencyClosed
Apr 22, 2020Apt 11F
HEAT/HOT WATER · APARTMENT ONLY
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
EmergencyClosed
Nov 12, 2019Apt 2B
HEAT/HOT WATER · APARTMENT ONLY
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development responded to a complaint of no heat or hot water and was advised by a tenant in the building that heat and hot water had been restored. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
EmergencyClosed
Nov 4, 2019Apt 9F
HEAT/HOT WATER · APARTMENT ONLY
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development responded to a complaint of no heat or hot water and was advised by a tenant in the building that heat and hot water had been restored. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
EmergencyClosed
May 8, 2019Apt 2F
HEAT/HOT WATER · APARTMENT ONLY
More than one complaint was received for this building-wide condition. This complaint status is for the initial complaint.The Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted an occupant of the apartment and verified that the following conditions were corrected. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
EmergencyClosed
May 8, 2019Apt BLDG
HEAT/HOT WATER · ENTIRE BUILDING
More than one complaint was received for this building-wide condition. This complaint status is for the initial complaint.The Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted a tenant in the building and verified that the following conditions were corrected. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
EmergencyClosed
May 7, 2019Apt 2F
HEAT/HOT WATER · ENTIRE BUILDING
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. Violations were issued. Information about specific violations is available at www.nyc.gov/hpd
EmergencyClosed
May 1, 2019Apt 6F
HEAT/HOT WATER · ENTIRE BUILDING
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development responded to a complaint of no heat or hot water and was advised by a tenant in the building that heat and hot water had been restored. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
EmergencyClosed
Jan 31, 2019Apt 6A
HEAT/HOT WATER · APARTMENT ONLY
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to your apartment or others in the building to inspect for a lack of heat or hot water. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
EmergencyClosed
Dec 2, 2018Apt APT8A
HEAT/HOT WATER · APARTMENT ONLY
More than one complaint was received for this building-wide condition. This complaint status is for the initial complaint.The Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted an occupant of the apartment and verified that the following conditions were corrected. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
EmergencyClosed
Nov 30, 2018Apt BLDG
HEAT/HOT WATER · ENTIRE BUILDING
More than one complaint was received for this building-wide condition. This complaint status is for the initial complaint.The Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted a tenant in the building and verified that the following conditions were corrected. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
EmergencyClosed
Nov 30, 2018Apt 8A
HEAT/HOT WATER · APARTMENT ONLY
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to your apartment or others in the building to inspect for a lack of heat or hot water. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
EmergencyClosed
Nov 28, 2018Apt BLDG
HEAT/HOT WATER · ENTIRE BUILDING
More than one complaint was received for this building-wide condition. This complaint status is for the initial complaint.The Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted a tenant in the building and verified that the following conditions were corrected. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
EmergencyClosed
Nov 28, 2018Apt BLDG
HEAT/HOT WATER · ENTIRE BUILDING
More than one complaint was received for this building-wide condition. This complaint status is for the initial complaint.The Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted a tenant in the building and verified that the following conditions were corrected. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
EmergencyClosed
Nov 27, 2018Apt 12H
HEAT/HOT WATER · APARTMENT ONLY
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. Violations were issued. Information about specific violations is available at www.nyc.gov/hpd
EmergencyClosed
Nov 27, 2018Apt 11F
HEAT/HOT WATER · APARTMENT ONLY
More than one complaint was received for this building-wide condition. This complaint status is for the initial complaint.The Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted an occupant of the apartment and verified that the following conditions were corrected. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
EmergencyClosed
Nov 20, 2018Apt 6A
HEAT/HOT WATER · APARTMENT ONLY
More than one complaint was received for this building-wide condition. This complaint status is for the initial complaint.The Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted an occupant of the apartment and verified that the following conditions were corrected. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
EmergencyClosed
Nov 16, 2018Apt 7B
HEAT/HOT WATER · ENTIRE BUILDING
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development responded to a complaint of no heat or hot water and was advised by a tenant in the building that heat and hot water had been restored. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
EmergencyClosed
Nov 16, 2018Apt BLDG
HEAT/HOT WATER · ENTIRE BUILDING
More than one complaint was received for this building-wide condition. This complaint status is for the initial complaint.The Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted a tenant in the building and verified that the following conditions were corrected. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
EmergencyClosed
Oct 31, 2017Apt 11F
HEAT/HOT WATER · APARTMENT ONLY
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted an occupant of the apartment and verified that the following conditions were corrected. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
EmergencyClosed
Mar 18, 2017Apt 11F
HEAT/HOT WATER · APARTMENT ONLY
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development responded to a complaint of no heat or hot water and was advised by a tenant in the building that heat and hot water had been restored. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
EmergencyClosed
Apr 18, 2016Apt 2B
HEAT/HOT WATER · APARTMENT ONLY
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development responded to a complaint of no heat or hot water and was advised by a tenant in the building that heat and hot water had been restored. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
EmergencyClosed
Jan 23, 2016Apt 7E
HEAT/HOT WATER · APARTMENT ONLY
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to your apartment or others in the building to inspect for a lack of heat or hot water. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
EmergencyClosed
Jan 28, 2015Apt 7H
HEAT/HOT WATER · APARTMENT ONLY
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to your apartment or others in the building to inspect for a lack of heat or hot water. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
EmergencyClosed
Jan 27, 2015Apt 2G
HEAT/HOT WATER · APARTMENT ONLY
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development responded to a complaint of no heat or hot water and was advised by a tenant in the building that heat and hot water had been restored. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
EmergencyClosed
Jan 9, 2015Apt 7J
HEAT/HOT WATER · APARTMENT ONLY
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to your apartment or others in the building to inspect for a lack of heat or hot water. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.
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