215 Madison Street
Manhattan, NY 10002BBL 1-00271-0041Map
Owner of record: Hoagy Chen
215 Madison Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Manhattan, 10002. It has 20 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Hoagy Chen. HPD has recorded 189 housing violations here, most recently on July 13, 2026. 28 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 189
- DOB violations
- 10
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 49
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 189
- BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jul 13, 2026 · Apt 2C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jul 13, 2026 · Apt 2C
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jul 13, 2026 · Apt 2C
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of bedbugs in the entire apartment located at apt 2c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
May 21, 2025 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
May 13, 2025 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) west wall, 1st window frame from south at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 2c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
May 13, 2025 · Apt 2C
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from north at east wall, west wall in the foyer located at apt 2c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
May 13, 2025 · Apt 2C
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
May 13, 2025 · Apt 2C
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 2c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
May 13, 2025 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the south wall, east wall, north wall in the kitchen located at apt 2c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
May 13, 2025 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the east wall, south wall in the foyer located at apt 2c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
May 13, 2025 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective grout surfaces at the north, east and west walls in the bathroom located at apt 2c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
May 13, 2025 · Apt 2C
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 2c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
May 13, 2025 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood base cabinet under the sink in the kitchen located at apt 2c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
May 13, 2025 · Apt 2C
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
May 13, 2025 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
May 4, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of bicycles chain to hand rail at public hall, 2nd story
May 4, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated lock installed at door leading to fire escape window in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 2c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
May 4, 2025 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of airconditioner unit installed at fire escape window in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 2c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
May 4, 2025 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 24, 2025 · Apt 2C
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 24, 2025 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 square feet at ceiling ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north original violation 17821507 issued 11-apr-25 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code 27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Apr 11, 2025 · Apt 2C
Open — Defect letter issued - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective caulking around the bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 11, 2025 · Apt 2C
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective porcelain enamel reglaze at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 11, 2025 · Apt 2C
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at boiler room
Apr 11, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 11, 2025 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 11, 2025 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 square feet at ceiling ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 11, 2025 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 1, wg to replace = 0, wg to repair = 0 in the entire apartment located at apt 2c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Nov 7, 2024 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Nov 7, 2024 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Nov 7, 2024 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 7 sq.ft at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Apr 12, 2024 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st riser from east at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 2c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Apr 12, 2024 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story
Apr 12, 2024
Open — Invalid certification - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling.
Apr 12, 2024
Open — Invalid certification - ANon-hazardous
Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at public hall, 1st story
Apr 12, 2024
Open — Invalid certification - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the foyer , the 1st room from north at east located at apt 2c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Apr 12, 2024 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and the ceiling, north wall in the kitchen located at apt 2c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Apr 12, 2024 · Apt 2C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and the east wall in the foyer located at apt 2c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Apr 12, 2024 · Apt 2C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Apr 12, 2024 · Apt 2C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective porcelain enamel glaze at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Apr 12, 2024 · Apt 2C
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing at public hall, 1st story
Apr 12, 2024
Open — Invalid certification - CImmediately hazardous
Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system missing at public hall, 1st story
Apr 12, 2024
Open — Nov certified late - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
Apr 12, 2024
Open — Invalid certification - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from north at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 2c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Apr 12, 2024 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) east wall, west wall, 1st window frame from south at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 2c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Apr 12, 2024 · Apt 2C
Open — Defect letter issued - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 7 sq.ft at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west original violation 16852040 issued 12-apr-24 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Apr 12, 2024 · Apt 2C
Open — Defect letter issued - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 1; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 2c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 8, 2024 · Apt 2C
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 8, 2024 · Apt 2C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 8, 2024 · Apt 2C
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 10
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report
Nov 8, 2019
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 10, 1997
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 19, 2025 · Apt 2C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 12, 2025 · Apt 2C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 12, 2025 · Apt 2C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 9, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Nov 1, 2024 · Apt 2C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Nov 1, 2024 · Apt 2C
Close - Electric
No lighting
Jun 21, 2024 · Apt 2C
Close - General
Cooking gas
Jun 21, 2024 · Apt 2C
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 7, 2024 · Apt 2C
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Apr 7, 2024 · Apt 2C
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 17, 2022 · Apt 2C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 8, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 23, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 17, 2015 · Apt 2D
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 7, 2015 · Apt 2H
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 11, 2014 · Apt 2A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 8, 2014 · Apt B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 11, 2013 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 3, 2013 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 8, 2013 · Apt NA
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Feb 8, 2013 · Apt 3C
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 29, 2012 · Apt 1FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 26, 2012 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 12, 2012 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 6, 2012 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 14, 2012 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 20, 2011 · Apt 3C
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 20, 2011 · Apt 3C
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 20, 2011 · Apt 3C
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 18, 2011 · Apt 3D
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 18, 2011 · Apt 3D
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 5, 2011 · Apt 3D
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 23, 2011 · Apt 3D
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 22, 2011 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 19, 2011 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 17, 2011 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Doors
Jan 2, 2010 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 15, 2009 · Apt 4B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 17, 2008 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 13, 2005 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 9, 2005 · Apt 1FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 9, 2005 · Apt 3C
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 2, 2005 · Apt 1C
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 2, 2005 · Apt 1C
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 8, 2003 · Apt 3 FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 8, 2003 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 4, 2003 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 29, 2003 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 24, 2003 · Apt BLDG
Close
Sales history
| Date | Price | Type | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 13, 2026 | Non-market transfer | Rentals - walkup apartments | 22 |
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C7)
- Year built
- 1920
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 20
- Building area
- 10,230 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,612 ft²
- Zoning
- R7-2
- Community board
- 103
- Council district
- 1
- Block / lot
- 271 / 41
- Assessed value
- $652,050
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #100699, last renewed Jul 1, 2025.
Questions about 215 Madison Street
Who owns 215 Madison Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Hoagy Chen.
Does 215 Madison Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 189 housing violations at this property.
Is 215 Madison Street rent stabilized?
No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.
When was 215 Madison Street built?
City records list 1920 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 215 Madison Street?
It has 20 residential units and 22 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.