# 659 Prospect Avenue, Melrose, Bronx, NY 10455

BBL 2026750033 · Block 2675 · Lot 33 · BIN 2094317, 2094318  
Canonical page: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/bronx/659-prospect-avenue-2026750033  
Last updated: 2026-11-10 · Open-item counts as of 2026-11-10

Also recorded as: 655 Prospect Ave; 661 Prospect Ave; 657 Prospect Ave; 6559 Prospect Ave

## Summary

659 Prospect Avenue (Bronx, NY 10455; tax lot BBL 2026750033) is a government building (building class Y1: government / city building (subtype Y1)), built around 1900, on a 5,000 sq ft lot zoned R6. City tax records list the owner as FIRE DEPARTMENT OF NEW YORK. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $2,404,000. As of November 10, 2026, NYC Open Data shows six DOB jobs with a permit issued but no sign-off and two active DOB safety violations (DOB NOW). There were 28 311 requests in the past 12 months and no HPD complaints since 2019. (Source: NYC Open Data — DOB, HPD, OATH, DOF, DCP and ACRIS datasets — compiled by NYC Property Facts.)

How to cite: NYC Property Facts, “659 Prospect Avenue, Bronx, NY 10455 (BBL 2026750033)”, data as of 2026-11-10, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/bronx/659-prospect-avenue-2026750033. Source: NYC Open Data.

## Neighborhood

Melrose: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/bronx/10455

- Open HPD violations: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/bronx/10455/open-hpd-violations
- Active DOB violations: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/bronx/10455/active-dob-violations
- Active ECB violations: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/bronx/10455/active-ecb-violations
- Open DOB jobs: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/bronx/10455/open-dob-jobs
- Unpaid OATH tickets: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/bronx/10455/unpaid-oath-tickets

## ZIP

Bronx 10455: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/bronx/10455

## Nearby properties

Ordered by map distance among lots on this street within 40 house numbers and on this tax block within 15 lot numbers.

- 665 Prospect Avenue (46 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/bronx/665-prospect-avenue-2026750032
- 669 Prospect Avenue (83 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/bronx/669-prospect-avenue-2026750030
- 671 Prospect Avenue (153 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/bronx/671-prospect-avenue-2026757501
- 687 Prospect Avenue (212 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/bronx/687-prospect-avenue-2026750025
- 638 Prospect Avenue (212 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/bronx/638-prospect-avenue-2026850001
- 634 Prospect Avenue (217 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/bronx/634-prospect-avenue-2026850028
- 701 Prospect Avenue (355 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/bronx/701-prospect-avenue-2026750019
- 844 East 155th Street (381 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/bronx/844-east-155th-street-2026750018

## Open items

| Item | Count |
|---|---|
| Open DOB jobs (permit issued, not signed off) | 6 |
| Active DOB violations (BIS) | 0 |
| Active DOB safety violations (DOB NOW) | 2 |
| Active ECB violations | 0 |
| Open HPD violations | 0 |
| OATH tickets with unpaid balance | 0 |

## Lot & building

- Owner of record: FIRE DEPARTMENT OF NEW YORK
- Building class: Y1 – Government / city building (subtype Y1)
- Year built: 1900
- Floors: 3
- Units: 0 residential / 1 total
- Lot area: 5,000 sq ft · Building area: 10,860 sq ft
- Zoning: R6
- Source: PLUTO (Dept. of City Planning) (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/d/64uk-42ks), city dataset updated 2026-08-24; last loaded 2026-11-10

## Tax assessment

- Tax year 2027 (final roll): market value $2,404,000, assessed value $1,081,800, tax class 4
- Source: DOF Property Valuation and Assessment Data (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/d/8y4t-faws)

## Sales & deeds (ACRIS)

Deeds recorded with the City Register. amount 0 usually means a non-market transfer. lots_in_deed > 1 means the price covers several lots.

No records found.

## Open DOB jobs and recent work permits

A DOB "job" is an application to do construction work. status "open" = a permit was issued but DOB has no record of final sign-off. Work permits are listed with type "work_permit" and their DOB permit status (they are not counted as open items).

