440 Melrose Street, Brooklyn, NY 11237
The 5-unit, 3-story residential building at 440 Melrose Street in Bushwick, constructed in 1931, has experienced several notable maintenance and safety issues in recent years under the ownership of Maharanie Ramkhalawan.
Most concerning is the building's ongoing rodent problem, with multiple inspections between 2022 and 2025 showing consistent rat activity, including recent inspections in April and May 2025 showing persistent rodent presence. The building also experienced significant safety concerns in 2019 when both carbon monoxide and smoke detector violations were documented, though these were promptly addressed and closed by HPD.
Two bedbug violation notices were issued in 2021 and 2022 related to the failure to file annual bedbug reports, but subsequent filings between 2023 and 2025 have indicated no infested units or eradication requirements. The building's rodent management has required regular inspections and compliance checks, with some inspections showing "Passed" status, though recent inspections in 2025 continue to indicate rodent activity.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 5 |
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Year built | 1931 |
Total area | 4875 sq ft |
Floors | 3 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | OLD LAW TENEMENT |

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