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
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 · 121
- ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - 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 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 30, 2026 · Apt 2
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 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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - 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 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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- CImmediately hazardous
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 - 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
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective lach at vestibule door
Apr 4, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - 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 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 4, 2026 · Apt 2
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 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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch at vestibule door
Apr 4, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective broken flue pipe connection from boiler to the west wall
Apr 4, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - 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 wrong information at public hall
Jan 25, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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
Show 40 more ↓
- 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
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.