545 Monroe Street
Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-01635-0073Map
Owner of record: Williams Gakereta
545 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 Williams Gakereta. HPD has recorded 49 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 37 of the 49 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 49
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 49
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 · 49
- 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 - 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
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 - 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
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Oct 18, 2018
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 27, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed
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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.
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 - 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 kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 26, 2013 · Apt 3
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective concrete floor. in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 26, 2013 · Apt 3
Open — Invalid certification - CImmediately hazardous
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 = 5; in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 26, 2013 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color , ceiling, north wall, west wall in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 26, 2013 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department 1st door from east at south wall, 1st door frame from east at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 26, 2013 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation , 1st radiator from east at south wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 26, 2013 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department , 1st door frame from south at west wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 26, 2013 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation , 1st riser from east at south wall in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 26, 2013 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color , south wall in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 26, 2013 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department 2nd window frame from west at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 26, 2013 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 26, 2013 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - 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 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 26, 2013 · Apt 3
Open — Invalid certification - 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 north at east wall, 1st window sash from north at east wall, 2nd window sash from north at east wall, 3rd window sash from north at east wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 26, 2013 · Apt 3
Open — Invalid certification - 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 east at south wall in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 26, 2013 · Apt 3
Open — Invalid certification - 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 door from west at north wall, 1st door frame from west at north wall, 1st window frame from east at south wall, 2nd window frame from east at south wall in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 26, 2013 · Apt 3
Open — Invalid certification - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective upper sash window in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story, apartment at east
Aug 23, 2008 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at south wall 20 sqft in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story, apartment at east
Aug 23, 2008 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective glass window at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story
Aug 23, 2008 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective lock at door in the bathroom located at apt 3fl, 3rd story
Jul 19, 2004 · Apt 3FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electrical outlet at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 3fl, 3rd story
Jul 19, 2004 · Apt 3FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak .. in the 2nd room from north located at apt 3fl, 3rd story
Jul 19, 2004 · Apt 3FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 3fl, 3rd story
Jul 19, 2004 · Apt 3FL
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing putty upper and lower sash windows kitchen 3 sty apt 3 located at apt 3, 3rd story, section '' ''
Oct 18, 1999 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective balancing device lower sash window front room 3 sty apt 3 located at apt 3, 3rd story, section '' ''
Oct 18, 1999 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective bell from entrance to building to 3 sty apt 3 located at apt 3, 3rd story, section '' ''
Oct 18, 1999 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint exterior of entrance door to 3 sty apt 3 saunders 564 0020 er1 10030002 located at apt 3, 3rd story, section '' ''
Oct 18, 1999 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint and or plaster south wall southeast room 3 sty apt 3 er1 1003002 located at apt 3, 3rd story, section '' ''
Oct 18, 1999 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint and or plaster south and west walls southwestroom 3 sty apt 3 er1 1003002 located at apt 3, 3rd story, section '' ''
Oct 18, 1999 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint window frames front room 3 sty apt 3 er1 1003002 located at apt 3, 3rd story, section '' ''
Oct 18, 1999 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint and or plaster north and south walls kitchen 3 sty apt 3 er1 1003002 located at apt 3, 3rd story, section '' ''
Oct 18, 1999 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination vestibule public hall night inspection.
May 16, 1988
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 50 watts night inspection.
May 11, 1988
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-19.05 adm code provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination vestibule 1 sty public hall.
Jul 21, 1987
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose tread & riser top of cellar stairs to 1 sty public hall.
Jul 21, 1987
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective wood tread 7 up cellar stair enclosure to 1 sty public hall.
Jul 21, 1987
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Refit door entrance to cellar rear center.
Jul 21, 1987
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls & ceilings 1 to 2 sty oublic hall rear stairs.
Jul 21, 1987
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- General
Floor
Oct 22, 2013 · Apt 3
Close - General
Floor
Oct 22, 2013 · Apt 3
Close - General
Floor
Oct 22, 2013 · Apt 3
Close - General
Floor
Oct 22, 2013 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 22, 2013 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 22, 2013 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 22, 2013 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 22, 2013 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Oct 22, 2013 · Apt 3
Close - General
Mold
Oct 22, 2013 · Apt 3
Close
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- Plumbing
Water supply
Oct 22, 2013 · Apt 3
Close - General
Floor
Jun 24, 2013 · Apt 3
Close - General
Floor
Jun 24, 2013 · Apt 3
Close - General
Floor
Jun 24, 2013 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
Lighting
Jun 24, 2013 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
Lighting
Jun 24, 2013 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
Wiring
Jun 24, 2013 · Apt 3
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jun 24, 2013 · Apt 3
Close - General
Floor
Jun 24, 2013 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jun 24, 2013 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jun 24, 2013 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jun 24, 2013 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jun 24, 2013 · Apt 3
Close - General
Windows
Sep 16, 2008 · Apt 3
Close - General
Windows
Sep 16, 2008 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
Lighting
Sep 16, 2008 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
Lighting
Sep 16, 2008 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
Lighting
Sep 16, 2008 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Sep 16, 2008 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Sep 16, 2008 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Sep 16, 2008 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Sep 16, 2008 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
Lighting
Aug 18, 2008 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 18, 2008 · Apt 3
Close - General
Windows
Aug 18, 2008 · Apt 3
Close - General
Doors
Aug 18, 2008 · Apt 3
Close - General
Stairs
Aug 18, 2008 · Apt 3
Close - General
Mold
Aug 18, 2008 · Apt 3
Close - General
Windows
Aug 18, 2008 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jul 1, 2004 · Apt 3 FL
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jul 1, 2004 · Apt 3 FL
Close - General
Floor
Jul 1, 2004 · Apt 3 FL
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jul 1, 2004 · Apt 3 FL
Close - Electric
Wiring
Jul 1, 2004 · Apt 3 FL
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jul 1, 2004 · Apt 3 FL
Close - General
Locks
Jul 1, 2004 · Apt 3 FL
Close - Electric
Wiring
Jul 1, 2004 · Apt 3 FL
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jul 1, 2004 · Apt 3 FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 1, 2004 · Apt 3 FL
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C0)
- Year built
- 1899
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 3
- Building area
- 2,178 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,500 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 303
- Council district
- 36
- Block / lot
- 1635 / 73
- Assessed value
- $86,160
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #366975, last renewed Aug 15, 2025.
Questions about 545 Monroe Street
Who owns 545 Monroe Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Williams Gakereta.
Does 545 Monroe Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 49 housing violations at this property.
Is 545 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 545 Monroe Street built?
City records list 1899 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 545 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.