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421 Monroe Street

Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-01816-0061Map

Owner of record: Rawlins, Vanessa

421 Monroe Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1899 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Rawlins, Vanessa. HPD has recorded 17 housing violations here, most recently on November 20, 2025. 7 of the 17 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
17
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
9

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Nov 20, 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 · 17

  • 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 20, 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.

    Nov 27, 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
  • 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 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 18, 2018

    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 27, 2017

    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
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  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective door lock in the entrance located at apt 3, 3rd story

    May 25, 2004 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Properly secure the loose wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story

    May 25, 2004 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story

    May 25, 2004 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective wall cabinet in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story

    May 25, 2004 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story

    May 25, 2004 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story

    May 25, 2004 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following 100 watt minimum required

    Nov 17, 1999

    Open — Nov certified late

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 4, 2022 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 10, 2005 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Apr 14, 2004 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Apr 14, 2004 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Apr 14, 2004 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Apr 14, 2004 · Apt 3

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Apr 14, 2004 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Apr 14, 2004 · Apt 3

    Close
  • General

    Locks

    Apr 14, 2004 · Apt 3

    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
1899
Floors
3
Residential units
3
Building area
2,720 ft²
Lot area
1,700 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
303
Council district
36
Block / lot
1816 / 61
Assessed value
$95,100
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #367831, last renewed Dec 19, 2025.

Questions about 421 Monroe Street

Who owns 421 Monroe Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Rawlins, Vanessa.

Does 421 Monroe Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 17 housing violations at this property.

Is 421 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 421 Monroe Street built?

City records list 1899 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 421 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.