197 Madison Street
Manhattan, NY 10002BBL 1-00273-0020Map
Owner of record: 197 Madison Holdings LLC
197 Madison Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1901 in Manhattan, 10002. It has 20 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is 197 Madison Holdings LLC. HPD has recorded 150 housing violations here, most recently on September 16, 2026. 12 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 6 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 150
- DOB violations
- 20
- ECB violations
- 21
- HPD complaints
- 339
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
Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 150
- BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of garbage and household items at public hall, 4th story
Sep 16, 2026
Open — Nov certified on time - ANon-hazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint all parts and components at all balconies at all stories at 2nd fire escape from east
Sep 16, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing drop ladder at 1st fire escape from east
Sep 16, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of consisting of garbage receptacles and split unit compressor obstructing drop ladder at 1st fire escape from east
Sep 16, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint all parts and components at all balconies at all stories at 1st fire escape from east
Sep 16, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice regarding rent stabilization law, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a conspicuous location within the common area at the buildings entrance. for more information about signage requirements, please visit: https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/required-signage.page
Jul 25, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Refit the only fire door leading to the garbage room at public hall, 1st story
Jul 25, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective closer arm at the fire door leading to the garbage room at public hall, 1st story
Jul 25, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at closer arm at fire door leading to the ''garbage'' room at public hall, 1st story
Jul 15, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at garbage room door at public hall, 1st story
Jun 17, 2026
Closed — Violation closed
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- ANon-hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch set at garbage room door at public hall, 1st story
Jun 17, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of garbage under staircase at public hall, 1st story
Jun 17, 2026
Open — False certification - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of construction materials at public hall, 1st story
Jun 17, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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.
Apr 29, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint on east exterior wall, all stories and all components at fire escape
Apr 23, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at north door leading to garbage room at public hall, 1st story
Apr 23, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at window header ceiling at public hall stairs, 3rd story
Apr 23, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at window header ceiling at public hall stairs, 3rd story
Apr 23, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at window header ceiling at public hall stairs, 3rd story
Apr 23, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at north & west walls at public hall stairs, 4th story
Apr 23, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department north & west walls at public hall stairs, 4th story
Apr 23, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at north & west walls at public hall stairs, 4th story
Apr 23, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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.
Mar 15, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
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.
Nov 2, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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.
Feb 15, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
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.
Feb 15, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
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.
Oct 25, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 7, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 18, 2018 · Apt 7
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing escutcheon plates in the 1st room from east located at apt 7, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 18, 2018 · Apt 7
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective mechanical ventalator in the 1st room from east located at apt 7, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 18, 2018 · Apt 7
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 7, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 18, 2018 · Apt 7
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
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.
Oct 9, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 6, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Feb 26, 2018 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 6, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Feb 26, 2018 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 6, 3rd story
Feb 26, 2018 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing covers or caps and electric oulets at west walls from 2nd to 6th sty at public hall
Dec 22, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of garbage cans and recycle bins stored at public hall, 1st story
Dec 22, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles at public hall, 6th story
May 5, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 5, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 5, 2017 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective mortise lock vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
May 5, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 5, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 5, 2017 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
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.
Oct 25, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of ice machine obstructing dropladder at east fire escpae
Mar 13, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following 300w
Mar 13, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at 1st sty public hall at boiler room
Nov 8, 2014
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Nov 8, 2014 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical bx cable above building front entrance door .
Apr 8, 2014
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective marble tead 10th from bottom up,at 6th story public hall stairs
Jan 27, 2014
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective concrete material at floor ,at center scetion 6th story public hall
Jan 27, 2014
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective metal stair riser and support angle bracket 8th from bottom up,at 5th story public hall stairs
Jan 27, 2014
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 20
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
Boro-comm
Apr 30, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Mar 12, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Apr 4, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 13, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - active - 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 31, 2005
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - active
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- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed - 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 - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 1, 1994
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Jan 20, 1994
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Jan 20, 1994
Vp-violation unserved ecb-active - Electric signs none
Es-electric signs none
Apr 23, 1990
Dob violation - dismissed - Electric signs none
Es-electric signs none
Apr 23, 1990
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 21
- Class - 2
Work without permit new business accessory illuminated sign from 2024, one sign facing rutgers st. approx.3ft h x 15ft w and one sign facing madison st. size 20ft w x 3ft h mention " indoor dispensary" two new
Mar 29, 2024
Resolve - Class - 2
Work without a permit. observed in commercial smoke shop full height metal and plexi glass portions installed in middle of store. no permit on file for work performed., obtain all permits; obtain permit and/or
Mar 8, 2023 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 2
Work w/o permit.noted:at time of inspection observed wall sign aprox 4'x40' wrap around sign reads "exclusive convenience store" no permit on file. remedy:obtain all permits.
