215 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216

215 Monroe Street is a 4-story, 43-unit residential building located in Bedford-Stuyvesant, built in 1923 and currently owned by Leibish Frankel. The building has experienced several significant issues in 2025, particularly in March, when multiple complaints were filed regarding heat/hot water, plumbing problems (including radiators, sinks, toilets), flooring issues, cabinet problems, and a carbon monoxide detector concern. HPD inspections of these complaints were notably unsuccessful due to inability to gain access for inspection. In June 2025, three emergency housing maintenance code complaints were filed regarding plumbing issues, unsanitary mold conditions, and a water leak, while earlier in 2025, the building faced heating issues both for individual apartments and the entire building.

The building's maintenance history shows persistent challenges, particularly in Apartment 3A, where multiple violations were documented following a December 2024 inspection. These included lead-based paint hazards, mice infestation, water leak issues, and various repair needs affecting walls, ceilings, and windows. Additionally, there are multiple active Department of Buildings violations from 2018-2024 regarding failure to file required external low-pressure inspections for several years, with the most recent violation issued in September 2024. The building's rodent inspection history reveals concerning patterns, with multiple inspections between 2023-2025 showing rat activity, though a compliance inspection in May 2025 passed.

Notably, the building has maintained a bedbug-free status across multiple reporting periods since 2020, with no infestations or re-infestations reported. The property shows a significant pattern of maintenance issues requiring attention, especially regarding plumbing systems, building systems maintenance compliance, and pest control. While some violations have been resolved and inspections passed, several remain open or were not adequately addressed during inspection attempts. The most recent service requests and complaints from March 2025 indicate ongoing concerns with building systems, particularly in relation to heat, water, and various fixtures throughout the building.