237 Madison Street
Brooklyn, NY 11216BBL 3-01818-0077Map
Owner of record: Corwin, Alexander
237 Madison Street is a two-family home built in 1880 in Brooklyn, 11216. It has 2 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Corwin, Alexander. HPD has recorded 4 housing violations here, most recently on October 31, 2018.
- HPD violations
- 4
- DOB violations
- 1
- ECB violations
- 1
- HPD complaints
- 13
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
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 · 4
- 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 31, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures where illegal and properly seal pipe connections .. at entire apartment, bsmt-apt
Nov 4, 2004 · Apt BASE
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible .. at entire apartment, bsmt-apt
Nov 4, 2004 · Apt BASE
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of no electrical supply in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story
Nov 3, 2004 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 1
- Unsafe buildings none
Ub-unsafe buildings none
Jun 12, 2010
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 1
- Hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by building department records ( index two family ) defect noted : 2 sro ar 1st floor 2 sro at 2nd floor 2 sro at attic premises occupied as a multiple dwelling no 2 means of
May 30, 2002 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Complaints
- Electric
Electric-supply
Jun 10, 2008 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 30, 2007 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Mar 17, 2005 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 6, 2004 · Apt BSMT
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Nov 6, 2004 · Apt BSMT
Close - General
Cooking gas
Nov 6, 2004 · Apt BSMT
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Nov 3, 2004 · Apt BSMT
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Oct 28, 2004 · Apt BASE
Close - General
Cooking gas
Oct 28, 2004 · Apt BASE
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Sep 27, 2004 · Apt 1FLR
Close
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- Appliance
Electric/gas range
Sep 24, 2004 · Apt 1FLR
Close - Heating
Heat related
Sep 24, 2004 · Apt 1FLR
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 10, 2004 · Apt BLDG
Close
Sales history
| Date | Price | Type | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 6, 2026 | $1,970,000 | Two family dwellings | 2 |
Building details
- Building type
- Two-family home (B3)
- Year built
- 1880
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 2,001 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,667 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 303
- Council district
- 36
- Block / lot
- 1818 / 77
- Assessed value
- $128,340
- Landmark / historic district
- Bedford Historic District
HPD registration #817726, last renewed Aug 27, 2025.
Questions about 237 Madison Street
Who owns 237 Madison Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Corwin, Alexander.
Does 237 Madison Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 4 housing violations at this property.
Is 237 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 237 Madison Street built?
City records list 1880 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 237 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.