179 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216

179 Monroe Street is a 4-story, 8-unit residential building constructed in 2007 and currently owned by Charlot Rosario. The building has experienced recurring maintenance issues over the past two years, with particular concerns regarding mold, water leaks, and maintenance compliance. Most recently, in April 2024, the building had multiple complaints including unsanitary conditions (mold), slow water leaks, and ceiling paint/plaster issues, some of which resulted in Housing Maintenance Code violations.

A notable incident occurred in November 2023 in which HPD couldn't gain access to investigate a heat and hot water complaint. The building has also faced infrastructure challenges, with open violations from 2023-2024 concerning safety features like missing or defective fire doors in public areas and problems with smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in unit 1A. Additionally, there are serious structural concerns from 2020 regarding the building's balcony maintenance, with an active ECB violation related to the building's walls and appurtenances.

The property has maintained a relatively good record regarding rodent control, with the most recent inspections in 2025 and 2024 passing, though there were some rat activity reports in 2023-2024. The building's bedbug reports from 2019 through 2025 show no confirmed infestations during the regular reporting periods. Water-related issues appear to be a recurring theme, with multiple water leak complaints between 2023 and 2024, though most inspections did not result in violations. While the building has experienced persistent maintenance issues, particularly regarding moisture control and building systems, it has demonstrated compliance with major pest control requirements and has generally addressed health and safety violations in a timely manner when they are identified.