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5 Monroe Place

Brooklyn, NY 11201BBL 3-00237-0045Map

Owner of record: Monroe Place Bk LLC

5 Monroe Place is a walk-up apartment building built in 1849 in Brooklyn, 11201. It has 5 residential units across 3.5 floors. The owner of record is Monroe Place Bk LLC. HPD has recorded 54 housing violations here, most recently on May 19, 2026. 42 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
54
DOB violations
4
ECB violations
3
HPD complaints
8

What to know

Concern
5 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 19, 2026

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 · 54

  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at all walls and ceiling at public hall, 3rd story

    May 19, 2026

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at all walls and ceiling at public hall stairs, 4th story

    May 19, 2026

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at vestibule area , 1st story

    May 19, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls and ceiling in the 5th room from east located at apt 1 upper level, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    May 19, 2026 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Nyc fire code § 703.1.3; nyc fire code § 703.2: adjust door to prevent gaps between the top and side edges of door and door jamb exceeding the maximum allowable clearance of 1/8 of an inch and maximum allowable clearance of 3/4 of an inch between the door bottom and sill at at building entrance , 1st story

    May 19, 2026

    Open — Nov certified late
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch at building entrance door , 1st story

    May 19, 2026

    Open — Nov certified late
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at vestibule door , 1st story

    May 19, 2026

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall stairs, 1st story

    May 19, 2026

    Open — Nov certified late
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at public hall stairs, 1st story

    May 19, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls and ceiling in the 2nd bathroom from east located at apt 1 upper level, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    May 19, 2026 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceiling at public hall, 2nd story

    May 19, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • A

    Replace with new the missing safety caps at electrical outlet at south wall at public hall, 2nd story

    May 19, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceiling at public hall, 3rd story

    May 19, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at all walls and ceiling at public hall stairs, 4th story

    May 19, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls and ceiling in the foyer located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    May 19, 2026 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the foyer located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    May 19, 2026 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls and ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    May 19, 2026 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    May 19, 2026 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls and ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    May 19, 2026 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at secondary egress door at west in the 3rd room from east located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    May 19, 2026 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls and ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    May 19, 2026 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls and ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 1 upper level, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    May 19, 2026 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls and ceiling at stairs to upper level at unit 1 , 1st story

    May 19, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls and ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 1 upper level, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    May 19, 2026 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls and ceiling in the 1st bathroom from east located at apt 1 upper level, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    May 19, 2026 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at all walls and ceiling at public hall, 2nd story

    May 19, 2026

    Open — Nov certified late
  • 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.

    May 5, 2026

    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 25, 2024

    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 4, 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.

    Mar 1, 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 12, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    § 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor missing at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 5, 2019

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 5, 2019

    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 : missing at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 5, 2019

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box : missing at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 5, 2019

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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

    Aug 5, 2019

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 5, 2019

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 5, 2019

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors .. in the entrance located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 1, 2019 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 2; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 4; in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 1, 2019 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation at 1st door frame from north at east wall in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 1, 2019 · Apt 3

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at north wall, south wall in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 1, 2019 · Apt 3

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at north wall, east wall, south wall, baseboard at west wall in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 1, 2019 · Apt 3

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at north wall, ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 1, 2019 · Apt 3

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation at 2nd riser from east at south wall, 1st door from west at north wall, 1st door frame from west at north wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 1, 2019 · Apt 3

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at north wall, east wall, west wall, 1st closet from south at west wall wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 1, 2019 · Apt 3

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at north wall, 1st door from east at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 1, 2019 · Apt 3

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    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, 1st window frame from north at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 1, 2019 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 1, 2019 · Apt 3

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    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, 1st closet from south at west wall door frame, 1st window frame from south at west wall, 2nd window frame from south at west wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 1, 2019 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 4

  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    Nov 26, 2007

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    Oct 16, 1992

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Landmark none

    Landmrk-landmark none

    Apr 27, 1992

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    Apr 27, 1992

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 3

  • Class - 1

    Work without a permit. work commenced prematurely to work permit b01268408-i1-s1. work including shoring and removal of structural members has commenced prior to permit being issued., obtain permit

    Apr 20, 2026 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Summons issued for failure to maintain due to multiple cracks on the walls throughout apartments 1 and 4 along with cracks observed throughout the hallways of the building., repair and/or replace

    Mar 23, 2026 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain exterior wall. defect is: cornice sagging, cracked& loose on east (front) elevation. also cracked stone over entrance way on east elevation. remedy: repair or replace all defective materi

    Feb 20, 1998 · Penalty $350

    Resolve

Complaints

  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Apr 20, 2026 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Apr 17, 2026 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jul 15, 2023 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Door/frame

    Feb 19, 2019 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Door/frame

    Feb 19, 2019 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Aug 2, 2006 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Aug 2, 2006 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Aug 2, 2006 · Apt 5

    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 (C2)
Year built
1849
Floors
3.5
Residential units
5
Building area
6,588 ft²
Lot area
2,500 ft²
Zoning
R7-1
Community board
302
Council district
33
Block / lot
237 / 45
Assessed value
$1,359,900
Landmark / historic district
Brooklyn Heights Historic District

HPD registration #304322, last renewed Jul 23, 2025.

Questions about 5 Monroe Place

Who owns 5 Monroe Place?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Monroe Place Bk LLC.

Does 5 Monroe Place have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 54 housing violations at this property.

Is 5 Monroe Place 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 5 Monroe Place built?

City records list 1849 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 5 Monroe Place?

It has 5 residential units.

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