31 Monroe Place, Brooklyn, NY 11201

31 Monroe Place is a 4-story, 9-unit residential building in Brooklyn Heights, owned by Vincent Nicoletta and constructed in 1850. The property has experienced multiple maintenance issues in recent years, with the most pressing current concern being a rodent problem identified by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene in June 2025, with follow-up inspections required. The building has multiple open violations regarding the failure to file annual bedbug reports between 2021-2024, and the Department of Buildings has active violations for not submitting external low-pressure inspections from 2018-2022.

In June 2024, there were significant maintenance concerns reported simultaneously regarding water supply issues, damp spots, and problems with windows/frames and ceilings, though HPD was unable to gain access to investigate these complaints. The building has experienced repeated heating and hot water system problems, with multiple emergency complaints logged in November 2021 affecting both individual apartments and the entire building. Historical data shows a generally concerning pattern of maintenance issues, including a power outage incident in November 2021 that resulted in violations, and several resolved complaints about water supply problems, heat/hot water, and electrical issues.

While the building passed multiple rodent inspections between 2012 and 2024, the most recent inspection in July 2025 identified active rat activity. Multiple safety-related violations remain open from 2021 concerning lighting, smoke detector requirements, heating system access, building registration, and gas leak procedures, all related to required postings in the public hall. The persistent pattern of violations and maintenance issues suggests ongoing challenges with building maintenance and compliance with safety regulations, though many past complaints have been successfully resolved.