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87 Melrose Street, Brooklyn

BIN 3396904BBL 3031517503Block 3151 · Lot 7503Built 20087 storiesGoogle Maps & Street View ↗Tax & zoning on NYC.gov ↗
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87 Melrose Street at a glance

87 Melrose Street, Brooklyn has 53 open city records on file, 8 of them Class C (immediately hazardous), and no balance recorded as due on OATH/ECB summonses. City marshals have executed 3 evictions at this building. No recorded sale is on file for its lot. The most recent record is dated Jul 31, 2026.

Open Class C
8
Immediately hazardous — click to see them
Open Class B
40
Hazardous — click to see them
Open Class A
5
Non-hazardous — click to see them
Fines due
$0.00
Balance on OATH/ECB summonses
Open per unit
0.95
59 residential units · NYC average 0.31
Evictions
3
Marshal evictions — click to see them
Permits on file
59
Construction permits filed with DOB
Last activity
Jul 31, 2026
HPD record

Health score for 87 Melrose Street

A composite of the public indicators below. How it is scored.

F
Health score · Sep 11, 2026
Scored from the 300 most recent of 664 public records for this building
Scored from city records as published, which lag reality by a day or two, and closed violations rest on owner self-certification. A grade summarizes the public record, not the building itself. Full methodology · report a problem
Open Class C violations
Immediately hazardous, uncertified
This building 8
Open Class B violations
Hazardous
This building 40
Heat & hot water records
Violations and complaints, last 24 months
This building 32
Unpaid penalties
OATH/ECB summonses with balance due
This building $0
Bedbug filings with infestations
Annual LL69 filings on record
This building 0
Tenant litigation
Open HP actions in Housing Court
This building 0
Active vacate order
HPD or FDNY order to vacate, still in effect
This building No

Record timeline for 87 Melrose Street

Showing the 300 most recent of 664 records; the CSV has the full history. Class A, B and C are HPD’s hazard tiers: C is immediately hazardous, A and B explained here.

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OATH / ECB summonses & fines at 87 Melrose Street

No balance is recorded as due across the 70 summonses below, out of $64,125.00 in penalties imposed. Balances are as the city publishes them; a settlement or write-off that never reached the dataset will not show here. New to these? How an OATH summons becomes a penalty, explained.

