898 Madison Street
Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-01483-0029Map
Owner of record: United Group 555 LLC
898 Madison Street is a two-family home built in 1899 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 2 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is United Group 555 LLC. HPD has recorded 47 housing violations here, most recently on December 4, 2024. 39 of the 47 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 47
- DOB violations
- 6
- ECB violations
- 18
- HPD complaints
- 106
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
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 47
- 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.
Dec 4, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st radiator from east at south wall in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 13, 2023 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st radiator from east at south wall in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 13, 2023 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 10, 2023 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 10, 2023 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 19, 2023 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 19, 2023 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 19, 2023 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 19, 2023 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 19, 2023 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 19, 2023 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - 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.
Jul 14, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the bathroom , the private hallway located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 13, 2023 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical outlet at east wall in the 4th room from north at east located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 13, 2023 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of rodents rats in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 13, 2023 · Apt 2
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures at all plumbing fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 13, 2023 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 13, 2023 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 13, 2023 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide temporary seal-up for all accessible openings in the entire apartment located at cellar apt cella
Jun 20, 2017 · Apt CELLA
Closed — Violation closed - IInformation / order
Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts at cellar vacate order 137596
Jun 7, 2017
Open — Info nov sent out - BHazardous
§ 9, 56, 193, 300, 302 m.d. law- above frame building has been converted from a private dwelling to a multiple dwelling and is now occupied and maintained as such contrary to law.restore premises to lawful occupancy
May 10, 2017
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible stove at cellar
May 10, 2017
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures where illegal and properly seal pipe connections class 'a' apartment created at cellar
May 10, 2017
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures where illegal and properly seal pipe connections kitchen sink, showerstall, wash basin and water closet at illegal class ''a'' apartment created at at cellar
May 4, 2017
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible gas range at illegal class ''a'' apartment created at at cellar
May 4, 2017
Open — Nov sent out - 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.
Apr 21, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of rodents rats at cellar
Apr 19, 2017
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at gas range in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 19, 2017 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 19, 2017 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 19, 2017 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing rain leader at front of building
Apr 5, 2017
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 1fl, 1st story
May 20, 2014 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the entire apartment located at apt 1fl, 1st story
May 20, 2014 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection at the waste line at sink in the kitchen located at apt 1fl, 1st story
May 20, 2014 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective concrete treads 1and3 up from bottom at front stairs
May 20, 2014
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1fl, 1st story
May 20, 2014 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective metal gate at lot line at front areaway
Jul 23, 2013
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 1fl, 1st story
May 5, 2005 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 1, 1st story
Apr 20, 2005 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective acoustic tiles at suspended ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 24, 2005 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective acoustic tiles at suspended ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 24, 2005 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 24, 2005 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening keyoperated double cylinder lock at entrance door to bldg.
Mar 17, 2005 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock install at entrance door at public hall, 1st story
Jan 5, 2005
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cellulose tiles at ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 5, 2005 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing cellulose tiles on ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 5, 2005 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of concealed water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 5, 2005 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 6
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Nov 15, 2017
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Dec 17, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Dec 17, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Feb 12, 2014
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Feb 12, 2014
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 1, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 18
- Class - 2
Observed tree outside the property line within the public right-of-way not protected from proposed construction work of a 4-story building. reference 2022 building code (3309.11) ýprotection of trees.¨ "protec
Apr 9, 2026 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 2
Job site fence not constructed or maintained pursuant to subsection. bc 3307.7.3 viewing panels. at the time of inspection, i observed the construction site fence under job # b01224101-i1-fn with missing viewin
Apr 2, 2026 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner:observed @front of bldg storm piping missing from roof to drain connection.also broken/cracked house drain line @property photo provided.rem:repair replace.
Jul 15, 2017 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o and dob records.partitions erected creating illegal class "a" apartment at cellar.unlawful stove and kitchen sink present also full bathroom present completed with w
May 10, 2017 · Penalty $12,000
Active - Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o and dob records.partitions erected creating illegal calss "a" apartment in cellar unlawful gas range and kitchen sink present.also full bathroom completed with showe
May 4, 2017 · Penalty $6,000
Active - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction w/the dob for nov #35086299l issued on 09/20/14 pursuant to 28.204.4 & 1rcny 102-01. note at time of inspection the records show no
Oct 28, 2014
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction w/the dob for nov #35086297h issued on 09/20/14 pursuant to 28.204.4 & 1rcny 102-01. note at time of inspection the records show no
Oct 28, 2014
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction w/the dob for nov #35060406m issued on 09/20/14 pursuant to 28.204.4 & 1rcny 102-01. note at time of inspection the records show no
Oct 28, 2014
Resolve - Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that of c of o or bldg dept records. illegal occupancy noted: legal 2 family converted to sro. 4 sro's observed on the2nd fl & 2 noted on the 1st fl. remedy: discontinue illegal use or
Sep 20, 2014
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in notice of violation #35033232h issued on 10/8/13. illegal conversion on the 2nd fl & in the cellar. remedy: comply w/the comm's order.
