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118 Madison Avenue

Manhattan, NY 10016BBL 1-00860-0015Map

Owner of record: American Academy Of Dramatic Arts

118 Madison Avenue is an elevator apartment building built in 1920 in Manhattan, 10016. It has 12 residential units across 14 floors. The owner of record is American Academy Of Dramatic Arts. HPD has recorded 16 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 9 of the 16 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
16
DOB violations
44
ECB violations
26
HPD complaints
28

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Apr 29, 2026

Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.

Good
No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 16

  • A

    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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • I

    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 17, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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.

    Jun 4, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • I

    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 22, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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 1, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • I

    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 15, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • I

    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
  • I

    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
  • A

    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

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • I

    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.

    Apr 1, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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 1, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • I

    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
  • A

    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

    Jul 1, 2010

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective dishwasher,malfunctioning and leaking in the kitchen located at apt ph., 13th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 15, 2002 · Apt PH.

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    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 100 watts. at front areaway

    Sep 2, 2000

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 44

  • No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required

    Failed to file fisp cycle 9b technical report by 2/21/2023

    Feb 22, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Facade safety program facade required

    Unsafe report filed

    Feb 4, 2020

    Dob violation - active
  • Failure to benchmark none

    Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4

    May 2, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Apr 3, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Mar 6, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Aug 12, 2014

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Aug 12, 2014

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired

    Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2012 cat 1 insp/tst

    May 30, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired

    Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2012 cat 1 insp/tst

    May 30, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jun 9, 2010

    Dob violation - resolved
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  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jun 9, 2010

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Sep 1, 2009

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Sep 1, 2009

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional

    Mar 21, 2008

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Dec 5, 2007

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Dec 5, 2007

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Facade facade optional

    Ll1198-local law 11/98 - facade facade optional

    Nov 30, 2007

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 19, 2007

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 5, 2006

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 5, 2006

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Dec 22, 2005

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Dec 22, 2005

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 31, 2005

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Nov 24, 2004

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Nov 24, 2004

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional

    Apr 21, 2004

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Sep 26, 2003

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Sep 16, 2003

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Facade facade required

    L1198-local law 11/98 - facade facade required

    Aug 8, 2002

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    1p11362

    Aug 11, 2000

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    1p11363

    Aug 11, 2000

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    1p11363

    Jul 14, 1999

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    1p11362

    Jul 14, 1999

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional

    Apr 17, 1995

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional

    May 31, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Zoning none

    Z-zoning none

    Nov 8, 1993

    Dob violation - active
  • Zoning none

    Z-zoning none

    Nov 8, 1993

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Nov 8, 1993

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    1

    Jun 28, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    1

    Apr 7, 1992

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    (51)provide an outside communication system

    Oct 18, 1988

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    51)provide an outside communication system

    Oct 18, 1988

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 18, 1988

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    (51) provide in outside communication system

    Oct 18, 1988

    Dob violation - resolved

ECB violations · 26

  • Class - 2

    Note: at time of inspection, i observed an inadequate storage area on the roadway, the synthetic netting was not securely attached to the sidewalk shed and no solid barriers was provided as per code ( 3307.4.7)

    Aug 8, 2025 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to file acceptable amended cycle 8b report indicating correction of unsafe conditions described in initial facades report required by 28-302.5 for control #802422. remedy: file acceptable report.

    Jan 16, 2024 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Pedestrian protection does not meet code specifications. sidewalk shed installed at exp's 1&2 missing 14 bolt caps on screws creates hazard to the public threat of sharp edges (3307.6.5.6), comply to code speci

    Nov 22, 2023 · Penalty $2,400

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Altered/changed building occupied without a valid certificate of occupancy as per 28-118.3.1 - 28-118.3.2. note: at time of inspection, observed first floor and cellar at the above location being used as a rest

    Jun 6, 2022 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in summons/ violation# 35373263l issued on 01/02/19 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 amd 1rcny 102-01. no c/of/c/ on file. r

    Mar 2, 2019 · Penalty $1,562

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35375476y issued on 12-26-18 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. no c of c on file. remedy: comply w/comm's order &/or file a c

    Feb 17, 2019 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway. noted:temporary entrance enclosure erected on 30st entry door to commercial space which blocks lowering of cantaliver fire escape stair to sidewalk,in turn block

    Jan 2, 2019 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o. noted:c of o#81820 states floors 2-13 are class a apts, however floors 2-13 are occupied as college dormitories. remedy: discontinue illegal use or amend c of o

    Jan 2, 2019

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway.noted:at e 30 side of building a temporary plexiglass and aluminium frame wind protection for entrance of bar and resturant has partially obstructed fire escape d

    Dec 26, 2018 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    2x10,68m7-phone inside device is not working. there is no sticker in machine room stating maintenance company name and phone number.

