NYC Building Report

Bronx Melrose

701 Prospect Avenue, Bronx

HPD violations

Housing Maintenance Code violations are filed by tax lot (BBL 2-02675-0019), so they can include other buildings on the same lot.

86 records

Date Class Status Apartment Summary
Jan 8, 2026 B NOV SENT OUT Not available § 27-2005 ADM CODE MAKE SAFE BY PROPERLY REPAIRING THE STRUCTURAL DEFECT VERTICAL CRACK AT EAST EXTERIOR WALL (BUILDING FRONT)
Jan 8, 2026 B NOV SENT OUT Not available § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE VERTICAL CRACK (BRICK AND MOTAR) AT SOUTH WALL AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY
Jan 8, 2026 A VIOLATION DISMISSED Not available § 53, 187, 231 M/D LAW AND DEPARTMENT RULES AND REGULATIONS. PROVIDE A SHOE PROPERLY SECURED TO BOTTOM OF STRING OF DROPLADDER (SHOE) USING APPROPRIATE NUTS AND BOLTS AT EAST EXTERIOR WALL (BUILDING FRONT) AT FIRE ESCAPE
Jan 8, 2026 B VIOLATION DISMISSED 2B § 27-2045(B)(1)(B) HMC, § 12-06, § 12-07, § 12-09 RCNY REPAIR, REPLACE OR PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE, INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAW AND RULES MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2B, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Jan 8, 2026 C VIOLATION DISMISSED 2B § 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF HOT WATER EXCEEDING 130F DEGREES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2B, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Aug 9, 2024 A VIOLATION DISMISSED 2B § 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... AT CEILING UNDER 10 SQ FT IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2B, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Feb 18, 2022 A VIOLATION DISMISSED Not available (A) § HMC: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 5, 2021 A VIOLATION DISMISSED Not available (A) § HMC: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.
Oct 31, 2016 I VIOLATION DISMISSED Not available §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 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 5, 2015 I VIOLATION DISMISSED Not available §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 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 5, 2015 I VIOLATION DISMISSED Not available §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 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 13, 2013 B VIOLATION CLOSED Not available § 27-2040 ADM CODE 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 A MINIMUM OF 100 WATTS OF INCANDESCENT LIGHT REQUIRED (LIGHT FIXTURE PRESENT)
Sep 15, 2013 B VIOLATION CLOSED Not available § 27-2040 ADM CODE 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 FIXTURES PRESENT)
Jul 17, 2013 C VIOLATION CLOSED Not available § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROVIDE TEMPORARY SEAL-UP TO ACCESSIBLE OPENINGS IN VACANT BUILDING
Nov 28, 2011 B VIOLATION CLOSED Not available § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE FIRE RETARDANT PLASTER AT CEILING AT FIRE PASSAGE WAY, SECTION AT NORTH
Nov 28, 2011 B VIOLATION CLOSED Not available § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CONCRETE AT NORTH YARD
Nov 28, 2011 B VIOLATION CLOSED Not available § 27-2010, 2011, 2012 ADM CODE REMOVE THE ACCUMULATION OF REFUSE AND/OR RUBBISH AND MAINTAIN IN A CLEAN CONDITION THE ENTIRE PUBLIC HALL AREA, ALL STORIES
Oct 17, 2011 B VIOLATION CLOSED Not available § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY SECURE THE LOOSE LIGHT FIXTURE AT NORTH WALL AT PUBLIC HALL, 2nd STORY
May 9, 2011 B VIOLATION CLOSED Not available § 27-2040 ADM CODE 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 A MINIMUM OF 100 WATTS OF INCANDESCENT LIGHT REQUIRED.
Feb 11, 2011 C VIOLATION CLOSED Not available § 27-2018 ADM CODE ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF RODENTS ..RATS AT CELLAR
Feb 11, 2011 C VIOLATION CLOSED Not available § 27-2026 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CONNECTION AT WASTE LINE AT CELLAR
Feb 11, 2011 C VIOLATION CLOSED Not available § 27-2010, 2011, 2012 ADM CODE CLEANSE AND DISINFECT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT AFTER REMOVING THE TRASH, DEBRIS AND PONDING WATER AT CELLAR
Dec 14, 2010 C VIOLATION CLOSED Not available § 27-2010, 2011, 2012 ADM CODE REMOVE THE ACCUMULATION OF REFUSE AND/OR RUBBISH AND MAINTAIN IN A CLEAN CONDITION THE THE NORTH COURT YARD
Oct 19, 2010 A VIOLATION CLOSED Not available § 27-2104 ADM CODE 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 19, 2010 C VIOLATION CLOSED Not available § 27-2033 ADM CODE 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 .. AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY
Oct 19, 2010 A VIOLATION CLOSED Not available § 27-2045 ADM CODE POST A PROPER NOTICE OF SMOKE DETECTOR REQUIREMENTS, IN A FORM APPROVED BY THE COMMISSIONER, AT OR NEAR THE MAIL BOX .. AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY
Oct 19, 2010 A VIOLATION CLOSED Not available § 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 .. AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY
Oct 19, 2010 A VIOLATION CLOSED Not available § 27-2046.1 HMC: 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. AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY
Oct 19, 2010 B VIOLATION CLOSED Not available § 27-2010, 2011, 2012 ADM CODE CLEANSE AND DISINFECT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT AFTER REMOVING THE DOG FECES ON FLOOR AT PUBLIC HALL, 3rd STORY
Oct 19, 2010 B VIOLATION CLOSED Not available § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL ENCUMBRANCES CONSISTING OF PLANTS, CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS AND OTHER PERSONAL BELONGINGS STORED AT ALL STORIES AT PUBLIC HALL
Aug 31, 2010 C VIOLATION CLOSED Not available § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PAVING .. AT FIRE PASSAGE WAY
Aug 31, 2010 C VIOLATION CLOSED Not available § 27-2010, 2011, 2012 ADM CODE REMOVE THE ACCUMULATION OF REFUSE AND/OR RUBBISH AND MAINTAIN IN A CLEAN CONDITION THE ENTIRE AREA AT CELLAR
Aug 31, 2010 C VIOLATION CLOSED Not available § 27-2026 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CONNECTION AT NUMEROUS WASTE LINES AND SUPPLY LINES AT CEILING AT CELLAR
Aug 31, 2010 C VIOLATION DISMISSED Not available § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD BEAMS AT CEILING, AT CENTER AT CELLAR
Aug 31, 2010 C VIOLATION CLOSED Not available § 27-2018 ADM CODE ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF RODENTS ..RATS AT CELLAR
Aug 31, 2010 C VIOLATION CLOSED Not available § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE FIRE RETARDANT MATERIAL AT CEILING AT CELLAR
Aug 31, 2010 C VIOLATION CLOSED Not available § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE 3 HEAVILY DAMAGED DOORS AT CELLAR
Aug 31, 2010 C VIOLATION CLOSED Not available § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PAVING .. AT CELLAR
Jul 6, 2010 C VIOLATION CLOSED Not available § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROVIDE SEAL TO DUMBWAITER SHAFTS
Dec 8, 2009 A VIOLATION CLOSED Not available § 27-2015 ADM CODE THOROUGHLY CLEANSE TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT THE DIRTY AND UNSANITARY EXTERIOR WALLS AT FRONT FACADE
Nov 17, 2009 B VIOLATION CLOSED Not available § 27-2081 ADM CODE DISCONTINUE USE OF ROOMS FOR LIVING, DISCONNECT PLUMBING FIXTURES AND PROPERLY SEAL PIPE CONNECTIONS .. AT CELLAR
Nov 17, 2009 A VIOLATION DISMISSED Not available § 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 PARTITIONS ERECTED CREATING ROOMS AT CELLAR
Nov 17, 2009 B VIOLATION CLOSED Not available § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PAVING AT WALKWAY AT CELLAR
Nov 12, 2009 I VIOLATION DISMISSED Not available §27-2153 ADM CODE THE PREMISES HAS BEEN SELECTED TO PARTICIPATE IN THE ALTERNATIVE ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM WHICH MAY RESULT IN BUILDING-WIDE INSPECTIONS, FEES, AND EXTENSIVE REPAIR WORK TO CORRECT VIOLATIONS AND UNDERLYING CONDITIONS. CHARGES FOR REPAIR WORK DONE PURSUANT TO THIS ORDER, IF NOT PAID, WILL BECOME LIENS ON THE PROPERTY
Aug 13, 2008 C VIOLATION CLOSED 4 § 27-2056.6 ADM CODE - 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, 1st WINDOW FRAME FROM NORTH AT EAST WALL, 1st WINDOW SASH FROM NORTH AT EAST WALL IN THE 7th ROOM FROM EAST AT NORTH LOCATED AT APT 4, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Aug 13, 2008 C VIOLATION CLOSED 4 § 27-2056.6 ADM CODE - 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 WINDOW SASH FROM WEST AT NORTH WALL, 2nd WINDOW SASH FROM WEST AT NORTH WALL IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 4, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Aug 13, 2008 C VIOLATION CLOSED 4 § 27-2056.6 ADM CODE - 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 FROM EAST AT SOUTH WALL IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 4, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Aug 13, 2008 C VIOLATION CLOSED 4 § 27-2056.6 ADM CODE - 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 WINDOW FRAME FROM NORTH AT EAST WALL IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST AT SOUTH LOCATED AT APT 4, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Aug 13, 2008 C VIOLATION CLOSED 4 § 27-2056.6 ADM CODE - 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 FROM EAST AT SOUTH WALL, NORTH WALL, WEST WALL, 1st WINDOW FRAME FROM WEST AT NORTH WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 4, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Aug 13, 2008 B VIOLATION CLOSED 4 § 27-2018 ADM CODE ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF VERMIN BED BUGS IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 4, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH