Robbery — Man on Black Bike Snatched Cell Phone @ E 158th St & Courtlandt Ave (Melrose, Bronx) [CZ:-OzfNVhzUuvfMzG6ShmD] Aug 10, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF PLEXI GLASS PANELS AT VESTIBULE DOOR , 1st STORY @ Block 2449 Lot 29 [HPD:19133860] Aug 9, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT CEILING AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY @ Block 2438 Lot 5 [HPD:19133855] Aug 9, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE FIRE RETARDANT MATERIAL AT CEILING AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY @ Block 2438 Lot 5 [HPD:19133854] Aug 9, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE LATCH AT VESTIBULE DOOR , 1st STORY @ Block 2438 Lot 5 [HPD:19133853] Aug 9, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class C Violation: § 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 LATCH AT VESTIBULE DOOR , 1st STORY @ Block 2438 Lot 5 [HPD:19133852] Aug 9, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE SINK BASE CABINET ( DOORS AND DRAWERS ) IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 3D, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST , SECTION ''NORTH'' @ Block 2438 Lot 5 [HPD:19133849] Aug 9, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2045(B)(1)(B) HMC, § 12-06, § 12-07, § 12-09 RCNY REPAIR, REPLACE OR PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE, INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAW AND RULES DEFECTIVE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3D, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST , SECTION ''NORTH'' @ Block 2438 Lot 5 [HPD:19133848] Aug 9, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2045(B)(1)(A) HMC, § 12-01, § 12-03 RCNY REPAIR, REPLACE OR PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL SMOKE DETECTING DEVICE, INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS RULES AND REGULATIONS DEFECTIVE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3D, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST , SECTION ''NORTH'' @ Block 2438 Lot 5 [HPD:19133847] Aug 9, 2026
hazardous_building — HPD Class B Violation: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING IN THE 5th ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 5F, 5th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST @ Block 2477 Lot 7 [HPD:19126891] Aug 9, 2026
Melrose currently holds a F safety grade, meaning it has among the least safe in NYC. Over the last 30 days there were 818 reported incidents in the area. Safety varies by time of day and block.
What is the safest time to walk in Melrose?
Based on 90 days of incident data, Evening (6pm–12am) has the fewest reported incidents (32). Late Night (12am–6am) sees the most activity (2566 incidents).
How does Melrose compare to the rest of The Bronx?
Melrose logged 818 incidents in the last 30 days. View the full comparison section for borough and citywide context.
What types of incidents are most common in Melrose?
The most reported categories are: hazardous_building (765), Robbery (27), Violent Crime (20).
Is Melrose getting safer or more dangerous?
Compared to the prior 30-day period, incidents are down. The 90-day trend provides a more stable picture.