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253 Monroe Street

Brooklyn, NY 11216BBL 3-01813-0063Map

Owner of record: Bm 253 Monroe LLC

253 Monroe Street is a two-family home built in 1899 in Brooklyn, 11216. It has 2 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Bm 253 Monroe LLC. HPD has recorded 117 housing violations here, most recently on November 24, 2025. 40 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
117
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
8
HPD complaints
229

What to know

Concern
5 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Nov 24, 2025

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 · 117

  • 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 24, 2025

    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.

    Dec 4, 2024

    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 28, 2023

    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
  • 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 7, 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.

    Mar 7, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 4thfl, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 6, 2019 · Apt 4THFL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 4thfl, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 6, 2019 · Apt 4THFL

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • A

    Refit lower sashes window in the 4th room from north at east located at apt 4fl, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 2, 2019 · Apt 4FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Refit lower sashes window in the 4th room from north at west located at apt 4fl, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 2, 2019 · Apt 4FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak through west brick wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 4fl, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Mar 2, 2019 · Apt 4FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly secure the loose hinges to closet door in the 4th room from north at west located at apt 4fl, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Mar 2, 2019 · Apt 4FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 4fl, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Mar 2, 2019 · Apt 4FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cement pointing strip west wall brickwork in the 1st room from north located at apt 4fl, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Mar 2, 2019 · Apt 4FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 4fl, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Mar 2, 2019 · Apt 4FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Refit lower sashes window in the 1st room from north located at apt 4fl, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Mar 2, 2019 · Apt 4FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly secure the loose balustrade assembly at public hall, 2nd story

    Mar 2, 2019

    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.

    Jan 8, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of bedbugs in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Jun 29, 2017 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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, 1st story

    Jun 29, 2017

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... interior south wall at vestibule , 1st story

    Jun 29, 2017

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department interior south wall at vestibule , 1st story

    Jun 29, 2017

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective last spindel at 3 sty landing at public hall stairs, 3rd story

    Jun 29, 2017

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Replace with new the missing baseboard at north 3 room located at apt 4, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Jun 29, 2017 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective counter balance at lower window sash in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 20, 2016 · Apt 2B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 20, 2016 · Apt 2B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 20, 2016 · Apt 2B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 19, 2013 · Apt 1FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    Aug 19, 2013 · Apt 1FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    Aug 19, 2013 · Apt 1FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... all walls in the 2nd room from east located at apt 1fl, 1st story

    Aug 19, 2013 · Apt 1FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile floor at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 19, 2013

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt 1fl

    Jul 29, 2013 · Apt 1FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt 1fl

    Jul 29, 2013 · Apt 1FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at bsmt-apt 1fl

    Jul 29, 2013 · Apt 1FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at bsmt-apt 1fl

    Jul 29, 2013 · Apt 1FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at bsmt-apt 1fl

    Jul 29, 2013 · Apt 1FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at bsmt-apt 1fl

    Jul 29, 2013 · Apt 1FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening double sylinder lock instoled on building entrance door , 1st story

    Oct 3, 2011

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible '' in the entire apartment located at apt base, 1st apartment from south at west

    May 16, 2007 · Apt BASE

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures where illegal and properly seal pipe connections '' in the entire apartment located at apt base, 1st apartment from south at west

    May 16, 2007 · Apt BASE

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 base

    Apr 23, 2007 · Apt BASE

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Make safe by properly repairing the structural defect tree stumps placed as support beams at basement

    Apr 23, 2007

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Cleanse and disinfect to the satisfaction of this department after removing the raw sewage and stagnant water at basement

    Apr 23, 2007

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of concealed water leak at ceiling at basement

    Apr 23, 2007

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of house hold items at 2nd story public hall

    Apr 22, 2007

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceilings all stories public halls

    Apr 22, 2007

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    § 9, 56, 193, 300, 302 m.d. law- above frame building has been converted from a private dwelling to a multiple dwelling and is now occupied and maintained as such contrary to law.restore premises to lawful occupancy

