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242 Madison Avenue

Manhattan, NY 10016BBL 1-00867-0057Map

Owner of record: 244 Madison Realty Corp

242 Madison Avenue is an elevator apartment building built in 1916 in Manhattan, 10016. It has 180 residential units across 16 floors. The owner of record is 244 Madison Realty Corp. HPD has recorded 4 housing violations here, most recently on February 15, 2022. 1 of the 4 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 4 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
4
DOB violations
26
ECB violations
18
HPD complaints
8

What to know

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Feb 15, 2022

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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
4
About 2% of the building's 180 apartments

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.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 4

  • 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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts appartment 6a located 1st apt from south at west

    Dec 26, 2012

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of fire damage walls and ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 6a, 6th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 11, 2012 · Apt 6A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct failure to provide to the department within 45 days of demand all records required to be maintained by owner in the entire apartment located at apt 10h, 10th story

    Jul 13, 2012 · Apt 10H

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 26

  • Hazardous condition (facade) facade required

    Cycle 9b unsafe report filed

    Feb 21, 2023

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Sep 3, 2020

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Failure to benchmark none

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

    Aug 3, 2020

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Failure to benchmark none

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

    May 3, 2020

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired

    Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2017 cat 1 insp/tst tst

    Sep 6, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired

    Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2017 cat 1 insp/tst tst

    Sep 6, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Sprinkler none

    Failed to file final sprinkler report by july 1, 2019

    Sep 3, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report

    Apr 6, 2018

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report

    Apr 6, 2018

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Facade facade optional

    File unsafe report cycle 7

    Aug 21, 2012

    Dob violation - dismissed
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  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jan 6, 2009

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jan 6, 2009

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Dec 11, 2007

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Dec 11, 2007

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Feb 28, 2006

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Feb 28, 2006

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Nov 21, 2003

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Zoning none

    Z-zoning none

    Nov 21, 2003

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Sep 24, 2003

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Sep 24, 2003

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    1p10658

    Nov 1, 2002

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional

    Feb 19, 2002

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional

    Jan 20, 1999

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Zoning none

    Z-zoning none

    Feb 26, 1998

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 18, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Electric signs none

    Es-electric signs none

    May 28, 1992

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 18

  • Class - 3

    Failure to maintain building in a code complaint manner. observed door at exposure # 4 of 1st floor commercial space "moonstruck" has large cracks on glass door in danger of breaking and allowing access into va

    Apr 2, 2025 · Penalty $250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain exterior building facade and appurtenenaces. notedat time of inspection (1) east elevation exposure #1 at 16th floor. inadequate repair to decorative store and deterioratintg and loose morta

    Sep 28, 2023 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain exterior bldg walls & appurtenances. note: @ exp#4north elevation (38 st) observed on parapet wall mortar joint, detach loose (sticking out)pertruding from parapet wall. rem:maintain exterio

    Jun 8, 2018 · Penalty $1,280

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Altered/changed building occupied w/o a valid c of o as per 28-118.3.1 - 28-118.3.2. noted: altered/changed bldg under alt #104262879,currently occupied under expired on 7/14/07 rco #104262879t001.

    Sep 20, 2011 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Work does not conform to approved plans # 120073721 non conforming work noted: cellar level west side rooms not demolished south west platform not demolished all doors not on plan stop all work remedy: conform

    Aug 3, 2010 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Altered / changed bldg occupied w/o a valid c of o as per ss-118.3.2-ss-118.3.2 noted: tco# 104262879t001 expired on 7/14/2007 remedy: obtain valid c of o &/or discontinue illegal occupancy

    Aug 3, 2010 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Work does not conform to approved const docs. work ongoing under nb 110406445 excavated underpins formed & ready for concrete are 70" wide. completed underpins are 5' wide. plans call for 4'wide. prepared pins

    Jul 1, 2010

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    40d6.40d secure flooring between governor & plunger gripper for this device 1p10658

    Feb 19, 2010 · Penalty $250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    98bb5.79j1.98bb5 file and perform 5yr safety 79j1 adjust and equalize compensating cables

    Dec 9, 2009 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    52q03.10h11.17h11.67x10.17h replace hoistway door gibs on all fl 67x repair phone system in car

    Feb 17, 2009 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
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  • Class - 2

    52q03.51h11.51k11.10h11.39m07.08v01.67x10.17h11.39m provide guard for sheave on top of car 67x repair phone system in car 17h replace hoistway door gibs on all fl

    Feb 17, 2009 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c of o in that temporary co 104262879t001 has expired on 7/14/07 remedy: discontinue illegal use or update and amend temp c of o

    Dec 4, 2007 · Penalty $400

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    39o02/66o02/59b07/59b03. 39- clean out debris from motor room 66- clean elevator pit. 59-b-07 & 03 provide light in machine space & provide guards for existing light

    May 15, 2006 · Penalty $350

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    39o02/41e10/59b07/66o02. 39- clean out debris from motor room 41- selector drum, in motor room rubbing & making noise repair 59- lighting motor room need guard & needs more light in machine space 66- clean out

    May 15, 2006

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Occupancy of cellar as an adult physical culture establishment where cross gender body massage was observed by unlicensed therapists (female) to (male) patrons. therapists were fully unclothed or in bra & panti

    Nov 21, 2003 · Penalty $480

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to obtain a permit for temporary construction:sidewalk shed.remedy:obtain a permit.

    Mar 9, 2001

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    74o02, 30o02, 59o02, 62o02,. 74-clean top of car and remove oil soak rags. 30-clean down hoistway. 59-clean counter weight oil soaked. 62- to much link clean under sicle platform.

    Dec 23, 1998

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    74o02, 30o02, 59o02, 62o02,. 74-clean car top. 30-clean hoistway. 59- clean counter weight. 62-clean under side platform.

    Dec 23, 1998

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Dec 18, 2022 · Apt 5L

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Dec 18, 2022 · Apt 5L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 4, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 30, 2017 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 27, 2017 · Apt 14G

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 25, 2013 · Apt 8B

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 31, 2008 · Apt 8E

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 13, 2004 · Apt 6I

    Close

Sales history

DatePriceTypeUnits
Aug 3, 2026$390,000Coops - elevator apartments—
Feb 10, 2026$720,000Coops - elevator apartments—
Feb 5, 2026$640,000Coops - elevator apartments—
Dec 1, 2025$625,000Coops - elevator apartments—
Oct 24, 2025$519,000Coops - elevator apartments—
Oct 14, 2025$525,000Coops - elevator apartments—

Building details

Building type
Elevator apartment building (D4)
Year built
1916
Floors
16
Residential units
180
Building area
142,836 ft²
Lot area
9,381 ft²
Zoning
C5-2
Community board
105
Council district
4
Block / lot
867 / 57
Assessed value
$19,978,200
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #139394, last renewed Jul 14, 2025.

Questions about 242 Madison Avenue

Who owns 242 Madison Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 244 Madison Realty Corp.

Does 242 Madison Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 4 housing violations at this property.

Is 242 Madison Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 4 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 2% of its 180 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 242 Madison Avenue built?

City records list 1916 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 242 Madison Avenue?

It has 180 residential units and 186 units in total.

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