285 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216
285 Monroe Street is a 4-story, 4-unit residential building located in Bedford-Stuyvesant, built in 1931 and currently owned by Florida Pettiford. The property has experienced several significant issues over the past five years, most notably a serious two-alarm fire in January 2021 that caused damage to the front wall, cornice, and roof, resulting in two active violations related to structural damage that require repairs to be completed and signed off.
The building has a concerning pattern of unresolved administrative violations regarding bedbug reporting compliance from 2021 through 2024, with these open violations related to annual bedbug report filings remaining unaddressed. The property has faced multiple rodent inspections between 2021 and 2025, with several failures for "Other Reasons" noted in 2023 and 2024, though recent inspections in 2024-2025 have passed. There were also notable construction-related issues in 2022, including multiple violations for work without permits and problems with temporary construction fencing.
The building experienced heating and plumbing access issues in late 2019, though these complaints were closed due to failed access for inspections. Recent Department of Buildings Environmental Control Board violations from 2023-2024 specifically cite issues with construction fencing and related permits, with penalties totaling $3,530. The most recent information shows the building has passed rodent inspections in 2025, but several open violations and historical patterns of maintenance issues remain concerning.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 4 |
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Year built | 1931 |
Total area | 2700 sq ft |
Floors | 4 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | HEREAFTER CONVERTED CLASS A |

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