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596 Madison Street

Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-01645-0018Map

Owner of record: Bruce C Braithwaite

596 Madison Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1899 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Bruce C Braithwaite. HPD has recorded 58 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 24 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
58
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
46

What to know

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

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 · 58

  • 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

    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.

    Jun 10, 2025

    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, 2024

    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 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
  • 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 10, 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.

    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 18, 2018

    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.

    Nov 10, 2016

    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
  • A

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at north wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 2f, 2nd story

    Apr 6, 2013 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures on/off light switch at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 2f, 2nd story

    Apr 6, 2013 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 2f, 2nd story

    Apr 6, 2013 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures on/off light switch at east wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 2f, 2nd story

    Apr 6, 2013 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

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

    Apr 6, 2013 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak over ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 2f, 2nd story

    Apr 6, 2013 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color east wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2f, 2nd story

    Apr 6, 2013 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story

    Apr 6, 2013 · Apt 2F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Replace with new the broken or defective door knob in the entrance located at apt 2f, 2nd story

    Apr 6, 2013 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Discontinue unlawful use for single room occupancy purposes .. in the 1st room from north located at apt groun lower level

    Apr 6, 2013 · Apt GROUN

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening rear gate to yard located at apt groun lower level

    Apr 6, 2013 · Apt GROUN

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of bedbugs in the entire apartment located at apt top, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 15, 2011 · Apt TOP

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Replace with new the missing celotex tiles ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 3fl, 3rd story

    Sep 15, 2010 · Apt 3FL

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector (missing) located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Mar 1, 2008 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Mar 1, 2008 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin (mice) located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Mar 1, 2008 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate ... in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Mar 1, 2008 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood jamb at north 3 window in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Mar 1, 2008 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin (bedbugs) in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Mar 1, 2008 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination at 2nd and 3rd stories at public hall

    Sep 22, 2002

    Open — Nov certified late
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceiling at public hall, 3rd story

    Sep 22, 2002

    Open — Nov certified late
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceiling at public hall, 2nd story

    Sep 22, 2002

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    File with this department a registration statement for building.

    Apr 11, 1997

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items 3 sty public hall.

    May 18, 1988

    Open — Nov certified late
  • A

    D26-20.08,20.09 adm code file certification of satisfactory installation of smoke detecting device in accordance with h.p.d. rules and regulations.

    Jul 16, 1987

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plaster ceiling cellar thru out.

    Jul 16, 1987

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    D26-11.01, 11.03, 11.05 adm code remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the boiler room cellar.

    Jul 16, 1987

    Open — Nov certified late
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code refit door cellar basement private hall.

    Jul 16, 1987

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items basement public hall.

    Jul 16, 1987

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor basement & 2 sty public hall.

    Jul 16, 1987

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the front & rear cellar.

    Jul 16, 1987

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarding ceiling boiler room.

    Jul 16, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling 3 sty public hall.

    Jul 16, 1987

    Open — Nov certified late
  • C

    Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system 1 sty public hall & on boiler room door.

    Jul 16, 1987

    Open — Nov certified late
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing.

    Jul 16, 1987

    Open — Nov certified late

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Apr 3, 2013 · Apt GROUN

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Apr 3, 2013 · Apt GROUN

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Apr 3, 2013 · Apt GROUN

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Apr 3, 2013 · Apt GROUN

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Apr 3, 2013 · Apt GROUN

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Apr 3, 2013 · Apt GROUN

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Apr 3, 2013 · Apt GROUN

    Close
  • General

    Stairs

    Apr 3, 2013 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Apr 3, 2013 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Apr 3, 2013 · Apt 2F

    Close
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  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Apr 3, 2013 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Apr 3, 2013 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Apr 3, 2013 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Apr 3, 2013 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Apr 3, 2013 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 17, 2013 · Apt 2ND

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 2, 2013 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 1, 2013 · Apt 3RDF

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 29, 2013 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 6, 2012 · Apt 2ND

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 28, 2012 · Apt 2ND

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 27, 2012 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 26, 2012 · Apt 2ND

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 24, 2012 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 19, 2012 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 2, 2012 · Apt GRFL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 20, 2012 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Feb 3, 2012 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 3, 2012 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Aug 10, 2011 · Apt TOP

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 22, 2010 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Dec 22, 2010 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Dec 22, 2010 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Dec 22, 2010 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Dec 22, 2010 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Dec 22, 2010 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Sep 13, 2010 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Sep 13, 2010 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Sep 14, 2008 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Sep 14, 2008 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Mar 7, 2008 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Mar 7, 2008 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Mar 7, 2008 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Feb 27, 2008 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 27, 2008 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Feb 27, 2008 · Apt 2

    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
1899
Floors
3
Residential units
3
Building area
3,420 ft²
Lot area
1,900 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
303
Council district
36
Block / lot
1645 / 18
Assessed value
$106,440
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #338019, last renewed Aug 25, 2025.

Questions about 596 Madison Street

Who owns 596 Madison Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Bruce C Braithwaite.

Does 596 Madison Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 58 housing violations at this property.

Is 596 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 596 Madison Street built?

City records list 1899 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 596 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.