OATH and ECB summonses for 87 Melrose Street
049499433ROct 23, 2025STORAGE OF RECEPTACLES PLACED OUT PRIOR TO 8PM WITHOUT A RECEPTACLEJan 22, 2026SETTL IN-VIO
049412323LOct 9, 2025STORAGE OF RECEPTACLES PLACED OUT PRIOR TO 8PM WITHOUT A RECEPTACLEJan 8, 2026SETTL IN-VIO
039041347NMay 19, 2021FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ELEVATOR OR CONVEYING SYSTEMNov 1, 2021Admitted the violation
1579463May 19, 2021MOTOR 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 UPDATEDNov 1, 2021Admitted the violation
1568784Feb 13, 2020FAILURE 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 TECHNICAAug 19, 2020Defaulted (did not respond)
037018679LFeb 13, 2020FAIL SUBMIT REQUIRED REPORT OF CRIT EXAM DOCUMENTING EXTERIOR WALLAug 19, 2020Defaulted (did not respond)
035440294LJul 19, 2019PEDESTRAIN PROTECTION DOES NOT MEET CODE SPECIFICATIONSSep 1, 2020Found in violation
1328100Jul 19, 2019SIDEWALK 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 UNDERSep 1, 2020Found in violation
1335650Nov 20, 201815M07,03M07,23D06,41I10,59BB07,68B07,39X10,70P16. 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-Feb 25, 2019Resolved
038266480NNov 20, 2018FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ELEVATOR OR CONVEYING SYSTEMFeb 25, 2019SETTL IN-VIO
1346203Oct 23, 201897X17 THE ONLY ELEVATOR IN BUILDING OUT OF SERVICE. UPON INSPECTION THE DEVICE IS FOUND TO BE OUT OF SERVICE CREATING A HAZARDOUS CONDITION AS PER 1RCNY 11-02. RMDY: RESTORE TO SERVICE IMMEDIATELY AND NOTIFYJan 14, 2019Found in violation
038264833KOct 23, 2018FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ELEVATOR OR CONVEYING SYSTEMJan 14, 2019Found in violation
038255629ZMay 25, 2017FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ELEVATOR OR CONVEYING SYSTEMJul 10, 2017SETTL IN-VIO
1206733May 25, 201797X17 THE ONLY ELEVATOR IN BLDG OUT OF SERVICE. UPON INSPECTION THE DEVICE IS FOUND TO BE OUT OF SERVICE CREATING HAZARDOUS CONDITION AS P ER 1RCNY 11-02.RESTORE TO SERVICE IMMEDIATELY AND NOTIFY NYCDOB THE DEJul 10, 2017Resolved
011418112JJan 27, 2016SIGN, POSTINGS, NOTICES AND INSTRUCTIONSMar 18, 2016Found in violation
0185469350Jun 2, 2014FAILURE TO BUNDLE NEWSPAPERS MAGAZINES CARDBOARD 9+ DWELLING UNITSJul 8, 2014SETTL IN-VIO
0177285305May 9, 2010NO STREET PROTECTION UNDER CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL EQUIPMENTJul 8, 2010Pending
0177285379May 9, 2010FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF DOT PERMITSJul 8, 2010Pending
0177257374Apr 10, 2010NO STREET PROTECTION UNDER CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL EQUIPMENTJun 17, 2010Pending
0177257392Apr 10, 2010FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF DOT PERMITSJun 17, 2010Pending
0168295371Aug 18, 2009NO STREET PROTECTION UNDER CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL EQUIPMENTMar 11, 2010Found in violation
817465Jul 16, 2009SEC. 3303.8. FAILURE TO INSTITUTE/MAINTAIN SAFETY EQUIPMENT MEASURES OR TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION. AT TIME OF INSPECTION ON ACTIVE CONSTRUCTION SITE BLDG UP TO ROOF LEVEL. APPROX 70'HIGH. STANDPIPE SYSTEM ISMar 11, 2010Found in violation
034785624MJul 16, 2009MISCELLANEOUS VIOLATIONSMar 11, 2010Found in violation
034769876ZApr 8, 2009FAILURE TO INSTITUTE MAINTAIN SAFETY EQUIPMENT MEASURES - NO HANDRAILSApr 8, 2010Found in violation
518041Apr 8, 2009SEC. 3303.4 27-1018 FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE HOUSEKEEPING PER SECTIONS REQUIREMENTS. NOTED: AT TIME OF INSPECTION ON AN ACTIVE CONSTRUCTION SITE BUILDING UP TO 7 STORIES,ON 5TH FLR EXPOSURE 1 (MELROSE ST)Apr 8, 2010Found in violation