    Apr 12, 2007

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 8

  • 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 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Class - 2

    B.c 3314.8.2. observed a pipe scaffold installed expo#1 of the building with a blue tarp attached to the scaffolding flapping in the wind creating an extra wind load for the scaffold. scaffolding is to be enclo

    Jul 28, 2026 · Penalty $2,530

    Active
  • Hazardous

    Failure to comply w/ comm's order to correct vio #34573591k for work w/o permits all conditions noted on violation. remedy: comply w/ dept/comm's order obtain permit.

    Aug 30, 2007

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o & dob records class a aptcreated at basement fixtures present at kitchen & bathroom,partitions erected creating rooms.remedy:restore premises to legal occupancy.

    May 16, 2007 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Work w/o a permit:work noted:built partitions creating five apts at bldg(1)apt.@ basement(2)apts @ 1st fl,(1)apt @ 2nd fl & (1)apt @ 3rd fl.remedy: obtain a permit or restore premises to prior legal condition.

    Apr 24, 2007 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to provide at lease two means of egress from room or space where required:no 2nd means of egress from 3rd fl apt,2nd fl apt & 1st fl(2)apts.remedy:provide required means of egress.

    Apr 24, 2007 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legal ly approved number of families.from:(2)family dwelling to:(5)family dwelling-(1)at basement,(2)at 1st fl,(1)at 2nd fl &(1)at 3rd fl.

    Apr 24, 2007 · Penalty $16,000

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o & dob records.increase ofoccupancy's thru-out all story.remedy:restore bldg to legal occupancy's,three story(2)class"a" apts.

    Apr 12, 2007 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 4, 2024 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 31, 2021 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 31, 2021 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Stairs

    Feb 8, 2021 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Feb 8, 2021 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Feb 8, 2021 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Feb 8, 2021 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Feb 8, 2021 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Feb 8, 2021 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Feb 8, 2021 · Apt 4

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 29, 2021 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Nov 8, 2020 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Nov 8, 2020 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Mar 21, 2019 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Mar 21, 2019 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Mar 21, 2019 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • General

    Mailbox

    Mar 7, 2019 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Mar 7, 2019 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Mar 7, 2019 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Mar 7, 2019 · Apt 4

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Mar 7, 2019 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Mar 7, 2019 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Mar 7, 2019 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Mar 7, 2019 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Mar 7, 2019 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window pane

    Mar 7, 2019 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 5, 2019 · Apt 4THFL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Mar 1, 2019 · Apt 4FL

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Mar 1, 2019 · Apt 4FL

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 1, 2019 · Apt 4FL

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 9, 2017 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 1, 2017 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 1, 2017 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 1, 2017 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Aug 12, 2016 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Aug 12, 2016 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Aug 12, 2016 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 25, 2013 · Apt NA

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Jul 28, 2013 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Jul 28, 2013 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Jul 28, 2013 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Jul 28, 2013 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jul 28, 2013 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jul 28, 2013 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jul 28, 2013 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Apr 11, 2013 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • General

    Ceramic-tile

    Sep 29, 2011 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Sep 29, 2011 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Sep 29, 2011 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Apr 30, 2007 · Apt BASE

    Close

Sales history

DatePriceTypeUnits
Feb 27, 2026$1,700,000Two family dwellings2

Building details

Building type
Two-family home (B3)
Year built
1899
Floors
3
Residential units
2
Building area
2,800 ft²
Lot area
2,000 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
303
Council district
36
Block / lot
1813 / 63
Assessed value
$94,920
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #816261, last renewed Jan 7, 2020.

Questions about 253 Monroe Street

Who owns 253 Monroe Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Bm 253 Monroe LLC.

Does 253 Monroe Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 117 housing violations at this property.

Is 253 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 253 Monroe Street built?

City records list 1899 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 253 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.