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896 Madison Street

Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-01483-0028Map

Owner of record: 896 Madison Realty LLC

896 Madison Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1900 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 8 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 896 Madison Realty LLC. HPD has recorded 218 housing violations here, most recently on September 11, 2026. 30 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 6 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
218
DOB violations
13
ECB violations
7
HPD complaints
591

What to know

Concern
3 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Sep 11, 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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
6
About 75% of the building's 8 apartments
Down from 7 in 2018

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 · 218

  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 square feet at ceiling in the 4th room from north located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 11, 2026 · Apt 4R

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over the ceiling in the 4th room from north located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 11, 2026 · Apt 4R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and south wall in the 4th room from north located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 11, 2026 · Apt 4R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 11, 2026 · Apt 4R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 11, 2026 · Apt 4R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq/ft at the east wall in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 12, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st closet from north at east wall door frame, 2nd closet from north at east wall door frame, 1st door frame from west at north wall, 1st door frame from east at south wall, north wall, east wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 12, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from east at south wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 12, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq/ft at the east wall in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west original violation 18009973 issued 12-jun-25 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code 27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Jun 12, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    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 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west original violation 18009972 issued 12-jun-25 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code 27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Jun 12, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
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  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the west wall, south wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 12, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 12, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 12, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 12, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical outlets at the east and north walls in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 12, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective light switch at the east wall in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 12, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective upper and lower window sash spring balance at the 1st and 2nd windows from east at south in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 12, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 12, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 12, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing the doors that is missing or defective hinges at door in the entrance located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 12, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 12, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department wood casing at 2nd window from east in the kitchen located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 23, 2024 · Apt 4R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 23, 2024 · Apt 4R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water not to exceed maximum temperature of 130 degrees in the entire apartment located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 23, 2024 · Apt 4R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles by south wall in the kitchen located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 26, 2024 · Apt 4R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 26, 2024 · Apt 4R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 23, 2024 · Apt 4R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 23, 2024 · Apt 4R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective frame in the entrance located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 25, 2024 · Apt 4R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over recess area around 2nd window from east at south in the kitchen located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 25, 2024 · Apt 4R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and east wall in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 8, 2024 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical light fixture at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 8, 2024 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at window recess in the kitchen located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 10, 2021 · Apt 4R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at windiw recess in the kitchen located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 10, 2021 · Apt 4R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective marble saddle at building front door leading to vestibule at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 23, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination at ceiling in the vestibule at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 23, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 23, 2021 · Apt 4R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 23, 2021 · Apt 4R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    § 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration consisting of drop ceiling install in the 3rd room from north located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 23, 2021 · Apt 4R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    § 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration consisting of drop ceiling install in the 2nd room from north located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 23, 2021 · Apt 4R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective spring balance at lower window sash 2nd at north in the 1st room from north located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 23, 2021 · Apt 4R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective spring balance at upper window sash 2nd at north in the 1st room from north located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 23, 2021 · Apt 4R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors leading to cellar at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 15, 2020

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items obstructing egress at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 15, 2020

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove the illegal fastening consisting of hasp and eye lock capable of being padlocked at metal gate at building front yard

    Sep 15, 2020

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 13, 2020 · Apt 4R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors in the entrance located at apt 4r, 4th story, apartment at west

    Jan 14, 2020 · Apt 4R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4r, 4th story, apartment at west

    Jan 14, 2020 · Apt 4R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4r, 4th story, apartment at west

    Jan 14, 2020 · Apt 4R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Refit the lower sash at the 2nd., window from west at north in the 1st room from north located at apt 4r, 4th story, apartment at west

    Jan 14, 2020 · Apt 4R

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 13

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report

    Nov 8, 2019

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report

    Apr 6, 2018

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report

    Mar 3, 2015

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required

    Dec 31, 2009

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 1, 2009

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    Work w/out permit

    Mar 18, 2006

    Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 13, 2004

    Dob violation - active
  • 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

    Mar 26, 2002

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 27, 2001

    Dob violation - active
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  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 7, 2000

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    May 4, 1998

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jul 25, 1994

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 7

  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building wall(s) or appurtenances - noted there exist a vertical crack between exterior facade and masonry stucco located at exposure 1 and 4. cracks appeas to run from 2nd flor level to

    Dec 13, 2013 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain exterior bldg wall. defect note: @ side facade of bldg west wall @ 3rd story level cement covering brick facade has crumbled away in several spots. exposed brick has deteriorated mortar line

    Jul 22, 2006 · Penalty $350

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Work w/o a permit:work noted: at a four storied brick framed structureapt. 3r on the third fl has bricks removed from an area of the load bearing wall (observed from the exterior) approx. 6' x 2' two locations.

    Apr 19, 2006

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Work w/o permit. noted 3rd flr apt where as 2 hr rated exterior wall has been penetrated at two sections for placement of windows area in question is on a lot line & no lintels present on openings. remedy: stop

    Mar 18, 2006 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to safeguard public and property affected by construction operations. noted: 3rd flr lot line where as two holes created to install windows, bricks & misc. debris thrown onto adjacent property which is

    Mar 18, 2006 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain building. defects noted: apt 4r bathroom tile floor is cracked and also pulling away and sagging. remedy: repair and or replace.

    May 2, 2002 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintian building defect noted apt 4r : bathroom floor is sagging and cracked remedy : repair and / or replace

    Feb 15, 2002 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Aug 26, 2026 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Aug 26, 2026 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jun 11, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jun 11, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jun 11, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jun 11, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jun 11, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    May 30, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    May 30, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    May 30, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Close
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  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    May 30, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    May 30, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    May 30, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Nov 21, 2024 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Nov 21, 2024 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 21, 2024 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Nov 7, 2024 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Sep 29, 2024 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Sep 29, 2024 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Sep 23, 2024 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Sep 19, 2024 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Sep 19, 2024 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Aug 29, 2024 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Aug 21, 2024 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Aug 6, 2024 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jul 5, 2024 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jun 27, 2024 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Mar 21, 2024 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Mar 21, 2024 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Dec 18, 2023 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Nov 22, 2023 · Apt 4RIGHT

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 17, 2023 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 15, 2023 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 14, 2023 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 27, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 22, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Oct 26, 2021 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Oct 6, 2021 · Apt 4RPLEA

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Sep 29, 2021 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jun 17, 2021 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 17, 2020 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 23, 2020 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 12, 2020 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jun 26, 2020 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    May 18, 2020 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jan 12, 2020 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Dec 15, 2019 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Aug 26, 2019 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Aug 26, 2019 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Aug 26, 2019 · Apt 3L

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C1)
Year built
1900
Floors
4
Residential units
8
Building area
6,500 ft²
Lot area
2,500 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
303
Council district
41
Block / lot
1483 / 28
Assessed value
$801,900
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #337017, last renewed Oct 14, 2025.

Questions about 896 Madison Street

Who owns 896 Madison Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 896 Madison Realty LLC.

Does 896 Madison Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 218 housing violations at this property.

Is 896 Madison Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 6 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 75% of its 8 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 896 Madison Street built?

City records list 1900 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 896 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.