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542 Monroe Street

Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-01639-0040Map

Owner of record: Gooding, Harriett

542 Monroe Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 4 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Gooding, Harriett. HPD has recorded 60 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 40 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
60
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
2
HPD complaints
10

What to know

Concern
4 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

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 · 60

  • 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

    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.

    Apr 11, 2024

    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 21, 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 24, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide approved one-hour fire resistance rated self-closing door at all openings to public hall other than apt main entrance door from building entrance door at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 15, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system missing at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 15, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 15, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • A

    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 at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 15, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling.

    Dec 15, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 15, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 15, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    § 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor missing at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 15, 2022

    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 10, 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.

    Mar 1, 2022

    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.

    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

    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.

    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.

    Oct 30, 2019

    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.

    Oct 18, 2018

    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
  • 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.

    Oct 13, 2015

    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.

    Feb 23, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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 a minimum of 100 watts of incandescent light required. (light fixture present)

    Jan 7, 2015

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    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 100 watts minimum

    Nov 17, 1999

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color wall & ceiling 4 sty apt 4 foyer. , section '' ''

    Dec 27, 1988 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing 4 sty apt 4. , section '' ''

    Dec 27, 1988 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing wall tiles west wall 4 sty apt 4 bathroom. , section '' ''

    Dec 27, 1988 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plasterboard west wall 4 sty apt 4 bathroom. , section '' ''

    Dec 27, 1988 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures 4 sty apt 4 kitchen & bathroom. , section '' ''

    Dec 27, 1988 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace the broken or defective washbasin 4 sty apt 4 bathroom. , section '' ''

    Dec 27, 1988 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Install and maintain sufficient light or lights of at least 100 watts incandescent or equivalent each, to light adequately from sunset to sunrise the ear yard night inspection.

    May 16, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination vestibule public hall night inspection.

    May 11, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    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
  • C

    D26-17.10 adm code provide ready access to building's heating system cellar door locked.

    May 16, 1985

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    D26-17.10 adm code post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to building's heating system 1 sty public hall & boiler room door.

    May 16, 1985

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Section 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor frame missing.

    May 16, 1985

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-20.08 adm code post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing.

    May 16, 1985

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective eroded brownstone bldg entrance at front.

    May 16, 1985

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing ornamental iron fence section at east court.

    May 16, 1985

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing light bulb fixture at rear of bldg.

    May 16, 1985

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-19.05 adm code provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination 1st sty pub vestibule.

    May 16, 1985

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Section 53, 187, 231 m/d law and department rules and regulations. provide a shoe properly secured to bottom of string of dropladder

    May 16, 1985

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of cans in 2 & 3 sty public hall.

    Nov 26, 1975

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors bulkhead door to roof.

    Nov 26, 1975

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls & ceiling throughout 3 sty apt.

    Nov 26, 1975

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls of bathroom 3 sty apt.

    Nov 26, 1975

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 2

  • Class - 2

    50a. 50a-no work permit filed with d.o.b. for the new burthab gas fired boiler.

    Jun 23, 2020 · Penalty $6,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    36,32a,38,24b,50a,50b.(50a)-pipe safety or relief discharge down,(50b)-seperate cutt all from 1/4'' line.

    Jun 23, 2020 · Penalty $3,125

    Active

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Feb 27, 2023 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 18, 2023 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jan 27, 2023 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jan 19, 2023 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 12, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Apr 4, 2007 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 27, 2005 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 21, 2004 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 11, 2004 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 11, 2004 · Apt BLDG

    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
4
Residential units
4
Building area
5,400 ft²
Lot area
1,823 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
303
Council district
36
Block / lot
1639 / 40
Assessed value
$594,450
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #357741, last renewed Dec 15, 2023.

Questions about 542 Monroe Street

Who owns 542 Monroe Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Gooding, Harriett.

Does 542 Monroe Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 60 housing violations at this property.

Is 542 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 542 Monroe Street built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 542 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.