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537 Madison Street

Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-01639-0046Map

Owner of record: Downey Letitia S

537 Madison Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1901 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Downey Letitia S. HPD has recorded 22 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 7 of the 22 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
22
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
1
HPD complaints
2

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation May 5, 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

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 22

  • 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.

    May 5, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    § 300, 301, 302, m/d law file plans and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the following alteration or restore premises to prior legal condition consisting of 4 class ''a'' apartment instead of 3 class ''a'' apartment in the building

    May 29, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible, gas range

    May 29, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures and properly seal pipe connections wash basin, water closet, shower stall and residential sink

    May 29, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    Apr 10, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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 21, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Mar 23, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 25, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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.

    Feb 25, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Apr 12, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • I

    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
  • I

    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
  • I

    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, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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 13, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    The premises formerly a vacant building are now occupied by other than a caretaker without obtaining a certificate of occupancy 1 sty apt 1. , section '' ''

    Feb 16, 1996 · Apt 1

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate 1 sty apt 1. , section '' ''

    Feb 16, 1996 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following 50 watts night inspection.

    Jun 2, 1988

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing light fixture vestibule 1 sty.

    Jun 2, 1988

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Provide a peep hole in entrance door of the dwelling unit so located so as to permit a person inside the dwelling to view any person outside entrance door 1 sty apt.

    Jun 2, 1988

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Provide a peep hole in entrance door of the dwelling unit so located so as to permit a person inside the dwelling to view any person outside entrance door 2 sty apt .

    Jun 2, 1988

    Closed — Violation closed
  • I

    D26-35.01 adm code above premises have been vacant and untenanted except for caretaker for 60 days or more, and cannot be reoccupied until a new certificate of occupancy has been obtained. premises have been vacant since 01 26 83.

    Jan 12, 1987

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    D26-35.01 adm code the premises formerly a vacant building are now occupied by other than a caretaker without obtaining a certificate of occupancy 1 sty apt 1 ms nicholls. located at apt 1

    Jan 12, 1987 · Apt 1

    Open — Not complied with

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 1

  • Class - 2

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o and/or the department of buildings records. partition erected creating an illegal class 'a' apartment at basement increasing the building occupancy from 3-4 class 'a

    May 29, 2025 · Penalty $1,250

    Active

Complaints

  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Aug 21, 2024 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 21, 2024 · Apt 4

    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 (C0)
Year built
1901
Floors
3
Residential units
3
Building area
3,276 ft²
Lot area
1,560 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
303
Council district
36
Block / lot
1639 / 46
Assessed value
$107,220
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #303657, last renewed Jul 24, 2026.

Questions about 537 Madison Street

Who owns 537 Madison Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Downey Letitia S.

Does 537 Madison Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 22 housing violations at this property.

Is 537 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 537 Madison Street built?

City records list 1901 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 537 Madison Street?

It has 3 residential units.

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