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259 Monroe Street

Brooklyn, NY 11216BBL 3-01813-0060Map

Owner of record: Monroe Stars LLC

259 Monroe Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1901 in Brooklyn, 11216. It has 3 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Monroe Stars LLC. HPD has recorded 52 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026.

HPD violations
52
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
2
HPD complaints
24

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 · 52

  • 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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of lockable knob at door preventing entrance to fire escape in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 9, 2025 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration sheetrock wall erected from floor to ceiling creating room in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 9, 2025 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective missing door at vestibule , 1st story

    Aug 9, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling at vestibule , 1st story

    Aug 9, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hasp and eye capable of being padlocked at interior door leading to yard at north in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 9, 2025 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration 4x4 ft extension wall erected at building rear

    Aug 9, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations that is defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 9, 2025 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door in the entrance located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 19, 2025 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at building entrance

    Jul 19, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
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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.

    Jun 10, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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) 1st door frame from north at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    May 19, 2025 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinge at building entrance door

    May 13, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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) 1st radiator from east at south wall, 2nd window frame from east at south wall, 1st window frame from east at south wall in the 4th room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    May 13, 2025 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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.

    May 13, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    May 13, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    May 13, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 3rd story

    May 13, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 0; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 2; in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    May 13, 2025 · Apt 2

    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.

    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 13, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st radiator from west at north wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 6, 2012 · Apt 2FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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) 1st radiator from east at south wall in the 4th room from north at west located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 6, 2012 · Apt 2FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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, 2nd window frame from east at south wall in the 4th room from north at west located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 6, 2012 · Apt 2FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the 1st closet from west at north wall wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 6, 2012 · Apt 2FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector inoperable located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 6, 2012 · Apt 2FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 6, 2012 · Apt 2FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Dec 6, 2012 · Apt 2FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st riser from north at east wall in the 4th room from north at west located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 6, 2012 · Apt 2FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st riser from south at west wall in the 4th room from north at east located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 6, 2012 · Apt 2FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Dec 6, 2012 · Apt 2FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 6, 2012 · Apt 2FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 1; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the 4th room from north at east located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 6, 2012 · Apt 2FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet ,, in the bathroom located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 6, 2012 · Apt 2FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated lock at door to room obstructing fire escape in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 6, 2012 · Apt 2FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the bathroom , the kitchen , the foyer located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 6, 2012 · Apt 2FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 door from north at east wall, 1st door frame from north at east wall, 1st window frame from west at north wall, 2nd window frame from west at north wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 6, 2012 · Apt 2FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 closet from west at north wall door, 1st door frame from north at east wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 6, 2012 · Apt 2FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 door frame from south at west wall, 1st window frame from east at south wall in the 4th room from north at east located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 6, 2012 · Apt 2FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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) ceiling, south wall in the bathroom located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 1, 2012 · Apt 2FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 1, 2012 · Apt 2FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 1, 2012 · Apt 2FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove the torn and/or loose floor covering vinyl tiles in the kitchen located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 1, 2012 · Apt 2FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 1, 2012 · Apt 2FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 1, 2012 · Apt 2FL

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 2

  • Class - 2

    Bc3314.1 at time of inspection observed supported scaffold installed at exp#1 not maintained as per code. scaffold missing mid-rail. planks loose not tied down. stair towers and outriggers missing locking pins.

    Aug 24, 2026

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Summons issued for failure to safeguard all persons and property affected by construction. at time of inspection observed multiple bricks falling into rear yard at adjoining property at 261 monroe street causin

    Dec 13, 2025 · Penalty $25,000

    Active

Complaints

  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Nov 29, 2012 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Nov 29, 2012 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Nov 29, 2012 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Nov 29, 2012 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Nov 29, 2012 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Nov 29, 2012 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Nov 27, 2012 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Nov 27, 2012 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Nov 27, 2012 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • General

    Ceramic-tile

    Nov 27, 2012 · Apt 2FL

    Close
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  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Nov 27, 2012 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Nov 27, 2012 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Sep 6, 2012 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Sep 6, 2012 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Sep 6, 2012 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Sep 6, 2012 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Sep 6, 2012 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Sep 6, 2012 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Sep 6, 2012 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Sep 16, 2011 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Sep 16, 2011 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Sep 16, 2011 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 13, 2009 · Apt 1

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Oct 13, 2009 · 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 (C0)
Year built
1901
Floors
2
Residential units
3
Building area
2,700 ft²
Lot area
2,000 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
303
Council district
36
Block / lot
1813 / 60
Assessed value
$102,060
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #301712, last renewed Aug 6, 2025.

Questions about 259 Monroe Street

Who owns 259 Monroe Street?

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

Does 259 Monroe Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 52 housing violations at this property.

Is 259 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 259 Monroe Street built?

City records list 1901 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 259 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.