681 Monroe Street
Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-01637-0068Map
Owner of record: Islam, Rafiqul
681 Monroe Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1899 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 3 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Islam, Rafiqul. HPD has recorded 50 housing violations here, most recently on July 19, 2023. 31 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 50
- DOB violations
- 1
- ECB violations
- 4
- HPD complaints
- 65
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 · 50
- 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.
Jul 19, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing sink in the kitchen located at bsmt-apt ground, 1st bsmt-apt from west at north
Jul 17, 2023 · Apt GROUND
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at bsmt-apt ground, 1st bsmt-apt from west at north
Jul 17, 2023 · Apt GROUND
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at bsmt-apt ground, 1st bsmt-apt from west at north
Jul 17, 2023 · Apt GROUND
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the bathroom located at bsmt-apt ground, 1st bsmt-apt from west at north
Jul 17, 2023 · Apt GROUND
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in at wash basin in the bathroom located at bsmt-apt ground, 1st bsmt-apt from west at north
Jul 17, 2023 · Apt GROUND
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile at south at east wall in the bathroom located at bsmt-apt ground, 1st bsmt-apt from west at north
Jul 17, 2023 · Apt GROUND
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
§ 9, 170, 171, 300, 301, 302 m.d.law-file plans and application and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the conversion from a private dwelling to multiple dwelling use if lawfully feasible or restore to lawful occupancy
Jun 25, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible gas range in the entire apartment located at cellar apt cellar, 1st cellar apt from west at north
Jun 25, 2023 · Apt CELLAR
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures where illegal and properly seal pipe connections consisting of bathtub,wash basin, water closet, sink in the entire apartment located at cellar apt cellar, 1st cellar apt from west at north
Jun 25, 2023 · Apt CELLAR
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.
Nov 23, 2020
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 22, 2020 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 22, 2020 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective missing front door lock heavy duty at public hall, 1st story
Nov 22, 2020
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 22, 2020 · Apt 2
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 22, 2020 · Apt 2
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 22, 2020 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls and ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 22, 2020 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Refit door in the entrance located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 22, 2020 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
§ 9, 56, 193, 300, 302 m.d. law- above frame building has been converted from a private dwelling to a multiple dwelling and is now occupied and maintained as such contrary to law.restore premises to lawful occupancy in the entire apartment located at apt baseme
Aug 5, 2019 · Apt BASEME
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures where illegal and properly seal pipe connections to sink, water closet, bathtub and washbasin at illegal class ''a'' apartment created at basement in the entire apartment located at apt baseme
Aug 5, 2019 · Apt BASEME
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible gas range at illegal class ''a'' apartment created at basement in the entire apartment located at apt baseme
Aug 5, 2019 · Apt BASEME
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock installed on the wrought iron gate at the front entrance of the basement
Jul 11, 2019
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at west
May 21, 2019 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at west
May 21, 2019 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color all walls and ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at west
May 21, 2019 · Apt 2
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.
May 20, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in basement sty public hall at basement, 1st story
May 14, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective exterior water proofing material at rear exterior facade
May 14, 2019
Open — Nov certified late - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal double cylinder key operated locking device at door at gate entrance to apartment at basement sty
May 14, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed wireing and bx cables throughout cellar at cellar
May 14, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling throughout cellar at cellar
May 14, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Cleanse and disinfect to the satisfaction of this department after removing the raw sewage at floor in cellar at cellar
May 14, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Make safe by properly repairing the structural defect. 3 vertical wood floor joists with 2x4 wood support wood beams at ceiling cellar center at cellar
May 14, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
§ 9, 170, 171, 300, 301, 302 m.d.law-file plans and application and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the conversion from a private dwelling to multiple dwelling use if lawfully feasible or restore to lawful occupancy
Oct 12, 2016
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures where illegal and properly seal pipe connections class a apartment created at basement at basement
Oct 12, 2016
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible stove at basement
Oct 12, 2016
Open — Not complied with - IInformation / order
The premises or apts. have been vacated by the department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for entire building
Sep 30, 2008
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of fire damage in the entire apartment located at apt bsmt, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 27, 2008 · Apt BSMT
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Discontinue use of rooms for living purposes or obtain a certificate of occupancy in the entire apartment located at apt bsmt
Sep 27, 2008 · Apt BSMT
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible in the kitchen located at bsmt-apt bsmt
Sep 27, 2008 · Apt BSMT
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible at community kitchen, 2nd story
Sep 27, 2008
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
§ 9, 170, 171, 300, 301, 302 m.d.law-file plans and application and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the conversion from a private dwelling to multiple dwelling use if lawfully feasible or restore to lawful occupancy
Sep 27, 2008
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Discontinue the rooming unit located at b-room ne1, 2nd story
Sep 27, 2008 · Apt NE1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Discontinue the rooming unit located at b-room nw1, 2nd story
Sep 27, 2008 · Apt NW1
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective glass, upper sash ,front room, basement apt.
