What is the rent for a 2-bedroom at 542 MONROE STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11221?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a 2-bedroom at 542 MONROE STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11221 is approximately $6,250 per month.

How does rent at 542 MONROE STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11221 compare to the neighborhood?

Compared to other buildings in the 11221 zip code: 2-bedroom rents are about 84% above the neighborhood median.

Is 542 MONROE STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11221 rent stabilized?

Based on available records, 542 MONROE STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11221 is not currently registered as rent stabilized. Rents at this building are likely set at market rate.

When is the cheapest time to rent at 542 MONROE STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11221?

Based on historical listing data, February tends to be the most affordable month to sign a lease at 542 MONROE STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11221, while January is typically the most expensive. Timing your move to February could save approximately 6% compared to peak pricing.

Who is the landlord of 542 MONROE STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11221?

The registered owner of 542 MONROE STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11221 is GOODING, HARRIETT. You can view their full portfolio of buildings on Lucid Rents.

Is the landlord of 542 MONROE STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11221 a good landlord?

542 MONROE STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11221, owned by GOODING, HARRIETT, has an overall grade of C (2.0/5) on Lucid Rents. The building has 21 recorded violations. Tenants have left 1 review. Check tenant reviews for firsthand experiences.

What is the building rating for 542 MONROE STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11221?

542 MONROE STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11221 has an overall grade of C with a score of 2.0 out of 5 on Lucid Rents. This score is based on violations, complaints, and tenant reviews.

Are there violations or complaints at 542 MONROE STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11221?

Yes, 542 MONROE STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11221 has 21 housing violations and 11 complaints on record. Visit the building page on Lucid Rents to see the full history, including violation classes and complaint types.

What schools are near 542 MONROE STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11221?

There are 10 schools near 542 MONROE STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11221, including 4 public schools, 3 charter schools, 3 private schools. Nearby schools include M.s. 035 Stephen Decatur (8 min walk), Brooklyn Brownstone School (8 min walk), P.s. 262 El Hajj Malik El Shabazz Elementary School (9 min walk), P.s. K140 (12 min walk), Ember Charter School For Mindful Education, Innovation And Transformation (2 min walk), and more.

What public transit is near 542 MONROE STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11221?

542 MONROE STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11221 has 4 transit options nearby. The closest include: bus: MARCUS GARVEY BLVD/MACDONOUGH ST (B15), 0.38 mi away.

Is 542 MONROE STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11221 safe? What is the crime rate nearby?

The 11221 zip code where 542 MONROE STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11221 is located had 2,264 crime incidents in the past 2 years, including 176 violent crimes, 776 property crimes, and 1,312 quality-of-life incidents. Check the neighborhood report card for 11221 for full details.

When was 542 MONROE STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11221 built and how many units does it have?

542 MONROE STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11221 was built in 1931, has 4 floors, contains 4 total units.

What do tenants say about living at 542 MONROE STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11221?

542 MONROE STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11221 has 1 tenant review with an average rating of 2.0 out of 5. 0 out of 1 reviewers would recommend this building.

542 MONROE STREET — Rent Intelligence for Bushwick, NYC

Bushwick · Brooklyn, NY, 11221

Built 19314 floors4 unitsBBL 3016390040

Current rent range

$6,250 – $6,250 / mo

1 bedroom band tracked · sampled from recent listings

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★★★★★2.01 reviews

Verified reviewsGHOwned byGOODING, HARRIETT3 bldgs

542 MONROE STREET

Brooklyn, NY, 11221

542 MONROE STREET is a mid-century 1931 building, 4 units in Bushwick, NYC. Owned by GOODING, HARRIETT. Public records show 21 open violations, 11 311 complaints on file. Lucid Rents has 1 verified tenant review on this building.

HPD violations21last 7 years · class A, B, C

Evictions filed0last 7 years

Tenant reviews12.0 ★ avg

Rent-stab units—no coverage

Building age95 ybuilt 1931

311 complaints11last 7 years

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Rental intelligence.

Neighborhood Median Rent

Brooklyn · February 2026

2 BR

$6,250/mo

1 listing

Compare this building's listings above against the neighborhood medians.

Seasonal Pattern

Best & worst months to sign a lease

Cheapest

February

Most expensive

January

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Potential savings: ~6% by timing your move to February.

Rent vs. area median Brooklyn

Studio

This building: — – —

—Area: $2,573

1 BR

This building: — – —

—Area: $2,950

2 BR

This building: $6,250 – $6,250

84% aboveArea: $3,400

3 BR

This building: — – —

—Area: $3,995

4 BR

This building: — – —

—Area: $4,000

Units Historic Rent 0 listings

—No dataNo recent listings

Neighborhood Rent Range Brooklyn

2 Bed1 listing

$6,250

$3,000 – $3,650

Range (P25 – P75)MedianBased on recent listings in Brooklyn

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Rental intelligence.

01b / 09

Rent trends.

