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418 Melrose Street, Brooklyn, NY 11237

Built 1931 · 4-story walk-up · 8 apartments

No open housing violations.

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Open violations
None openNo open housing violations on record.
Public record
Updated todayFrom the city’s own data (, 311, the courts), refreshed nightly.

Violations issued each year

Violations issued each year
YearHazardousNon-hazardous
2022130
202300
202400
202500
2026 so far00

Plus 57 violations from 1992 to 2021. Counted when issued, whether open or fixed since. Paperwork left out.

See every violation
Found most often since 2022
  • Fire and safety equipment 8
  • Roof and outside the building 1
  • Electrical 1
Inspector last found a problem
17 Sept 2022 (visits that find nothing are not published)
What do these labels mean?
Tenant-reported
A resident's firsthand account of living here, moderated before it publishes, and labelled with whether we verified they lived there.
Official violation
A city inspector visited and recorded a code violation. HPD's own words, and its own hazard class.
Public complaint
A complaint somebody made to a city system, through HPD or 311. A report, not a finding: nobody has necessarily inspected it.
Public filing
A permit, a registration, a bedbug report: a document the owner filed with the city because the law requires it.
Court record
A Housing Court case HPD brought against the owner, or an eviction a city marshal carried out. A court's record: a case is an allegation until it ends in a finding.
Insufficient data
Not enough current information here to infer a pattern either way.

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Nothing above this section came from a tenant. It is all filed by the city, which means it only holds what somebody reported and an inspector wrote down, not what it is actually like to live here.

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Heat season

No heat or hot-water complaints or violations were recorded here last winter (2025–26). That is the city's record: it only holds what somebody reported.

WinterDaysComplaintsViolations
2025–26000

The rules, 1 October to 31 May: from 6am to 10pm, when it is below 55°F outside, the apartment must be at least 68°F; overnight it must be at least 62°F whatever the weather. Hot water must be at least 120°F all year. A tenant without heat can report it to 311.

Rent stabilization

Public filing

This building is not on the state's list of buildings with rent-stabilized apartments for 2024. That is not proof none are: an owner who did not register is missing from the list too.

Source: Rent Guidelines Board building list, from the state's 2024 registrations. To know about one apartment, a tenant can ask the state for its rent history through Ask HCR.

City violations

Official violation

Nothing open. 75 violations in the record, all of them closed.

70 closed violations, plus 5 closed paperwork filings

Closed means HPD recorded the violation as corrected, or dismissed it. Both appear here, because the difference matters and only HPD’s own status line says which it was.

  • Replace with new the missing ventilation cover at ceiling in the bathroom, 1st story at south

    Issued 30 Mar 2022Violation dismissed 1 Nov 2023Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical wires at ceiling in the 1st room from north, 1st story at south

    Issued 30 Mar 2022Violation dismissed 1 Nov 2023Electrical§ 27-2005

  • Replace with new the broken or defective rubber gasket at refrigerator door in the kitchen, 2nd story at south

    Issued 27 Sept 2021Violation dismissed 1 Nov 2023Appliances§ 27-2005

  • Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 1st story

    Issued 16 Jun 2021Violation dismissed 1 Nov 2023Walls and ceilings§ 27-2013

  • Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 1st story

    Issued 16 Jun 2021Violation dismissed 1 Nov 2023Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and north wall at public hall, 2nd story

    Issued 16 Jun 2021Violation dismissed 1 Nov 2023Walls and ceilings§ 27-2013

  • Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling and north wall at public hall, 2nd story

    Issued 16 Jun 2021Violation dismissed 1 Nov 2023Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Discontinue the rooming unit at north west 1 room at cellar

    Issued 17 Sept 2022Violation dismissed 5 Jan 2023§ 27-2077

  • Fire escape defective. adjust the dropladder so that it will slide easily in the guide rods stack at south yard, building rear at fire escape

    Issued 17 Sept 2022Violation dismissed 5 Jan 2023Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005

  • Dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting at household items at 2nd, 3rd, and 4th story balconies, stack at south. building rear at fire escape

    Issued 17 Sept 2022Violation dismissed 5 Jan 2023Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +1

  • Dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes conisting of air conditioner protruding beyond window sill at 3rd story balcony, stack at north, building front. at fire escape

    Issued 17 Sept 2022Violation dismissed 5 Jan 2023Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +1

  • Dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes bags with bottles at the 2nd story balcony, stack at north, building front at fire escape

    Issued 17 Sept 2022Violation dismissed 5 Jan 2023Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +1

  • Properly repair the broken or defective paving south yard

    Issued 17 Sept 2022Violation dismissed 5 Jan 2023Roof and outside the building§ 27-2005

  • Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment, 1st story at south

    Issued 17 Sept 2022Violation dismissed 5 Jan 2023Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2045

  • Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment, 1st story at south

    Issued 17 Sept 2022Violation dismissed 5 Jan 2023Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2046.1

  • Discontinue the rooming unit at north east 2 room at cellar

    Issued 17 Sept 2022Violation dismissed 5 Jan 2023§ 27-2077

  • Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective in the entrance, 1st story at south

    Issued 17 Sept 2022Violation dismissed 18 Dec 2022Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +2

  • Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective fire door at west wall at public hall, 1st story

    Issued 17 Sept 2022Violation dismissed 18 Dec 2022Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +2

  • Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) north wall, south wall in the kitchen, 4th story at south

    Issued 9 Nov 2004Violation closed 4 Feb 2018Lead paint§ 27-2056.6

  • Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint north wall front room 1 sty northeast an apartment er1 97004700

    Issued 10 Feb 1996Violation closed 4 Feb 2018Lead paint§ 27-2013

  • Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint east wall center room 1 sty northeast an apartment er1 97004700

    Issued 10 Feb 1996Violation closed 4 Feb 2018Lead paint§ 27-2013

  • Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint south wall center room 1 sty northeast an apartment er1 97004700

    Issued 10 Feb 1996Violation closed 4 Feb 2018Lead paint§ 27-2013

  • Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint north wall center room martinez 821 7971 er1 97004700

    Issued 10 Feb 1996Violation closed 4 Feb 2018Lead paint§ 27-2013

  • Abate the nuisance consisting of pad lock window gate obstructing egress in the kitchen, 1st story at west

    Issued 20 Jun 2014Violation dismissed 30 Dec 2015Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +1

  • Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling, north & south walls in the bathroom, 1st story at south

    Issued 10 Apr 2014Violation dismissed 30 Dec 2015Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from at least 1 window or provide approved type gate... in the kitchen, 1st story at south

    Issued 10 Apr 2014Violation dismissed 30 Dec 2015Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +1

  • Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the bathroom, 1st story at south

    Issued 10 Apr 2014Violation dismissed 30 Dec 2015Floors and stairs§ 27-2005

  • ×2Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom, 1st story at south

    2 issued 17 Nov 2013 to 10 Apr 2014Violation dismissedLeaks and plumbing§ 27-2026

  • Refit door in the bathroom, 1st story at south

    Issued 10 Apr 2014Violation dismissed 30 Dec 2015Doors and windows§ 27-2005

  • Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood and ceramic tile floor in the bathroom, 1st story at south

    Issued 11 Jan 2014Violation dismissed 30 Dec 2015Floors and stairs§ 27-2005

  • Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom, 1st story at south

    Issued 17 Nov 2013Violation dismissed 30 Dec 2015Leaks and plumbing§ 27-2026

  • Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold... at east wall approx. 2 square feet in the bathroom, 1st story at south

    Issued 17 Nov 2013Violation dismissed 30 Dec 2015Mold and damp§ 27-2005

  • Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and all walls in the bathroom, 1st story at south

    Issued 17 Nov 2013Violation dismissed 30 Dec 2015Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing, 1st story at south

    Issued 17 Nov 2013Violation dismissed 30 Dec 2015Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2046.1

  • Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from at least 1 window or provide approved type gate.. in the kitchen, 1st story at south

    Issued 17 Nov 2013Violation dismissed 30 Dec 2015Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +1

  • Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment, 1st story

    Issued 24 Jul 2011Violation dismissed 30 Dec 2015Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2046.1

  • Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from at least 1 window or provide approved type gate.. in the entire apartment, 1st story

    Issued 24 Jul 2011Violation dismissed 30 Dec 2015Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +1

  • Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment, 1st story

    Issued 24 Jul 2011Violation dismissed 30 Dec 2015Pests§ 27-2018

  • Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 1st room from north, 2nd story

    Issued 18 Apr 2007Violation dismissed 30 Dec 2015Floors and stairs§ 27-2005

  • Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic wall tiles at kitchen 1 sty north an apartment, section '' ''

    Issued 9 Apr 1997Violation dismissed 30 Dec 2015Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Repair or replace the smoke detector missing 1 sty northwest an apartment leonida, section '' ''

    Issued 29 Mar 1997Violation dismissed 30 Dec 2015Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2045

  • Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor kitchen 1 sty northwest an apartment, section '' ''

    Issued 29 Mar 1997Violation dismissed 30 Dec 2015Floors and stairs§ 27-2005

  • Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color south wall south room from front 1 sty northwest an apartment, section '' ''

    Issued 29 Mar 1997Violation dismissed 30 Dec 2015Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice and roaches 1 sty northwest an apartment, section '' ''

    Issued 29 Mar 1997Violation dismissed 30 Dec 2015Pests§ 27-2018

  • Properly repair the broken or defective north east window glass top sash kitchen 1 sty northwest an apartment, section '' ''

    Issued 29 Mar 1997Violation dismissed 30 Dec 2015Doors and windows§ 27-2005

  • Replace with new the missing southeast window glass top sash 1 lite kitchen 1 sty northwest an apartment er1, section '' ''

    Issued 29 Mar 1997Violation dismissed 30 Dec 2015Doors and windows§ 27-2005

  • Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plaster board south wall kitchen 1 sty northwest an apartment, section '' ''

    Issued 29 Mar 1997Violation dismissed 30 Dec 2015Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Provide a suitable strainer for the drain rear entrance to cellar

    Issued 7 May 1992Violation dismissed 30 Dec 2015Leaks and plumbing§ 27-2026

  • Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following 100 watts minimum required, light fixture present

    Issued 24 Jun 2014Violation closed 8 Nov 2015Electrical§ 27-2040

  • And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint the rear fire escape at all stories

    Issued 30 Apr 2014Violation closed 8 Nov 2015Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2014

  • Repair the roof so that it will not leak... at public hall, 4th story

    Issued 10 Apr 2014Violation closed 8 Nov 2015Leaks and plumbing§ 27-2005

  • Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling at public hall, 1st story

    Issued 9 Feb 2014Violation closed 8 Nov 2015Leaks and plumbing§ 27-2005

  • Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment, 4th story at south

    Issued 25 Jun 2005Violation closed 8 Nov 2015Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2045

  • Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation cornice roof front.

    Issued 7 May 1992Violation closed 8 Nov 2015Roof and outside the building§ 27-2005

  • Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice & roaches kitchen & bathroom 4 sty south an apartment., section '' ''

    Issued 7 May 1992Violation closed 8 Nov 2015Pests§ D26-13.03

  • Abate the nuisance consisting of uncapped steam pipe at 1 sty public hall

    Issued 7 May 1992Violation closed 8 Nov 2015Heat and hot water§ 27-2005 +1

  • 2011, 2012 adm code remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the cellar thru out

    Issued 7 May 1992Violation closed 8 Nov 2015Garbage and cleanliness§ 27-2010

  • And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint rear fire escapes all stys all parts

    Issued 7 May 1992Violation closed 8 Nov 2015Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2014

  • Dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes all stys balconies rear

    Issued 7 May 1992Violation closed 8 Nov 2015Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +1

  • 2011, 2012 adm code remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the rear yard

    Issued 7 May 1992Violation closed 8 Nov 2015Garbage and cleanliness§ 27-2010

  • Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls and ceilings all stys public hall

    Issued 7 May 1992Violation closed 8 Nov 2015Walls and ceilings§ 27-2005

  • Repair the roof so that it will not leak at 4th story

    Issued 30 Apr 2014Violation dismissed 3 Aug 2014Leaks and plumbing§ 27-2005

  • Abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wiring and bx cable at ceiling at cellar