518125Apr 8, 2009FAILURE TO MAINTAIN INSTITUTE SAFETY EQUIPMENT MEASURES OR TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION. NO GUARDRAILS. NOTED: AT TIME OF INSPECTION AN ACTIVE CONSTRUCTION SITE BUILDING UP TO 7 STORIES. ON 1ST & 4TH FLRS AT ELEVATORApr 8, 2010Found in violation
518116Apr 8, 2009FAILURE TO INSTITUTE MAINTAIN SAFETY EQUIPMENT MEASURES OR TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION NO HANDRAILS. NOTED: AT TIME OF INSPECTION ON AN ACTIVE CONSTRUCTION SITE BUILDING UP TO 7 STORIES. NO HANDRAILS ARE INSTALLEDApr 8, 2010Found in violation
034769875RApr 8, 2009MISCELLANEOUS VIOLATIONSApr 8, 2010Found in violation
034769877KApr 8, 2009FAILURE TO INSTITUTE MAINTAIN SAFETY EQUIPMENT ETC.,- NO GUARD RAILSApr 8, 2010Found in violation
651184Mar 23, 2009FAILURE TO MAINTAIN SUPPORTED SCAFFOLD. NOTED: SUPPORTED SCAFFOLD EXPOSURES # 1,3,4 ARE MISSING NETTING PLANKS ADEQUATE TIE INS INGRESS AND EGRESS FROM SCAFFOLD. REMEDY: MAINTAIN SCAFFOLD AS PER CODE.May 18, 2009Found in violation
607516Mar 23, 2009WORK CONTRARY TO APPROVED/ACCEPTED PLANS. NOTED: SUPPORTED SCAFFOLD ATEXP #1,3,4 HAS TYPICAL TIE IN DETAIL INTO BRICK (JOINT) VERTICAL TIE INS ARE TO FLR SLABS AND TO THE SIDE OF SYNDER BLOCK. REMEDY: CONFORMMay 18, 2009Found in violation
034756589NMar 23, 2009USE OF SUPPORTED SCAFFOLD W O A SCAFFOLD USER CERTIFICATEMay 18, 2009Found in violation
034756588LMar 23, 2009WORK DOES NOT CONFORM TO APPROVED CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS AMENDMENTSMay 18, 2009Found in violation
651176Mar 23, 2009USE OF SUPPORTED SCAFFOLD W/O A SCAFFOLD USER CERTIFICATE. NOTED: 4 MEN ON SCAFFOLD AT EXP #1,4 NO USERS CERTIFICATES ARE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION. REMEDY: DISCONTINUE USE/ACTIVITY OR OBTAIN A SUPPORTED SCAFFOLMay 18, 2009Found in violation
034756590KMar 23, 2009MISCELLANEOUS VIOLATIONSMay 18, 2009Found in violation
0168756345Feb 5, 2009CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS EQUIPMENT STORED ON STREET W 0 PERMITMay 7, 2009Pending
034630201YApr 2, 2008FAILURE TO PROVIDE PROTECTION AT SIDES OF EXCAVATION.Jun 6, 2008Found in violation
644276Apr 2, 2008STOP ALL WORK. FAILURE TO ADEQUATELY PROTECT THE SIDES OF AN EXCAVATION CARRIED TO A DEPTH GREATER THAN 5 FT. NOTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION AN ACTIVE SITE WITH A SHEER CUT APPROX 12' TO 10' DEEP & NO PROTECTIONJun 6, 2008Found in violation
644284Apr 2, 2008STOP ALL WORK. FAILURE TO ADEQUATELY SUPPORT ADJOINING GROUNDS AND STRUCTURES AFFECTED BY EXCAVATION. NOTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION & ACTIVE SITE WITH A SHEER CUT APPROX 12'TO 10' DEEP ALONG FRONT, REAR & SIDEJun 6, 2008Found in violation
034630202XApr 2, 2008FAILURE TO PROTECT ADJOINING STRUCTURES DURING EXCAVATION OPERATIONS.Jun 6, 2008Found in violation
0147401522Jun 22, 2005DIRTY SIDEWALKJul 26, 2005POP/IN-VIOL
0131454878Aug 4, 2004FAILURE TO SWEEP 18 INCHES FROM CURBSep 23, 2004Written off
0130449817Aug 28, 2002FAILURE TO POST NOTICES INFORM ABOUT RECYCLINGSep 30, 2002Written off
0130081280Jun 22, 2002FAILURE TO POST NOTICES INFORM ABOUT RECYCLINGAug 21, 2002Written off
0127836042Jun 7, 2002DIRTY SIDEWALKJul 30, 2002Written off
0129451035May 18, 2002INADEQUATE RECYCLING CONTAINERS IN STORAGE AREAJul 23, 2002Written off
0129451017May 18, 2002FAILURE TO POST NOTICES INFORM ABOUT RECYCLINGJul 23, 2002Written off
