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598 Monroe Street

Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-01640-0042Map

Owner of record: Raima Corp

598 Monroe Street is a two-family home built in 1899 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 2 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Raima Corp. HPD has recorded 20 housing violations here, most recently on January 17, 2026. 3 of the 20 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
20
DOB violations
1
ECB violations
4
HPD complaints
35

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Jan 17, 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 · 20

  • B

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 17, 2026 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 17, 2026 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 17, 2026 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 17, 2026 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling in the 4th room from north at west located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 17, 2026 · Apt 3

    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 17, 2022

    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.

    Mar 16, 2022

    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.

    Apr 21, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Repair the leaky and/or defective water supply pipe at water closet in the bathroom located at bsmt-apt gfl, 1st bsmt-apt from east at south

    Dec 5, 2018 · Apt GFL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Dec 5, 2018 · Apt GFL

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 4th room from north located at bsmt-apt gfl, 1st bsmt-apt from east at south

    Dec 5, 2018 · Apt GFL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling in the 4th room from north located at bsmt-apt gfl, 1st bsmt-apt from east at south

    Dec 5, 2018 · Apt GFL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling and east wall, in the 4th room from north located at apt 1fl, 1st story, apartment at south

    Jan 16, 2015 · Apt 1FL

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceilings, in the entire apartment located at apt 1fl, 1st story, apartment at south

    Jan 16, 2015 · Apt 1FL

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling and north wall, in the kitchen located at apt 1fl, 1st story, apartment at south

    Jan 16, 2015 · Apt 1FL

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling, in the 1st room from east located at apt 1fl, 1st story, apartment at south

    Jan 16, 2015 · Apt 1FL

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1fl, 1st story, apartment at south

    Jan 16, 2015 · Apt 1FL

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Jan 16, 2015 · Apt 1FL

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color west wall, in the foyer located at apt 1fl, 1st story, apartment at south

    Jan 16, 2015 · Apt 1FL

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Jan 16, 2015 · Apt 1FL

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 1

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Dec 12, 2018

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 4

  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner - water leak from the 2nd floor / roof area creating defects at the 1st floor kitchen and bedroom ceiling with evidence of, repair and/replace

    Jan 29, 2023 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Observed at exp.3 rear of building excavation work in progress to create additional exit/entry door for cellar level and created opening in foundation wall doorway, at cellar level erected full height partition

    Nov 7, 2022 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Observed at cellar level converted/occupied with 1 sro equipped key locking device, personal effects, toiletries, tv, food and drink. sro has insufficient egress, light and ventilation and shares common areas a

    Nov 7, 2022 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Altered/changed blg occupied w/o a valid certificate of occupancy. at time of inspection i observed 1-class a apt on top floor. 1 class a apt on 2nd flr and 1 class a apt at the basement level. a total of 3

    Sep 23, 2018 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Safety

    Window guard broken/missing

    Jan 12, 2026 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jan 12, 2026 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Jan 12, 2026 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jan 12, 2026 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jan 12, 2026 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Nov 27, 2018 · Apt GFL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jan 5, 2015 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jan 5, 2015 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jan 5, 2015 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jan 5, 2015 · Apt 1FL

    Close
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  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Dec 15, 2014 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Dec 15, 2014 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Nov 5, 2014 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Nov 5, 2014 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Nov 5, 2014 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Nov 5, 2014 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Nov 5, 2014 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Oct 22, 2014 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Oct 22, 2014 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 22, 2014 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Oct 17, 2014 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Oct 17, 2014 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Oct 17, 2014 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 17, 2014 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Oct 17, 2014 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Aug 29, 2014 · Apt 1FLR

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Aug 29, 2014 · Apt 1FLR

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Aug 29, 2014 · Apt 1FLR

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Aug 29, 2014 · Apt 1FLR

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Aug 29, 2014 · Apt 2FLR

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Nov 30, 2013 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Nov 29, 2013 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Appliance

    Sprinker cert

    Jul 26, 2004

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jun 30, 2003 · Apt .

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jun 30, 2003 · Apt .

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Two-family home (B3)
Year built
1899
Floors
2
Residential units
2
Building area
2,205 ft²
Lot area
1,750 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
303
Council district
36
Block / lot
1640 / 42
Assessed value
$100,380
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #816906, last renewed Sep 25, 2025.

Questions about 598 Monroe Street

Who owns 598 Monroe Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Raima Corp.

Does 598 Monroe Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 20 housing violations at this property.

Is 598 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 598 Monroe Street built?

City records list 1899 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 598 Monroe Street?

It has 2 residential units.

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