838 Monroe Street
Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-01481-0021Map
Owner of record: 838 Monroe LLC
838 Monroe Street is a vacant lot in Brooklyn, 11221. The owner of record is 838 Monroe LLC. HPD has recorded 42 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 42 of the 42 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 42
- DOB violations
- 5
- ECB violations
- 22
- HPD complaints
- 7
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 · 42
- 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.
May 5, 2026
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.
Nov 20, 2025
Open — Info nov sent out - 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.
Jun 10, 2025
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.
Nov 27, 2024
Open — Info nov sent out - 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 11, 2024
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.
Nov 21, 2023
Open — Info nov sent out - 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 24, 2023
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.
Nov 10, 2022
Open — Info 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 1, 2022
Open — Info nov sent out - 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 1, 2022
Open — Nov sent out
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- 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.
Apr 12, 2021
Open — Info nov sent out - 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 12, 2021
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.
Oct 30, 2019
Open — Info 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.
Oct 18, 2018
Open — Info 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.
Nov 27, 2017
Open — Info 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.
Nov 10, 2016
Open — Info 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.
Oct 13, 2015
Open — Info 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.
Feb 23, 2015
Open — Info nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt ph, 3rd story
Sep 23, 2004 · Apt PH
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt ph, 3rd story
Sep 23, 2004 · Apt PH
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system at boiler room, cellar
Sep 23, 2004
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 minimum
Nov 14, 1999
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective wood treads 1st and 2nd from top of stairs at 1 to 2 stys public hall
Aug 23, 1993
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing door entrance to kitchen 3 sty apt
Aug 23, 1993
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wires ceiling front room 3 sty apt
Aug 23, 1993
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing 3 sty apt
Aug 23, 1993
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective wood floor 3 sty public hall
Aug 23, 1993
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective wood floor 2 sty public hall
Aug 23, 1993
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing windows upper and lower sashes front room 3 sty apt
Aug 23, 1993
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wires ceiling cellar thru out.
Nov 28, 1988
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective asphalt shingles west walls rear yard.
Nov 28, 1988
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance boiler room cellar.
Nov 28, 1988
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose balustrades all stys public halls.
Nov 28, 1988
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing balusters all stys public halls.
Nov 28, 1988
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the cellar thru out.
Nov 28, 1988
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination vestibule 1 sty night inspection.
Nov 28, 1988
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
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 1 sty public hall & on boiler room door.
Nov 28, 1988
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective sheet rock & metal celg cellar throughout.
Nov 28, 1988
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of no electricity to apt 3 sty rear apt 8 er1. , section '' ''
Apr 20, 1985 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code fire escape defective. properly secure shoe of drop ladder rear fire escape.
Dec 20, 1982
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the broken or defective metal breeching section near chimney boiler room cellar.
Dec 20, 1982
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective door bell system from vestibule to 3 sty apt.
Dec 20, 1982
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 5
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Oct 4, 2023
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
Structure rendered non-compliant. at time of inspection observed at 3rd floor roof open, windows out. extensive smoke and water damage throughout due to fire ay 838 monroe st.
Sep 16, 2021
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
Work without permit(s
Aug 17, 1999
Vw-violation work without permit - active - Construction other optional
Work without a permit(s). on second floor erected full height parti- tions creating 5 sro's each with it's 0
Aug 17, 1999
Vw-violation work without permit - active - Construction other optional
Work without permit(s). on second floor erected full height parti- tions creating 5 sro's each with its own locking devices, a three piec e bathroom and a kitchen with gas stove. full electrical and plumbing services were noted remedy: obtain permit(s) on restore premises to prior legal conditions
Aug 17, 1999
Vw-violation work without permit - active
ECB violations · 22
- Class - 1
Failure to provide required notification prior to the commencement of demolition.noted at time of demo sign off inspection,observed buildingdown and upon reviewing bis/dob now,observed no notification recorded
Jun 23, 2022 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the comm's order to correct violating conditions noted in ecb 34640612h for illegal work @ bsmt level.rem:comply w/the comm's order
Jul 30, 2011 · Penalty $12,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Unlawful acts. failure to comply w/an order of the commissioner. respondent failed to correct the conditions. cited in nov #34640612h for illegal work in basement.
Jun 21, 2011 · Penalty $24,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Unlawful acts.failure to comply w/ an order of the commissioner.respondent failed to correct violating conditions cited in the prior nov#34640612h.rem:comply w/ the comm's order.
Apr 7, 2011 · Penalty $12,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Unlawful acts. failure to comply w/an order of commissioner. respondent failed to correct violating conditions cite in the prior nov #34640612h. remedy: comply w/commissioner's order.