0129451026May 18, 2002NO ACCESSIBLE RECYCLING STORAGE AREAJul 23, 2002Written off
0128830433May 16, 2002FAILURE TO PROPERLY PUT RECYCLABLES OUT FOR COLLECTIONJul 25, 2002Written off
0128830424May 16, 2002NO ACCESSIBLE RECYCLING STORAGE AREAJul 25, 2002Written off
0128827766May 10, 2002IMPROPER MISUSED CURBSIDE RECYCLING CONTAINERJun 27, 2002Written off
0128820259May 10, 2002FAILURE TO POST NOTICES INFORM ABOUT RECYCLINGJun 27, 2002Written off
0128817444May 1, 2002FAILURE TO POST NOTICES INFORM ABOUT RECYCLINGJun 27, 2002Written off
0128947821Apr 26, 2002NO ACCESSIBLE RECYCLING STORAGE AREAJun 27, 2002Written off
0128934970Apr 15, 2002NO ACCESSIBLE RECYCLING STORAGE AREAJun 20, 2002Written off
0128934951Apr 15, 2002FAILURE TO POST NOTICES INFORM ABOUT RECYCLINGJun 20, 2002Written off
0128934960Apr 15, 2002FAILURE TO PROPERLY PUT RECYCLABLES OUT FOR COLLECTIONJun 20, 2002Written off
0128243419Apr 10, 2002MAINTAINING RECEPTACLESMay 22, 2002Written off
0128923686Apr 8, 2002FAILURE TO PROPERLY PUT RECYCLABLES OUT FOR COLLECTIONMay 22, 2002Written off
0128925428Mar 28, 2002FAILURE TO POST NOTICES INFORM ABOUT RECYCLINGMay 22, 2002Written off
0128925437Mar 28, 2002NO ACCESSIBLE RECYCLING STORAGE AREAMay 22, 2002Written off
0123158741Mar 5, 2002SIDEWALK OBSTRUCTIONApr 5, 2002Written off
0125970121Oct 24, 2001DIRTY SIDEWALKDec 14, 2001Written off
823912Jul 16, 2001WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT. PLUMBING UPON INSPECTION OF ABOVE ADDRESS, INTERIOR ALTERATION. WORKS WERE IN PROGRESS AND EXISTING PLUMBING LINES WERE REMOVED/CUT. DOB RECORDS SHOW NO PERMIT WAS OBTAINED FOR PLUMBINOct 16, 2001Written off
034288273MJul 16, 2001WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT.Oct 16, 2001Written off
034288274YJul 16, 2001WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT.Oct 16, 2001Written off
868644Jul 16, 2001WORK WITHOUT PERMIT: UPON INSPECTION OF ABOVE ADDRESS INTERIOR ALTERATION WORKS WERE IN PROGRESS REPLACING EXISTING PARTITION WALLS AND CEILING ETC AND DOB RECORDS SHOW NO PERMIT WAS OBTAINED. MAKE SITE SAFE:Oct 16, 2001Written off
0116720699Sep 20, 2000DIRTY SIDEWALKOct 24, 2000Written off
708086Nov 6, 1995WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT WORK NOTED 6X6X8 WOOD STRUCTURE ERECTED ON VACANT LOT AT REAR OF YARD REMEDY REOVE SAID STRUCTURE.Feb 5, 1996Written off
034131966JNov 6, 1995WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT.Feb 5, 1996Written off

Marshal evictions at 87 Melrose Street

Each row is a warrant of eviction a city marshal actually carried out at this building, from the Department of Investigation’s eviction ledger. It records the end of a Housing Court case, not a violation. “Possession” means the tenant was removed and the space returned to the landlord. Filings that never reached execution are not in this dataset.

Executed marshal evictions at 87 Melrose Street
Sep 29, 2025Residential3CPossessionJustin Grossman307744/20
Sep 3, 2025Residential5APossessionEdward Guida332963/24
Apr 7, 2017Residential3APossessionJustin Grossman99868/16

Ownership history for 87 Melrose Street

Every deed the City Register has recorded against this building’s tax lot (BBL 3031517503), newest first. A price is the consideration stated on the deed; transfers between related parties, into an LLC, or by a referee often record none, shown as “—”. Each row links to the document in ACRIS.

No deed for this lot appears in ACRIS, the City Register's index of recorded documents. Condominium units are recorded on their own lots and are not matched to buildings yet.