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389 Madison Street

Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-01820-0062Map

Owner of record: Esoteric 615 LLC

389 Madison Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 4 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Esoteric 615 LLC. HPD has recorded 121 housing violations here, most recently on September 30, 2026. 42 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
121
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
1
HPD complaints
60

What to know

Concern
13 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Sep 30, 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 · 121

  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in private dwellings missing

    Sep 30, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd., 1st story

    Sep 30, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures , in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 30, 2026 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    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 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 30, 2026 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 30, 2026 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 30, 2026 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 25, 2026 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures at fixtures in kitchen and bathroom in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 25, 2026 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defective in the entrance located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 25, 2026 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations defective in the entrance located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 25, 2026 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 25, 2026 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in private dwellings missing

    Apr 4, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected

    Apr 4, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet ... in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 4, 2026 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinge in the entrance located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 4, 2026 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 4, 2026 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq.ft at ceiling in the 4th room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west original violation 18761973 issued 04-apr-26 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code 27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Apr 4, 2026 · Apt 2

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq.ft at ceiling and all walls in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west original violation 18761969 issued 04-apr-26 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code 27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Apr 4, 2026 · Apt 2

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective lach at vestibule door

    Apr 4, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd.

    Apr 4, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq.ft at ceiling and all walls in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 4, 2026 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 4, 2026 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 4, 2026 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 4, 2026 · Apt 2

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 4, 2026 · Apt 2

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • C

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 4, 2026 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective drain stopper at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 4, 2026 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 4, 2026 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 4, 2026 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 4th room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 4, 2026 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq.ft at ceiling in the 4th room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 4, 2026 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 4th room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 4, 2026 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch at vestibule door

    Apr 4, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective broken flue pipe connection from boiler to the west wall

    Apr 4, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 25, 2026 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 25, 2026 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door in the entrance located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 25, 2026 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall

    Jan 25, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall

    Jan 25, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in private dwellings missing

    Jan 25, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat from an approved central heating system, or an approved system of gas or electrical heating in good operating condition for the dwelling unit in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 25, 2026 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures (no volume) at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 25, 2026 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 25, 2026 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 wrong information at public hall

    Jan 25, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing escutheon plate at ceiling riser in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 25, 2026 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

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

    Jan 25, 2026 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... greater than 10 sq ft at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 25, 2026 · Apt 2

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

    Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet .. in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 25, 2026 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 25, 2026 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 1

  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain enterior building wall in that brick at rear facade defective sparding cracked lose and separated various locations conevert parementa at front yard junk away from building line appronimatel

    Sep 23, 1996 · Penalty $2,000

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Door/window

    Door

    Sep 29, 2026 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Sep 29, 2026 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door frame

    Sep 24, 2026 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Sep 24, 2026 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Aug 15, 2026 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 2, 2026 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 2, 2026 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 25, 2026 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 23, 2026 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 30, 2025 · Apt 2

    Close
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  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Dec 15, 2025 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 15, 2025 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 30, 2025 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Oct 27, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Sep 25, 2025 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 23, 2025 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    May 23, 2025 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 22, 2025 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 21, 2025 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 19, 2025 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 31, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 20, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 29, 2022 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Aug 29, 2022 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door frame

    Aug 29, 2022 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 29, 2022 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Apr 5, 2022 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Apr 5, 2022 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 5, 2022 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 23, 2021 · Apt GROUND

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Aug 23, 2021 · Apt GROUND

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Aug 23, 2021 · Apt GROUND

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 22, 2021 · Apt 1BASEM

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Aug 22, 2021 · Apt 1BASEM

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 7, 2021 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 16, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 16, 2021 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jul 24, 2016 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jul 12, 2014 · Apt 1FLR

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window pane

    Jul 12, 2014 · Apt 1FLR

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Jul 12, 2014 · Apt 1FLR

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jul 12, 2014 · Apt 1FLR

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jul 12, 2014 · Apt 1FLR

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Jul 12, 2014 · Apt 1FLR

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jul 12, 2014 · Apt 1FLR

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jul 12, 2014 · Apt 1FLR

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    May 6, 2014 · Apt GNDFL

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    May 6, 2014 · Apt GNDFL

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    May 6, 2014 · Apt GNDFL

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    May 6, 2014 · Apt GNDFL

    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 (C3)
Year built
1931
Floors
2
Residential units
4
Building area
5,000 ft²
Lot area
2,000 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
303
Council district
36
Block / lot
1820 / 62
Assessed value
$614,700
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #308709, last renewed Feb 21, 2020.

Questions about 389 Madison Street

Who owns 389 Madison Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Esoteric 615 LLC.

Does 389 Madison Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 121 housing violations at this property.

Is 389 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 389 Madison Street built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 389 Madison Street?

It has 4 residential units.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.