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61 Melrose Street, Brooklyn

BIN 3400523BBL 3031517502Block 3151 · Lot 7502Built 20097 storiesGoogle Maps & Street View ↗Tax & zoning on NYC.gov ↗
14 open Class C — see them ↓$26,200.00 recorded as due
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61 Melrose Street at a glance

61 Melrose Street, Brooklyn has 77 open city records on file, 14 of them Class C (immediately hazardous), and $26,200.00 recorded as due on OATH/ECB summonses. City marshals have executed 2 evictions at this building. No recorded sale is on file for its lot. The most recent record is dated Aug 31, 2026.

Open Class C
14
Immediately hazardous — click to see them
Open Class B
55
Hazardous — click to see them
Open Class A
8
Non-hazardous — click to see them
Fines due
$26,200.00
Balance on OATH/ECB summonses
Open per unit
1.57
58 residential units · NYC average 0.31
Evictions
2
Marshal evictions — click to see them
Permits on file
32
Construction permits filed with DOB
Last activity
Aug 31, 2026
DOHMH record

Health score for 61 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 725 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 14
Open Class B violations
Hazardous
This building 55
Heat & hot water records
Violations and complaints, last 24 months
This building 25
Unpaid penalties
OATH/ECB summonses with balance due
This building $26,200
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 61 Melrose Street

Showing the 300 most recent of 725 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 61 Melrose Street

