543 Madison Street
Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-01639-0043Map
Owner of record: 543 Madison LLC
543 Madison Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 8 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 543 Madison LLC. HPD has recorded 14 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 5 of the 14 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 8 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 14
- DOB violations
- 25
- ECB violations
- 28
- HPD complaints
- 121
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
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 · 14
- 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
Open — Nov sent out - 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 - 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 - 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.
Mar 23, 2023
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.
Feb 25, 2022
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 12, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 12, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Oct 30, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Oct 18, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 1, 1st story, apartment at south
Jan 29, 2007 · Apt 1
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
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- CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at south
Jan 29, 2007 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, apartment at north
Aug 11, 2006 · Apt 1R
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the foyer located at apt 1r, 1st story, apartment at north
Jul 6, 2005 · Apt 1R
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector which is missing (tenant mrs.garraway) in the entire apartment located at apt 3f, 3rd story, apartment at east
Apr 22, 2002 · Apt 3F
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
DOB building violations · 25
- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Unsafe buildings none
Ub-unsafe buildings none
Mar 3, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Nov 12, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Aug 14, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed - Immediate emergency anythingoptional
Imegncy-immediate emergency anythingoptional
Apr 25, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
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
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed - Immediate emergency anythingoptional
Imegncy-immediate emergency anythingoptional
Dec 22, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Dec 15, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Nov 14, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 10, 1997
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
Jun 1, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 16, 1993
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 28
- Class - 2
Work w/o a permit:at side of property on exp4 @ rear created an approx 12'long curb cut to create entry to rear for cars no permit on file.rem:obtain permit.
Jul 29, 2014
Resolve - Class - 1
3307.2 side walks walkways noted at the time of inspection sidewalk located towards rear of property on lewis ave broken missing uneven causing a tripping hazard to publicuse building under renovation debis
Apr 15, 2010
Resolve - Class - 2
Job site fence not constructed pursuant to subsection. noted: approx 60' of plywood construction fence has fallen to public walk on east side of premises. remedy: repair/replace.
Mar 15, 2010
Resolve - Class - 2
Work w/o a permit.expired permit solid wood construction fence erectedunder permit#310081577 issued unknown expired 10/02/08.@ time of insp fence remains erected on exposures 1 & 4 (madison & lewis aves) of per
Jan 14, 2010
Resolve - Class - 3
Work w/o permit observed: sidewalk shed approx 20'w x 8'd x 12'h located at front of premises. also 8' plywood fence & masonry piers,app 25' x 80' located at front & right side of premises. see nov #34612826p
Feb 26, 2009 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Class - 2
Sec. 28-201.1 failure to comply with the commissioner's order to remedy the violating conditions described as "work w/o permit" as citied innov #34612826p issued 10/23/07 & nov #34555096y issued 2/1/07.
Feb 26, 2009 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Sec. 28-201.1 failure to comply with the commissioner's order to remedy the violating conditions described as failure to maintain" as citied in nov #34643208j,issued 4/18/08. remedy: comply with commissioners
Feb 26, 2009 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain defect is at rear of bldg excessive garbage and debris being stored at rear of bldg remedy: remove all debris from property maintain site
Apr 18, 2008 · Penalty $350
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work w/o a permit (expired permit) noted: construction shed # 302156618 erected at front yard of property paralel with madison st approx. size 25' longx10' in depth. permit expired 12-31-06. remedy: renew
Oct 23, 2007 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain bldg note at front, front steps are broken approx 5 steps, 3'high x 6' in need of major repair. at rear of premises cellar door is wide open. remedy: maintain bldg, repair front steps
Sep 10, 2007
Resolve
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- Hazardous
Work w/o permit.upon insp at 543 madison st demo crew on site removinginterior walls & partition on all 4fl no dob permit was issued for this operations.remedy:obtain permit demo permit & post stop all work.
Aug 7, 2007 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to adequate housekeeping during demolition operation.upon inspat 543 madison st demo crews on site removing 4 stories bldg interior on all 4fls huge amount of combustible debris on every floor & also co
Aug 7, 2007 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Expired permit.upon insp at 543 madison st sidewalk shed permit #30215661801 expired on 12-31-06.no valid sidewalk shed posted.remedy:renew permit sidewalk shed permit.
Aug 7, 2007 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work w/o a permit. no permit. for sidewalk shed.expired permit.work noted:side walk shed approx 15'w x 6'd x 12'h erected at front facade if bldg under appl #302156618 exp 12/31/06 w/ no current sidewalk shed
Feb 1, 2007 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior bldg wall-hazardous. as noted:at a four storied brick framed structure,the southside of the facade has multipledefects @ the window sills & cornices 75% of the facades window area's
Apr 24, 2006 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain: defect noted: 1)front entry steps have cracks creating trip hazard. 2)wrought iron fence and railings missing sections with remaining having jagged edges. 3)decorative wood cornice at top o
Aug 31, 2005 · Penalty $10,000
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain. note: wood cornice at the north eastern section of the building in a state of disrepair with loose and missing pieces. also, the wrought iron railing of the front step has no newl posts and
Apr 28, 2005 · Penalty $10,000
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain defect noted(1)wood cornice in state of disrepair at north east elevation has missing & loose pieces (2) wrought iron railing is leaning with missing newel post (3)wrought iron fence missing
Dec 15, 2004 · Penalty $10,000
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain.wood cornice in state of disrepair at north-east elevations.also wood decorative facade at north-east walls in disrepair.remedy:make all repairs in a safe a lawful manner.
