221 Madison Street
Brooklyn, NY 11216BBL 3-01818-0086Map
Owner of record: Bedford Village Housing Development Fund Company
221 Madison Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Brooklyn, 11216. It has 8 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Bedford Village Housing Development Fund Company. HPD has recorded 231 housing violations here, most recently on October 13, 2026. 38 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 8 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 231
- DOB violations
- 10
- ECB violations
- 2
- HPD complaints
- 217
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
Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 231
- IInformation / order
The property has been issued an order to identify and address underlying conditions and violations related to the order. failure to comply may result in extensive repair work to correct underlying conditions and related violations by hpd. charges for repair work done pursuant to this order, if not paid, will become tax liens on the property
Oct 13, 2026
Open — Info nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch at bulkhead , 4th story
Sep 22, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 6th room from north located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 23, 2026 · Apt 4B
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 0; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 2; in the entire apartment located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 19, 2026 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective caulk around bathtub in the 2nd bathroom from east located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 19, 2026 · Apt 3A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 19, 2026 · Apt 3A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection waste line at sink in the kitchen located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 19, 2026 · Apt 3A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balance at lower window sash at 2nd window from east at south in the 6th room from north located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 19, 2026 · Apt 3B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection at waste line in the kitchen located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 19, 2026 · Apt 3B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 19, 2026 · Apt 3B
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 19, 2026 · Apt 3B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over the ceiling in the 6th room from north located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 19, 2026 · Apt 4B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective wood cabinet base at floor cabinet at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 19, 2026 · Apt 2A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from at least 1 window or provide approved type gate .. in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 9, 2026 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 9, 2026 · Apt 1B
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective wooden cabinet base at floor cabinet at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 9, 2026 · Apt 1B
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq feet at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 9, 2026 · Apt 1B
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 9, 2026 · Apt 1B
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at public hall, 3rd story
Jul 9, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant materia at ceiling at public hall, 3rd story
Jul 9, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling at public hall, 3rd story
Jul 9, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 29, 2026 · Apt 4B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective mortise locked at door in the entrance located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 29, 2026 · Apt 4B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet .. in the bathroom located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 29, 2026 · Apt 4B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective ventilation system at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 29, 2026 · Apt 4B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 29, 2026 · Apt 4B
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Jun 29, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at building entrance door at public hall, 1st story
Jun 29, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 4; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 23, 2026 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at building front entrance door
Apr 23, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove all obstructions from water closet in the 1st bathroom from north located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 23, 2026 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in wasteline at wash basin in the 1st bathroom from north located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 23, 2026 · Apt 4B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in wasteline at wash basin in the 2nd bathroom from north located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 23, 2026 · Apt 4B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in wasteline at bathtub in the 2nd bathroom from north located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 23, 2026 · Apt 4B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed wires at eas wall in the bathroom located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 23, 2026 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing ceiling light fixture in the bathroom located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 23, 2026 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq. ft. at the south wall in the bathroom located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 23, 2026 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq. ft ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east original violation 18739573 issued 23-mar-26 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code 27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Mar 23, 2026 · Apt 1A
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the bathroom located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 23, 2026 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq. ft. at the south wall in the bathroom located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east original violation 18739576 issued 23-mar-26 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code 27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Mar 23, 2026 · Apt 1A
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq. ft ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 23, 2026 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 23, 2026 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 23, 2026 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10sq ft at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1a, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east original violation 18722612 issued 13-mar-26 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code 27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Mar 13, 2026 · Apt 1A
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1a, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 13, 2026 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10sq ft at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1a, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 13, 2026 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 13, 2026 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 13, 2026 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 13, 2026 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective medicine cabinet at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 13, 2026 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 10
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report
Oct 1, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 16, 1993
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 2
- Class - 2
Failure to provide approved/accepted const document at time of inspection. i observed 4 workers working on front facade of this building theforeman showed me blueprints for job but only the cover sheet was for
Jun 17, 2021
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to safely & properly remove debris from construction site.not ed: back yard there are 2 piles of dirt & miscellaneous construciton debris(broken concrete,bricks,etc.)each pile is approx 6ft x 5ft x 2ft
Apr 13, 2007
Resolve
Complaints
- Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 14, 2026 · Apt 4
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Sep 14, 2026 · Apt 4
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 14, 2026 · Apt 4
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Sep 14, 2026 · Apt 4
Close - Outside building
Roof door/hatch
Sep 14, 2026 · Apt 4
Close - Outside building
Gutter/leader
Sep 14, 2026 · Apt 4
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Sep 14, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Aug 6, 2026 · Apt 4A
Open - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 6, 2026 · Apt 4A
Open - Electric
Outlet/switch
Jun 26, 2026 · Apt BUILD
Close
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- Plumbing
Toilet
Jun 26, 2026 · Apt 4B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 26, 2026 · Apt 4B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 26, 2026 · Apt 4B
Close - Door/window
Door
Jun 26, 2026 · Apt 4B
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Jun 26, 2026 · Apt 4B
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jun 26, 2026 · Apt BUILD
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jun 26, 2026 · Apt BUILD
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Jun 26, 2026 · Apt BUILD
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jun 26, 2026 · Apt BUILD
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Jun 26, 2026 · Apt 4B
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Jun 26, 2026 · Apt BUILD
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Jun 26, 2026 · Apt BUILD
Close - Door/window
Door
Jun 26, 2026 · Apt BUILD
Close - Door/window
Door
Jun 26, 2026 · Apt 3A
Close - Door/window
Door
Apr 23, 2026 · Apt 4B
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Apr 23, 2026 · Apt 4B
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Apr 23, 2026 · Apt 4B
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Apr 23, 2026 · Apt 4B
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Apr 23, 2026 · Apt 4B
Close - General
Ventilation system
Apr 23, 2026 · Apt 4B
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Apr 23, 2026 · Apt 4B
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Apr 23, 2026 · Apt 4B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 21, 2026 · Apt 1A
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Mar 21, 2026 · Apt 1A
Close - General
Cabinet
Mar 10, 2026 · Apt 1A
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Mar 10, 2026 · Apt 1A
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 10, 2026 · Apt 1A
Close - Electric
No lighting
Mar 10, 2026 · Apt 1A
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 10, 2026 · Apt 1A
Close - Door/window
Door
Jan 30, 2026 · Apt 4B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 30, 2026 · Apt 4B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 5, 2025 · Apt 2A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Dec 1, 2025 · Apt 4A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 20, 2025 · Apt 4A
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Nov 20, 2025 · Apt 4A
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Nov 20, 2025 · Apt 4A
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Nov 20, 2025 · Apt 4A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Nov 20, 2025 · Apt 4A
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Nov 20, 2025 · Apt 4A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 20, 2025 · Apt 3A
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1910
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 8
- Building area
- 11,200 ft²
- Lot area
- 3,600 ft²
- Zoning
- R6A
- Community board
- 303
- Council district
- 36
- Block / lot
- 1818 / 86
- Assessed value
- $1,306,800
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #335971, last renewed Dec 5, 2025.
Questions about 221 Madison Street
Who owns 221 Madison Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Bedford Village Housing Development Fund Company.
Does 221 Madison Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 231 housing violations at this property.
Is 221 Madison Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 8 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 8 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 221 Madison Street built?
City records list 1910 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 221 Madison Street?
It has 8 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.