$26,200.00 is recorded as due across the 74 summonses below, out of $145,430.00 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 61 Melrose Street
049694707ZApr 13, 2026FAIL TO RECYCLE ORGANIC WASTE 9 OR MORE DWELLING UNITS 1STJul 13, 2026Defaulted (did not respond)$100.00
049645446ZJan 20, 2026IMPROPER MISUSED CURBSIDE RECYCLING CONTAINER 9+ DWELLING UNITSApr 20, 2026Pending—
039167123HNov 14, 2025FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ELEVATOR OR CONVEYING SYSTEMJan 28, 2026Defaulted (did not respond)$3,125.00
1828224Nov 14, 2025REPLACE WORN GIBS WHERE NEEDED. WATER IN PIT. LOBBY BRAILLE TAGS MISSING. MISALIGNED CAB MIRROR. REMOVE NON ELEVATOR EQUIPMENT FROM MACHINE ROOM. DEFECTIVE CAR PHONE. CAR STATION MISSING DEVICE NUMBER. EXPIREDJan 28, 2026Defaulted (did not respond)$3,125.00
014212895KOct 27, 2025FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMSNov 10, 2026Defaulted (did not respond)$2,000.00
014212925MOct 27, 2025INSPECTION AND TESTINGNov 10, 2026Defaulted (did not respond)$2,000.00
014212896MOct 27, 2025SIGN, POSTINGS, NOTICES AND INSTRUCTIONSNov 10, 2026Defaulted (did not respond)$4,000.00
014212926YOct 27, 2025RECORDKEEPINGNov 10, 2026Defaulted (did not respond)$2,000.00
049499441ROct 23, 2025STORAGE OF RECEPTACLES PLACED OUT PRIOR TO 8PM WITHOUT A RECEPTACLEJan 22, 2026Defaulted (did not respond)$300.00
049412319ZOct 9, 2025STORAGE OF RECEPTACLES PLACED OUT PRIOR TO 8PM WITHOUT A RECEPTACLEJan 8, 2026Defaulted (did not respond)$300.00
1620937Jun 2, 2025FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE COMPLIANT MANNER. FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE COMPLIANT MANNER. UPON INSPECTION, THE DEVICE IS FOUND TO BE OUT OF SERVICE. REMEDY: RESTORE TO SERVICE AND CONTACT THAug 13, 2025Found in violation$1,250.00
039149670HJun 2, 2025FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ELEVATOR OR CONVEYING SYSTEMAug 13, 2025Found in violation$1,250.00
014170749JFeb 11, 2025INSPECTION AND TESTINGMay 13, 2025Defaulted (did not respond)—
014170744KFeb 11, 2025INSPECTION AND TESTINGMay 13, 2025Defaulted (did not respond)—
012142204ZAug 3, 2023FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS:FAIL TO PREVENT UNNECESSARY UNWARRANTED ALARMSDec 12, 2023Defaulted (did not respond)$5,000.00
012138748PAug 1, 2023FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS:FAIL TO PREVENT UNNECESSARY UNWARRANTED ALARMSSep 26, 2023Defaulted (did not respond)$1,000.00
0210971494Apr 13, 2020FAILURE TO PROPERLY PUT RECYCS OUT FOR COLLECTION 9+ DWELLING UNITSJul 28, 2020Defaulted (did not respond)—
012095193NNov 8, 2019FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS:FAIL TO PREVENT UNNECESSARY UNWARRANTED ALARMSFeb 10, 2020Found in violation$750.00
035438677XJul 19, 2019PEDESTRAIN PROTECTION DOES NOT MEET CODE SPECIFICATIONSFeb 28, 2020Found in violation—
1326358Jul 19, 2019PEDESTRIAN PROTECITON DOES NOT MEET CODE SPECIFICATION NOTE: AT THE TIME OF MY INSPECTION I OBSERVED APPRX 100'OF SIDEWALK SHED AT EXP1 WAS NOT PROVIDED WITH ILLUMINATED LIGHTING AS REQUIRED ON UNDERSIDE OFFeb 28, 2020Found in violation—
035437219YJun 29, 2019PEDESTRAIN PROTECTION DOES NOT MEET CODE SPECIFICATIONSJan 17, 2020Found in violation—
1325932Jun 29, 2019PEDESTRIAN PROTECTION DOES NOT MEET CODE SPECIFICATIONS LIGHTING. NOTEAT THE TIME OF MY INSPECTION,I OBSERVED APPROX 200 FEET OF SIDEWALK SHED AT EXP#1 WAS NOT PROVIDED W/LIGHTING AS REQUIRE(BC 307.6.4.8).FAILUJan 17, 2020Found in violation—
011678984HApr 30, 2019CERTIFICATES OF FITNESS AND CERTIFICATES OF QUALIFICATIONJun 18, 2019Found in violation—
1093178Aug 4, 201797X17. THE ONLY ELEVATOR IN BLDG OUT OF SERVICE, UPON INSP THE DEVICE IS FOUND TO BE OUT OF SERVICE CREATING A HAZARDOUS CONDITION AS PER 1RCNY 11-02. RESTORE TO SERVICE IMMEDIATELY & NOTIFY NYC DOB THE DEVICESep 18, 2017Defaulted (did not respond)—
