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517 Monroe Street

Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-01634-0051Map

Owner of record: Ethel Bush

517 Monroe Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1899 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Ethel Bush. HPD has recorded 25 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 11 of the 25 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
25
DOB violations
6
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
4

What to know

Concern
3 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 5, 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 · 25

  • 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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    Jun 10, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 11, 2024

    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 24, 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.

    Nov 10, 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
  • 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.

    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
  • 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.

    Apr 12, 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.

    Oct 30, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • 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.

    Oct 18, 2018

    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 27, 2017

    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 10, 2016

    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.

    Oct 13, 2015

    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 23, 2015

    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 watt minimum required

    Nov 17, 1999

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    File with this department a registration statement for building.

    Nov 6, 1996

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures kitchen 3 sty public hall er1

    Mar 31, 1992

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures sink kitchen 2 sty north b room 3 er1.

    Feb 8, 1992

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures gas stove & hot water tank 2 sty north b room 3.

    Feb 8, 1992

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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 at front of building. survey

    Oct 1, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cement plaster cellar ceiling rear.

    Oct 1, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective marble saddle entrance vestibule public hall from street.

    Oct 1, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plaster board cockloft 3 sty public hall to roof

    Oct 1, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wires ceiling center cellar

    Oct 1, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 6

  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Oct 18, 2007

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 10, 1997

    Dob violation - active
  • 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

    Jun 1, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 16, 1993

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 1, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Nov 3, 2014 · Apt 3

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Apr 17, 2013 · Apt C2

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Carbon monoxide

    Apr 17, 2013 · Apt C2

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Smoke detector

    Apr 17, 2013 · Apt C2

    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 (C0)
Year built
1899
Floors
3
Residential units
3
Building area
3,092 ft²
Lot area
1,933 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
303
Council district
36
Block / lot
1634 / 51
Assessed value
$75,480
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #368114, last renewed Sep 13, 2025.

Questions about 517 Monroe Street

Who owns 517 Monroe Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Ethel Bush.

Does 517 Monroe Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 25 housing violations at this property.

Is 517 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 517 Monroe Street built?

City records list 1899 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 517 Monroe Street?

It has 3 residential units.

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