1731 Melville Street, Bronx, NY 10460

1731 Melville Street is a 3-story, 6-unit New Law Tenement building constructed in 1928 and currently owned by the Medelene Phillips Irrevocable Trust. The property has experienced notable maintenance challenges in recent years, particularly in 2024, when multiple issues were documented between April and May, including problems with appliances (gas range and refrigerator), pest infestations (mice and roaches), wall conditions (paint/plaster issues), and plumbing concerns. The building's 6th-floor apartment appears to have faced specific challenges with infestations and door-related problems, as evidenced by multiple Housing Maintenance Code violations in May 2024 regarding self-closing doors and an officially documented pest infestation requiring abatement.

Recent inspections and violations indicate ongoing concerns with building maintenance and safety features. Several violations were documented in June 2024 related to defective self-closing doors, affecting various entrances throughout the building, including the street entrance and the entrance to apartment 6. Additionally, while the building has passed recent rodent inspections (most recently in May 2024 and previously in December 2022), there was a rodent-related complaint filed in May 2024 that required DOHMH intervention, though no violations were found. The property has maintained an active bedbug report history from 2021 through 2024, consistently showing no infestations during reporting periods, which suggests effective pest management practices in this regard.

The building's recent history (2023-2025) shows particular attention needed to door and pest issues, with multiple closed complaints and violations, though most have been resolved through inspection and certification processes. Environmental Control Board records from 2018 indicate a previous boiler registration issue that was resolved with no penalties. The building's management has generally responded to complaints and violations, with most being closed following proper inspections, though there have been instances where inspectors were unable to gain access for verification. While the property has faced multiple maintenance challenges, recent inspections show improved compliance, particularly regarding bedbug management and rodent inspections.