732 Melrose Avenue, Bronx, NY 10455

The 6-unit, 4-story building at 732 Melrose Avenue, owned by Privada Realty LLC and built in 1931, has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, in March 2025, the building faced multiple emergency complaints including mold, heavy water leaks, and ceiling plaster issues, all of which resulted in HPD violations that required correction. The building has shown persistent problems with various apartment conditions, including door/window issues (September 2024), heat/hot water problems (February 2024), and multiple plumbing complaints regarding toilets (January 2024).

Apartment 6 currently has open violations from September 2024 related to a roach infestation, a defective door bell system, and self-closing door issues. Previous violations from Apartment 1 in 2024 documented problems with pest infestations (both mice and roaches), safety systems including smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, and temperature control relating to hot water. The building has undergone several rodent inspections between 2018 and 2023, with varying results including both "passed" inspections and findings of rat activity. Historical records indicate some structural and safety concerns, including two ECB violations from 2021 regarding exposed wiring and missing AC brackets, though most previous violations from 2024 were resolved.

There was also a not-gained-access inspection for a boiler complaint in late 2023. The building has shown an absence of bedbug complaints since 2020, and though there were instances of pest infestations in 2020-2021, subsequent reports indicate successful eradication bids. The property has maintained regular inspections and reporting requirements, though the frequency and nature of complaints suggest ongoing maintenance challenges. While the building was constructed as an Old Law Tenement and has been subject to various regulatory inspections, the current pattern of moisture-related issues, pest control needs, and safety equipment maintenance suggests a continuing need for active management response to resident concerns.