679 Monroe Street
Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-01637-0069Map
Owner of record: Rafiqul Islam
679 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 Rafiqul Islam. HPD has recorded 41 housing violations here, most recently on June 22, 2020. 38 of the 41 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 41
- DOB violations
- 3
- ECB violations
- 5
- HPD complaints
- 37
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 · 41
- 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.
Jun 22, 2020
Open — Info nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling and north wall at public hall, 2nd story
Jun 18, 2020
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 3, 2nd story, apartment at west
Jun 18, 2020 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures at wash basin and bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 3, 2nd story, apartment at west
Jun 18, 2020 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 3, 2nd story, apartment at west
Jun 18, 2020 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection at sink waste line in the kitchen located at apt 3, 2nd story, apartment at west
Jun 18, 2020 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the floor at public hall
Jun 10, 2020
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 10, 2020 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material, all walls & ceiling at all stories at public hall stairs
Jun 10, 2020
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls & ceiling at all stories at public hall stairs
Jun 10, 2020
Open — Nov sent out
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- ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at floor at public hall, 2nd story
Jun 10, 2020
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the floor at public hall stairs
Jun 10, 2020
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 10, 2020 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls & ceiling at all stories at public hall
Jun 10, 2020
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 10, 2020 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets washbasin at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 10, 2020 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak ceiling and west wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 10, 2020 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl tiles at floor in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 10, 2020 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 10, 2020 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material, all walls & ceiling at all stories at public hall
Jun 10, 2020
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected
Jun 10, 2020
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 10, 2020 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing entrance door in the bathroom located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 10, 2020 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the approximately 6 square feet of ceramic tile surface and grouted joints of visible mold at south and west wall in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 10, 2020 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 10, 2020 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 3fl, 2nd story
Dec 6, 2013 · Apt 3FL
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3fl, 2nd story
Dec 6, 2013 · Apt 3FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 3fl, 2nd story
Dec 6, 2013 · Apt 3FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose balustrades at stairs basement to 3 story public hall.
Dec 10, 2004
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling basement apartment front room, foyer and kitchen.
Dec 10, 2004
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective entrance door basement apartmemt and door to kitchen from front room
Dec 10, 2004
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color walls & ceiling west room 1st sty apt 1r.
Dec 10, 2004
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective wood floor east room 1st sty apt 1r.
Dec 10, 2004
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective metal hand rail of stair front yard to building.
Dec 10, 2004
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing newell post front stoop.
Dec 10, 2004
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective and unhinged door 2nd story apt. 2 southwest entrance.
Dec 10, 2004
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor 2nd story apt. 2 kitchen.
Dec 10, 2004
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing base board 2nd story apt. 2. kitchen.
Dec 10, 2004
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice a& roaches 2nd story apt. 2
Dec 10, 2004
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing refrigerator gasket 2nd story apt. k itchen. #2. apt.
Dec 10, 2004
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of double cylinder keyioperated lock at street door to 1st story public hall.
Dec 10, 2004
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 3
- Plumbing none
The dob intends to revoke all approvals and permits under plumbing application 320654154 due to suspension of license. stop all plumbing work immediately except to make site safe
Oct 15, 2017
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Dec 17, 2014
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Dec 17, 2014
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 5
- Class - 2
Failure to comply w/ the comm's order to file a cert of correction w/ the dept of bldg for notice of violation #35111644p issued on 09/23/14pursuant to 28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01.@ time of violation no cert of cor
Nov 6, 2014 · Penalty $800
Active - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/ the comm's order to file a cert of correction w/ the dept of bldg for notice of violation #35111643n issued on 09/23/14pursuant to 28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01.@ time of violation no cert of cor
Nov 6, 2014 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 1
Altered/changed bldg occupied w/o a valid c of o as per 28-118.3.1 - 28-118.3.2 bldg under job #320349235 expires 9/16/14 for rear addition at basement & 1st fl obtain a new c of o for a 3 family. now occupies
Sep 23, 2014 · Penalty $1,000
Active - Class - 1
Work w/o a permit. work noted: at 2nd fl level additional water & waste line installed for 3pc (bathroom-vanity,water closet,tub/shower) & resident sink. additional gas line for gas stove. no job filed or permi
Sep 23, 2014 · Penalty $1,600
Active - Class - 2
Failure to maintain adequate housekeeping per sec.req.found @ the rearof premises excessive combustible construction debris & fire hazard-w ood studs,lumber,plywood etc.remedy:maintain adequate housekeeping mak
Apr 14, 2014
Resolve
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 1, 2026 · Apt 3FL
Open - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Aug 1, 2026 · Apt 3FL
Open - Safety
Smoke detector
Aug 1, 2026 · Apt 3FL
Open - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jun 17, 2020 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jun 17, 2020 · Apt 3
Close - Door/window
Door
Jun 17, 2020 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jun 17, 2020 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jun 9, 2020 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jun 9, 2020 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 9, 2020 · Apt 3
Close
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- Door/window
Door
Jun 9, 2020 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 30, 2017 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 16, 2017 · Apt 1FLR
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 16, 2017 · Apt 1FLR
Close - Electric
Wiring
Nov 16, 2017 · Apt 1FLR
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 16, 2017 · Apt 1FLR
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 3, 2014 · Apt 3F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 3, 2014 · Apt 3RDF
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 17, 2013 · Apt 3RDF
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 14, 2013 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 12, 2013 · Apt 3FL
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Dec 12, 2013 · Apt 3FLR1
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Dec 12, 2013 · Apt 3FLR1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 12, 2013 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 11, 2013 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 11, 2013 · Apt 3RDF
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 5, 2013 · Apt 3RDF
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 5, 2013 · Apt 3FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 2, 2013 · Apt 3RDF
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 26, 2013 · Apt 3FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 26, 2013 · Apt 3RDF
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 23, 2013 · Apt 3RDF
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 19, 2013 · Apt 3FLR1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 12, 2013 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 4, 2013 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 21, 2005 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Sep 21, 2005 · Apt 1
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
- 2,700 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 303
- Council district
- 36
- Block / lot
- 1637 / 69
- Assessed value
- $122,940
- Landmark / historic district
- No
Questions about 679 Monroe Street
Who owns 679 Monroe Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Rafiqul Islam.
Does 679 Monroe Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 41 housing violations at this property.
Is 679 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 679 Monroe Street built?
City records list 1899 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 679 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.