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179 Madison Street

Brooklyn, NY 11216BBL 3-01817-0074Map

Owner of record: Merine Showard

179 Madison Street is a two-family home built in 1899 in Brooklyn, 11216. It has 2 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Merine Showard. HPD has recorded 20 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 12 of the 20 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
20
DOB violations
1
ECB violations
4
HPD complaints
0

What to know

Concern
5 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 · 20

  • 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
  • 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
  • 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 9, 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures gas range kitchen 2 sty apt 2c. , section '' ''

    Aug 24, 1998 · Apt 2C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of electricity south and west room 2 sty apt 2c . , section '' ''

    Aug 24, 1998 · Apt 2C

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • C

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets sink kitchen 2 sty apt 2c. , section '' ''

    Aug 24, 1998 · Apt 2C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures kitchen 2 sty west apt 2a. , section '' ''

    Apr 22, 1996 · Apt 2A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures kitchen and bathroom 2 syt west apt 2a. , section '' ''

    Apr 22, 1996 · Apt 2A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures kitchen and bathroom 2 sty rear apt 2a , section '' ''

    Apr 17, 1996 · Apt 2A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective bottom window sash front room south east 3 sty apt 3b. , section '' ''

    Jul 19, 1988 · Apt 3B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective top sash kitchen 3 sty apt 3b. , section '' ''

    Jul 19, 1988 · Apt 3B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Provide approved one-hour fire resistance rated self-closing door with key-operated dead bolt & latch set, peep hole & chain guard at main entrance to 3 sty apt.

    Jul 19, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Provide approved one-hour fire resistance rated self-closing door at all openings to public hall other than apt main entrance door from 3 sty apt.

    Jul 19, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Section 65 m/d law provide under completed permit, a proper enclosure for the central heating plant, cellar.

    Jul 19, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code refit bathroom door 2 sty pub hall.

    Jul 12, 1984

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 1

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Oct 17, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 4

  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35415859p issued on 07/11/19 & to file a cert of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. work w/o a permit. remedy: comply w/comm's order &/

    Feb 22, 2021 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation #35415859p issued on 7/11/19 & to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01.remedy:comply w/commissioner's

    Oct 22, 2020 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation#35415859p issued on 07/11/19 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.permit#322058429 is expi

    Mar 13, 2020 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work w/o permit. at time of inspection observed job 75% done w/o permit. drop ceiling,3 pc bathroom wash basin,bathtub and water closet. also observed the done kitchen complete,sink,refrigerator and stove and o

    Jul 11, 2019 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve

Complaints

No HPD complaints in our records

Complaint data is still being backfilled from NYC Open Data.

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
3
Residential units
2
Building area
3,168 ft²
Lot area
2,992 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
303
Council district
36
Block / lot
1817 / 74
Assessed value
$106,680
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #326176, last renewed Nov 7, 2025.

Questions about 179 Madison Street

Who owns 179 Madison Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Merine Showard.

Does 179 Madison Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 20 housing violations at this property.

Is 179 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 179 Madison Street built?

City records list 1899 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 179 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.