872 Madison Street
Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-01483-0016Map
Owner of record: Howard Avenue Development L.p.
872 Madison Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1930 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 8 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Howard Avenue Development L.p.. HPD has recorded 141 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 15 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 8 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2023.
- HPD violations
- 141
- DOB violations
- 7
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 137
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 · 141
- 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.
May 5, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 11, 2026 · Apt 1L
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 11, 2026 · Apt 1L
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 7, 2026 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 7, 2026 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 7, 2026 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the west wall in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 7, 2026 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at ceiling and south wall in the bathroom located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 7, 2026 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at west wall in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 7, 2026 · Apt 3R
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.
Jun 10, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- 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 27, 2024
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.
Apr 10, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective .. in the entrance located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 31, 2023 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated lock at the door leading to room with fire escape in the 2nd room from east located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 25, 2023 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Refit 1st window from east at north at north wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 25, 2023 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet in the bathroom located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 25, 2023 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective closet door lock at west wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 7, 2023 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls all stories at public hall stairs
Jul 26, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance at the lower sash window in the 1st room from north located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 19, 2023 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective wood door at the entrance in the 5th room from east located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 19, 2023 · Apt 4R
Open — False certification - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance at the lower sash window in the 4th room from north located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 19, 2023 · Apt 4R
Open — False certification - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 1st room from north, the private hallway , the 4th room from north, the bathroom , the 5th room from north located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 9, 2023 · Apt 4L
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 2 sq.ft at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 9, 2023 · Apt 4L
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 20 sq.ft at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 9, 2023 · Apt 4L
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 9, 2023 · Apt 4L
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 21, 2023 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system boiler room door locked at cellar
Jun 21, 2023
Open — Nov certified late - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceilings in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 21, 2023 · Apt 3R
Open — False certification - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 19, 2023 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door t boiler room at cellar
Jun 19, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector that is defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 19, 2023 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). that is defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 19, 2023 · Apt 1R
Open — Invalid certification - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the kitchen located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 15, 2023 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door lock to boiler room
Jun 15, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the ceramic tiles surface and grogrouts joints of vesible mold at west wall around bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 12, 2023 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective caulking at south,west and north wall around bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 12, 2023 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective .. in the entrance located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 12, 2023 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 12, 2023 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 12, 2023 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Jun 12, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing stone blocked entrance door to fire stairs 1st from west at north, at cellar
Jun 12, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 12, 2023 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective concrete thread 1st from bottom at stoop
Jun 11, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at boiler room
Jun 10, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures
Jun 10, 2023 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room, 1st story
Jun 5, 2023
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective window counter balance at upper and lower sash in the 4th room from east located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 5, 2023 · Apt 4R
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective entrance room door lock in the 4th room from east located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 5, 2023 · Apt 4R
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective closet door lock in the 4th room from north located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 5, 2023 · Apt 4R
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 5, 2023 · Apt 4R
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 7
- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 16, 1993
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 21, 2026 · Apt 1L
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 21, 2026 · Apt 1L
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 21, 2026 · Apt 1L
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 7, 2026 · Apt 1L
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 6, 2026 · Apt 3R
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Feb 6, 2026 · Apt 3R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 6, 2026 · Apt 3R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 30, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Door
Jan 5, 2026 · Apt 1R
Close - General
Cooking gas
Jan 5, 2026 · Apt 1R
Close
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- Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jan 5, 2026 · Apt 1R
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Nov 28, 2025 · Apt 3R
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Nov 28, 2025 · Apt 3R
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Oct 31, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Oct 31, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 25, 2024 · Apt 1R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 15, 2023 · Apt 4R
Close - Door/window
Door
Oct 15, 2023 · Apt 4R
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Oct 15, 2023 · Apt 4R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 14, 2023 · Apt 4R
Close - Door/window
Door
Jul 14, 2023 · Apt 4R
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jul 14, 2023 · Apt 4R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 5, 2023 · Apt 4L
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Jul 5, 2023 · Apt 4L
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 5, 2023 · Apt 3R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 5, 2023 · Apt 3R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 5, 2023 · Apt 3R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 5, 2023 · Apt 3R
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jul 5, 2023 · Apt 4L
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jul 5, 2023 · Apt 4L
Close - Door/window
Door
Jul 5, 2023 · Apt 4L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jul 5, 2023 · Apt 4L
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Jul 5, 2023 · Apt 4L
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jul 5, 2023 · Apt 4L
Close - Electric
Lighting
Jul 5, 2023 · Apt 4L
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 5, 2023 · Apt 4L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 5, 2023 · Apt 4L
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 5, 2023 · Apt 4L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 5, 2023 · Apt 4L
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jul 5, 2023 · Apt 3R
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jul 5, 2023 · Apt 3R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 22, 2023 · Apt 4R
Close - Door/window
Door
Jun 22, 2023 · Apt 4R
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jun 22, 2023 · Apt 4R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jun 22, 2023 · Apt 4R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 20, 2023 · Apt 4L
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jun 20, 2023 · Apt 4L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 20, 2023 · Apt 4L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jun 20, 2023 · Apt 4L
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jun 20, 2023 · Apt 4L
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1930
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 8
- Building area
- 8,220 ft²
- Lot area
- 3,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 303
- Council district
- 41
- Block / lot
- 1483 / 16
- Assessed value
- $1,012,500
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #365983, last renewed Jul 14, 2025.
Questions about 872 Madison Street
Who owns 872 Madison Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Howard Avenue Development L.p..
Does 872 Madison Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 141 housing violations at this property.
Is 872 Madison Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 8 rent-stabilized units here in 2023 (about 100% of its 8 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 872 Madison Street built?
City records list 1930 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 872 Madison Street?
It has 8 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.