Jul 17, 2004 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior building wall. defect is: stone lintels and window sills. brownstone wall at various location at front of building is spalling and section missing at various location around
Jun 22, 1999 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior bldg wall. defect is: at the southwest wall front facade. roof level bricks missing and wall bulging, so front facade spalling throughout. remedy: remove unkeyed bricks.
Dec 15, 1997 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior building wall. front facade (south wall) brown stone spalling and unkeyed throughout. remedy: make safe make all necessary repairs immediately.
Nov 14, 1997 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior building wall. south wall exterior masonry around windows are spalling and unkeked at various location. remedy:make safe make immediate repair.
Jul 2, 1997 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior building wall defect front facade is spalling unkeyed and cracked throughout decorative stone around windows are missing and loose. remedy: make safe maintian exterior building wall
Mar 6, 1997 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain, in that the south faeade (entire) is defective cement plaster missing varions location, amount windows and entrance door. remedy: repair entire south facade of premises as indicated above.
Jan 30, 1996 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior building wall defectis wood cornice at front is defective at various locations. section of wood cornice is notted (lewis ave side) remedy: make safe and lawful repairs with adequate
Nov 29, 1995 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintian exterior building wall.defect is at parapet wall at building facade and decorative stone work around windows are spalling facade front entire remedy make immediate reparis to exterior wall.
Nov 20, 1995 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior building wall in that south and acade window and jambs are defective, missing and bracked vaviuis locations re medy: repair and replace metaineal at and around window janos or the
Nov 17, 1995 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve
Complaints
- Safety
Fire escape
Jan 19, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Feb 10, 2012 · Apt 3R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 10, 2012 · Apt 3R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 10, 2012 · Apt 3R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 10, 2012 · Apt 3R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 10, 2012 · Apt 3R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 10, 2012 · Apt 3R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 10, 2012 · Apt 3R
Close - General
Mold
Feb 10, 2012 · Apt 3R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 20, 2007 · Apt 1
Close
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- Heating
Heat related
Dec 19, 2006 · Apt 2R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 15, 2006 · Apt 2R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 5, 2006 · Apt 2R
Close - Electric
Wiring
Dec 4, 2006 · Apt 2R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 4, 2006 · Apt 2R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 23, 2006 · Apt 2R
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Nov 23, 2006 · Apt 2R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Aug 14, 2006 · Apt 1R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Aug 9, 2006 · Apt 1R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Aug 4, 2006 · Apt 1R
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jun 1, 2006 · Apt 1R
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jun 1, 2006 · Apt 1R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jun 1, 2006 · Apt 1R
Close - Heating
Heat related
May 10, 2006 · Apt 2R
Close - Electric
Bell-buzzer/intercom
May 6, 2006 · Apt 1R
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
May 6, 2006 · Apt 1R
Close - Heating
Heat related
May 6, 2006 · Apt 1R
Close - Heating
Heat related
May 2, 2006 · Apt 2R
Close - Electric
Bell-buzzer/intercom
May 2, 2006 · Apt 2R
Close - Heating
Heat related
May 2, 2006 · Apt 1R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 29, 2006 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Apr 3, 2006 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Mar 30, 2006 · Apt 2R
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Mar 30, 2006 · Apt 2R
Close - Electric
Wiring
Mar 30, 2006 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Shower-stall
Mar 30, 2006 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Mar 30, 2006 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Mar 30, 2006 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Mar 30, 2006 · Apt 2R
Close - Electric
Wiring
Mar 30, 2006 · Apt 2R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 30, 2006 · Apt 2R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 30, 2006 · Apt 2R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 30, 2006 · Apt 2R
Close - Electric
Bell-buzzer/intercom
Mar 30, 2006 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Stairs
Mar 30, 2006 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Mar 30, 2006 · Apt 2R
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Mar 30, 2006 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Stairs
Mar 30, 2006 · Apt 2R
Close - Nonconst
Carbon monoxide
Mar 30, 2006 · Apt 2R
Close - Nonconst
Smoke detector
Mar 30, 2006 · Apt 2R
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1931
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 8
- Building area
- 5,432 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,786 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 303
- Council district
- 36
- Block / lot
- 1639 / 43
- Assessed value
- $729,450
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #316433, last renewed Sep 30, 2025.
Questions about 543 Madison Street
Who owns 543 Madison Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 543 Madison LLC.
Does 543 Madison Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 14 housing violations at this property.
Is 543 Madison Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 8 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 8 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 543 Madison Street built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 543 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.