185 Madison Avenue
Manhattan, NY 10016BBL 1-00864-0025Map
Owner of record: 185 Madison Avenue,
185 Madison Avenue is an office building built in 1911 in Manhattan, 10016. The owner of record is 185 Madison Avenue,. HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.
- HPD violations
- 0
- DOB violations
- 76
- ECB violations
- 60
- HPD complaints
- 1
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
HPD has not cited this building.
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 · 0
No HPD violations on record
DOB building violations · 76
- Construction other optional
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. at exposure (north elevation) it was bulging parapet, crack on brick facade remedy repair and/or replace
Sep 18, 2024
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
Ftm bldg in a code compliant manner. at exposure 2 (north elevation) it was observed buldging parapet, crack on brick facade. remedy: repair and or replace
Sep 18, 2024
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
Borough commissioner stop work order application #121981686 due to site saftey manager withdrawal. work is approx. 0% completed at exterior. stop all work and makes site safe.
Aug 13, 2024
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner: observed at exp 1 crack brick at 6th floor & spalling at parapet north west. exposure 4 damaged joint and spalling at lower floors. roof area opening at main roof parapet exposure 2. remedy: repaid and/or replace
Apr 24, 2024
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
Failure to maintain building in a code compliant manner inadequate railing at roof level not secure at exposure#1 observed a vertical cra crack about 6 story up remedy:repair and or replace
Dec 29, 2023
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
Failure to maintain building in a code compliant manner inadequate railing at roof level remedy:repair and or replace
Dec 19, 2023
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.observedspalling and eroded joints at exposure#3 wall opening at high parapet,spalling and eroded joints at exposure #2 remedy:maintain building repair and or replace
Jul 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
Borough commissioner has ordered immediate stop work for job application # 121981686 due to applicant withdrawal. no ongoing construction work observed for exterior fa ade. defects observed at exposure 2. stop all work immediately and make site safe..
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner:observed spalling an eroded joints at exposure #3and at high and low parapet walls south west wall damaged. remedy:maintain building repair and or replace
May 2, 2023
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
Ftm bldg in code compliant manner. observed rust holes in cornice at exposures 1 and 4(elevations west and south)also cracked terra cotta on exposures 4 south elevations. remedy: maintain bldg and repair defects on all exposures
Nov 22, 2022
Dob violation - active
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- Construction other optional
Ftm exterior bldg walls and appurtenances. observed on exp1 and 4 corroded metal cornice with rusted open holes at several locations exp4 south elevation-cracked tile on 10fl. remedy: maintain exterior bldg wallsm provide adequate safety measures, repair damage facade and appurtenances
Jun 1, 2022
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
Borough comissioner has issued a stop work order for job # 121981686 due to applicant's withdrawal.
Mar 10, 2022
Dob violation - dismissed - No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required
Failed to file fisp cycle 9a technical report by 02/21/2022
Feb 22, 2022
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
Ftm building exterior walls/facade and appurtenances. exp 2 north elevation observed deteriorating mortar joints, open joints, spalled masonry from 13th throught 16 floors directly above adjacent property. remedy: maintain exterior building walls/facade and appurtenances
Jul 2, 2021
Dob violation - active - Failure to post energy grade/score none
Failure to display energy efficiency score and energy efficiency grade as per adcode sec. 28-309.12.3
Apr 29, 2021
Dob violation - active - Sprinkler none
Failed to file final sprinkler report by july 1, 2019
Sep 3, 2019
Dob violation - active - No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required
Failed to file fisp cycle 8a technical report by 02/21/2017
May 31, 2018
Dob violation - active - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2014 cat 1 insp/tst
Nov 14, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2014 cat 1 insp/tst
Nov 14, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2014 cat 1 insp/tst
Nov 14, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 15, 2016
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 15, 2016
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 15, 2016
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 5, 2015
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 5, 2015
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 5, 2015
Dob violation - active - 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 - active - 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 - active - 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
Jan 2, 2014
Dob violation - resolved - No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required
Failed to file fisp cycle 7a technical report by 02/21/2012
Jan 31, 2013
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 8, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 2, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 2, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 30, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 30, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 30, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 12, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 12, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 12, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 15, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 15, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 15, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 26, 2008
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 26, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 5, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 5, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 5, 2007
Dob violation - resolved
ECB violations · 60
- Class - 2
Upon inspection i observed a sidewalk shed installed at expos 1 contrary to code. inadequate coverage of corrugated metal under the wood deck near the building and above the building entries. large gaps of unpr
Apr 29, 2026 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Class - 2
I observed a sidewalk shed installed at expos 1&4 contrary to code. mudsills not secured to vertical members at expos 4 contrary to 3307.6.4.10 . 8ft height not maintained in pathway at expos 4 contrary to 3307
Apr 29, 2026 · Penalty $2,430
Active - Class - 2
Upon inspection i observed a sidewalk shed installed at expos 1&4 with no sidewalk shed parapet information panel installed at expos 4 contrary to code 3301.9.2.2 posting of sidewalk shed parapet information pa
Apr 29, 2026 · Penalty $1,280
Active - Class - 2
Upon inspection i observed a sidewalk shed at expos 1&4 not maintained according to codes 3307.6.5.1 & 3307.6.5.3 . i observed multiple unprotected bolts in pathway at expos 1&4. advertisements hung below the d
Apr 29, 2026 · Penalty $625
Active - Class - 2
Work without permit two signs on sidewalk shed facing 34 street, approx. size 3ft x7ft , in sign mention " porada", obtain all permits; required permit
Jul 21, 2025 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Ac27-929.1 failure to complete installation of full system of automatic sprinklers & file final sprinkler report prepared by registereed design professional in an office building 100 feet or more in height in e
Jun 17, 2024 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 2
Sidewalk shed does not meet code specifications. at time of inspectionobserved broken mud sills. remedy: conform shed to code specifications.
