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639 Madison Street

Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-01641-0065Map

Owner of record: Donahue, Madeline

639 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 Donahue, Madeline. HPD has recorded 125 housing violations here, most recently on November 24, 2025. 5 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
125
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
277

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Nov 24, 2025

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 · 125

  • 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 24, 2025

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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.

    Dec 4, 2024

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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 28, 2023

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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 17, 2022

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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.

    Mar 16, 2022

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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.

    May 7, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 3, 2019 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 6, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures at sink in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 1, 2017 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures at sink in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 1, 2017 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 1, 2017 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective concrete threshold at the building entrance , 1st story

    Apr 11, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective east glass panel on the door at the building entrance , 1st story

    Apr 11, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2ndfl, 2nd story

    Apr 11, 2017 · Apt 2NDFL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls throughout in the 1st room from east located at b-room 2ndfl, 2nd story, 2nd b-room from east at south

    Apr 11, 2017 · Apt 2NDFL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2ndfl, 2nd story

    Apr 11, 2017 · Apt 2NDFL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2ndfl, 2nd story

    Apr 11, 2017 · Apt 2NDFL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak at the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2ndfl, 2nd story

    Apr 11, 2017 · Apt 2NDFL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 2ndfl, 2nd story

    Apr 11, 2017 · Apt 2NDFL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak at the ceiling in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 2ndfl, 2nd story

    Apr 11, 2017 · Apt 2NDFL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 2ndfl, 2nd story

    Apr 11, 2017 · Apt 2NDFL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak at the ceiling in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 2ndfl, 2nd story

    Apr 11, 2017 · Apt 2NDFL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 2ndfl, 2nd story

    Apr 11, 2017 · Apt 2NDFL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak at the ceiling in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 2ndfl, 2nd story

    Apr 11, 2017 · Apt 2NDFL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak at the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2ndfl, 2nd story

    Apr 11, 2017 · Apt 2NDFL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose hand rail of the balustrade at public hall, 2nd story

    Apr 11, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story

    Nov 1, 2016 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose washbasin at the west wall in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story

    Nov 1, 2016 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling and walls in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story

    Nov 1, 2016 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the private hallway located at apt 1, 1st story

    Nov 1, 2016 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective door at the closet at west in the private hallway located at apt 1, 1st story

    Nov 1, 2016 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles on the west wall in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story

    Nov 1, 2016 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story

    Nov 1, 2016 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the walls in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story

    Nov 1, 2016 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... approx., 12 square feet on the south wall in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story

    Nov 1, 2016 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story

    Nov 1, 2016 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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.

    Sep 19, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story

    Sep 17, 2016 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story

    Sep 17, 2016 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceilings and all walls in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story

    Sep 17, 2016 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story

    Sep 17, 2016 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story

    Sep 17, 2016 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose faucet at sink in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 13, 2016 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the private hallway located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 13, 2016 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair the broken or defective lock at entrance door to building at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 13, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of mice located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 13, 2016 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 13, 2016 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 13, 2016 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color walls and ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 13, 2016 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose ceramic tiles at walls in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 13, 2016 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    May 2, 2019 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Sep 28, 2017 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Mar 13, 2017 · Apt 2NDFL

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Mar 13, 2017 · Apt 2NDFL

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Mar 13, 2017 · Apt 2NDFL

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Oct 26, 2016 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Oct 26, 2016 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Oct 26, 2016 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 26, 2016 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Oct 26, 2016 · Apt 1

    Close
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  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 26, 2016 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Oct 26, 2016 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Oct 26, 2016 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Oct 26, 2016 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Oct 26, 2016 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 26, 2016 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 26, 2016 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Oct 26, 2016 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Oct 26, 2016 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Oct 26, 2016 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Sep 15, 2016 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 15, 2016 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Sep 15, 2016 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Sewage

    Sep 15, 2016 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Aug 16, 2016 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Sewage

    Aug 16, 2016 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 16, 2016 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Aug 16, 2016 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Sewage

    Aug 16, 2016 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Apr 8, 2016 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Apr 8, 2016 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Apr 8, 2016 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Apr 8, 2016 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Apr 8, 2016 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 8, 2016 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 8, 2016 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Apr 8, 2016 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Apr 8, 2016 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Apr 8, 2016 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Apr 8, 2016 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Mar 31, 2016 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Mar 31, 2016 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Mar 31, 2016 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Mar 31, 2016 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Mar 31, 2016 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Mar 31, 2016 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Mar 31, 2016 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Mar 31, 2016 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Mar 31, 2016 · Apt 1

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Jun 30, 2015 · Apt 1

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Two-family home (B2)
Year built
1899
Floors
2
Residential units
2
Building area
1,800 ft²
Lot area
2,000 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
303
Council district
36
Block / lot
1641 / 65
Assessed value
$79,080
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #821314, last renewed Dec 1, 2020.

Questions about 639 Madison Street

Who owns 639 Madison Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Donahue, Madeline.

Does 639 Madison Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 125 housing violations at this property.

Is 639 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 639 Madison Street built?

City records list 1899 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 639 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.