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-06-12 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 220252465 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. INSTALLATION OF A GENERATOR AND RELATED FUEL STORAGE WITH A CONCRETE PAD AS PER THE DRAWINGS FILED HEREWITH. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2013-05-22 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 220291137 (A3 – Minor alteration (one type of work)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. INSTALL PIPE SCAFFOLD AS PER PLANS. NO CHANGE IN USE OCCUPANCY OR EGRESS UNDER THIS APPLICATION. PIPE SCAFFOLD SHALL COMPLY WITH CHAPTER 33 OF THE NYC 2008 BUILDING CODE. SIDEWALK SHED FILED UNDER SE… | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2013-05-14 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 220289854 (A3 – Minor alteration (one type of work)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. PROPOSED INSTALLATION OF HEAVY DUTY SIDEWALK SHED FILED FOR REMEDIAL REPAIRS AS PER PLANS. LIVE LOAD 300 PER SQUARE FEET. SIDEWALK SHED SHALL COMPLY WITH CHAPTER # 33 OF THE 2008 CODE. NO CHANGE IN U… | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2001-07-27 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 200682421 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. INSTALLATION OF NEW BOILER.NOTE: THIS BOILER WAS FILED FOR UNDER APPLICATION # 200613586 BUT THE BIOLER WORK TYPE WAS NO INDICATED. NO CHANGE TO USE, OCCUPANCY, OR EGRESS UNDER THIS APPLICATION. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2000-11-14 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 200646550 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. INSTALL RANGEHOOD FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM, AS SHOWN ON PLAN. NO CHANGE IN USE, OCCUPANCY OR EGRESS. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2000-09-13 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 200638818 (A3 – Minor alteration (one type of work)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. INSTALLATION OF A HEAVY DUTY SHED 160'DU RING FACADE REPAIR.NO CHANGE IN USE,EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.SHED TO COMPLY WITH LL33/91. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2013-07-31 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 220252465: Equipment work / Fuel storage. Issued 2013-07-31, expires 2014-07-31. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2013-07-31 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 220252465: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2013-07-31, expires 2013-11-01. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2013-07-31 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 220252465: Equipment work / Mechanical/HVAC. Issued 2013-07-31, expires 2013-11-01. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2013-05-22 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 220291137: Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipment. Issued 2013-05-22, expires 2014-01-21. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2013-05-15 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 220289854: Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipment. Issued 2013-05-15, expires 2014-05-03. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2005-04-06 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 200613577: Plumbing / Plumbing. Issued 2005-04-06, expires 2006-04-06. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2003-11-28 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 200682421: Equipment work / Boiler. Issued 2003-11-28, expires 2005-03-16. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2001-08-10 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 200682421: Equipment work / Boiler. Issued 2001-08-10, expires 2003-03-16. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2001-07-30 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 200613577: Equipment work / Sprinkler. Issued 2001-07-30, expires 2002-07-30. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2001-06-18 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 200646550: Plumbing / Plumbing. Issued 2001-06-18, expires 2002-06-18. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2001-06-07 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 200613586: Equipment work / Mechanical/HVAC. Issued 2001-06-07, expires 2003-03-16. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2001-06-07 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 200613586: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2001-06-07, expires 2002-04-01. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2001-05-21 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 200613586: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2001-05-21, expires 2002-04-01. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2001-05-05 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 200613586: Plumbing / Plumbing. Issued 2001-05-05, expires 2002-05-05. | ipu4-2q9a |

Showing 20 of 29. Full list: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/api/v1/property/2026750033/permits

## Open violations (DOB, DOB NOW safety, ECB, HPD)

status "open" = DOB violation category is ACTIVE, DOB NOW safety violation status is Active, ECB violation status is ACTIVE, or HPD violation status is Open. Dismissed, cured, waived and disputed-successfully safety violations are not open.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-08 | open (Active) | DOB NOW safety violation (Gas Piping - LL152), type FTF-PL-PER, VIO-FTF-PL-PER-202412-0184425: Cycle 2, Sub-cycle A (premises is in Community District 1). Active. | 855j-jady |
| 2026-01-08 | open (Active) | DOB NOW safety violation (Gas Piping - LL152), type FTF-PL-PER, VIO-FTF-PL-PER-202412-0184426: Cycle 2, Sub-cycle A (premises is in Community District 1). Active. | 855j-jady |

## DOB safety violations (DOB NOW)

Active means the published violation status is Active. Dismissed, cured, waived, disputed successfully and pending dismissal are not open items.

| Issued | Status | Type | Device | Number | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-08 | open (Active) | FTF-PL-PER | Gas Piping - LL152 | VIO-FTF-PL-PER-202412-0184425 | Cycle 2, Sub-cycle A (premises is in Community District 1) |
| 2026-01-08 | open (Active) | FTF-PL-PER | Gas Piping - LL152 | VIO-FTF-PL-PER-202412-0184426 | Cycle 2, Sub-cycle A (premises is in Community District 1) |

0 resolved or not active. Full list: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/api/v1/property/2026750033/violations?type=dob_safety_violation

Source: DOB Safety Violations (DOB NOW) (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/Building/DOB-Safety-Violations/855j-jady), city dataset updated 2026-11-09; last loaded 2026-11-10

## OATH tickets with unpaid balance or pending

status "open" = balance due > $0 after a decision (cases awaiting a hearing are "pending"). default=true means the respondent did not appear.

No records found.

## Complaints (HPD since 2019, 311 last 12 months)

Complaints are reports, not violations. status mirrors the published complaint / request status.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-13 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Illegal Parking – Posted Parking Sign Violation. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-06-02 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Illegal Parking – Blocked Hydrant. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-05-29 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Illegal Parking – Blocked Hydrant. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-05-29 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Illegal Parking – Blocked Hydrant. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-05-21 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Illegal Parking – Paper License Plates. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-05-21 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Illegal Parking – Blocked Hydrant. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-05-16 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Illegal Parking – Blocked Hydrant. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-05-16 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Illegal Parking – Blocked Hydrant. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-04-28 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Illegal Parking – Posted Parking Sign Violation. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-04-08 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Illegal Parking – Blocked Hydrant. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-04-08 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Illegal Parking – Blocked Hydrant. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-03-27 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Illegal Parking – Blocked Hydrant. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-03-08 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Illegal Parking – Blocked Hydrant. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-03-06 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Illegal Parking – Blocked Hydrant. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-03-01 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Illegal Parking – Blocked Hydrant. | erm2-nwe9 |

Showing 15 of 28. Full list: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/api/v1/property/2026750033/complaints

## Owners & contacts

Owner of record comes from city tax records (PLUTO) and can lag behind recent sales.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-24 | current | City tax records (PLUTO) list the owner as FIRE DEPARTMENT OF NEW YORK. | 64uk-42ks |

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