Sell Your Melrose House Fast for Cash — No Repairs, No Agents, No Waiting

If you need to sell your house fast in Melrose, Bronx — whether you’re dealing with foreclosure pressure, non-paying tenants, inherited property, violations, or you’re simply exhausted from carrying a building that no longer makes sense — 718Homebuyers can help.

Call or text 718-503-2233 now for your no-obligation cash offer.

Fill out the form above or call 718-503-2233 now to get started today.

How The Process Works in Melrose

Step 1 — Call or Submit the Form You speak directly with Keith. No call centers. No acquisitions reps. Just a real conversation about your property and what’s going on.

Step 2 — We Review Your Property & Make a Real Cash Offer We analyze recent Melrose comparable sales, repair costs, tenant status, and violations to provide a fair cash offer within 24 hours. No inflated promises. No pressure.

Step 3 — You Choose the Closing Date We handle title, paperwork, and logistics. You pay zero commissions and zero closing costs. Most closings happen in 7–14 days, but you control the timeline.

I Saw Melrose From The Back of a Patrol Car — Before I Ever Bought a House There

My name is Keith Morris. My mother and step-father were both cops in the 42nd Precinct — the Four-Two — back in the early 80s to the late 80s. They were partners. And when I was a kid, sometimes, I got to ride with them.

I’m 100% certain this couldn’t be duplicated today, but back then? I saw everything.

We drove up and down Third Avenue, Melrose Avenue, St. Ann’s Avenue, East 149th Street, East 161st Street. We stopped at bodegas. We stopped at auto repair shops. We drove through parks. I watched them interact with the neighborhood — cops who were truly respected in a community that was in absolute turmoil.

Burnt-out buildings. Literal piles of rubble where buildings used to stand. Whole blocks that looked like war zones. Melrose in the 80s was rough.

Today? It’s a million times better. The whole Melrose area is almost unrecognizable from what it once was.

The Hub at 149th & 3rd is totally revitalized — it’s bustling again, a far cry from the sirens and closed stores of my childhood. But the transformation runs deeper than just retail. You see it when you pass the 42nd Precinct, where my parents used to clock in — it’s a different world outside those doors now. You see it in the fact that less than a year ago, all the Landlord & Tenant court actions moved from 851 Grand Concourse to 1118 Grand Concourse. Even the legal infrastructure of the Bronx is being reorganized and modernized.

Luxury apartment buildings. Coffee shops. Vegan spots. New construction filling in where those rubble piles used to be. Yankee Stadium is a few blocks away. The Metro-North station connects Melrose straight to Grand Central.

But here’s what hasn’t changed: there are still buildings in Melrose under real pressure.

Prewar walkups with aging systems. Multi-family buildings with tenant issues. Inherited properties tied up between heirs who can’t agree. Buildings that survived the 70s and 80s but are barely holding on now.

That’s the Melrose I know. Not the marketing story. The real one.

The Melrose I Actually Know

I know Johnson’s BBQ — the legendary spot with those mustard ribs, collard greens, and mac and cheese that came in a styrofoam box. I used to go there with my mother and step-father after their shifts. It was a treat every single time.

I know Boogie Down Grind — the coffee shop with graffiti art on the walls, hip-hop playing, live DJs sometimes, and amazing coffee. When it’s open, it’s one of the most Bronx places you’ll ever experience. 100% authentic.

I know Porto Salvo — the relatively new Italian seafood spot with a nautical theme and a menu comparable to City Island. When you walk in, you forget you’re in Melrose. That’s how good it is.

I know The Hub — the intersection at 149th Street and Third Avenue where five major thoroughfares converge. Shopping, transit, chaos, energy. It’s the heart of the South Bronx.

But more importantly, I know what a Melrose property looks like when an owner has been holding on too long.

I know when violations at 1775 Grand Concourse start stacking up faster than rent checks come in.

I know what happens when a foreclosure case moves toward auction at 851 Grand Concourse — and suddenly time becomes your only real asset. Once an auction date is set, you’re no longer negotiating from strength. You’re negotiating against a clock.

I know what it looks like when inherited property sits tied up in Surrogate’s Court while taxes and insurance keep ticking.

In Melrose, waiting rarely improves the situation. Taxes don’t go down. Tenants don’t suddenly start paying. The buildings that survived the 70s and 80s are aging every single day.

Sometimes the strongest move is to stop the clock. That’s where I come in.

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Melrose: Transformation on the Outside, Pressure Behind the Doors

Melrose sits in the heart of the South Bronx — bordered by St. Ann’s Avenue to the east, East 149th Street to the south, Park Avenue to the west, and East 163rd Street to the north.

On one block you’ll see new construction. On the next, a prewar building with decades of deferred maintenance.

It’s a neighborhood of working families — multi-generation African American, Puerto Rican & Dominican households who built equity here through sacrifice.

When a property is clean, updated, and tenant-free, a traditional agent can do their job.

But that’s not what I get calls about.

The calls I get from Melrose usually sound like this:

• “The tenants haven’t paid in months and Housing Court at 1118 Grand Concourse has been dragging on forever.”
• “My father passed away and now three of us can’t agree what to do with the property.”
• “HPD says I need an architect before I can clear the violations — I don’t have that kind of money.”
• “I don’t even live in the Bronx anymore. I just want out.”

If that’s you — you’re not alone.

