43 Monroe Street
Brooklyn, NY 11238BBL 3-01985-0056Map
Owner of record: Kaufman, Joel
43 Monroe Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11238. It has 7 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Kaufman, Joel. HPD has recorded 98 housing violations here, most recently on February 11, 2026. 37 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 98
- DOB violations
- 1
- ECB violations
- 4
- HPD complaints
- 167
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 · 98
- CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 11, 2026 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov certified late - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Feb 11, 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
Feb 11, 2026 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations that is missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 11, 2026 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules that is missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 11, 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.
Apr 11, 2024
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
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 - 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 12, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Oct 30, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- 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.
Oct 18, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 27, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 10, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Oct 13, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room
Dec 10, 2009
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide 3 extra sprinkler heads and suitable wrench for emergency purposes at o.s.y. valve of sprinkler in accordance with the rules and regulations of this department .. at basement
Sep 29, 2009
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 3f, 3rd story
Sep 29, 2009 · Apt 3F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 3f, 3rd story
Sep 29, 2009 · Apt 3F
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 3f, 3rd story
Sep 29, 2009 · Apt 3F
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing wood balusters of the balustrade at first story to basement (total 8) at public hall, 1st story
Jul 13, 2009
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 13, 2009 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing electric light fixture on west wall, at public hall, 3rd story
Jul 13, 2009
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated door lock on metal securiity door at building entrance (first story). , 1st story
Jul 13, 2009
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st bedroom from north located at apt 3f, 3rd story
Nov 10, 2008 · Apt 3F
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Section 300, 301, 302, m/d law file plans and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the following alteration or restore premises to prior legal condition building illegally converted to 8 class ' a' apts.
Aug 1, 2006
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wires west wall at public hall, 3rd story
Jul 31, 2006
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. make stationary the iron ladder leading to scuttle opening in roof ... , 3rd story
Jul 31, 2006
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective wash basin counter top in the bathroom located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 31, 2006 · Apt 3F
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 31, 2006 · Apt 3F
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 31, 2006 · Apt 3F
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of eviedence of concealed water leak ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 31, 2006 · Apt 3F
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of evdience of concealed water leak ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 31, 2006 · Apt 3F
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of concealed water leak ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 31, 2006 · Apt 3F
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection drain pipe at sink in the kitchen located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 31, 2006 · Apt 3F
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
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 in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 1f, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 20, 2006 · Apt 1F
Open — Defect letter issued - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardent ceiling at public hall, 1st story
May 24, 2006
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at public hall, 1st story
May 24, 2006
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
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 west at north wall, 1st door frame from west at north wall in the kitchenette located at apt 1f, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 12, 2006 · Apt 1F
Open — Defect letter issued - CImmediately hazardous
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 3rd room from north located at apt 1f, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 12, 2006 · Apt 1F
Open — Defect letter issued - CImmediately hazardous
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 west at north wall, north 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 1f, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 12, 2006 · Apt 1F
Open — Defect letter issued - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the wainscotting at east wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 1f, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 12, 2006 · Apt 1F
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. make stationary the iron ladder leading to scuttle opening in roof .... at public hall, 3rd story
Mar 19, 2006
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 3f, 3rd story
Mar 19, 2006 · Apt 3F
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 3f, 3rd story
Mar 19, 2006 · Apt 3F
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department .. ceiling, east wall in the bathroom located at apt bsmt, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 29, 2005 · Apt BSMT
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Section 300, 301, 302, m/d law file plans and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the following alteration or restore premises to prior legal condition basement apt used as class a apt in the entire apartment located at apt bsmt, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 6, 2005 · Apt BSMT
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective glass entrance door vestibule to public hall basement stort
Jul 14, 2005
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... south and east walls in the bathroom located at apt 1f, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 14, 2005 · Apt 1F
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... north wall basement apt. in the bathroom located at apt 1f
Mar 2, 2005 · Apt 1F
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and east wall at public hall, 1st story
Jan 22, 2005
Open — Not complied with
DOB building violations · 1
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Oct 9, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 4
- Class - 1
Work w/o an electrical permit: not at apprx 3:00pm observed new electrical done on 2nd floor of location.new bx cable,switches,outlets have been installed wall etc have sheet rock on them. on 3rd flr front apar
Jul 11, 2013
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate.certificate of occupancy # 142534 issued 01-21-55 state premises one (1) class a apt and two (2) kitchen ettes three(3) furnised rooms one(1)living room
Apr 13, 2004 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Hazardous
Work w/o a permit work noted in basement 1,2,3 floors a partitions wall has been erected between apartment creating two apartment per floors total of 8 units remedy obtain a permit if feasible or restore to
Dec 29, 2003 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Hazardous
Residence altered for occupancy as dwelling for more than legally approved number of families 8 families legal use 3 family remedy discontinue illegal use or amend cofo
Dec 29, 2003 · Penalty $2,500
Active
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 31, 2026 · Apt 3R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 20, 2026 · Apt 1F
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Feb 10, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 10, 2026 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 9, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Feb 9, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Feb 9, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 9, 2026 · Apt 1F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 9, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 9, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 8, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Feb 8, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 8, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Feb 8, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 8, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 8, 2026 · Apt 1F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 8, 2026 · Apt 1F
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jan 24, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jan 21, 2012 · Apt 4R
Close - General
Doors
Nov 17, 2011 · Apt 1FL
Close - Construction
Pavement
Nov 17, 2011 · Apt 1FL
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Nov 21, 2009 · Apt 3F
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Nov 2, 2009 · Apt 3F
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Nov 2, 2009 · Apt 3F
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Nov 2, 2009 · Apt 3F
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Sep 27, 2009 · Apt 3F
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Oct 27, 2008 · Apt 3F
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 27, 2008 · Apt 3F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 6, 2007 · Apt 1R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 4, 2006 · Apt BLDG
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 2, 2006 · Apt BLDG
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 24, 2006 · Apt 3F
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 24, 2006 · Apt 3F
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jul 24, 2006 · Apt 3F
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jul 24, 2006 · Apt 3F
Close - Plumbing
Sprinkler
Jul 24, 2006 · Apt 3F
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jul 24, 2006 · Apt 3F
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jul 24, 2006 · Apt 3F
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jul 24, 2006 · Apt 3F
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jul 24, 2006 · Apt 3F
Close - Plumbing
Sprinkler
Jun 27, 2006 · Apt 3F
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jun 27, 2006 · Apt 3F
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jun 27, 2006 · Apt 3F
Close - Electric
Wiring
Jun 27, 2006 · Apt 3F
Close - Electric
Wiring
Jun 27, 2006 · Apt 3F
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jun 27, 2006 · Apt 3F
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jun 27, 2006 · Apt 3F
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 27, 2006 · Apt 3F
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jun 27, 2006 · Apt 3F
Close - Plumbing
Sewer
Jun 16, 2006 · Apt 1F
Close
Sales history
| Date | Price | Type | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 30, 2025 | Non-market transfer | Rentals - walkup apartments | 7 |
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C5)
- Year built
- 1931
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 7
- Building area
- 2,268 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,530 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 303
- Council district
- 36
- Block / lot
- 1985 / 56
- Assessed value
- $279,000
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #368846, last renewed Aug 1, 2025.
Questions about 43 Monroe Street
Who owns 43 Monroe Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Kaufman, Joel.
Does 43 Monroe Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 98 housing violations at this property.
Is 43 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 43 Monroe Street built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 43 Monroe Street?
It has 7 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.