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37 Monroe Street

Manhattan, NY 10002BBL 1-00276-0019Map

Owner of record: Chan, Tak Ming

37 Monroe Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1915 in Manhattan, 10002. It has 9 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Chan, Tak Ming. HPD has recorded 33 housing violations here, most recently on March 15, 2023. 28 of the 33 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
33
DOB violations
4
ECB violations
2
HPD complaints
2

What to know

Concern
7 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Mar 15, 2023

Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.

Good
No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 33

  • A

    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 15, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • I

    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
  • B

    Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following 100 watts required

    Sep 24, 2006

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room, cellar

    Nov 6, 2002

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    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 ,

    Nov 6, 2002

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate , in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 6, 2002 · Apt 2A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate , in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 6, 2002 · Apt 3B

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • B

    Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following 200 watts. at front areaway

    Jun 22, 2000

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures 5 sty rear apt 5a kitchen and bathroom. , section '' ''

    Mar 2, 1992 · Apt 5A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing electric bulbs in electrical fixtures in exit door to rear yard.

    Mar 30, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of pails wood ladder flower pots electric wires staircase bulkhead to roof.

    Mar 30, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-21.03 adm code paint or post a sign indicating floors public halls all stys.

    Mar 30, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-16.01 adm code provide a suitable strainer for the drain center rear yard.

    Mar 30, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of wood and pail 5th sty public hall stairs.

    Mar 30, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors bulkhead to roof.

    Mar 30, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of headboard and boxes 1st sty public hall rear.

    Mar 30, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-19.07 adm code provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following 100 watts required no lights on during inspection at night.

    Mar 30, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-11.01, 11.03, 11.05 adm code remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the rear yard.

    Mar 30, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code and dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes all stys rear of building.

    Mar 30, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective mailbox vestibule 1 sty public hall.

    Mar 30, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of expose wiring ceiling at rear 1 sty public hall.

    Mar 30, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove the illegal fastening hasp and padlock bulkhead door to roof er1.

    Mar 30, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of front entrance door to building locked preventing access to bells for apts.

    Mar 23, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors boiler room.

    Apr 4, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of eexposed electrical throughout.

    Apr 4, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    D26-17.10 adm code post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to building's heating system 1sty sty public hall.

    Apr 4, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    D26-17.03b adm code device present on central heating system which is capable of causing an otherwise operable system to become inoperable illegal thermostat time heater at cellar.

    Apr 4, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Section 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration door removed sealed with sheet rock 1st sty public hall rear west.

    Apr 4, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles 1st sty public hall at rear.

    Apr 4, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    D26-17.07 adm code provide hot water at all hot water fixtures 3rd sty front apt 3b kitchen and bathroom. located at apt 3b

    Jan 22, 1985 · Apt 3B

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 4

  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 16, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 18, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 18, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 2

  • Non-hazardous

    Work w/o a permit:noted:structural steel i beams & colums erected in cellar & throughout public hallway on all flrs to correct sagging condition of stiarwells w/o obtaining work permits.remedy:provide structura

    Apr 29, 2005 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain bldg:noted:bldg leaning to south approx 5 inches in 40"(height)(2)exterior wall is bulging out approx.2"at the 4th flr on south exterior wall(approx.1' off front facade)(3)wood beam above oi

    Apr 29, 2005 · Penalty $800

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 5, 2026 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 19, 2006 · Apt BLDG

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C7)
Year built
1915
Floors
5
Residential units
9
Building area
5,625 ft²
Lot area
2,500 ft²
Zoning
R7-2
Community board
103
Council district
1
Block / lot
276 / 19
Assessed value
$1,309,950
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #100861, last renewed Jul 10, 2025.

Questions about 37 Monroe Street

Who owns 37 Monroe Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Chan, Tak Ming.

Does 37 Monroe Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 33 housing violations at this property.

Is 37 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 37 Monroe Street built?

City records list 1915 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 37 Monroe Street?

It has 9 residential units and 10 units in total.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.