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525 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221

2
DOB Complaints
28
311 Housing Calls
6
Housing Violations
1
Permits

Risk Assessment

93
Low Risk

This building shows minimal signs of maintenance issues based on our analysis.

Our AI predicts there is a 93% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 525 Monroe Street

The four-story Old Law Tenement building at 525 Monroe Street in Bedford-Stuyvesant, owned by Shahzad Ahmad, has experienced several recurring issues over recent years, with the most significant concerns centering around heat/hot water services and building maintenance. In 2025 alone, there were multiple complaints regarding heat/hot water issues, lighting problems, and door frame concerns. The building has documented heating and hot water system problems, particularly notable in 2025 with several emergency complaints, though some were resolved upon inspection.

A concerning pattern of maintenance issues emerged in 2018 inspections, with multiple violations recorded for exterior maintenance, including problems with the roof, windowsills, cornice, and plaster work, many of which remain open as of 2025. The building's structural integrity has come under scrutiny, with active violations recorded in 2025 regarding cracked cornices and deteriorated building elements. A 2020 Environmental Control Board violation noted multiple horizontal cracks in cement stucco walls.

While the building has maintained a clean record regarding bedbugs in recent years, with zero infestation reports between 2021 and 2025, there have been ongoing rodent control challenges, as evidenced by multiple inspections showing rat activity from 2024 through 2019. The property has also faced administrative issues, including a lack of proper filing for external low-pressure inspections in 2023, though these violations were ultimately dismissed. Three recent inspections in 2025-2023 recorded no bedbug infestations, and while Universal Acceptable Interest Rate Novation Biotechnology appeared in previous years, the current state suggests improved pest control management. The building's maintenance history reveals both recurring infrastructure challenges and sporadic responsiveness to tenant concerns, with various issues requiring multiple complaints before resolution.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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525 Monroe Street Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

This building is in the riskiest 10% of buildings in Bedford-Stuyvesant.

Building Characteristics

Total units 5
Year built 1931
Total area 7368 sq ft
Floors 4
Tax Abatements None
Building Class OLD LAW TENEMENT
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Key Building Statistics

2
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
6
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
28
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
0
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
2
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
0
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
14
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
1
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

Included Addresses

  • 256 Lewis Ave, New York, NY 11221
  • 258 Lewis Ave, New York, NY 11221
  • 260 Lewis Ave, New York, NY 11221
  • 262a Lewis Ave, New York, NY 11221
  • 525 Monroe St, New York, NY 11221

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525 Monroe Street Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

Contact data is from NYC HPD building registration.

RoleNameAddress

Landlord Portfolio

Other NYC buildings registered to this landlord.

AddressUnitsCode ViolationsRisk Rating

Landlord Court Records

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Date FiledCase TitleCourtLink
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525 Monroe Street Rent Control Status

Year Built
Built before 1974
Units
Less than 6 units
RGB Registration
Not registered
Tax Abatement
None found
Year BuiltUnitsRGB RegistrationTax Abatement
Before 1974 <6 units Not registered None

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Housing Maintenance Code Complaints

This table shows complaints to 311 related to potential NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) for 525 Monroe Street. These complaints are related to conditions such as lack of heat, hot water, mold, pests, and other habitability issues. Class B and C violations are the most serious and may indicate significant problems with building maintenance or safety.

Date ReceivedSttatus DateCategoryTypeStatus
2025-05-302025-06-08Door/window-Door FrameNon EmergencyCLOSE
2025-05-302025-06-08Electric-LightingNon EmergencyCLOSE
2025-05-302025-06-08Electric-LightingEmergencyCLOSE
2025-03-252025-03-27Heat/hot Water-Apartment OnlyEmergencyCLOSE
2025-03-032025-03-06Heat/hot Water-Apartment OnlyEmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 525 Monroe Street. These violations are related to conditions such as lack of heat, hot water, mold, pests, and other habitability issues. Class B and C violations are the most serious and may indicate significant problems with building maintenance or safety.

Inspection DateClassStatusStatus DateApartmentNOV DescriptionCertified Date
2023-03-24ACloseNoneNone(A) § HMC: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.None
2021-05-25CCloseNone2R§ 27-2031 ADM CODE PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2R, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTHNone
2021-04-12ACloseNoneNone(A) § HMC: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.None
2018-09-13BOpenNoneNone§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE ROOF SO THAT IT WILL NOT LEAK OVER THE SOFFIT BELOW STAIR, 4TH STORY, AT 1st PUBLIC HALL BULKHEAD FROM NORTHNone
2018-09-13BOpenNoneNone§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROVIDE WIRE MESH GLASS AT CEILING SKYIGHT, AT 1st PUBLIC HALL BULKHEAD FROM NORTHNone
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 525 Monroe Street. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2025-05-30 13:33DOOR/WINDOWDOOR FRAMEClosedHPD
2025-05-30 13:33ELECTRICLIGHTINGClosedHPD
2025-05-30 13:33ELECTRICLIGHTINGClosedHPD
2025-03-25 23:34HEAT/HOT WATERAPARTMENT ONLYClosedHPD
2025-03-03 13:17HEAT/HOT WATERAPARTMENT ONLYClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 525 Monroe Street.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
2025-06-25CLOSEDFailure to Maintain2025-06-25Buildings Violation(s) Served (2025-06-25)
37609002020-07-22CLOSEDSpecial Operations Compliance Inspection2020-07-30Oath Violation Served (2020-07-31)
36716032018-10-16CLOSEDBuilding Shaking/Vibrating/Struct Stability Affected2018-10-16Oath Violation Served (2018-10-16)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 525 Monroe Street.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2025-06-25V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEFTM BLDG IN A CODE COMPLIANT MANNER. OBSVD CRACKED CORNICE @ EXP1/4 CORNER. DETERIORATED CORNICE ALONG EXP1. CRACKS UNDER 2ND STORY WINDOWS @ EXP1. CRACKED WINDOW SILLS @ EXP1. OWNER TO IMMED RETAIN NYSPE TO EVAL ENTIRE BLDG, DETERMINE STRUCT STAB & PREPARE/FILE REPAIR DWGS. BLDG T/BE REPAIRED UNDER PERMIT STARTING 7/25/25
2023-06-30V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2021 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTIONCIANOW CRM Violation Dismissed2023-11-29
2023-04-25V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2022 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTIONCIANOW CRM Violation Dismissed2023-11-29
2019-01-09V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATIONMZX 620715782019-03-28
2018-10-17V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDINSTALL APPROX.20 LINEAR FEET OF SIDEWALK SHED ALONG EXP#1(MONROE ST) AND WRAP SIDEWALK SHED AROUND EXP#4(LEWIS AVENUE) FOR APPROX.20 LINEAR FEETDOB VIOLATION DISMISSED AS DECLARATION HAS BEEN CLOSED2022-01-27
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 525 Monroe Street. The information includes the date, type, description, and status of each complaint. The data is sourced from DOHMH/311.

