17 Monroe Street
Manhattan, NY 10002BBL 1-00276-0008Map
Owner of record: Chong Diane
17 Monroe Street is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1900 in Manhattan, 10002. It has 6 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Chong Diane. HPD has recorded 55 housing violations here, most recently on November 17, 2025. 2 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 55
- DOB violations
- 3
- ECB violations
- 19
- HPD complaints
- 236
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 55
- IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Nov 17, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a street number on the front of the dwelling plainly visible from the sidewalk.
Apr 30, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of ac unit with screw installed at fire escape window at north in the 2nd room from east located at apt 4f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 8, 2025 · Apt 4F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
§ 185, 240 m/d law properly fire retard in accordance with the rules and regulations of this department the cellar ceiling .. at boiler room
Apr 8, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at fire door in basement level at boiler room
Apr 8, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at fire door leading to rear yard at public hall, 1st story
Apr 8, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt f5, 4th story, apartment at west
Feb 11, 2025 · Apt F5
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate at south window in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt f5, 4th story, apartment at west
Feb 11, 2025 · Apt F5
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story
Feb 11, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinge in the entrance located at apt f4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 28, 2024 · Apt F4
Closed — Violation closed
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- CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door and frame at bulkhead to the roof , 4th story
Jan 28, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt f4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 28, 2024 · Apt F4
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt f4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 28, 2024 · Apt F4
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room, 1st story
Jan 28, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt f4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 28, 2024 · Apt F4
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
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.
Mar 8, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Feb 15, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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.
Feb 15, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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.
Apr 16, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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.
Apr 1, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Nov 6, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Oct 16, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Oct 1, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) ceiling, north wall, south wall, west wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 4fl, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 19, 2006 · Apt 4FL
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) ceiling, north wall, west wall, 1st window frame from east at south wall, 2nd window frame from east at south wall in the 3rd room from north at center located at apt 4fl, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 19, 2006 · Apt 4FL
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) ceiling, 1st door frame from east at south wall, south wall, east wall, west wall in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 4fl, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 19, 2006 · Apt 4FL
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) ceiling, 1st door frame from west at north wall, north wall, east wall, west wall in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 4fl, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 19, 2006 · Apt 4FL
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from south at west wall, north wall, west wall in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 4fl, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 19, 2006 · Apt 4FL
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) ceiling, 1st closet from south at west wall door frame, 1st door frame from east at south wall, 2nd door frame from east at south wall, south wall, west wall, 2nd window frame from west at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 4fl, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 19, 2006 · Apt 4FL
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door from north at east wall, 1st door frame from north at east wall, south wall, east wall, west wall, 1st window frame from east at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 4fl, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 19, 2006 · Apt 4FL
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) ceiling, 1st closet from south at west wall door frame, 1st closet from south at west wall wall, 2nd closet from south at west wall door frame, 2nd closet from south at west wall wall, south wall, west wall, 2nd window frame from west at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 4fl, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 8, 2006 · Apt 4FL
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) ceiling, 1st door frame from south at west wall, north wall, south wall, west wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 4fl, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 8, 2006 · Apt 4FL
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from south at west wall, north wall, east wall, west wall in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 4fl, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 8, 2006 · Apt 4FL
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) ceiling, south wall, west wall, 1st window frame from east at south wall in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 4fl, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 8, 2006 · Apt 4FL
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) ceiling, 1st door frame from west at north wall, north wall, south wall, east wall, west wall in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 4fl, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 8, 2006 · Apt 4FL
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) ceiling, 1st closet from south at west wall door frame, 1st door frame from west at north wall, 2nd door frame from north at east wall, north wall, south wall, east wall, west wall, 1st window frame from east at south wall in the 3rd room from north at center located at apt 4fl, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 8, 2006 · Apt 4FL
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door from north at east wall, 1st door frame from north at east wall, north wall, south wall, east wall, west wall, 1st window frame from east at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 4fl, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 8, 2006 · Apt 4FL
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceilings and walls in the entire apartment located at apt 4fl, 4th story
Apr 16, 2003 · Apt 4FL
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing radiator in the entire apartment located at apt 4thf, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 31, 2003 · Apt 4THF
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and walls at entire apartment, 4th story, apartment
Mar 31, 2003 · Apt 4TH F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or gates from window to fire escape , located at apt 4fl, 4th story
Mar 20, 2003 · Apt 4FL
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system at or near mailboxes 1 sty public hall.
