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
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 · 58
- 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
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.
Jun 10, 2025
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.
Nov 27, 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.
Apr 10, 2024
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.
Nov 21, 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.
Mar 23, 2023
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.
Nov 10, 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.
Feb 25, 2022
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.
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
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- 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 18, 2018
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.
Nov 27, 2017
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.
Nov 10, 2016
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 13, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening rear gate to yard located at apt groun lower level
Apr 6, 2013 · Apt GROUN
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector (missing) located at apt 2, 2nd story
Mar 1, 2008 · Apt 2
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin (mice) located at apt 2, 2nd story
Mar 1, 2008 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
File with this department a registration statement for building.
Apr 11, 1997
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items 3 sty public hall.
May 18, 1988
Open — Nov certified late - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code refit door cellar basement private hall.
Jul 16, 1987
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items basement public hall.
Jul 16, 1987
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor basement & 2 sty public hall.
Jul 16, 1987
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarding ceiling boiler room.
Jul 16, 1987
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling 3 sty public hall.
Jul 16, 1987
Open — Nov certified late - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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
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.