DateTypeDescriptionStatus
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Bedbug Infestations

The table below shows the bedbug reports filed by the landlord for 525 Monroe Street. The information includes the file date, infested units, eradicated units, re-infested units, filing start date, and filing end date. The data is sourced from DOHMH. Landlords are required to file these reports; missing data may indicate non-compliance.

File DateInfested UnitsEradicated UnitsRe-infested UnitsFiling Start DateFiling End Date
2025-03-100002023-11-012024-10-31
2024-03-150002022-11-012023-10-31
2023-04-110002021-11-012022-10-31
2022-02-280002020-11-012021-10-31
2021-12-280002020-11-012021-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 525 Monroe Street. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2025-07-22InitialFailed for Other R
2024-11-08ComplianceRat Activity
2024-07-10InitialRat Activity
2022-10-24InitialPassed
2021-08-04InitialPassed
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 525 Monroe Street. The information includes the open date, case type, status, judgement, penalty and whether harassment was found. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: HPD
Open DateCase TypeStatusJudgementPenaltyHarassment found
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OATH Cases Explanation

The table below shows the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings cases for 525 Monroe Street. The information includes the date, agency, respondent, charge, result, penalty, and status. The data is sourced from OATH.

Source: Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH)
DateAgencyRespondentChargeResultPenaltyStatus
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ECB Violations

Environmental Control Board violations for 525 Monroe Street. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2020-07-3039026172PHERMAN GETHERSNOTED: OBSERVED MULTIPLE HORIZONTAL CRACKS THROUGHOUT CEMENT STUCCO WALL AT NORTH ELEVATION'S ATTACHED STRUCTURE NUMBERED 262A., MAINTAIN EXTERIOR BUILDING WALLACTIVE6250.00.0
2018-10-1635356053ZGETHERS HERMANFAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING WALLS OR APPURTENANCES. NOTED: AT TIME OF INSPECTION, OBSERVED BRICKS DISLODGED AT EXP #1 AND EXP #2 ABOVE 2ND FL WINDOW, BRICKS ARE BOWING OUTWARDS. REM: MAINTAIN EXTERIOR BUILDINGRESOLVE0.00.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 525 Monroe Street. The information includes the start date, start violations, discharge date, and status. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
Start DateStart ViolationsDischarge DateStatus
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Vacate Orders Explanation

The table below shows the vacate orders for 525 Monroe Street. The information includes the effective date, rescinded date, reason, type, and units. The data is sourced from DOB.

Source: Department of Buildings (DOB)
Effective DateRescinded DateReasonTypeUnits
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Work Orders Explanation

The table below shows the work orders for 525 Monroe Street. The information includes the date created, type, description, and charge. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
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Liens Explanation

The table below shows tax and water liens for 525 Monroe Street. Information includes tax class, month, water only flag, amount, and cycle. Data is sourced from NYC Department of Finance.

Source: NYC Department of Finance
Tax ClassMonthWater OnlyAmountCycle
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Case NumberDateTypeStatusDetails

Sales Records

Sales transactions for 525 Monroe Street. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 525 Monroe Street. Data includes filing date, type, and status.

Start DateEnd DateStatusProcedureFloor

Fire Violations

Violations issued by the Fire Department for this property.

Violation NumberDateDescriptionStatus
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Fire Inspections

Fire Department inspection records for this property.

DateTypeResult
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Fire Certificates

Fire safety certificates for this property.

TypeIssue DateExpiration
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Water Connections

Water connection permits and records for 525 Monroe Street. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 525 Monroe Street. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 525 Monroe Street. Data includes violation date, type, and status.

DateTypeStatus

Planning Projects

City Planning (ZAP) project applications for this building. Data includes project ID, status, borough, and lot/block information.

Project IDStatusBoroughBlockLot
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Building Permits

Department of Buildings issued building permits for this property. This includes permits for construction, alteration, and demolition work. Data includes permit type, job number, status, and issue date.

Permit TypeJob NumberStatusIssue Date

Electrical Permits

Department of Buildings issued electrical permits for this property. This includes permits for electrical work, installations, and modifications. Data includes permit type, job number, status, and issue date.

Permit TypeJob NumberStatusIssue Date

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