640 Monroe Street
Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-01641-0027Map
Owner of record: Carter, George Cowan III
640 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 Carter, George Cowan III. HPD has recorded 8 housing violations here, most recently on November 24, 2025. 8 of the 8 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 8
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 1
- HPD complaints
- 29
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
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 · 8
- 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.
Nov 24, 2025
Open — Info nov sent out - 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.
Dec 4, 2024
Open — Info nov sent out - 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.
Nov 28, 2023
Open — Info nov sent out - 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.
Nov 17, 2022
Open — Info nov sent out - 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.
Mar 16, 2022
Open — Info nov sent out - 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.
Apr 21, 2021
Open — Info nov sent out - 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.
Nov 7, 2019
Open — Info nov sent out - 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.
Jan 8, 2018
Open — Info nov sent out
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 1
- Non-hazardous
Work without a permit work noted:renovation of 1st and 2nd floor bathroom's.1st floor drop ceiling and door change noted and wall closed up as well and 7' block wall erected on property line adjacent to 638 mon
Feb 16, 2001 · Penalty $500
Resolve
Complaints
- Nonconst
Illegal
Aug 20, 2004 · Apt BASE
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jul 22, 2004 · Apt B1
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jul 22, 2004 · Apt B1
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jul 22, 2004 · Apt B1
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 22, 2004 · Apt B1
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jul 22, 2004 · Apt B1
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jul 22, 2004 · Apt B1
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Jul 22, 2004 · Apt B1
Close - General
Mold
Jul 22, 2004 · Apt B1
Close - General
Mold
Jul 22, 2004 · Apt B1
Close
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- General
Mold
Jul 22, 2004 · Apt B1
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 22, 2004 · Apt B1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 18, 2004 · Apt BSMT
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 3, 2004 · Apt B1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 23, 2004 · Apt B1
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 10, 2003 · Apt BSMT
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Nov 10, 2003 · Apt BSMT
Close - General
Mold
Nov 10, 2003 · Apt BSMT
Close - General
Mold
Nov 10, 2003 · Apt BSMT
Close - Nonconst
Smoke detector
Nov 10, 2003 · Apt BSMT
Close - Heating
Heat-plant
Nov 10, 2003 · Apt BSMT
Close - Electric
Lighting
Nov 10, 2003 · Apt BSMT
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 8, 2003 · Apt B1
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 28, 2003 · Apt B1
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 28, 2003 · Apt B1
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 28, 2003 · Apt B1
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 28, 2003 · Apt B1
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Oct 28, 2003 · Apt B1
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Oct 28, 2003 · Apt B1
Close
Sales history
| Date | Price | Type | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2025 | $1,445,000 | Three family dwellings | 3 |
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C0)
- Year built
- 1899
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 3
- Building area
- 2,205 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,750 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 303
- Council district
- 36
- Block / lot
- 1641 / 27
- Assessed value
- $92,280
- Landmark / historic district
- No
Questions about 640 Monroe Street
Who owns 640 Monroe Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Carter, George Cowan III.
Does 640 Monroe Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 8 housing violations at this property.
Is 640 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 640 Monroe Street built?
City records list 1899 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 640 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.