525 Monroe Street
Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-01634-0047Map
Owner of record: 525 Monroe Street LLC
525 Monroe Street is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 5 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 525 Monroe Street LLC. HPD has recorded 28 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 15 of the 28 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 28
- DOB violations
- 16
- ECB violations
- 4
- HPD complaints
- 23
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
- 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
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 20, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door in the entrance located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 5, 2025 · Apt 3F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 5, 2025 · Apt 3F
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 5, 2025 · Apt 3F
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 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 5, 2025 · Apt 3F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose 4th wood thread from bottom up at public hall stairs, 1st story
Jun 5, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 7, 2025 · Apt 3F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective mortise lock-set at door in the entrance located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 7, 2025 · Apt 3F
Open — Invalid certification - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 7, 2025 · Apt 3F
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
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- CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at bulk-head , 4th story
Feb 7, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective latch-set at door at bulk-head , 4th story
Feb 7, 2025
Open — Invalid certification - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective frame at vestibule at public hall, 1st story
Feb 7, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective mortise lock-set at door at vestibule at public hall, 1st story
Feb 7, 2025
Open — 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
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 10, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 25, 2021 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - 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
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.
Apr 12, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over the soffit below stair, 4th story, at 1st public hall bulkhead from north
Sep 13, 2018
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Provide wire mesh glass at ceiling skyight, at 1st public hall bulkhead from north
Sep 13, 2018
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plaster at, ceiling at stair soffit, 4th story and ceiling, at 1st public hall bulkhead from north
Sep 13, 2018
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective knob at entrance door, building vestibule, at public hall, 1st story
Sep 13, 2018
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective locking device, at entrance door to building, at public hall, 1st story
Sep 13, 2018
Open — Invalid certification - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department plaster at, ceiling at stair soffit, 4th story and ceiling, at 1st public hall bulkhead from north
Sep 13, 2018
Open — Invalid certification - 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
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 13, 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.
Feb 23, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 16
- Construction other optional
Ftm bldg in a code compliant manner. obsvd cracked cornice @ exp1/4 corner. deteriorated cornice along exp1. cracks under 2nd story windows @ exp1. cracked window sills @ exp1. owner to immed retain nyspe to eval entire bldg, determine struct stab & prepare/file repair dwgs. bldg t/be repaired under permit starting 7/25/25
Jun 25, 2025
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 9, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Immediate emergency anythingoptional
Install approx.20 linear feet of sidewalk shed along exp#1(monroe st) and wrap sidewalk shed around exp#4(lewis avenue) for approx.20 linear feet
Oct 17, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report
Feb 24, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed - 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
Aug 16, 1993
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Aug 19, 1992
Vp-violation unserved ecb-active
ECB violations · 4
- Class - 2
Noted: observed multiple horizontal cracks throughout cement stucco wall at north elevation's attached structure numbered 262a., maintain exterior building wall
Jul 30, 2020 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building walls or appurtenances. noted: at time of inspection, observed bricks dislodged at exp #1 and exp #2 above 2nd fl window, bricks are bowing outwards. rem: maintain exterior building
Oct 16, 2018
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain: defect is crack and broken stairs leading to bulk head is leaning and in danger of collasping, also soffit ceiling under stair (preceeding) has collasped. remedy: maintain stairs as per sat
Aug 19, 1992
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by buiding dept records. existing usr of the on story extension as a scrap metal depot is contrary to dept records.
Jun 21, 1989 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 16, 2025 · Apt 3F
Close - Electric
Lighting
May 30, 2025 · Apt 3F
Close - Electric
Lighting
May 30, 2025 · Apt 3F
Close - Door/window
Door frame
May 30, 2025 · Apt 3F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 25, 2025 · Apt 3F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 3, 2025 · Apt 3F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 6, 2025 · Apt 3F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 6, 2025 · Apt 3F
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Apr 27, 2024 · Apt 3F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 18, 2021 · Apt 3F
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
May 24, 2021 · Apt 3F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
May 23, 2021 · Apt 3F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
May 7, 2021 · Apt 3F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 27, 2021 · Apt 3F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 26, 2021 · Apt 3F
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Aug 27, 2018 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Aug 5, 2010 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 5, 2010 · Apt 1
Close - General
Floor
Aug 5, 2010 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Aug 5, 2010 · Apt 1
Close - General
Doors
Aug 5, 2010 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Aug 5, 2010 · Apt 1
Close - General
Locks
Aug 5, 2010 · Apt 1
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Mixed residential and retail building (S9)
- Year built
- 1931
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 5
- Building area
- 7,368 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,400 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 303
- Council district
- 36
- Block / lot
- 1634 / 47
- Assessed value
- $726,750
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #306916, last renewed Dec 12, 2025.
Questions about 525 Monroe Street
Who owns 525 Monroe Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 525 Monroe Street LLC.
Does 525 Monroe Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 28 housing violations at this property.
Is 525 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 525 Monroe Street built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 525 Monroe Street?
It has 5 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.