486 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221

The three-story, three-unit building at 486 Monroe Street in Bedford-Stuyvesant, owned by Enuma Menkiti and constructed in 1905, has experienced several notable maintenance and safety issues over the past few years. Most recently, in late 2023 and early 2024, the building faced multiple heat and hot water outages affecting the entire structure, with three emergency complaints filed between December 18-30, 2023. These heating issues represent a significant recent concern for resident comfort and safety. The building also has several open violations as of 2024, including a Class C violation from December 2023 regarding defective self-closing doors at the entrance to Apartment 1, and a Class A violation from April 2024 concerning the filing of annual bedbug reports.

The property has a documented history of various maintenance challenges, including pest problems, plumbing issues, and window-related concerns. In late 2023, multiple pest-related complaints were filed, and there have been consistent rodent-related inspections showing activity from 2022 through 2023, though recent inspections in early 2024 passed without issues. The building has experienced recurring problems with windows and doors, with multiple violations noted between 2018-2024 regarding inoperable window sashes and door mechanisms. Additional repairs have been needed for various appliances and plumbing fixtures, though most recent HPD inspections did not result in violations being issued for these complaints.

While an illegal conversion complaint was filed in 2018, it was investigated and found to have no violations at the time of inspection. The building's maintenance record shows a pattern of both emergency and non-emergency complaints, with the most pressing recent issues revolving around heating system failures. There is also a concerning pattern of violations related to building safety and maintenance requirements, most notably regarding pest control reporting and door/window functionality. However, it's worth noting that many recent complaints have been closed without violations being issued, suggesting that while maintenance issues have been persistent, the property management has generally complied with HPD inspection requirements when access has been granted.