1689 Monroe Avenue
Bronx, NY 10457BBL 2-02792-0048Map
Owner of record: Merino, Zoila
1689 Monroe Avenue is a two-family home built in 1910 in Bronx, 10457. It has 2 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Merino, Zoila. HPD has recorded 28 housing violations here, most recently on January 22, 2024. 22 of the 28 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 28
- DOB violations
- 3
- ECB violations
- 3
- HPD complaints
- 35
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 · 28
- 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.
Jan 22, 2024
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 window frame from west at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 19, 2024 · Apt 2
Open — Defect letter issued - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the private hallway located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 19, 2024 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st riser from west at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 19, 2024 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 3 sq.ft at ceiling, 3 sq.ft at north wall, 1 sq.ft at east wall, 1 sq.ft at west wall and 2 sq.ft at 1st window frame from west at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 19, 2024 · Apt 2
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the north wall, west wall, ceiling, east wall in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 19, 2024 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 19, 2024 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the north wall in the private hallway located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 19, 2024 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 19, 2024 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 19, 2024 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Replace with new the missing radiator in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 19, 2024 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective glass (1 pane) at lower window sash at east 1 window in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 19, 2024 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection at wasteline at sink in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 19, 2024 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - 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.
Mar 5, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective glass at upper window sash in the 5th room from east at south located at apt 2, 2nd story
Mar 2, 2018 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective glass at upper window sash in the 5th room from east at north located at apt 2, 2nd story
Mar 2, 2018 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Reset, so as to secure a proper and tight connection, the water closet bowl .. in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story
Mar 2, 2018 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 2, 2nd story
Mar 2, 2018 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story
Mar 2, 2018 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... approx 2 square feet at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story
Mar 2, 2018 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story
Mar 2, 2018 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story
Mar 2, 2018 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story
Mar 2, 2018 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story
Mar 2, 2018 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical wires at north wall in the private hallway located at apt 2, 2nd story
Mar 2, 2018 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
Mar 2, 2018 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
Mar 2, 2018 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at gas range in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
Mar 2, 2018 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 3
- Construction other optional
Ftc w/commissioner's order control#348152, dated 7/30/25 vio# 073025pi20402hz requiring owner to provide corrective action plan by 8/04/25. as of 11/25/25 the req'd cap was not rec'd. immed comply w/ commissioner's order#348152 and vio#073025pi20402hz
Nov 25, 2025
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
Emergency work order for installtion of shed-obsvd haz conditions @ exterior brick maspnry wall.@ exp4 the right side of bldg-vacrious vert step cracks,deteriorated mortar & bulging areas of bricks.install full length of pedestrian protection. immed action req'd.install overhead protect as req'd by nyspe&obtain permit w/in 2 business days
Jul 30, 2025
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
Corrective action plan req'd-obsvd @ exp4&1 bulging row of bricks over window header,sagging steel lintel on 1fl window,& improper masonry repairs @ exp4 vert masonry step cracks under/over windows owner to immed retain reg design prof to eval entire bldg & submit a corrective action plan by 08/04/25 bldg t/be repaired under permit
Jul 30, 2025
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 3
- Class - 1
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order. dob-ftc vio #112525pi20401tc and control #348007, dated 11/25/2025. no compliance on file for corrective action plan. remedy: comply with the commissioner's orde
Jan 7, 2026
Resolve - Hazardous
Plumbing work without a permit work noted:cellar-new p.v.c piping for kitchen sink, basin,toilet and bathtub wastes,water distribution for same and gas piping for stove.also waste piping is improper and without
Jan 10, 2001 · Penalty $1,000
Active - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain the rear yard retaining wall: approximately 30ft x 12ft. section of the concrete block wall and a section of the rear yard, concrete slab has collapsed into the rear yard of 1688 weeks ave
Mar 21, 1997 · Penalty $1,000
Active
Complaints
- Paint/plaster
Window/frame
Oct 21, 2025 · Apt 2B
Close - Paint/plaster
Radiator
Jan 18, 2024 · Apt SECOND
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 18, 2024 · Apt SECOND
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 18, 2024 · Apt SECOND
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Jan 18, 2024 · Apt SECOND
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 18, 2024 · Apt SECOND
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Jan 18, 2024 · Apt SECOND
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 18, 2024 · Apt SECOND
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jan 18, 2024 · Apt SECOND
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 18, 2024 · Apt SECOND
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 18, 2024 · Apt SECOND
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Jan 18, 2024 · Apt SECOND
Close - Safety
Sprinkler
Jan 18, 2024 · Apt SECOND
Close - Paint/plaster
Radiator
Jan 18, 2024 · Apt SECOND
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Jan 18, 2024 · Apt SECOND
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 18, 2024 · Apt SECOND
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 18, 2024 · Apt SECOND
Close - Safety
Sprinkler
Jan 18, 2024 · Apt SECOND
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
May 16, 2023 · Apt 2
Close - General
Cooking gas
May 16, 2023 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 16, 2023 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 16, 2023 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 23, 2018 · Apt APT2
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Feb 19, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - General
Cooking gas
Feb 19, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 30, 2010 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Wiring
May 24, 2009 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
May 24, 2009 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 22, 2008 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 20, 2008 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Jul 19, 2008 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 24, 2006 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 17, 2004 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Lighting
Dec 15, 2003 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Lighting
Dec 15, 2003 · Apt 2
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Two-family home (B1)
- Year built
- 1910
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 2,720 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,280 ft²
- Zoning
- R8
- Community board
- 204
- Council district
- 15
- Block / lot
- 2792 / 48
- Assessed value
- $46,680
- Landmark / historic district
- No
Questions about 1689 Monroe Avenue
Who owns 1689 Monroe Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Merino, Zoila.
Does 1689 Monroe Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 28 housing violations at this property.
Is 1689 Monroe Avenue 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 1689 Monroe Avenue built?
City records list 1910 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 1689 Monroe Avenue?
It has 2 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.