Bushwick

Quarterly market rent, 2014–2026 (latest = Q1 2026 forecast)

Asking rent

$2,911

current quarter

Effective rent

—

per bedroom only

YoY change

1.5%

asking, vs 1 yr ago

10-year change

12%

asking, since ~'16

Asking rent per bedroom type — switch tabs to see each with effective (concession-net) rent.

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Rent trends.

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Neighborhood risks.

within 0.75 mi

150 nearby

within 0.75 mi

Public-safety

shelters, methadone, halfway, sex offenders

24/7 Noise

sirens, construction, schools, rail, avenue traffic

Environmental

brownfields, industrial zones, sanitation

Block-level

3661

311 noise, rats, bedbug history

Sources: NYC DHS · DOB · 311 · DSNY · FDNY · NYS DCJS · NYS DECSee full report

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Neighborhood risks.

02 / 10

Violations, 311, & more.

hpd · dob · 311 · acris
last 7 years

Violation & Complaint Trends

Monthly counts over the last 7 years · all data sources

Improving

HPDTop Violations

21 total

Pest Infestation
6
Smoke/CO Detector
2
Flooring
1
Door/Lock
1
Water Leak
1

311Top Complaints

11 total

Abandoned Vehicle
4
UNSANITARY CONDITION
3
HEAT/HOT WATER
2
Illegal Fireworks
1
Noise - Residential
1

DOBTop Filings

0 total

DOB Violations
0

EvictionsEvictions

0 filed

Evictions filed
0

Violations by Unit

(1 unit)

UnitViolationsOpenLast Inspected

Recent records

Last 7 years

Class ANOV SENT OUTMay 5, 2026
(A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BED BUGS.
Class IINFO NOV SENT OUTNov 20, 2025
§27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITED FROM CERTIFYING VIOLATIONS, AND DENIED THE RIGHT TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF PREMISES FOR NONPAYMENT OF RENT UNTIL A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT IS FILED.
Class ANOV SENT OUTJun 10, 2025
(A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BED BUGS.
Class IINFO NOV SENT OUTNov 27, 2024
§27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITED FROM CERTIFYING VIOLATIONS, AND DENIED THE RIGHT TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF PREMISES FOR NONPAYMENT OF RENT UNTIL A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT IS FILED.
Class ANOV SENT OUTApr 11, 2024
(A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BED BUGS.

See all 21 HPD records

02 / 09

Violations, 311, & more.

03 / 10

What tenants actually say.

2.0 /5

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1 reviews

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1★

Pros: In a good neighborhood and had good natural lighting Cons: Huge mice problem! building in disrepair heating and water inconsistent. Disrespectful and unprofessional landlord. Will bully you if you request any prob…

negativeJan 2023

Anonymous

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03 / 09

What tenants actually say.

05 / 10

The landlord.

GOODING, HARRIETT

Portfolio of 3 buildings

Portfolio-level grade reflects the landlord's buildings across NYC, weighted by unit count. Individual building grades may differ.

View full landlord profile

buildings

2.0

avg score / 5

C-

portfolio grade

nearby owned

Ownership timeline · this building

ACRIS deeds and regulatory filings

1931Building constructed4 units · 4 floors
nowGOODING, HARRIETTOwner of record per HPD registration · manages 3 buildings · registration active through 2024-09-30.

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The landlord.

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Crime & safety.

11221 · last 12 months

Safety & Crime

Very safeSafety score · last 12 months

NYPD CompStat · updated weekly

LAST 12 MONTHS · 11221

Violent176

Property776

Quality-of-life1,312

Total incidents2,264

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About this area.

Bushwick · 11221

542 MONROE STREET · Brooklyn · 40.687° N, -73.936° W

Walk

Transit

Bike

Estimated from nearby transit & amenity data

4 bus stops nearby8 min

7 schools nearby8 min

Nearby Transit

BUS

MARCUS GARVEY BLVD/MACDONOUGH STB15
0.4 mi8 min
THROOP AV/MACDONOUGH STB43
0.4 mi9 min
LEWIS AV/BAINBRIDGE STB15
0.4 mi9 min
FULTON ST/MARCUS GARVEY BLVDB25
0.5 mi10 min

Nearby Schools & Colleges

PUBLIC SCHOOLS

M.s. 035 Stephen DecaturMiddle School
0.4 mi8 min
Brooklyn Brownstone SchoolElementary
0.4 mi8 min
P.s. 262 El Hajj Malik El Shabazz Elementary SchoolElementary
0.4 mi9 min
P.s. K140K-8
0.6 mi12 min

CHARTER SCHOOLS

Ember Charter School For Mindful Education, Innovation And TransformationCharter
0.1 mi2 min
Uncommon Bed-Stuy East Charter School NycMiddle School
0.2 mi4 min
Uncommon Bed-Stuy East Charter School NycMiddle School
0.2 mi4 min

PRIVATE SCHOOLS

Co-Op SchoolElementary
0.2 mi3 min
Talmud Torah D'nitraElementary
0.2 mi3 min
Kids-Centric, Inc Community Parents
0.6 mi12 min

The neighborhood

Bushwick

Bushwick's warehouse-turned-arts-district energy draws artists and young creatives. Sprawling murals, DIY galleries, and underground clubs exist alongside longtime Dominican and Puerto Rican community roots.

