1749 Melville Street, Bronx, NY 10460

This two-story, three-unit building in Van Nest, owned by Joanne D'elia, has been in operation since 1910 and has experienced several maintenance and compliance issues in recent years. Most notably, in May 2025, multiple violations were documented across various categories, including problems with flooring, mailboxes, and appliances (refrigerator and electric range), as well as issues with walls and ceiling plaster.

An open complaint regarding construction lead dust in common areas and apartments was filed in April 2024 and remains active. There is also a concerning pattern of bedbug reporting violations, with open citations from 2021 through 2024 indicating that the required annual bedbug reports have not been properly filed, representing a potential recurring compliance issue. The building has experienced significant maintenance challenges in the past, including a power outage in August 2022 and multiple heat/hot water complaints in November 2020 affecting the entire building.

Despite these concerns, there have been some positive inspections, including a passed rodent inspection in December 2022, though it's worth noting this is not necessarily indicative of current conditions. The combined history shows a building with persistent maintenance issues, particularly in 2025, where multiple violations across different categories suggest ongoing maintenance challenges. All recent complaints have been processed through HPD, with the appropriate inspections conducted and violations issued, though some issues appear to remain unaddressed based on the violation status information.