Feb 23, 2011 · Penalty $12,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to correct conditions cited in nov34640612h for work done w/o a permit rem: correct conditions cited
Jul 12, 2010 · Penalty $12,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Sec. 28-209.1. failure to comply w/borough commissioner's vacate order# 71-2008. noted: 2 rooms at 2nd flr and 2 rooms at 3rd flr are occupied at time of inspection. remedy: comply w/borough commissioner's
Apr 23, 2010 · Penalty $8,000
Active - Class - 1
Failure to correct conditions cited in nov 34640612h - for work done w/o a permit. remedy: correct conditions cited.
Feb 2, 2010 · Penalty $24,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Unlawful acts. failure to comply w/comm's orderr to obtain a permit per violation 34640612h - for installing bathroom w/o a permit. remedy: correct violation 34640612h.
Sep 10, 2009 · Penalty $12,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order to file a cert of correction w/dob. respondent failed to correct violating condition & file cert of correction pursuant to 28-204.2 - for nov 34755366l. remedy: file cert
Sep 10, 2009 · Penalty $4,000
Active
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- Class - 2
Failure to comply w/comm - order to file cert of correction w/dob. respondent failed to correct violating condition & file cert of correction pursuant to 28-2041.2 - for violation 34755367n. remedy: file cert
Sep 10, 2009 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Sec. 28-201.1 failure to comply with the commissioner's order to obtain a permit per violation #34640612h for work w/o a permit installed 3pc bathroom & gas line at basement level. no records of correction in
Apr 20, 2009 · Penalty $8,000
Active - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in a code compliant manner. note: interior stair flrs & partition wall on 1st, 2nd & 3rd flr is leaning, sagging towards the middle of bldg. building walls out of plumb. remedy: file a
Apr 11, 2009 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Class - 1
27/28/bc-misc 28-201.1. failure to comply with commissioners order to vacate as per vac#71/2008 s ro rooms are being reoccupied. remedy: comply with vacate order 71/2008.
Apr 11, 2009 · Penalty $8,000
Active - Class - 1
Sec 28-201.1 failure to comply w/comm order to obtain a permit per vio34640612h for installing bathroom gas line (for stove) residential sink,3pc bathroom w/jacuzzi etc at basement level w/o a permit. no record
Sep 10, 2008 · Penalty $8,000
Active - Hazardous
Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legally approved number of families dob records indicates residence to be legally aproved for a 2 family residence is now altered for occupancy
Mar 14, 2008 · Penalty $43,000
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to provide at least two means of egress from or space where required. note: department of buildings records indicated residence to be legally approve as 2 family now on the 2nd and 3rd flr they have 10
Mar 14, 2008 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain building hazardous. note: at the cellar level the boiler room ceiling is expose to wood joins and above the boiler room is a bedroom with bed. the buildings is legally approved for 2 family
Mar 14, 2008 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Hazardous
Work w/o permit hazardous @ the basement level full partitions walls illegal erected creating 1 bathroom w/ toilet & sink 1 kitchen w/ gas stove sink & 1 more bthrm w/ jacuzzi toilet sink shower bidet & 1 steam
Mar 14, 2008 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Hazardous
Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legally approved # of families. bldg dep records which indicate residence legally approved for 2 families now altered for occupancy by
Aug 17, 1999 · Penalty $12,050
Resolve - Hazardous
Work without a permit. on second floor erected full height partitions creating full height partitions creating 5 sro'o each with its own locking devices, a three piece bathroom and a kitchen with gas stove.
Aug 17, 1999 · Penalty $800
Active - Hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by bldg dept records. illegal occupancy noted: legal 2 family converted to 2 family and 5 sro's. note: at 2nd floor level full partition walls erected creating 5 sro's
Aug 17, 1999
Resolve
Complaints
- General
Doors
Mar 12, 2008 · Apt 10
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 12, 2008 · Apt 10
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Mar 12, 2008 · Apt 10
Close - Nonconst
Smoke detector
Mar 12, 2008 · Apt 10
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 6, 2007 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 5, 2007 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Sep 23, 2004 · Apt PH
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Vacant lot (V0)
- Year built
- —
- Floors
- —
- Residential units
- —
- Building area
- —
- Lot area
- 2,500 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 303
- Council district
- 41
- Block / lot
- 1481 / 21
- Assessed value
- $17,940
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #344076, last renewed Sep 25, 2007.
Questions about 838 Monroe Street
Who owns 838 Monroe Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 838 Monroe LLC.
Does 838 Monroe Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 42 housing violations at this property.
Is 838 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.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.