Sep 20, 2014
Resolve
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- Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. no fire stopping per bc 712.3;27-345. note: ceiling over the boiler room in the cellar ismissing the fire stopping w/exposed wood joists & sub flooring of the
Sep 20, 2014
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in notice of violation #35033232h issued on 10/08/13.illegal conversion on the 2nd fl.rem:comply with the commissioner's order.
Jul 12, 2014
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/ the comm's order contained in notice of violation#35033232h issued on 10/08/13.illegal conversion on the 2nd fl.rem:comply w/ the comm's order.
Apr 26, 2014
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/commissioner's order contained in nov #35033232h issued on 10/08/13,for work w/o permit - illegal conversion on 2 flr. rmdy: comply w/commissioner's order.
Feb 18, 2014
Resolve - Class - 1
Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling from 1 or 2 families to 4 or more families. noted: premises altered from legal 2 family (hpd #331288 to 7 families w/4 sros on 2nd flr, 2 sros on 1st flr and 1 sro
Nov 12, 2013 · Penalty $2,400
Active - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. no fire stopping per bc 712.3;27-345. noted: at cellar boiler room ceiling has exposed combustible wood joists and 1st sty subflooring various locations t/o.
Nov 12, 2013 · Penalty $1,000
Active - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in a code-compliant manner. failure to provide # of required means of egress for every flr per bc 1018.1 & 27-366 @cellar bedroom rear door sealed shut. not operable and window barred.
Nov 12, 2013 · Penalty $1,200
Active - Class - 1
Work w/o a permit. two story two family house only one kitchen at first floor used by both first and second floor tenants.tenant at second floor stated tha tthere is no kitchen on 2nd floor and he uses common
Oct 8, 2013
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Aug 9, 2023 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jul 14, 2023 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jul 8, 2023 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
May 8, 2017 · Apt 2B
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
May 8, 2017 · Apt 2B
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
May 8, 2017 · Apt 2B
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
May 8, 2017 · Apt 2B
Close - Door/window
Door
May 8, 2017 · Apt 2B
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
May 8, 2017 · Apt 2B
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 8, 2017 · Apt 2B
Close
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- Unsanitary condition
Mold
May 8, 2017 · Apt 2B
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
May 8, 2017 · Apt 2B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 8, 2017 · Apt 2B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 8, 2017 · Apt 2B
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Apr 28, 2017 · Apt 2B
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Apr 24, 2017 · Apt 2B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 24, 2017 · Apt 2B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 24, 2017 · Apt 2B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 24, 2017 · Apt 2B
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Apr 24, 2017 · Apt 2B
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Apr 24, 2017 · Apt 2B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 24, 2017 · Apt 2B
Close - General
Cooking gas
Apr 24, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 24, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 24, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Apr 23, 2017 · Apt 2B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 23, 2017 · Apt 2B
Close - General
Cooking gas
Apr 23, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Cooking gas
Apr 22, 2017 · Apt 2B
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Apr 22, 2017 · Apt 2B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 22, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 22, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 21, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 19, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 18, 2017 · Apt 2B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 17, 2017 · Apt 2
Close - General
Cooking gas
Apr 17, 2017 · Apt 2B
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Apr 6, 2017 · Apt 2B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Mar 31, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
No lighting
May 21, 2016 · Apt 1B
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 21, 2016 · Apt 1B
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
May 21, 2016 · Apt 1B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 21, 2016 · Apt 1B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 21, 2016 · Apt 1B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 16, 2014 · Apt 1
Close - General
Cooking gas
Nov 4, 2014 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 4, 2014 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 16, 2014 · Apt 1
Close - General
Cooking gas
Oct 16, 2014 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 16, 2014 · Apt 1
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Two-family home (B2)
- Year built
- 1899
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 1,600 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,500 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 303
- Council district
- 41
- Block / lot
- 1483 / 29
- Assessed value
- $73,140
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #824476, last renewed —.
Questions about 898 Madison Street
Who owns 898 Madison Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is United Group 555 LLC.
Does 898 Madison Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 47 housing violations at this property.
Is 898 Madison Street 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 898 Madison Street built?
City records list 1899 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 898 Madison Street?
It has 2 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.