May 24, 1999
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint ceiling & walls center room 4 sty apt 4fl 35820 er1. located at apt 4fl
May 24, 1999 · Apt 4FL
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint ceiling & walls south room 4 sty apt 3fl 35820 er1. located at apt 3fl
May 24, 1999 · Apt 3FL
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint ceiling & walls kitchen 4 sty apt 4fl mr ye 579-0924 35820 er1. located at apt 4fl
May 24, 1999 · Apt 4FL
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint bathroom window frame & sill 4 sty apt 4f er1 97033011 , section '' ''
Oct 28, 1997 · Apt 4F
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint kitchen bottom bqthtub & sink 4 sty apt 4f er1 97033011 , section '' ''
Oct 28, 1997 · Apt 4F
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint southwest room walls & ceiling 4 sty apt 4f er1 97033011 , section '' ''
Oct 28, 1997 · Apt 4F
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint west room walls & ceiling 4 sty apt 4f er1 97033011 , section '' ''
Oct 28, 1997 · Apt 4F
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint center room walls & ceiling 4 sty apt 4f er1 97033011 , section '' ''
Oct 28, 1997 · Apt 4F
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 3
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Aug 7, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
May 29, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Padlock none
Clos-padlock none
Jul 26, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 19
- Class - 2
No certificate of occupancy in dob records, and hpd i card states 6 apartments. it doesn't state anything about a temple. it is contrary to dob records., discontinue illegal occupancy or amend c of o; discontin
Mar 31, 2026 · Penalty $1,280
Active - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.noted:at the time of inspection observed hand rail loose & wooble & secured with duck tape,balausters missing at all stories public hall,fireproof walls 3rd
Mar 4, 2019
Resolve - Class - 1
On 3/4/19 at approx. 11:25am i observed the meters for apt 3r and 3f in the public hallways of the 3rd floor of the above mentioned address contrary to what is stated in laa# 103875692, comply with code
Mar 4, 2019
Resolve - Class - 1
Failue to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. on 3-4-19 at approx 10:30am i observed active gas meters installed in the hallways of floors 2,3&4 of the aboce mentioned address. remedy: repair & or replace.
Mar 4, 2019
Resolve - Class - 2
Work without a permit. at time of inspection workers had already installed several outlets and were rewiring other outlets (electrical work)workers were also installing new copper pipes for the bathroom
Feb 5, 2019
Resolve - Class - 3
Work w/o a permit.noted 20ft long accessory sign awning @ exp1 w/ textincluding "goddess of mercy temple,llc" rem:obtain a permit
May 6, 2015
Resolve - Class - 2
Altered/changed bldg occupied w/o a valid c of o.1fl occupied as:"goddess of mercy temple" ainning area & one rooms for sleeping.remedy:obtain valid c of o and/or discontinue illegal use.
Jan 9, 2009 · Penalty $300
Active - Class - 3
Work does not conform to approved plans. #110236227 - 1fl. 1-relocatedthe 2pc bthrm to left side of mid area.2-installed water & waste for additional residential sink.3-installed partitions (full height) not as
Jan 9, 2009 · Penalty $200
Active - Class - 2
Sign attached to fire escape thru out all floors.remedy:remove sign from fire escape.
Oct 27, 2008 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain bldg.noted:doorway lintels approx. 6ft. high in apt. 4a due to elevation of finished flr pursuant to repair of flrs.one of 5 lintels measures 71" down to new finished flr.remedy:repair
Aug 30, 2006 · Penalty $180
Active
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- Non-hazardous
Work without a permit- work noted installed two a/c units. at the 2nd story. roof extention at rear without first obtaining permits and approvals as required by this department. remedy: remove or legalize.
Apr 28, 2006 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain bldg-in that flrs at the entire 4th flr are sagging, slopping and revealing signs of settlement, throughout entire apt. debris and materials are being stored in hallway at 4th flr & stair
Apr 14, 2006 · Penalty $800
Active - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit-work noted installed 2 x 6 sleepers and plywood to elevate the flr at the 4th flr apt. kitchen bedrooms and throughoutentire without first obtaining permits and approvals.
Apr 14, 2006 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior building wall.- defective linted throughout front facade brickwork displaced. at 2nd and 4th floor. remedy: provide protection- obtain all necessary permits- make repairs.
