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444 Melrose Street, Brooklyn, NY 11237

21
DOB Complaints
26
311 Housing Calls
23
Housing Violations
0
Permits

Risk Assessment

91
Low Risk

This building shows minimal signs of maintenance issues based on our analysis.

Our AI predicts there is a 91% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 444 Melrose Street

The 444 Melrose Street property is a 4-unit, 3-story old law tenement building constructed in 1931 in Bushwick, currently owned by 444 Melrose Sme Llc. The building has experienced persistent issues with heat and hot water during 2024, with verified violations in August and ongoing concerns as of September 2024. The property has a notable history of pest issues, with multiple complaints about unsanitary conditions and rat activity recorded between 2023 and 2025.

Recent inspections have revealed violations requiring attention to safety systems, including open Class A violations from August 2024 regarding carbon monoxide detector requirements, smoke detector requirements, and proper notice postings. Infrastructure concerns have been documented, including electrical wiring issues (2023), heating system access problems, and various maintenance violations. The building has a documented pattern of regulatory non-compliance, including multiple Housing Maintenance Code violations and Department of Buildings violations related to external low-pressure inspections, with some dating back to 2018. Historically, there have been serious safety concerns, including improperly performed electrical work in 2020 that resulted in multiple ECB violations, though some of these have since been resolved.

Recent rodent inspections (2023-2025) consistently show rat activity, indicating ongoing pest management challenges. Additionally, there are several open violations regarding building safety requirements, including the need to maintain proper signage and post important safety notices in common areas. The Department of Buildings has recorded various complaints and violations related to the property, including issues with building shaking (2023), work contrary to stop work orders (2023), and multiple failures to file required inspections. The property currently shows multiple active violations related to external low-pressure inspection requirements, suggesting ongoing regulatory compliance issues.

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

Renter Risk Rating

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

Building Characteristics

Total units 4
Year built 1931
Total area 5750 sq ft
Floors 3
Tax Abatements None
Building Class OLD LAW TENEMENT
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Key Building Statistics

21
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
23
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
26
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
1
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
12
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
0
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
25
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
0
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

Included Addresses

  • 4 Irving Ave, New York, NY 11237
  • 444 Melrose St, New York, NY 11237

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444 Melrose Street Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

Contact data is from NYC HPD building registration.

RoleNameAddress

Landlord Portfolio

Other NYC buildings registered to this landlord.

AddressUnitsCode ViolationsRisk Rating

Landlord Court Records

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Date FiledCase TitleCourtLink
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444 Melrose Street Rent Control Status

Year Built
Built before 1974
Units
Less than 6 units
RGB Registration
Not registered
Tax Abatement
None found
Year BuiltUnitsRGB RegistrationTax Abatement
Before 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 444 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
2024-09-282024-09-30Heat/hot Water-Apartment OnlyEmergencyCLOSE
2024-08-122024-08-14Heat/hot Water-Apartment OnlyEmergencyCLOSE
2023-04-252024-08-08Unsanitary Condition-PestsNon EmergencyCLOSE
2023-04-252024-08-08Unsanitary Condition-Garbage/recycling StorageNon EmergencyCLOSE
2023-04-252024-05-03Door/window-Window FrameEmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 444 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
2024-08-13COpenNone2L§ 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE HINGES IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 2L, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTHNone
2024-08-13CCloseNone2L§ 27-2031 ADM CODE PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2L, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTHNone
2024-08-13COpenNoneNone§ 27-2033 ADM CODE PROVIDE READY ACCESS TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM LOCKED DOOR AT BOILER ROOM, 1st STORYNone
2024-08-13BOpenNone2L§ 27-2046.1 HMC: REPAIR OR REPLACE THE CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE(S). MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2L, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTHNone
2024-08-13BOpenNone2L§ 27-2045 ADM CODE REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SMOKE DETECTOR MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2L, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTHNone
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 444 Melrose Street. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2024-09-28 15:04HEAT/HOT WATERAPARTMENT ONLYClosedHPD
2024-08-12 15:51HEAT/HOT WATERAPARTMENT ONLYClosedHPD
2024-04-09 22:59UNSANITARY CONDITIONPESTSClosedHPD
2024-04-09 22:56UNSANITARY CONDITIONPESTSClosedHPD
2023-04-25 17:05UNSANITARY CONDITIONGARBAGE/RECYCLING STORAGEClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 444 Melrose Street.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
2025-05-16ACTIVEFailure to Maintain
39861542024-12-02CLOSEDCSE: Sweep2024-12-03No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2024-12-03)
39440472024-01-18CLOSEDTenant Safety Inspection2024-01-18Oath Violation Served (2024-01-18)
39440432024-01-18CLOSEDTenant Safety Inspection2024-01-18Oath Violation Served (2024-01-18)
39440462024-01-18CLOSEDTenant Safety Inspection2024-01-18Oath Violation Served (2024-01-18)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 444 Melrose Street.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2024-09-23V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2023 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
2023-10-04V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
2023-10-04V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATIONECB DISMISSED2024-02-02
2023-06-30V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2020 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
2023-06-30V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2021 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 444 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 444 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
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 444 Melrose Street. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2025-04-15ComplianceRat Activity
2024-11-25ComplianceRat Activity
2024-10-15InitialRat Activity
2024-05-23CompliancePassed
2024-04-10InitialRat Activity
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 444 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 444 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 444 Melrose Street. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2024-01-1839103698X444 MELROSE SME LLCUNLAWFUL ACTS: FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE COMMISSIONERS ORDER CONTAINED IN SUMMONS/VIOLATION# 39030165Z ISSUED ON 10/09/20 AND TO FILE A CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION PURSUANT TO 28-201.1 AND 1RCNY 102-01. (UNSAFE/RESOLVE6250.06250.0
2024-01-1839103696M444 MELROSE SME LLCUNLAWFUL ACTS: FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE COMMISSIONERS ORDER CONTAINED IN SUMMONS/VIOLATION# 39030153L ISSUED ON 10/09/20 AND TO FILE A CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION PURSUANT TO 28-201.1 AND 1RCNY 102-01. (ELECTRIRESOLVE6250.06250.0
2024-01-1839103702JRICHARD MELICHARUNLAWFUL ACTS: FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE COMMISSIONERS ORDER CONTAINED IN SUMMONS/VIOLATION# 39030179J ISSUED ON 10/09/20 AND TO FILE A CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION PURSUANT TO 28-201.1 AND 1RCNY 102-01. (PERFORMRESOLVE6250.06250.0
2023-04-2739084894M444 MELROSE SME LLCUNLAWFULLY CONTINUED WORK WHILE ON NOTICE OF A STOP WORK ORDER. AT TIME OF INSPECTION PREMISES UNDER PSWO ISSUED 10/09/2020 FOR ELECTRICAL WORK PERFORMED AT 1ST FLOOR COMMERCIAL SPACE. OBSERVED ADDITIONAL ELECTRESOLVE0.00.0
2023-04-2739084895Y444 MELROSE SME LLCWORK WITHOUT A PERMIT. AT TIME OF INSPECTION OBSERVED STRUCTURAL STEEL WORK PERFORMED ALONG WITH EXISTING CEILING JOIST REMOVED AND NEW INSTALLED. ALSO NEW PLUMBING, CONSISTING OF WATER/WASTE LINES INSTALLED. NACTIVE2500.02500.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 444 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 444 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 444 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)
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Liens Explanation

The table below shows tax and water liens for 444 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 444 Melrose Street. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 444 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 444 Melrose Street. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 444 Melrose Street. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 444 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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