480 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221

480 Monroe Street is a 4-unit, 4-story residential building located in Bedford-Stuyvesant, constructed in 1900 and currently owned by Melissa Lee. The building has experienced recurring maintenance issues over the past several years, with the most recent concern being a heat/hot water complaint in January 2025 that resulted in HPD's inability to gain access for inspection.

Previous emergency complaints include a cooking gas issue in September 2019, which also could not be verified upon inspection. The property has maintained a consistent bedbug reporting record from 2019 through 2025, showing no infested units during the annual filings, which suggests effective pest management. The Department of Buildings has documented several violations related to unauthorized work and permit issues, including an active violation from April 2022 regarding an unpermitted sidewalk shed with a fine of $1,250.00, and a 2019 violation related to an unpermitted business sign installation with a fine of $500.00.

The building has faced persistent rodent control challenges, with multiple inspections between 2019 and 2024 revealing rat activity, though the most recent inspection in July 2024 showed compliance. While housing-related complaints have been filed periodically, inspections often encounter access issues, suggesting communication or coordination challenges between residents and inspectors. The property's violation history and maintenance issues indicate ongoing challenges with building upkeep, though the absence of bedbug infestations in recent reporting periods is a positive note for resident comfort.