Jan 30, 2006 · Penalty $180
Active - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain building flooring sagging approx. 1"inch 4th floor- apt. 4a. remedy: make all necessary repairs.
Jan 3, 2006 · Penalty $180
Active - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit- work noted installed sheetrock partitions and metal studs to create 8 single, rooms and 3 1/2 bathrooms at the first floor store, front building without first obtaining permits and
Oct 12, 2005 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by building department records- in that the first floor store front has been converted into an s r o with approx. 8 rooms at the front building. remedy: discontinue use
Oct 12, 2005
Resolve - Non-hazardous
No equipment use permit noted at rear extension roof of front building three a.c units. two model number dbafo36mlooc with model number mm03h22
Oct 6, 1998 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintian: defects noted:exterior brick work is cracked & bulging. mortar joints are separating approx. one inch above 1st story. remedy: make all necessary reapairs.
Aug 12, 1992 · Penalty $175
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 26, 2024 · Apt R4INTH
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 22, 2024 · Apt R4
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 12, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 12, 2024 · Apt R4
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 8, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Cooking gas
Sep 4, 2019 · Apt ALL
Close - General
Cooking gas
Mar 12, 2019 · Apt 6R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 12, 2019 · Apt 6R
Close - General
Cooking gas
Mar 9, 2019 · Apt 6R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 9, 2019 · Apt 6R
Close
Show 40 more ↓
- General
Cooking gas
Mar 6, 2019 · Apt 6R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 6, 2019 · Apt 6R
Close - General
Cooking gas
Mar 5, 2019 · Apt 6R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 5, 2019 · Apt 6R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 4, 2019 · Apt 2FLR
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 22, 2019 · Apt 6R
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Mar 27, 2009 · Apt TOPFL
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Mar 27, 2009 · Apt TOPFL
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Mar 27, 2009 · Apt TOPFL
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Mar 27, 2009 · Apt TOPFL
Close - General
Stairs
Mar 27, 2009 · Apt TOPFL
Close - General
Doors
Mar 27, 2009 · Apt TOPFL
Close - Paint/plaster
Window/frame
Jul 31, 2007 · Apt 4FL
Close - General
Floor
Jul 31, 2007 · Apt 4FL
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jul 31, 2007 · Apt 4FL
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jul 31, 2007 · Apt 4FL
Close - Electric
Wiring
Jul 31, 2007 · Apt 4FL
Close - Plumbing
Sewer
Jul 31, 2007 · Apt 4FL
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Jul 18, 2007 · Apt 4
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jul 18, 2007 · Apt 4
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jul 18, 2007 · Apt 4
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Jun 27, 2007 · Apt 4
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jun 27, 2007 · Apt 4
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jun 27, 2007 · Apt 4
Close - General
Floor
Jun 27, 2007 · Apt 4
Close - General
Cabinet
Jun 27, 2007 · Apt 4
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jun 27, 2007 · Apt 4
Close - Electric
Lighting
Jun 27, 2007 · Apt 4
Close - General
Floor
Jun 27, 2007 · Apt 4
Close - General
Windows
Jun 27, 2007 · Apt 4
Close - General
Windows
Jun 27, 2007 · Apt 4
Close - General
Floor
Jun 27, 2007 · Apt 4
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jun 19, 2007 · Apt 4
Close - Electric
Wiring
Jun 19, 2007 · Apt 4
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jun 19, 2007 · Apt 4
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jun 19, 2007 · Apt 4
Close - General
Cabinet
Jun 19, 2007 · Apt 4
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jun 19, 2007 · Apt 4
Close - General
Floor
Jun 19, 2007 · Apt 4
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 19, 2007 · Apt 4
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Mixed residential and retail building (S5)
- Year built
- 1900
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 6
- Building area
- 6,382 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,533 ft²
- Zoning
- R7-2
- Community board
- 103
- Council district
- 1
- Block / lot
- 276 / 8
- Assessed value
- $1,487,250
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #137936, last renewed Jul 29, 2026.
Questions about 17 Monroe Street
Who owns 17 Monroe Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Chong Diane.
Does 17 Monroe Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 55 housing violations at this property.
Is 17 Monroe Street rent stabilized?
No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.
When was 17 Monroe Street built?
City records list 1900 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 17 Monroe Street?
It has 6 residential units and 7 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.