Dec 9, 2004
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electric light fixture at west wall -2nd sty public hall.
Dec 9, 2004
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of lumber, metal gate and rags at 1st sty public hall.
Dec 9, 2004
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective hole in cement floor of bathroom --2nd sty apt #2.
Dec 9, 2004
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective glass, upper sash, 2nd sty front east room.
Dec 9, 2004
Open — Second no access to re-inspect violation
DOB building violations · 1
- Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Oct 3, 2008
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 4
- Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o & dept of buildings records. partition erected creating an illegal apt @basement for living. unlawful gas range & sink in kitchen. also present a full bathroom no
Aug 5, 2019
Resolve - Class - 1
Fail to maintain evidence of concealed water leak at private hall ceiling and bathroom shower body wall, repair and/replace
May 16, 2019 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by cofo and dob records. partitionserected creating illegal class a apt at basement. unlawful cooking range and kitchen sink present. also full bathroom present completed with
Oct 12, 2016
Resolve - Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o and dob records class a apt created at basement. partitions erected creating rooms kitchen andbthrm fixtures present. also 2 story class a apt converted from class
Sep 27, 2008 · Penalty $2,400
Active
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 6, 2026 · Apt 3RDFLO
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 6, 2026 · Apt 3RDFLO
Close - Door/window
Door
Feb 6, 2026 · Apt 3RDFLO
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 6, 2026 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 23, 2026 · Apt 3RDFLO
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 14, 2023 · Apt GROUND
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 24, 2023 · Apt 1FL
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Jun 24, 2023 · Apt 1FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 24, 2023 · Apt 1FL
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jun 24, 2023 · Apt 1FL
Close
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- Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jun 24, 2023 · Apt 1FL
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 23, 2022 · Apt GROUND
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 5, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 5, 2022 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 5, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Outside building
Porch/balcony
Feb 5, 2021 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 5, 2021 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 18, 2020 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 23, 2020 · Apt GROUND
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 8, 2019 · Apt 1FL
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 5, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 4, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jul 30, 2019 · Apt BASEME
Close - Electric
Wiring
Jul 30, 2019 · Apt BASEME
Close - Door/window
Door
Jul 30, 2019 · Apt BASEME
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 30, 2019 · Apt BASEME
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 30, 2019 · Apt BASEME
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Jul 30, 2019 · Apt BASEME
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 30, 2019 · Apt BASEME
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jun 4, 2019 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jun 4, 2019 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 4, 2019 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 4, 2019 · Apt 3
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jun 4, 2019 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 4, 2019 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 6, 2019 · Apt 3
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Feb 6, 2019 · Apt 3
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Feb 6, 2019 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 9, 2018 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 25, 2017 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 12, 2017 · Apt 1
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Sep 15, 2016 · Apt BASEME
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Sep 15, 2016 · Apt BASEME
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Nov 7, 2015 · Apt 3
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Nov 7, 2015 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Nov 7, 2015 · Apt 3
Close - General
Cooking gas
Nov 1, 2015 · Apt 3
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Nov 1, 2015 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 1, 2015 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 29, 2015 · Apt 3
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C0)
- Year built
- 1899
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 3
- Building area
- 3,009 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 303
- Council district
- 36
- Block / lot
- 1637 / 68
- Assessed value
- $98,160
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #826085, last renewed Aug 6, 2025.
Questions about 681 Monroe Street
Who owns 681 Monroe Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Islam, Rafiqul.
Does 681 Monroe Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 50 housing violations at this property.
Is 681 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 681 Monroe Street built?
City records list 1899 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 681 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.