771 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221

The four-story, eight-unit old law tenement building at 771 Monroe Street in Bedford-Stuyvesant, owned by Yahya Raji and constructed in 1931, has experienced notable recurring issues with heat and hot water systems in recent years, with the most recent complaint filed in April 2025 remaining open. The building has documented multiple heat and hot water complaints, including several buildings-wide issues in 2024 that required emergency attention. Additional concerns have emerged regarding water-related problems, including plumbing issues and slow leaks, particularly affecting Unit 4A.

The property has faced several maintenance violations, most significantly roof-related problems causing leaks in common areas and individual units, with violations issued in September 2024 regarding both the 4th story public hall and Unit 4A. The building's maintenance history reveals a pattern of infrastructure challenges, including ceiling paint issues, plumbing concerns, and a notable 2022 violation regarding obstruction of fire escape egress. An active Department of Buildings violation from October 2019 remains on record regarding a failure to file a required technical report.

On a positive note, the building has maintained a consistent record of passing rodent inspections since 2019, with the most recent inspection in July 2024 showing compliance. Additionally, the building has demonstrated a clean record regarding bedbug infestations, with no reported cases in the annual filings for the past four years (2021-2024). The property has undergone various repairs and maintenance actions over the years, with violations indicating needed improvements to both common areas and individual apartments. While some historical issues have been addressed through violations and subsequent inspections, the recurring nature of heat/hot water problems and ongoing maintenance violations suggests continued attention may be required to maintain resident comfort and building standards.