12,147buildings tracked4.3avg LucidIQ$2,950median 1BR

91,236population$78kmedian income79%renters

Arts SceneNightlifeAffordable (relatively)CreativeGritty

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Neighborhood overview

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Incident type · 6-month trend · vs. New York City average

Rent trends in Bushwick

Median rent & comparables→

1BR & 2BR averages · month-over-month · current listings

Nearby neighborhoods to explore

Bushwick· 0.63 mi Bedford-Stuyvesant· 0.89 mi Crown Heights· 1.47 mi Carroll Gardens· 1.61 mi Bedford-Stuyvesant· 1.66 mi

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Crime & safety.

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About this area.

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History of the building.

construction · ownership · permits

At a glance

Year built1931

Floors4

Total units4

ClassC3

BBL3016390040

19301940195019601970198019902000201020202030

1931

Building constructed

4 units · 4 floors · class C3

now

Current owner: GOODING, HARRIETT

Portfolio includes 3 buildings.

Recent Activity

20 events

HPDLOWMay 5, 2026
HPD Class A Violation — (A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR
HPDHIGHNov 20, 2025
HPD Class I Violation — §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-20
HPDLOWJun 10, 2025
HPD Class A Violation — (A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR
HPDHIGHNov 27, 2024
HPD Class I Violation — §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-20
HPDLOWApr 11, 2024
HPD Class A Violation — (A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR
HPDHIGHNov 21, 2023
HPD Class I Violation — §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-20
HPDLOWMar 24, 2023
HPD Class A Violation — (A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR
311MEDIUMFeb 27, 2023
UNSANITARY CONDITION — PESTS
311MEDIUMFeb 18, 2023
HEAT/HOT WATER — APARTMENT ONLY
311MEDIUMJan 27, 2023
UNSANITARY CONDITION — PESTS

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History of the building.

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Frequently asked questions.

What is the rent for a 2-bedroom at 542 MONROE STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11221?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a 2-bedroom at 542 MONROE STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11221 is approximately $6,250 per month.
How does rent at 542 MONROE STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11221 compare to the neighborhood?
Compared to other buildings in the 11221 zip code: 2-bedroom rents are about 84% above the neighborhood median.
Is 542 MONROE STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11221 rent stabilized?
Based on available records, 542 MONROE STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11221 is not currently registered as rent stabilized. Rents at this building are likely set at market rate.
When is the cheapest time to rent at 542 MONROE STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11221?
Based on historical listing data, February tends to be the most affordable month to sign a lease at 542 MONROE STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11221, while January is typically the most expensive. Timing your move to February could save approximately 6% compared to peak pricing.
Who is the landlord of 542 MONROE STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11221?
The registered owner of 542 MONROE STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11221 is GOODING, HARRIETT. You can view their full portfolio of buildings on Lucid Rents.
Is the landlord of 542 MONROE STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11221 a good landlord?
542 MONROE STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11221, owned by GOODING, HARRIETT, has an overall grade of C (2.0/5) on Lucid Rents. The building has 21 recorded violations. Tenants have left 1 review. Check tenant reviews for firsthand experiences.
What is the building rating for 542 MONROE STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11221?
542 MONROE STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11221 has an overall grade of C with a score of 2.0 out of 5 on Lucid Rents. This score is based on violations, complaints, and tenant reviews.
Are there violations or complaints at 542 MONROE STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11221?
Yes, 542 MONROE STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11221 has 21 housing violations and 11 complaints on record. Visit the building page on Lucid Rents to see the full history, including violation classes and complaint types.
What schools are near 542 MONROE STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11221?
There are 10 schools near 542 MONROE STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11221, including 4 public schools, 3 charter schools, 3 private schools. Nearby schools include M.s. 035 Stephen Decatur (8 min walk), Brooklyn Brownstone School (8 min walk), P.s. 262 El Hajj Malik El Shabazz Elementary School (9 min walk), P.s. K140 (12 min walk), Ember Charter School For Mindful Education, Innovation And Transformation (2 min walk), and more.
What public transit is near 542 MONROE STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11221?
542 MONROE STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11221 has 4 transit options nearby. The closest include: bus: MARCUS GARVEY BLVD/MACDONOUGH ST (B15), 0.38 mi away.
Is 542 MONROE STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11221 safe? What is the crime rate nearby?
The 11221 zip code where 542 MONROE STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11221 is located had 2,264 crime incidents in the past 2 years, including 176 violent crimes, 776 property crimes, and 1,312 quality-of-life incidents. Check the neighborhood report card for 11221 for full details.
When was 542 MONROE STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11221 built and how many units does it have?
542 MONROE STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11221 was built in 1931, has 4 floors, contains 4 total units.
What do tenants say about living at 542 MONROE STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11221?
542 MONROE STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11221 has 1 tenant review with an average rating of 2.0 out of 5. 0 out of 1 reviewers would recommend this building.

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