038257023NAug 4, 2017FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ELEVATOR OR CONVEYING SYSTEMSep 18, 2017Defaulted (did not respond)—
1093153Aug 2, 201797X17 ONLY ELEVATOR IN BLDG O/O/S CREATING A HAZARDOUS CONDITION AS PER 1RCNY 110-02. RESTORE TO SERVICE IMMEDIATELY AND NOTIFY NYCDOB THEDEVICE HAS BEEN RETUREND TO SERVICE BY CALLING 212-393-2520 AND EMAILSep 18, 2017Found in violation—
038255752YAug 2, 2017FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ELEVATOR OR CONVEYING SYSTEMSep 18, 2017Found in violation—
1204202Dec 15, 20162X10. PHONE IN CAR- INOPERATIVE- REPAIR.Mar 13, 2017Found in violation—
038251473NDec 15, 2016FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ELEVATOR OR CONVEYING SYSTEMMar 13, 2017Found in violation—
0190132645May 6, 2016IMPROPER DISPOSAL BEDDING 1ST OFFENSEJun 10, 2016SETTL IN-VIO—
011418114NJan 27, 2016SIGN, POSTINGS, NOTICES AND INSTRUCTIONSMar 15, 2016Written off—
011471928PNov 30, 2015SIGN, POSTINGS, NOTICES AND INSTRUCTIONSJan 19, 2016Written off—
042774280YJun 7, 2015STORAGE OF RECEPTACLESJul 8, 2015SETTL IN-VIO—
040407751YOct 20, 2014DIRTY SIDEWALK DIRTY AREADec 2, 2014Found in violation—
041870878MJul 25, 2014IMPROPER DISPOSAL BEDDING 1ST OFFENSEAug 26, 2014Defaulted (did not respond)—
709157Nov 21, 201340#07, 15B07. PROVIDE KEYS TO MACHINE ROOM; PROVIDE CERTIFICATE OF WHERE IT CAN BE FOUND BETWEEN NORMAL HOURS OF 9-5PM.Jan 6, 2014Defaulted (did not respond)—
038229355LNov 21, 2013FAIL MAINTAIN BLDG IN COMPLIANT MANNER: SERVICE EQUIPMENTJan 6, 2014Defaulted (did not respond)—
011141261YMay 12, 2011CERTIFICATES OF FITNESS AND CERTIFICATES OF QUALIFICATIONSep 6, 2011Defaulted (did not respond)—
034873286ZFeb 4, 2011LICENSED RIGGER FAILED TO ENSURE SCAFFOLD WORKER MET MINIMUM REQMar 21, 2011Found in violation—
782409Feb 4, 2011SEC. 9-01 RIGGER FAILED TO NAME A DESIGNATED FOREMAN. NOTED: NO RIGGING FOREMAN ON SITE,WHILE RIGGING EQUIPMENT WAS IN USE - FOREMAN ARRIVED 45 MINUTES LATER ON SITE. REMEDY: COMPLY W/NOTICE OF VIOLATION.Mar 21, 2011Found in violation—
782399Feb 4, 2011LICENSED RIGGER FAILED TO ENSURE SCAFFOLD WORKER MET MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS. NOTED: WORKERS ON SUSPENDED SCAFFOLD IN USE DID NOT HAVE CERTIFICATE OF FITNESS. REMEDY: COMPLY W/CODE.Mar 21, 2011Found in violation—
034873287KFeb 4, 2011MISCELLANEOUS VIOLATIONSMar 21, 2011Found in violation—
881859Oct 6, 2010USE OF RIGGING EQUIPMENT W/O A RIGGERS LICENSE. AT TIME OF INSPECTION CONTRACTOR WAS HOSTING STEEL PLATES TO ROOF W/O A RIGGERS LICENSE.May 25, 2011Found in violation—
034803405ZOct 6, 2010SUPERVISION OR USE RIGGING EQUIPMENT WITHOUT A RIGGER'S LICENSEMay 25, 2011Found in violation—
0178734546Aug 19, 2010CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS EQUIPMENT STORED ON STREET W 0 PERMITNov 4, 2010Pending—
0178734555Aug 19, 2010FAILURE TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION AT WORK SITENov 4, 2010Pending—
0177410870Jul 16, 2010CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS EQUIPMENT STORED ON STREET W 0 PERMITSep 9, 2010Pending—
0177410860Jul 16, 2010DEBRIS CONSTR. MATERIALS OBSTRUCTING GUTTERS SIDEWALK, ETC.Sep 9, 2010Pending—
849741Jan 14, 2010FAILURE TO HAVE NEW OR ALTERED PLUMBING TESTED. INSTALLED SPRINKLER EQUIPMENT & PIPING WAS NOT TESTED & SYSTEM IS ACCESSIBLE FOR FIRE DEPT. USE W/O PASSING HYDROSTATIC TEST. SEE PHOTOS REMEDY: PERFORM TESTOct 18, 2010Defaulted (did not respond)—
034808743YJan 14, 2010FAILURE TO HAVE NEW OR ALTERED PLUMBING SYSTEM TESTEDOct 18, 2010Defaulted (did not respond)—
849746Jan 14, 2010FAILURE TO HAVE NEW OR ALTERED PLUMBING TESTED, INSTALLED STANDPIPE EQUIPMENT & PIPING WAS NEVER TESTED & SYSTEM IS ACCESSIBLE FOR FIRE DEPTUSE W/O PASSING HYDROSTATIC TEST SEE PHOTOS. REMEDY: PERFORM TESTOct 18, 2010Defaulted (did not respond)—
