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544 Monroe Street

Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-01640-0007Map

Owner of record: Asquith Griffith

544 Monroe Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Asquith Griffith. HPD has recorded 37 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 35 of the 37 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
37
DOB violations
1
ECB violations
3
HPD complaints
45

What to know

Concern
6 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 · 37

  • 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

    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.

    Mar 24, 2023

    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

    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.

    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

    Open — Info nov sent out
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  • 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

    Open — Info 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.

    Oct 30, 2019

    Open — Info 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, 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
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening key operated double cylinder lock on wrought iron gate at building entrance

    Jun 4, 2011

    Open — Not complied with
  • 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 one or more lights with an aggregate of not less than 100 watts incandescent or equivalent.

    Jun 4, 2011

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of scalding hot water (140 degrees) in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 1, 2011 · Apt 1

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from at least 1 window or provide approved type gate .. located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 1, 2011 · Apt 1

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 1, 2011 · Apt 1

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of mice located at apt 1, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 25, 2010 · Apt 1

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector inoperative located at apt 1, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 25, 2010 · Apt 1

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of mice ,, in the entire apartment located at apt groun, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 5, 2009 · Apt GROUN

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st door frame from west at north wall in the kitchen located at apt base, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 3, 2009 · Apt BASE

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny ?11-06(b)(2) 1st window frame from south at west wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt base, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 3, 2009 · Apt BASE

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny ?11-06(b)(2) 1st window frame from east at south wall in the kitchen located at apt base, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 3, 2009 · Apt BASE

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny ?11-06(b)(2) east wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt base, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 14, 2009 · Apt BASE

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny ?11-06(b)(2) north wall in the kitchen located at apt base, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 14, 2009 · Apt BASE

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at apt bsmt, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 12, 2008 · Apt BSMT

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches in the entire apartment located at apt bsmt, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 12, 2008 · Apt BSMT

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at apt bsmt

    Aug 28, 2008 · Apt BSMT

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches in the entire apartment located at apt bsmt

    Aug 28, 2008 · Apt BSMT

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin bedbugs in the entire apartment located at apt bsmt

    Aug 28, 2008 · Apt BSMT

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin bedbugs in the entire apartment located at apt bsmt, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 27, 2008 · Apt BSMT

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at apt bsmt, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 27, 2008 · Apt BSMT

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches in the entire apartment located at apt bsmt, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 27, 2008 · Apt BSMT

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt bsmt, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 27, 2008 · Apt BSMT

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation

DOB building violations · 1

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Sep 10, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 3

  • Class - 1

    Fail to maintain bldg in a code compliant manner. noted corrugated steel on shed is in disrepair rotten & corroded & has warp into dangerous sharp edges. defect is located directly @main egress (front dr) of 26

    Apr 12, 2014

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Fail to maintain bldg in a code compliant manner, noted @rear of property metal shed approx 10' x 20' is leaning towards adjacent property 267 lewis ave. also noted resp failed to comply w/the same conditions c

    Apr 12, 2014

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. noted in rear of property metal shed approx 10'x20' is leaning towards adjacent property at 267 lewis ave. remedy: repair &/or replace.

    Jun 13, 2013 · Penalty $250

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 14, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 24, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 2, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 11, 2013 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Mailbox

    Jun 2, 2011 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jun 2, 2011 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Jun 2, 2011 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Jun 2, 2011 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 24, 2011 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Jan 14, 2011 · Apt 1

    Close
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  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 14, 2011 · Apt 1

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Aug 10, 2010 · Apt 1

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Aug 10, 2010 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Aug 10, 2010 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Aug 10, 2010 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Aug 10, 2010 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Nov 2, 2009 · Apt GROUN

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 2, 2009 · Apt GROUN

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Mar 27, 2009 · Apt GFL

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Mar 27, 2009 · Apt GFL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 25, 2009 · Apt BASE

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Carbon monoxide

    Jan 25, 2009 · Apt BASE

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 18, 2009 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 23, 2008 · Apt BASE

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 22, 2008 · Apt BASE

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 22, 2008 · Apt BASE

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Dec 22, 2008 · Apt BASE

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 18, 2008 · Apt 4FL

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Sep 6, 2008 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Sep 6, 2008 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Sep 6, 2008 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Aug 25, 2008 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Aug 25, 2008 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Aug 25, 2008 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Aug 25, 2008 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Aug 25, 2008 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Aug 18, 2008 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Aug 18, 2008 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Aug 18, 2008 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Aug 18, 2008 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Aug 2, 2008 · Apt BASE

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Aug 2, 2008 · Apt BASE

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Aug 2, 2008 · Apt BASE

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Aug 2, 2008 · Apt BASE

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Aug 2, 2008 · Apt BASE

    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
1931
Floors
3
Residential units
3
Building area
2,565 ft²
Lot area
1,917 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
303
Council district
36
Block / lot
1640 / 7
Assessed value
$111,000
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #340557, last renewed Oct 4, 2018.

Questions about 544 Monroe Street

Who owns 544 Monroe Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Asquith Griffith.

Does 544 Monroe Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 37 housing violations at this property.

Is 544 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 544 Monroe Street built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 544 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.