185 Monroe Street
Building overview
Data as of Jul 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 building33 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: $3,399 1BR · $3,595 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 (5 vs 1 average per building).
Top issues
- Water/Plumbing2
- Pests1
- Safety1
Severity Key
- Class C: Immediately Hazardous (Major)
- Class B: Hazardous (Moderate)
- Class A: Non-Hazardous (Minor)
- Safety
ADM CODE REMOVE DEVICE PREVENTING DOOR FROM BEING SELF-CLOSING MAGNET STOPPER INSTALLED AT FIRE DOOR AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY
Jun 1, 2026Class C - Electrical
THE MISSING ELECTRICAL OUTLET COVER AT WEST WALL AT PUBLIC HALL, 9th STORY
Jun 1, 2026Class B - Water/Plumbing
THE ROOF SO THAT IT WILL NOT LEAK AT CEILING IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 9G, 9th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Feb 17, 2026Class B - Water/Plumbing
HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT CEILING IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 9G, 9th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Feb 17, 2026Class B - Pests
M/D LAW FILE PLANS AND APPLICATION AND LEGALIZE THE FOLLOWING ALTERATION OR RESTORE TO THE LEGAL CONDITION EXISTING PRIOR TO THE MAKING OF SAID ALTERATION CONSISTING OF DROP CEILING INSTALLED AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY
Jan 18, 2022Class A
Market Value Estimate
Statistical estimate based on publicly available listing data. Not an appraisal. See disclaimer.Market data as of Jul 1, 2026.
Comp Matrix
| Unit Type | This Bldg | Area Avg | Diff. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | — | $2,935 | — |
| 1 Bed | — | $3,399 | — |
| 2 Bed | — | $3,595 | — |
| 3+ Bed | — | $3,999.5 | — |
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 5 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 624 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 $3,399/month for a one-bedroom.
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