849730Jan 14, 2010WORK W/O A PERMIT. PLUMBING. OBSERVED INSTALLATION OF STANDPIPE, SIAMESE ( FIRE DEPT. CONNECTION) FIRE PUMP, JOCKEY PUMP, FLOW CONTROL SWITCH, FL CONTROL VALVE & ASSOCIATED PIPING, SEE PHOTOS. REMEDY: OBTAIN AOct 18, 2010Defaulted (did not respond)—
034808742MJan 14, 2010FAILURE TO HAVE NEW OR ALTERED PLUMBING SYSTEM TESTEDOct 18, 2010Defaulted (did not respond)—
034808740ZJan 14, 2010WORK WITHOUT A PERMITOct 18, 2010Defaulted (did not respond)—
034808741KJan 14, 2010WORK WITHOUT A PERMITOct 18, 2010Defaulted (did not respond)—
849729Jan 14, 2010WORK W/O A PERMIT. PLUMBING. SPRINKLER WORK IN CELLAR DONE W/O A PERMIT JOCKEY PUMP FIRE PUMP, FLOOR CONTROL, FLOW SWITCH & SIAMESE & ASSOCIATES PIPING OBSERVED. SEE PHOTOS. REMEDY: OBTAIN A PERMIT OR RESTOREOct 18, 2010Defaulted (did not respond)—
034786035ZNov 23, 2009MISCELLANEOUS VIOLATIONSOct 21, 2010Found in violation—
32631Nov 23, 2009FAILURE TO PROVIDE OVERHEAD PROTECTION NOTE @ TIME OF INSPECTION OBSERVED (ENTRANCE ON THE MELROSE ST) 7 STY MASONRY BLDG W/O OVERHEAD PROTECTION LOW RISE 212-669-8321 REMEDY: STOP ALL FACADE WORK ON THE MELROSOct 21, 2010Found in violation—
034786034RNov 23, 2009FAILURE TO SAFEGUARD ALL PERSONS AND PROP AFFECTED BY CONST OPERATIONSOct 21, 2010Found in violation—
820123Nov 23, 2009BC3308.3 VERTICAL SAFETY NETTING DOES NOT MEET NEW YORK CITY BLDG CODE REQUIREMTNS NOTE @ TIME OF INSPECTION OBSERVED VERTICAL NETTING ABOVE THE FLRS 40FT IN HT W/ VERTICAL NETTING LESS THAN 60INCHS IN HTOct 21, 2010Found in violation—
034785937NOct 1, 2009FAILURE TO INSTITUTE MAINTAIN SAFETY EQUIPMENT ETC.,- NO GUARD RAILSMar 15, 2010Found in violation—
034785934HOct 1, 2009MISCELLANEOUS VIOLATIONSMar 15, 2010Found in violation—
034785935JOct 1, 2009MISCELLANEOUS VIOLATIONSMar 15, 2010Found in violation—
876843Oct 1, 2009SEC 3313.1 FAILURE TO PROVIDE FDNY PERMIT FOR STORAGE AND USE O ALL FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE MIXTURES AT TIME OF INSP ON ACTIVE CONSTRUCTION SITE BLDG CONSTRUCTED UP TO 5TH FL LVL NOTED TWO TAMES OXYGEN OF ACEMar 15, 2010Found in violation—
820121Oct 1, 2009FAILURE TO INSTITUTE MAINTAIN SAFETY EQUIPMENT MEASURES OR TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION NO GUARDRAILS AT TIME OF INSP ON ACTIVE CONSTRUCTION SITE BLDG CONSTRUCTED UP TO 5TH FL LVL THERE WAS NO GUARDRAILS PROVIDED ONMar 15, 2010Found in violation—
692256Oct 1, 2009SEC 3308.3 FAILURE TO INSTITUTE MAINTAIN SAFETY EQUIPMENT MEASURES OR TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION NO VERTICAL SAFETY NETTING AT TIME OF INSP ON ACTIVE CONSTRUCTION SITE BLDG CONSTRUCTED UP TO 5TH FL LVL APPROX 50FTMar 15, 2010Found in violation—
034785623KJul 16, 2009JOB SITE FENCE NOT CONSTRUCTED PURSUANT TO SUBSECTIONNov 15, 2010Found in violation—
890250Jul 16, 2009JOB SITE FENCE NOT CONSTRUCTED PURSUANT TO SUBSECTION. NOTED: AT TIME OF INSPECTION AT ABOVE ACTIVE CONSTRUCTION SITE. BLDG UP TO 2ND FLR LEVEL. OBSERVED CHAIN LINK FENCE ERECTED AROUND PERIMETER. FROM BUSHWICKNov 15, 2010Found in violation—
0147401540Jun 22, 2005DIRTY SIDEWALKJul 26, 2005POP/IN-VIOL—
0145501281Feb 17, 2005FAILURE TO SWEEP 18 INCHES FROM CURBMar 23, 2005Pending—
0138298692Jan 5, 2005DIRTY SIDEWALKFeb 10, 2005Pending—
0134543568Aug 17, 2003FAILURE TO PERMANENTLY RESTORE CUT WITHIN REQUIRED TIMENov 13, 2003Found in violation—
0119040754Sep 25, 2002POSTING OF SIGN PERMIT, WASTE REMOVALOct 25, 2002Written off—
0130472064Sep 14, 2002MAINTAINING RECEPTACLESOct 25, 2002Written off—

Marshal evictions at 61 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 61 Melrose Street
Jun 24, 2024Residential6EPossessionEdward Guida307789/20
Oct 1, 2018Residential5EPossessionJustin Grossman64415/18

Ownership history for 61 Melrose Street

Every deed the City Register has recorded against this building’s tax lot (BBL 3031517502), 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.