    Oct 30, 2018 · Penalty $655

    Resolve
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  • Class - 2

    05x10,29d06,61l10,70p16,72p16. 05x- zone lock restricter. 29d- greenfield. 61l- repair latch. 70,72p- no available access.

    Jul 18, 2012

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    05x10,40r09,76m07,70p16,72p16. 05x- zone-lock restrictor. 40r- remove non-elevator material. 76m- wind-up key. 70,72p- no available access -provide explicity detailed info on how to obtain immediate 24/7 access

    Jul 18, 2012

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    16i10,97x10.(16i)9 flr hoistway door-elevator co.repairing door.

    Apr 11, 2011

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain exterior bldg.noted:numerous vertical cracks from 5 flr through 10flr @ northeast,southeast,& southwest corners.east elevation(exp#1)cracked terracotta cornices @ flrs 5,12,13 & parapet:step

    Mar 30, 2011

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to file an acceptable 6th round technical report in compliancew/code provisions: periodic inspection of exterior walls & appurtenances as required by article 28.302 & the dob rules & regs. 36012715x.

    Jan 25, 2011 · Penalty $2,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain exterior bldg. south elevation: observed vertical & separated east & west end; gaps & deteriorating in fire escape attachment. west elevation: observed vertical cracks & separated on its fac

    Apr 2, 2010 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to file an acceptable sixth round technical report in compliance w/ code provisions periodic insp of exterior walls and appurtenances as required by article 28.302 and the dob rules and regulations rem:

    Mar 29, 2010 · Penalty $2,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    14m7.21j1.40p16.21j clipping door lock rollers on up and down travel 40p no access to machine rm for elevators provide

    Jan 20, 2010 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to submit an acceptable sixth round technical report in compliance w/code provisions:periodic inspection of exterior walls and appurtenances as required by article 28.302 & the dob rules & regulations

    Nov 28, 2008 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to submit a fifth round technical report: periodic inspection of exterior walls and appurtenances as required by local law 11 of 1998 and the department of buildings rules and regulations. remedy: file

    May 19, 2003 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    07x. 07 electric eyes need repair.

    May 7, 1996 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    07x,18e. 07 electric eyes need repair 18 car door cluch hitting hatchdoor roller-adjust.

    May 7, 1996 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    50h,50y,29l,35o,. 50- regroove sheive.50 properly seal machine 29- replace broken cwt springs. 35- clean machine room and pit.

    Mar 26, 1996

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    50h,57o,. 50-regnooue traction sheive. 57- clean pit.

    Mar 26, 1996

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    35p. tenant refuse me to let to motor room.

    Apr 24, 1995 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    35p. tennant refused me access to get to motor room.

    Apr 24, 1995

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Apr 8, 2026 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 18, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 18, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 16, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 15, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 15, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 14, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 14, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 14, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 15, 2025 · Apt 2

    Close
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  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Mar 5, 2018 · Apt FL3

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Mar 5, 2018 · Apt FL3

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Mar 5, 2018 · Apt FL3

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Sewage

    Mar 5, 2018 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 5, 2018 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jan 29, 2018 · Apt FLOOR

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Sewage

    Jan 29, 2018 · Apt FLOOR

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jan 29, 2018 · Apt FLOOR

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Mar 18, 2017 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Mar 18, 2017 · Apt FLR7

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 8, 2013 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 8, 2013 · Apt NA

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jun 30, 2010 · Apt 11

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Apr 5, 2008 · Apt PH

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 24, 2008 · Apt PH

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Mar 12, 2008 · Apt 11

    Close
  • Electric

    Bell-buzzer/intercom

    Mar 12, 2008 · Apt 11

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 7, 2007 · Apt PH

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type
Elevator apartment building (D7)
Year built
1920
Floors
14
Residential units
12
Building area
32,917 ft²
Lot area
2,351 ft²
Zoning
C5-2
Community board
105
Council district
2
Block / lot
860 / 15
Assessed value
$8,183,250
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #139838, last renewed —.

Questions about 118 Madison Avenue

Who owns 118 Madison Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is American Academy Of Dramatic Arts.

Does 118 Madison Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 16 housing violations at this property.

Is 118 Madison Avenue 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 118 Madison Avenue built?

City records list 1920 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 118 Madison Avenue?

It has 12 residential units and 13 units in total.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.