Jun 23, 2022
Resolve - Class - 3
Electrical work without a permit.at the time of inspection observed two ac-units,attached to the building on exposure four.both ac-unit are operating with electrical power connection.ac units are being used by
Sep 25, 2020 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to safetguard all persons and property affected by construction operation work in progress under alt job#121746209 expires 3/15/14 to renovate various apartments - however the following were noted 2nd f
Dec 10, 2013 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 3
Failure to maintain bldg in a code compliant manner. noted defects: atrear facade exp #3, spalling stucco & paint chips at 2nd-5th flr. remedy: obtain all permits & approvals to make all necessary repairs
Jan 12, 2012 · Penalty $200
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building wall(s) or appurtenance. note:- the brick works are loose, bulging and missing pointings thru out. also at some locations the copping stones at parapet level are missing. location-
Jan 9, 2012 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg noted collapsed spalled brick work dedelaminated stucco from exp 3 onto roof of adjacent 1 sty laundromat @ 32 rutgers st also exp 2 separating brick work of party wall @ exp 3 cracked
Aug 2, 2010 · Penalty $25,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Fail to maintain exterior of bldg east elevation has cracks in the facade from 2nd to 6th flr.as per#34741530-krem:maintain exterior of bldg
Dec 29, 2009 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Fail to maintain bldg. east elevation on facade have severe cracks on 2nd to 6th fl as per 34741530k. remedy: make area safe. remove & repair masonry.
Aug 15, 2009 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve
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- Hazardous
Failure to maintain defect is at 6th fl public hallway fire rated material missing and exposing joist and wood lathe at ceiling creating fire hazard remedy: make safe immediately obtain necessary permits mainta
May 1, 2008 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior of building wall. facade throughout sidesand rear of building, stucco & brick spalled & dislodged mortar jointsspalled. note: 1st offense viol #34471233n 5/5/05. noted: side of mad-
Sep 30, 2005 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior building wall hazardous noted at north and west facing elevation stucco masonry craded spalled and dislodged fallen to sidewalk below from parapet onto madison st and from 2nd floor
May 5, 2005 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Hazardous
B4b/1/51.cease use. *boiler cannot be put back into normal operation without dept of buildings inspection.*
Mar 30, 2005 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Hazardous
20050818y missing bolts gaskets.50a)debris in boiler room.* boiler can not be put back into normal operation without d.o.b. inspection.*
Mar 22, 2005 · Penalty $10,000
Resolve - Hazardous
Cease use.51/3b/71/16/32a/39/43/50/50a/-cease use.(50(boiler clean out plates missing bolts & gaskets.(50a)debris in boiler room boiler cannot be put back into normal operation w/o dob inspection.
Mar 21, 2005 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain building exterior. noted: at 1st floor level comm-ercial space south location metal awning broken, damaged, defective creating a hazardous condition. remedy: repair all defects at once.
Apr 12, 1999 · Penalty $2,000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work w/o a permit. noted: at south side of bldg west location interiorpartitions erected w/ store front installed creating 2 separate commercial spaces w/ separate entrance doors. occupied space dba madi
Mar 17, 1999 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure maintain exterior defect is metal awning at front of empty commercial space south /east side is in danger of collapsing, is dangling loose section missing creating a hazardous condition to
Aug 27, 1998 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Hazardous
Exit passageway/ corridor total obstruction noted: netal gates/doors erected at public hallways throughout bldg opening against the flow of egress preventing safe and proper passage to safe area of
Jul 22, 1998 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior building wall. defect is: large section of cornice approx 20'at north front & 15' to 20' at south front of buliding are rotten & defective with numerous holes at the under side
Sep 13, 1994
Resolve
Complaints
- Plumbing
Water supply
Sep 14, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Dec 19, 2025 · Apt 9
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Dec 19, 2025 · Apt 18
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
May 30, 2025 · Apt 11
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jan 13, 2024 · Apt 13
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Mar 29, 2020 · Apt 11
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Mar 29, 2020 · Apt 11
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 5, 2018 · Apt 7
Close - Door/window
Door frame
Oct 23, 2018 · Apt 7
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 23, 2018 · Apt 7
Close
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- General
Ventilation system
Oct 23, 2018 · Apt 7
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 23, 2018 · Apt 7
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 21, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 25, 2018 · Apt 6
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 18, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 1, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 9, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 21, 2017 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 21, 2017 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 21, 2017 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Nov 27, 2017 · Apt 10
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Nov 27, 2017 · Apt 10
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 19, 2015 · Apt 5
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 18, 2015 · Apt 5
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Feb 17, 2015 · Apt 14
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 28, 2014 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 23, 2014 · Apt 15
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 22, 2014 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 19, 2014 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 12, 2014 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 8, 2014 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 8, 2014 · Apt 10
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 7, 2014 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 4, 2014 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 3, 2014 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 3, 2014 · Apt 10
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 2, 2014 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 2, 2014 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 2, 2014 · Apt 15
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 2, 2014 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Sep 26, 2014 · Apt 15
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Sep 26, 2014 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Sep 26, 2014 · Apt 15
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Sep 17, 2014 · Apt 15
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Sep 15, 2014 · Apt BLDG
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Mar 29, 2014 · Apt 17
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Mar 29, 2014 · Apt 17
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 19, 2014 · Apt 15
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 19, 2014 · Apt 17
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 31, 2014 · Apt NA
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C7)
- Year built
- 1901
- Floors
- 6
- Residential units
- 20
- Building area
- 11,321 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,115 ft²
- Zoning
- R7-2
- Community board
- 103
- Council district
- 1
- Block / lot
- 273 / 20
- Assessed value
- $2,183,400
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #132702, last renewed Aug 24, 2025.
Questions about 197 Madison Street
Who owns 197 Madison Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 197 Madison Holdings LLC.
Does 197 Madison Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 150 housing violations at this property.
Is 197 Madison Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 6 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 30% of its 20 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 197 Madison Street built?
City records list 1901 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 197 Madison Street?
It has 20 residential units and 25 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.