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536 Monroe Street

Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-01639-0035Map

Owner of record: 536 Monroe LLC

536 Monroe Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 4 residential units across 2.5 floors. The owner of record is 536 Monroe LLC. HPD has recorded 11 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 3 of the 11 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
11
DOB violations
2
ECB violations
18
HPD complaints
25

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

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 · 11

  • 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
  • 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 20, 2025

    Open — Info 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
  • 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, 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.

    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
  • 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
  • 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.

    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
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  • B

    Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination vestibule 1 sty nightinspection.

    May 11, 1988

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 2

  • Construction other optional

    Atoi, badge 3800 observed, construction superintedent failed to perform duties, supp. scaffold missing planks, unsafe uncovered electrical panels in cellar exposed to rain & temp shoring not installed as per plans. debris scattered throughout, adj. prope. missing weatherproofing, sw shed not protecting pedestrians in

    May 11, 2026

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    Atoi, observed demolition has revealed non waterproofed party wall and exposed wall anchors. engineer's report required to investigate adjoining property joists anchorage of the party wall.

    May 11, 2026

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 18

  • Class - 2

    At time of inspection, worker on site would not allow access for inspection. worker locked door as worker inside continued to work. ecb issued for denied access to active permitted work site., provide access an

    Sep 15, 2026 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Tie backs were installed on exposure 2 party wall. this work was not approved to be done as per stabilization and is part of the partial demolition. ecb issued for non-conformance work to approved plan. stop al

    Sep 15, 2026 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Construction superintendent failed to perform duties per code. atoi, 1) observed at 3rd floor missing guardrails creating fall hazard. 2) improper supported scaffold platforms of 80 ft x 20 ft not fully planked

    May 11, 2026 · Penalty $10,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Atoi, observed building under partial demolition where floors, walls and roof removed at cellar. observed unsafe/unsuitable electrical panels exposed to rain causing a severe hazard., comply with ec; provide we

    May 11, 2026 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Atoi observed building under partial demolition, supported scaffold installed at exposures 1 , 3, & 4. scaffolding platforms missingb railings and not fully planked as as per code creating a severe fall hazard

    May 11, 2026 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Atoi, observed sidewalk shed installed at 536 monroe street, upon review of approved shed drawings #b01185581, work does not conform with approved plans. sw shed not installed at expo 1 front sidewalk and rear

    May 11, 2026 · Penalty $4,800

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Atoi observed building partially demoed, roof and third floor exterior walls removed, no fall protection provided, 5 workers on the floor and no guardrails installed around the perimeter for exposures 1,3,and 4

    May 11, 2026 · Penalty $5,000

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Atoi, observed failure to maintain housekeeping during construction. excessive debris at several locations at 2nd floor and exposure 3 location overloaded with demoed bricks, maintain adequate construction hous

    May 11, 2026 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Atoi, observed building partially demolished 3rd floor & roof removed. upon review of floor plans. all floors missing proper shoring to support overloaded floor with 5 workers and materials/debris, plan indicat

    May 11, 2026 · Penalty $5,000

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Atoi observed building being partially demolish , roof and 3rd fl removed , at party wall exposure 2, observed workers apply stucco cement on wall wehere waterproofing materials requiered by code , provide appr

    May 11, 2026 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve
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  • Class - 1

    Atoi observed breached exposed party wall and wall anchors not bend over as required by code; 3309.8, comply with code; apply wall finishes and anchorage as required by code comply with bc3309.8

    May 11, 2026 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. noted: facade at exp:4 in state of disrepair with largr aprox. 10ftx10ft piece of stucco partially detached and in danger of displacement to a driveway bel

    Dec 30, 2025 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Work without permit. full construction work in progress through out the whole building., obtain permit; obtain permit

    Mar 4, 2025 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Illegal demolition work without permit through out all floors walls, ceilings, doors and some windows all missing, obtain all permits; obtain permit

    Mar 4, 2025 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work without permit. all plumbing fixtures and piping including open gas lines., obtain license; obtain permit

    Mar 4, 2025 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain exterior building walls at exposure #4 facing excisable driveway, maintain exterior building wall; maintain exterior wall

    Mar 4, 2025 · Penalty $5,000

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Work without permit. new electrical boxes added to basement, electrical wiries hanging through out the building., obtain permit; obtain permit

    Mar 4, 2025 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain adequate housekeeping per section requirements, maintain adequate construction housekeeping; maintain adequate housekeeping

    Mar 4, 2025

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 2, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Oct 24, 2017 · Apt 1STFL

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Oct 24, 2017 · Apt 1STFL

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Sep 22, 2017 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Sep 25, 2015 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Sep 25, 2015 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Sep 25, 2015 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Sep 25, 2015 · Apt 1

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Sep 25, 2015 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 25, 2015 · Apt 1

    Close
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  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Sep 25, 2015 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Sep 25, 2015 · Apt 1

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Sep 1, 2010 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Sep 1, 2010 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Sep 1, 2010 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Sep 1, 2010 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jul 13, 2008 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Jul 13, 2008 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jul 13, 2008 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jul 13, 2008 · Apt 1

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Jul 13, 2008 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Jul 13, 2008 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Jul 13, 2008 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Jul 13, 2008 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Jul 13, 2008 · Apt 1

    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 (C3)
Year built
1931
Floors
2.5
Residential units
4
Building area
3,120 ft²
Lot area
3,950 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
303
Council district
36
Block / lot
1639 / 35
Assessed value
$227,250
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #323209, last renewed Dec 4, 2024.

Questions about 536 Monroe Street

Who owns 536 Monroe Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 536 Monroe LLC.

Does 536 Monroe Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 11 housing violations at this property.

Is 536 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 536 Monroe Street built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 536 Monroe Street?

It has 4 residential units.

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