Dec 19, 2023 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 2
27-929.1 failure to complete installation of full system of automatic sprinklers & file final sprinkler report prepared by registered design professional in office bldg 100 ft or more in height in existence on
Feb 28, 2023 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 2
Failure to submit acceptable required cycle 9a report of critical examination documenting condition of exterior wall & appurtenances required by 28-302.4 for control #902483.remedy:submit acceptable required te
Dec 9, 2022 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
Sec. ac 27-929.1 failure to complete the installation of a full systemof automatic sprinklers & file a final sprinkler report prepared by a registered design professional in an office bldg 100 feet or more in
Nov 1, 2021 · Penalty $3,125
Active
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- Class - 2
Sec. ac 27-929.1 failure to complete the installation of a full systemof automatic spriklers & file a final sprinkler report prepared by a registered design professional by 7/1/19,in an office bldg 100 feet or
Jul 13, 2020 · Penalty $3,155
Active - Class - 2
Sec. a.c.27-929.1,failure to complete the installation of a full system of automatic sprinklers & file a final sprinkler report prepared by a registered design professional by 7/1/19,in an office bldg 100 feet
Nov 15, 2019 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
Sec. 3310.3 site safety plans. ssp is requires to be on site at al times. note: at time of inspection i observed facade/site safety job in progress w/no site safety plan on site & or available upon request.
Jun 12, 2018
Resolve - Class - 2
No storage on shed pedestrian protection does not meet code specifications. storage not allowed unless permit state designated area. note: @time of inspection,i observed sidewalk shed in place w/excessive stora
Jun 12, 2018 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 1
Bc3314.1 partial stop work order for all facade job and scaffold issued pursuant to 28-207.2 and posted at premises. note: observed ongoingfacade restoration is in progress at time of inspection. no site safet
Aug 8, 2017 · Penalty $1,200
Resolve - Class - 2
Daily inspection. noted: observed sidewalk shed is replaced at e 34 street. sidewalk shed daily inspection logbook is not on site. rmdy: comply with code.
Aug 8, 2017 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Class - 2
Partial stop work order for suspended scaffold issued pursuant to 28-207.2 and posted at premises. note: observed a tiebreaks are anchored to the roof that does not shown on approved cd-5. rmdy:do not use
Aug 8, 2017 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Class - 1
Bc3310.8.4 partial stop work order for suspended scaffold issued pursuant to 28-207.2 and posted at premises. note: observed ongoing facade restoration is in progress at time of inspection. site safety log is n
Aug 8, 2017 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain exterior bldg facade and appurtenances. south elevation exp#4 crack/spalled brick's on 13/14 floor level also cracks/spalled bricks/stone at southwest corner of bldg on in between 13 to
May 26, 2017 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to submit acceptable 7th round report of critical examination documenting condition of exterior walls & appurtenances required by 28-302.4. agg2 history of noncompliance on 36027913z(agg1),36018898p.
Aug 11, 2016 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain exterior bldg roof 34 st side mini recessed decorative cornice defective exposed wood elevator machine room platform-plywood platform defective wood rotted out. base plate for overhead steel
Jul 12, 2016 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Class - 2
3307.6.5 failure to maintain sidewalk shed as required by code.note @ time of the inspection,sidewalk shed erected under job#140115649 alongexp1 & 4,is poorly maintained in that there are a number of bolt cover
Jan 1, 2016
Resolve - Class - 2
28-317.3,failure to register cooling tower.rem:comply w/ code
Sep 21, 2015
Resolve - Class - 2
Fail to file an acceptable tech report in compliance w/code provisions:nov #36018898p periodic inspection of exterior walls & appurtenances as req.rem:file required report to dob.
