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87 Melrose Street, Brooklyn, NY 11206

66
DOB Complaints
95
311 Housing Calls
64
Housing Violations
5
Permits

Risk Assessment

52
Moderate Risk

This building shows some maintenance concerns that warrant attention.

Our AI predicts there is a 52% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 87 Melrose Street

87 Melrose Street is a 7-story, 59-unit residential building constructed in 2008 in Bushwick and currently managed by Rheingold Heights One Associates LP. The building has experienced persistent heating and hot water system issues throughout 2025, with multiple emergency complaints filed between January and February 2025, though most inspections found conditions did not violate housing laws.

Recent concerns include active rodent problems, with inspections in 2025 showing continued rat activity despite bait applications. The building has several ongoing violations from 2024-2023, including failure to provide ready access to the building's heating system and hot water issues specifically affecting apartment 3I.

Notable safety violations from 2024 include non-functional smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in apartment 3B, as well as various maintenance issues across multiple units including broken bathroom doors, defective tiles, and window problems in apartments 5A, 3B, and 4D. The elevator system has a history of issues, with multiple complaints about service problems and violations regarding inspection documentation dating back to 2018-2023, including a current active violation regarding failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection results. The building has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations, with all annual reports showing zero infested or eradicated units from 2019 through 2024.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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87 Melrose Street Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

This building is in the riskiest 10% of buildings in Bushwick.

Building Characteristics

Total units 59
Year built 2008
Total area 65783 sq ft
Floors 7
Tax Abatements None
Building Class HEREAFTER ERECTED CLASS A
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Key Building Statistics

66
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
64
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
95
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
3
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
7
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
1
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
29
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
5
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

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87 Melrose Street Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

Contact data is from NYC HPD building registration.

RoleNameAddress

Landlord Portfolio

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AddressUnitsCode ViolationsRisk Rating

Landlord Court Records

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87 Melrose Street Rent Control Status

Year Built
Built after 1974
Units
More than 6 units
RGB Registration
Not registered
Tax Abatement
None found
Year BuiltUnitsRGB RegistrationTax Abatement
After 1974 >6 units Not registered None

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Housing Maintenance Code Complaints

This table shows complaints to 311 related to potential NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) for 87 Melrose Street. These complaints are related to conditions such as lack of heat, hot water, mold, pests, and other habitability issues. Class B and C violations are the most serious and may indicate significant problems with building maintenance or safety.

Date ReceivedSttatus DateCategoryTypeStatus
2025-02-202025-02-24Heat/hot Water-Apartment OnlyEmergencyCLOSE
2025-02-182025-02-20Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
2025-02-152025-02-17Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
2025-02-162025-02-17Heat/hot Water-Apartment OnlyEmergencyCLOSE
2025-02-162025-02-17Heat/hot Water-Apartment OnlyEmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 87 Melrose Street. These violations are related to conditions such as lack of heat, hot water, mold, pests, and other habitability issues. Class B and C violations are the most serious and may indicate significant problems with building maintenance or safety.

Inspection DateClassStatusStatus DateApartmentNOV DescriptionCertified Date
2024-11-04COpenNoneNone§ 27-2033 ADM CODE PROVIDE READY ACCESS TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM DOOR LOCKED AT BASEMENT AT BOILER ROOMNone
2024-11-04COpenNone3I§ 27-2031 ADM CODE PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3I, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WESTNone
2024-08-19BOpenNone5A§ 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE ENTRY DOOR IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 5A, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTHNone
2024-08-19BOpenNone5A§ 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE ENTRY DOOR IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 5A, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTHNone
2024-08-19BOpenNone4D§ 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE COUNTER BALANCES AT UPPER SASH WINDOW AT SOUTH AND EAST WALLS IN THE 4th ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 4D, 4th STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EASTNone
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 87 Melrose Street. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2025-04-24 20:14RodentSigns of RodentsClosedDOHMH
2025-02-20 15:23HEAT/HOT WATERAPARTMENT ONLYClosedHPD
2025-02-18 14:42HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2025-02-16 09:57HEAT/HOT WATERAPARTMENT ONLYClosedHPD
2025-02-16 09:57HEAT/HOT WATERAPARTMENT ONLYClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 87 Melrose Street.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
39699412024-07-25ACTIVELocal Law 188/17 Compliance Inspections – Active Jobs2024-08-13Compliance Inspection Completed – No Enforcement Action Required (2024-08-13)
39699402024-07-25ACTIVELocal Law 188/17 Compliance Inspections – Active Jobs2024-08-13Compliance Inspection Completed – No Enforcement Action Required (2024-08-13)
39699372024-07-25ACTIVELocal Law 188/17 Compliance Inspections – Active Jobs2024-08-13Compliance Inspection Completed – No Enforcement Action Required (2024-08-13)
39531962024-03-25CLOSEDElevator: Multiple Devices on Property2024-05-20Please See Complaint Number (2024-05-20)
39532182024-03-25CLOSEDElevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service2024-05-20No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2024-05-20)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 87 Melrose Street.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2023-06-20V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2019 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
2023-06-20V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2019 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
2019-09-27V*-DOB VIOLATION - ResolvedPPN203 AOC SUB 06/04/2020 BY OTIS ELEV COMPANY CERT 056141 JEFF FICHERA2020-07-27
2019-04-30V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEFAILED TO FILE FISP CYCLE 8C TECHNICAL REPORT BY 02/21/2019
2019-01-09V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATIONYUM PAID INV 620665472019-03-26
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 87 Melrose Street. The information includes the date, type, description, and status of each complaint. The data is sourced from DOHMH/311.

