185 Monroe Street
Building overview
Data as of Oct 1, 2026
Based on open violations, 311 complaint patterns, and amenities.
Compared to typical rent for this neighborhood and bedroom count.
Highlights
What's great about this place
- Pre-war characterBuilt in 1923
Things to Know
Real considerations before you sign
- Open critical violations1 Class C (immediately hazardous)
- Top complaint type at this building32 heat complaints in past year
- Higher noise than typical for the neighborhood8 noise complaints in past year (vs 1 median)
About this building
A 9-story building located in Bedford-Stuyvesant (West), containing 214 residential units. Built in 1923.
The neighborhood: Bedford-Stuyvesant
Brooklyn · 19,046 buildings tracked
Median asking rent: $3,424 1BR · $3,775 2BR
9 subway stations nearby
54 parks · 10.8 acres · incl. Brevoort Playground
Available Units
0 active
No past listings.
Past and off-market units will appear here when data is available.
Safety & Violations
Safety Record
Active Violations
Higher than typical for this neighborhood (11 vs 1 average per building).
Top issues
- Water/Plumbing4
- Pests2
- Structural2
Severity Key
- Class C: Immediately Hazardous (Major)
- Class B: Hazardous (Moderate)
- Class A: Non-Hazardous (Minor)
- Pests
ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT BSMT-APT 1N, 1st STORY, 2nd BSMT-APT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Jul 6, 2026Class C - Window/Door
OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD DOOR IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 5G, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Sep 8, 2026Class B - Window/Door
OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD DOOR IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM EAST AT NORTH LOCATED AT APT 5G, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Sep 8, 2026Class B - Water/Plumbing
THE ROOF SO THAT IT WILL NOT LEAK OVER CEILING IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 9H, 9th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Jul 14, 2026Class B - Structural
THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR THE CEILING AND SOUTH WALL IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 9H, 9th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Jul 14, 2026Class B
Market Value Estimate
Statistical estimate based on publicly available listing data. Not an appraisal. See disclaimer.Market data as of Oct 1, 2026.
Comp Matrix
| Unit Type | This Bldg | Area Avg | Diff. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | — | $2,861.25 | — |
| 1 Bed | — | $3,423.5 | — |
| 2 Bed | — | $3,775 | — |
| 3+ Bed | — | $4,694 | — |
Value Verdict
Insufficient listing or market data to compute a verdict for this building.
Rent vs. Buy Analysis
No listing data available to estimate rent vs. buy.
Management & Operations
Management & Performance
Owner/Operator
NORGATE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
Responsiveness Score
Average time to resolve violations
Slower than NYC average (45 days)
We haven't verified this building's policies yet. Pet, utility, and leasing details appear here once we've reviewed the management company's official site — we only show policies we can source, never assumptions.
Living here — quick answers
Every answer comes from public records for this specific building — we skip questions we can't answer with data.
- How well maintained is this building?
- There are 11 open HPD violations on record, including 1 Class C (the city's most serious category). That's higher than typical for the neighborhood (1 average per building).
- Is this building rent-stabilized?
- Yes — this building appears on the DHCR rent-stabilized building list. Ask the landlord to confirm whether a specific apartment is stabilized.
- How noisy is this building?
- Neighbors filed 8 noise complaints with 311 in the past year, above the neighborhood median of 1 among buildings with any noise complaints.
- How responsive is management to problems?
- Resolved violations at this building closed in about 615 days on average (NYC average is roughly 45 days). Open items are listed in the Safety & Violations section above.
- What does it cost to live here?
- We don't have current listings for this building. Typical asking rent in Bedford-Stuyvesant is about $3,424/month for a one-bedroom.
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