291a Monroe Street
Brooklyn, NY 11216BBL 3-01814-0066Map
Owner of record: 291a Monroe Ymj LLC
291a Monroe Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11216. It has 6 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is 291a Monroe Ymj LLC. HPD has recorded 165 housing violations here, most recently on October 8, 2026. 15 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 165
- DOB violations
- 17
- ECB violations
- 5
- HPD complaints
- 299
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
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 · 165
- CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance at upper window sash in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 8, 2026 · Apt 1R
Open — Civ14 mailed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 8, 2026 · Apt 1R
Open — Violation will be reinspected - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq.ft observed at east wall lower level in the 2nd room from north located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 8, 2026 · Apt 1R
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft observed at the east wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 1r lower level, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 25, 2026 · Apt 1R
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective upper sash window in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 1r upper level, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 25, 2026 · Apt 1R
Open — Civ14 mailed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 25, 2026 · Apt 1R
Open — Civ14 mailed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 18, 2026 · Apt 1R
Open — Civ14 mailed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at north wall in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 18, 2026 · Apt 1R
Open — Civ14 mailed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft observed at ceiling at 2nd room from north at cellar
Sep 18, 2026
Open — Invalid certification - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 18, 2026 · Apt 1R
Open — Not complied with
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- BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling at 2nd room from north at cellar
Sep 18, 2026
Open — Nov certified on time - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 25, 2026 · Apt 1R
Open — Civ14 mailed - BHazardous
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 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 25, 2026 · Apt 1R
Open — Civ14 mailed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 31, 2026 · Apt 1R
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 square feet at ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 1r lower level, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 31, 2026 · Apt 1R
Open — Civ14 mailed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling and east wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 1r lower level, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 31, 2026 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Cleanse and disinfect to the satisfaction of this department after removing the water in the 1st room from north located at apt 1r lower level, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 31, 2026 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 31, 2026 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 31, 2026 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes household items at building front at fire escape, 3rd story
Jun 17, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 2, 2026 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in sink drain pipe in the kitchen located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 2, 2026 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 2, 2026 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
Refit building entrance door at public hall, 1st story
Nov 20, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors at vestibule at public hall, 1st story
Nov 20, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling approx. 1 sq.ft in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 20, 2021 · Apt 3F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 20, 2021 · Apt 3F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 20, 2021 · Apt 3F
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at north and east walls in the 2nd room from north located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 20, 2021 · Apt 3F
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 20, 2021 · Apt 3F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 20, 2021 · Apt 3F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 20, 2021 · Apt 3F
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors in the entrance located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 21, 2021 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures in the wash basin and bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 21, 2021 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 21, 2021 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 21, 2021 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures where illegal and properly seal pipe connections wash basin and water closet in the bathroom located at bsmt-apt bsmt, 1st bsmt-apt from south at west
Jul 20, 2020 · Apt BSMT
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors at bulkhead to roof
Feb 29, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of bicycle at public hall, 2nd story
Feb 29, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household articles at public hall, 1st story
Feb 29, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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 at public hall, 1st story
Sep 30, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 1f, 1st story, apartment at west
Sep 30, 2017 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 1f, 1st story, apartment at west
Sep 30, 2017 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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 at public hall, 1st story
Aug 25, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of metal screws projecting out of the wood moulding on the floor at the entrance. in the 2nd room from north located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 10, 2017 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color east wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 10, 2017 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection at the waste pipe of the sink in the kitchen located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 10, 2017 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective lock on the door in the entrance located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 10, 2017 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceilings in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 10, 2017 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 17
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report
Feb 24, 2017
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
Hazardous
Sep 26, 2000
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 5
- Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. at time of inspection observed in apt 1f dry wall ceiling in bathroom has collapsed during tenant use with injuries. dry wall has been saturated due to wat
Oct 20, 2021 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy & building dept. records. at time of inspection observed cellar has been setup as a class b apt with 2 pcs bath, bed and personal belonging, mi
Oct 20, 2021 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o &/or dept of bldgs records. partitions erected creating an illegal 2pc bathroom at 2pc bathroomcompleted w/wash basin & water closet. remedy: discontinue illegal use
Jul 20, 2020
Resolve - Hazardous
Plumbing work w/o a permit demolition renovation and installation of new no t/ub roughing from basement and going up through to the 3rd floor used for bathroom and kitchen waste and vent system all no t/ub rogh
Dec 26, 2002 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to have new or altered plumbing system tested new no tub roughing used for bathroom & kitchen waste and vent running from basement & going up through to the 3rd floor rear apartment. all work 100 % comp
Dec 26, 2002 · Penalty $400
Resolve
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 15, 2026 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 15, 2026 · Apt 1R
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Sep 15, 2026 · Apt 1R
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Sep 8, 2026 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 8, 2026 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 8, 2026 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 8, 2026 · Apt 1R
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jul 29, 2026 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jul 29, 2026 · Apt 1R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 29, 2026 · Apt 1R
Close
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- Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 24, 2026 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jul 24, 2026 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 24, 2026 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jul 24, 2026 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 24, 2026 · Apt 1R
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jul 21, 2026 · Apt FIRSTF
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jun 8, 2026 · Apt BASEME
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 8, 2026 · Apt BASEME
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Jun 8, 2026 · Apt BASEME
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jun 8, 2026 · Apt BASEME
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jun 8, 2026 · Apt BASEME
Close - Flooring/stairs
Stairs
Jun 8, 2026 · Apt BASEME
Close - Flooring/stairs
Stairs
Jun 8, 2026 · Apt BASEME
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jun 8, 2026 · Apt BASEME
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 26, 2026 · Apt 1F
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
May 26, 2026 · Apt 1F
Close - General
Cabinet
May 26, 2026 · Apt 1F
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
May 26, 2026 · Apt 1F
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 26, 2026 · Apt 1F
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 18, 2026 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Apr 18, 2026 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Steam pipe/riser
Apr 18, 2026 · Apt 1R
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Apr 14, 2026 · Apt 1R
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Apr 14, 2026 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Apr 14, 2026 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Mar 6, 2026 · Apt 1R
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Feb 2, 2022 · Apt 3F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 2, 2022 · Apt 3F
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Feb 1, 2022 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 8, 2022 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 26, 2021 · Apt 3F
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Oct 26, 2021 · Apt 3F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 19, 2021 · Apt ENTIRE
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 19, 2021 · Apt 1F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 19, 2021 · Apt 1F
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Oct 19, 2021 · Apt 1F
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Oct 19, 2021 · Apt 1F
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 19, 2021 · Apt 1F
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 19, 2021 · Apt 1F
Close - General
Janitor/super
Oct 19, 2021 · Apt 1F
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C2)
- Year built
- 1931
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 6
- Building area
- 3,900 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 303
- Council district
- 36
- Block / lot
- 1814 / 66
- Assessed value
- $592,200
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #319393, last renewed Jul 8, 2025.
Questions about 291a Monroe Street
Who owns 291a Monroe Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 291a Monroe Ymj LLC.
Does 291a Monroe Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 165 housing violations at this property.
Is 291a 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 291a Monroe Street built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 291a Monroe Street?
It has 6 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.