    Issued 30 Apr 2014Violation dismissed 28 Jul 2014Electrical§ 27-2005 +1

  • Provide fire guard for the entire building

    Issued 30 Apr 2014Violation closed 18 Jun 2014§ 27-2005

  • Remove all encumbrances consisting of construction debris at public hall, 2nd story

    Issued 11 Jan 2014Violation dismissed 16 Apr 2014Fire and safety equipment§ 27-2005 +1

  • Refit the door in the entrance, 1st story at south

    Issued 11 Jan 2014Violation dismissed 16 Apr 2014Doors and windows§ 27-2005

  • Refit the door in the bathroom, 1st story at south

    Issued 11 Jan 2014Violation dismissed 16 Apr 2014Doors and windows§ 27-2005

  • Properly repair the broken or defective doors at north wall cabinets in the kitchen, 1st story at south

    Issued 17 Nov 2013Violation dismissed 16 Apr 2014Doors and windows§ 27-2005

  • Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak above the ceiling in the bathroom, 1st story at south

    Issued 11 Jan 2014Violation closed 2 Apr 2014Leaks and plumbing§ 27-2026

75 violations on record in total, 0 of them open. The count at the top of this page counts habitability violations only.

Complaints to the city

Public complaint

Complaints are reports made to the city. They are not confirmed findings. They come from HPD and from 311, and the same problem can appear more than once if more than one neighbour called.

5 complaints in three years, 2 of them in the last twelve months.

  • Noise0 / 3
  • Garbage and cleanliness1 / 1
  • Fire and safety equipment1 / 1

Last twelve months / last three years. The solid part of each bar is the last twelve months.

Court records

Court record

Housing Court cases

Cases the city’s housing department (HPD) brought against the owner, usually to force repairs or restore heat. A case is an allegation; where the court recorded an outcome, it is shown.

3 cases, all closed.

  • Tenant Action

    Opened 14 Sept 2022

  • Tenant Action

    Opened 4 Feb 2014

  • Tenant Action

    Opened 10 Apr 2007

Evictions

Residential evictions carried out by a city marshal since 2017. Most follow a case for unpaid rent, so a count here is not by itself a finding about the building or the landlord. We show how many, never which apartment.

No marshal evictions recorded at this building since 2017.

Filings

Public filing

Building permits

No DOB permits filed for this building in the last five years.

Annual bedbug report

Every multiple dwelling in New York must file this once a year. A report of zero infested units is good news. No report is not: failing to file is itself a violation.

  • 2025No infested units reported (2024 report)
Show 5 earlier reports
  • 2024No infested units reported (2023 report)
  • 2023No infested units reported (2022 report)
  • 2023No infested units reported (2021 report)
  • 2022No infested units reported (2020 report)
  • 2021No infested units reported (2019 report)

Ownership and management

Public filing

Associations come from registration records and may be incomplete. Owners register with HPD once a year, so a change of hands can go unrecorded for a full cycle.

  • Owner of record and managing agent

    SSHE REALTY MANAGEMENT LLC

    Public records list SSHE REALTY MANAGEMENT LLC as the owner of record and the registered managing agent for this address as of 24 Aug 2025. Source: HPD registration.

Wrong company, wrong date, or a change that is not reflected here? Report a correction.

What to ask at the viewing

Drawn from this building’s record above. They are questions, not conclusions: the point is to find out, in the twenty minutes you get inside, what the public record cannot tell you.

  1. The city recorded 1 mould violation here, most recently in 2013, all since closed. Closed means the city stopped checking, not that the damp is gone. Ask to look behind furniture and under sinks, and ask what was done the last time; a repaint is not a repair.
  2. The owner has filed a bedbug report for this building (most recently for the year ending 2025). Ask when the building was last treated, how often an exterminator comes, and whether treatment covers the whole line of apartments or only the one that complained.
  3. Ask what the deposit is, exactly what can be deducted from it, and how and when it comes back.
  4. Ask who to call when something breaks, what happens after hours and at weekends, and how long a repair normally takes.

Ask for anything that matters in writing; an email after the viewing is enough. We are not your lawyer and this is not legal advice.

Questions about this building

BBL 3031660021 · Block 3166, Lot 21 · Building class C1