Pros: Convenient location, nice layout of apartment, affordable Cons: So many bugs in the building that eventually make their way into the apartment, have seen roaches crawling in the staircases. Owners not super respon…
248 MELROSE STREET is a mid-century 1931 building, 6 units in Williamsburg, NYC. Owned by TOWNHOUSE RENTAL, L.L.C.. Public records show 2 open violations, 20 311 complaints, 1 active litigation matter on file. Lucid Rents has 2 verified tenant reviews on this building.
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Brooklyn · February 2026
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Potential savings: ~8% by timing your move to November.
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(A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BED BUGS.
Pros: Convenient location, nice layout of apartment, affordable Cons: So many bugs in the building that eventually make their way into the apartment, have seen roaches crawling in the staircases. Owners not super respon…
Unit 3R Pros: Virtual doorman is very helpful and whenever there was an issue with the apartment someone was sent promptly. Cons: Wish the apartment was more spacious Advice to landlord: Clean the basement
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South Williamsburg is a neighborhood of contrasts — the Hasidic Jewish community's established blocks sit alongside newly arrived artists and young professionals. Broadway cuts through with discount shops and Dominican restaurants, while side streets reveal hidden cafes and galleries.
PLUMBING — WATER SUPPLY
APPLIANCE — ELECTRIC/GAS RANGE
HEAT/HOT WATER — APARTMENT ONLY
UNSANITARY CONDITION — PESTS
WATER LEAK — SLOW LEAK
UNSANITARY CONDITION — MOLD
PLUMBING — BATHTUB/SHOWER
ELECTRIC — LIGHTING
Noise - Residential — Loud Music/Party
Noise - Residential — Loud Music/Party