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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

Concern
6 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Jul 19, 2023

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 · 50

  • 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.

    Jul 19, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    § 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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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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  • 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 23, 2020

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    Properly repair the broken or defective missing front door lock heavy duty at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 22, 2020

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    § 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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • 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.

    May 20, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective exterior water proofing material at rear exterior facade

    May 14, 2019

    Open — Nov certified late
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling throughout cellar at cellar

    May 14, 2019

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    § 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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • I

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    § 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
  • B

    Discontinue the rooming unit located at b-room ne1, 2nd story

    Sep 27, 2008 · Apt NE1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Discontinue the rooming unit located at b-room nw1, 2nd story

    Sep 27, 2008 · Apt NW1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective glass, upper sash ,front room, basement apt.

    Dec 9, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective electric light fixture at west wall -2nd sty public hall.

    Dec 9, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of lumber, metal gate and rags at 1st sty public hall.

    Dec 9, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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
  • C

    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

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

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.