Sep 15, 2015 · Penalty $2,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Work does not conform to approved construction documents and/or approved construction documents and/or aproved amendments. noted: sidewalk shed has been erected at exp#1 (madison ave) and exp#4 (e. 34 st) perm
Jan 28, 2015
Resolve - Class - 2
Protection of pedestrians does not meet code specification.note:sidewalk shed has been erected at exp#1 (madison av) and exp#4 (e 34 st) under permit #140155649-01-eq-sh at exp#4 the high at overhead cross brac
Jan 28, 2015 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 2
Failuer to file an acceptable cycle 7 technical report in compliance with code provisions: periodic inspection of exterior walls & appurtenances as required by article 28-302 & the dept of bldgs rules & regulat
Apr 21, 2014 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 2
01b07,11x10,03b10,06b10,06b01,16j01,21m07,22b07,72m07,37m07,42h11,32e10,56o02,62b10,68b07,99b05,52b12,54m12,55m12,69m07. 37m-provide overhead lighting; 42h-repalce worn contact on controller; pit/handle;32e-cwt
Jan 24, 2014 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain exterior building west elevn, exposure #1 observe cracks and deteriorating failue in terra-cotta facade betw 12-16th flrs;blocks of wood install under a/c unit. north elevn,exposure #2 obser
Apr 30, 2013 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 1
*cease use* b151:58m11-gear missing fr tandem gear machine causing car to rumble.*cease use* until repairs are made.contact 212/566-5542 when repairs are made so full reinspection can be done.
Jan 15, 2013 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain facade & appurtenances. noted:at front #1 west & south #4 exposures mortar is being pushed out at mortar joints. at north return of some exposure at northeast corner from 16 flr down vertica
Jul 25, 2012 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in a code compliant manner.noted:defect @ north exposure missing bricks are loose motar & open joints @ 3rd to 8th flr.rem:make all necessary repairs forthwith!
May 24, 2011 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Class - 2
Work w/o a permit work noted : 13th floor erected interior partition walls creating office space w/ door @ various location @ 13th floor stop all work. remedy: obtain permit or restore to premises to prior lega
Mar 9, 2010 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to submit an acceptable 6th round technical report in compliance with code provisions: periodic inspection of exterior walls & appurtenances as required by article 28.302 & the d.o.b. rules & regulation
Nov 28, 2008 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Fail file to comply w/requirements for photoluminescent exit marking remedy: comply with requirements of reference standards (rs)6-1.
Sep 25, 2008 · Penalty $1,200
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work w/o permit.work noted:6fl having erected new metal framing partitions for new layout office.space w/new electric lines present w/o 1st obtaining permit.work approx 60% completed.remedy:stop all work obtain
Dec 12, 2006
Resolve - Non-hazardous
85bb5/86bb5/51bb12
Nov 6, 2006 · Penalty $350
Resolve - Non-hazardous
85bb5/86bb5
Nov 6, 2006 · Penalty $350
Resolve - Non-hazardous
85bb5/86bb5
Nov 6, 2006 · Penalty $350
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior building north elevation, west end parapet shows open joints, step cracks and spalling; lintels shows step cracks. north elev, open joints and spalling in mortar joints; areas of
Jan 19, 2005
Resolve - Non-hazardous
44m7/41n09/55o02/41d06/51k02/83m07/44m07 (44-m-07) provide jumper backof controller (44-d-06)properly secure capacities back of controller( 51-k-02)clean & lubricate hoist ropes (83-m-07) provide company
Apr 28, 2004 · Penalty $180
Resolve - Non-hazardous
83m07/44m07/44m07/39o02 (83-m-07)provide company sticker main lane foremergency (44-m07)seal governor (44-m-07) provide guard governor
Apr 28, 2004 · Penalty $180
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Having a prohibited sign on a sidewalk shed.remedy:remove illegal signs.
Apr 16, 2004
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to file an amended round five report acceptable to this dept. indicating correction of unsafe conditions described in initial ll11/98
Oct 9, 2003 · Penalty $350
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior building wall noted @ the south and west elevations damaged / missing mortar @ masonry water table; vertical masonry fracture @ sw corner of building no protection @ side walk remed
Mar 12, 2003 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to file an amended round five report acceptable to this department pursuant to rule r.c.n.y. 32-03b(5), indicating correction of hazardous conditions described in initial ll11/98 report. remedy: file an
Nov 22, 2002 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to provide adequate emergency power exit lights on floor2,5,6,7,8,9,11,13,14,15,16,17 tenant space.failure to provide emergency power to exit light on floors,2,5,6,7,8,9,11,13,14,15,16,17,tenant space.
Sep 9, 2002 · Penalty $710
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior building walls. cracked stone work at 5th and 13 floors along with defective brick work. broken window glass at patio area of roof. remedy: make all necessary repairs to areas noted
Mar 5, 2002 · Penalty $350
Resolve - Non-hazardous
50y11,73o2,13m7.
Oct 22, 1999
Resolve - Non-hazardous
37r11,50y11,13m7,73o2,44h11. 37-remove wire clip. 44-repair generatorfrom arcing.
Oct 22, 1999
Resolve
Complaints
- General
Mold
Mar 8, 2014 · Apt S12E
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Office building (O6)
- Year built
- 1911
- Floors
- 16
- Residential units
- —
- Building area
- 79,961 ft²
- Lot area
- 4,941 ft²
- Zoning
- C5-2
- Community board
- 106
- Council district
- 4
- Block / lot
- 864 / 25
- Assessed value
- $9,369,900
- Landmark / historic district
- No
Questions about 185 Madison Avenue
Who owns 185 Madison Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 185 Madison Avenue,.
Does 185 Madison Avenue have violations?
NYC HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.
Is 185 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 185 Madison Avenue built?
City records list 1911 as the year it was built.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.