That’s Where We Come In

We buy Melrose properties exactly as they are:

No Repairs or Cleaning Leave the junk. We handle all hauling and clean-outs after closing.

Tenant Issues Included We buy occupied buildings and take over the Housing Court process at 1118 Grand Concourse ourselves.

$0 Closing Costs The offer we make is the exact cash you walk away with. No surprises.

Close in 7–14 Days We use our own capital. No banks, no appraisals, no delays.

If you’ve been carrying this Melrose property longer than makes sense — you don’t have to carry it anymore.

Call or text me directly at 718-503-2233 for a fair, no-obligation cash offer.

Common Melrose Real Estate Challenges We Handle

Non-Paying Tenants & Housing Court Fatigue Buildings on Third Avenue, Melrose Avenue, St. Ann’s Avenue, East 149th Street, and East 161st Street frequently have long-standing tenant issues. We take over the legal process at 1118 Grand Concourse. Once we buy it — you are no longer the landlord.

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Pre-Foreclosure & Tax Liens If a lender is moving toward auction at 851 Grand Concourse, time matters. A cash sale can stop the auction, protect your credit, and let you walk away with equity instead of losing everything.

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HPD, DOB & ECB Violations We buy properties with active violations and resolve compliance with the Bronx Department of Buildings at 1775 Grand Concourse after closing. No pre-closing cleanup required.

Inherited Properties We coordinate with your estate attorney and handle all ACRIS filings so heirs don’t have to fly into the Bronx to settle the estate. Remote closings are standard.

A Private Sale for Any Situation — No Questions That Aren’t About Your Property

Melrose is full of families who built equity through decades of sacrifice. Some are ready to sell, but many are afraid to even ask.

Afraid that calling someone will draw the wrong kind of attention. Afraid of losing what they worked for.

Let me be clear:

You own that property. That equity belongs to you.

Selling your house is a private transaction. We are not the government. We are not ICE. We are not a reporting agency. We are a local Bronx business whose only job is to get you a fair cash offer and close quietly.

No judgment. No unnecessary questions. Just a clean exit.

Call or text 718-503-2233 directly.

Ready to Get Your Cash Offer?

CALL NOW AND ASK FOR KEITH! 718-503-2233

Why Melrose Homeowners Choose 718Homebuyers

Zero Commissions, Zero Closing Costs On a typical Melrose multi-family, listing with an agent means 5–6% commissions plus transfer taxes and repair requirements. With us, the offer is the number you receive.

Close on Your Schedule 7–14 days or on your timeline. You choose.

We Buy What Others Won’t Tenant-occupied. Violations. Estate complications. Fire damage. Structural issues.

You’re a Neighbor — Not a Transaction I rode through Melrose in a patrol car with my mother and step-father who were cops in the 42nd Precinct in the 80s. I know Third Avenue, Melrose Avenue, St. Ann’s Avenue, East 149th Street, East 161st Street. I know Johnson’s BBQ, Boogie Down Grind, Porto Salvo, The Hub. I know what this neighborhood looked like when it was burning and what it looks like now that it’s rebuilding. That local knowledge — that history — allows me to make fair, accurate offers quickly, without drama.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Selling a House in Melrose

How fast can I sell my Melrose house?

We can make a cash offer within 24 hours and close in 7–14 days using our own capital.

Do I need to repair anything?

No. We buy as-is. Take your valuables and leave the rest. We handle all hauling, clean-outs, and repairs after closing.

Are there fees?

Zero commissions. Zero closing costs. The offer we make is the exact amount you receive at closing.

Can you buy with non-paying tenants?

Yes. We buy occupied Melrose properties and handle the entire Housing Court process at 1118 Grand Concourse after closing. Once we purchase the property you are no longer the landlord.

Can you buy a Melrose property with HPD, DOB, or ECB violations?

Yes. We assume all liability and resolve all compliance with the Bronx Department of Buildings at 1775 Grand Concourse after you get paid. No expediter required before closing.

Can a fast cash sale stop a foreclosure on my Melrose property?

In many cases yes. If your property hasn’t reached the auction date at 851 Grand Concourse yet call 718-503-2233 immediately. A fast cash sale can pay off your lender, protect your credit, and let you walk away with equity instead of nothing.

Can I sell my inherited Melrose property if I live out of state?

Absolutely. We specialize in full remote closings with mobile notaries and wire transfers. We coordinate directly with your estate attorney. You never have to travel to the Bronx to close.

What types of properties do you buy in Melrose?

We buy Melrose single-family homes, multi-family buildings, row houses, and vacant land in ZIP codes 10451, 10455, and 10456. We do not purchase cooperative apartments — only deeded real property.

How do I know I’m getting a fair price for my Melrose property?

Our offers are based on real Melrose comparable sales, current renovation costs, and transparent local market data. We walk you through every number so you understand exactly how we arrived at your offer.

Can you buy my house and let me continue to live here?

We are always open to creative real estate transactions, and would discuss an option like this on a case by case basis.

Get Your Fair Cash Offer for Your Melrose Home Today

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No obligations. No pressure. No public listing. Just a fair local cash offer.

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718-503-2233

No agents. No banks. No waiting. Just a clean exit.

If your property is closer to a neighboring area see:

👉 Sell Your House Fast in Mott Haven 👉 Sell Your House Fast in Concourse (when built) 👉 Sell Your House Fast in The Bronx

Page updated for the Melrose market — February 2026.