DateTypeDescriptionStatus
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Bedbug Infestations

The table below shows the bedbug reports filed by the landlord for 87 Melrose Street. The information includes the file date, infested units, eradicated units, re-infested units, filing start date, and filing end date. The data is sourced from DOHMH. Landlords are required to file these reports; missing data may indicate non-compliance.

File DateInfested UnitsEradicated UnitsRe-infested UnitsFiling Start DateFiling End Date
2024-12-300002023-11-012024-10-31
2023-12-070002022-11-012023-10-31
2023-02-070002021-11-012022-10-31
2021-12-230002020-11-012021-10-31
2021-04-140002019-11-012020-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 87 Melrose Street. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2025-06-13ComplianceRat Activity
2025-05-02BAITBait applied
2025-04-25ComplianceRat Activity
2024-12-12ComplianceRat Activity
2024-07-29BAITBait applied
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 87 Melrose Street. The information includes the open date, case type, status, judgement, penalty and whether harassment was found. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: HPD
Open DateCase TypeStatusJudgementPenaltyHarassment found
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OATH Cases Explanation

The table below shows the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings cases for 87 Melrose Street. The information includes the date, agency, respondent, charge, result, penalty, and status. The data is sourced from OATH.

Source: Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH)
DateAgencyRespondentChargeResultPenaltyStatus
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ECB Violations

Environmental Control Board violations for 87 Melrose Street. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2021-05-1939041347NRISEBORO COMMUNITY PARTNEMOTOR ROOM LIGHT INOPERATIVE , REPAIR / TEMP CONTROL INOPERATIVE , TURN ON / MCP LOG BOOK NOT CURRENT , LAST ENTRY WAS 202O , PROVIDE UPDATED LOG BOOK / EXPIRED BRAKE TAG, PERFORM BRAKE INSPECTION WITH UPDATEDACTIVE625.00.0
2020-02-1337018679LRHEINGOLD HEIGHTS ASSOCIAFAILURE TO SUBMIT A REQUIRED CYCLE 8C REPORT OF CRITICAL EXAMINATION DOCUMENTING CONDITION OF EXTERIOR WALLS & APPURTENANCES REQUIRED BY 28-302.4 FOR CONTROL#814848. REMEDY: SUBMIT ACCEPTABLE REQUIRED TECHNICAACTIVE6250.00.0
2019-07-1935440294LJJS BUILDERSSIDEWALK SHED/ PEDESTRIAN PROTECTION DOES NOT MEET CODE SPECIFICATION.NOTE: AT THE TIME OF MY INSPECITON I OBSERVED APPRX 200;OF SIDEWALK SHED AT EXP1 AND 4 WAS NOT PROVIDED WITH LIGHTING AS REQUIRED ON UNDERRESOLVE2400.00.0
2018-11-2038266480NRIDGEWOOD BUSHWICK MGMT C15M07,03M07,23D06,41I10,59BB07,68B07,39X10,70P16. 15M07-PROVIDE IN CARCAPACITY PLATE; 03M07-PROIVDE NYC DEVICE # IN CAR; 23D06-PROPERLY SECURE HALL BUTTON STATION IN LOBBY; 41I10-REPAIR MOTOR ROOM DOOR; 59BB07-RESOLVE625.00.0
2018-10-2338264824ZRIDGEWOOD BUSHWICK MANAGE9.L.10,14.M.7,100.M.7,59.BB.10,23.D.6:100 M PROVIDE KEYS TO THE BASMENT.59 BB PERFORMS BRAKE MAINTENANCES.23D SECURE LOBBY PUSH BUTTONRESOLVE0.00.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 87 Melrose Street. The information includes the start date, start violations, discharge date, and status. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
Start DateStart ViolationsDischarge DateStatus
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Vacate Orders Explanation

The table below shows the vacate orders for 87 Melrose Street. The information includes the effective date, rescinded date, reason, type, and units. The data is sourced from DOB.

Source: Department of Buildings (DOB)
Effective DateRescinded DateReasonTypeUnits
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Work Orders Explanation

The table below shows the work orders for 87 Melrose Street. The information includes the date created, type, description, and charge. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
Date CreatedTypeDescriptionCharge
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Liens Explanation

The table below shows tax and water liens for 87 Melrose Street. Information includes tax class, month, water only flag, amount, and cycle. Data is sourced from NYC Department of Finance.

Source: NYC Department of Finance
Tax ClassMonthWater OnlyAmountCycle
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Case NumberDateTypeStatusDetails

Sales Records

Sales transactions for 87 Melrose Street. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 87 Melrose Street. Data includes filing date, type, and status.

Start DateEnd DateStatusProcedureFloor

Fire Violations

Violations issued by the Fire Department for this property.

Violation NumberDateDescriptionStatus
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Fire Inspections

Fire Department inspection records for this property.

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Fire Certificates

Fire safety certificates for this property.

TypeIssue DateExpiration
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Water Connections

Water connection permits and records for 87 Melrose Street. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 87 Melrose Street. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 87 Melrose Street. Data includes violation date, type, and status.

DateTypeStatus

Planning Projects

City Planning (ZAP) project applications for this building. Data includes project ID, status, borough, and lot/block information.

Project IDStatusBoroughBlockLot
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Building Permits

Department of Buildings issued building permits for this property. This includes permits for construction, alteration, and demolition work. Data includes permit type, job number, status, and issue date.

Permit TypeJob NumberStatusIssue Date

Electrical Permits

Department of Buildings issued electrical permits for this property. This includes permits for electrical work, installations, and modifications. Data includes permit type, job number, status, and issue date.

Permit TypeJob NumberStatusIssue Date

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