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242 Madison Street

Brooklyn, NY 11216BBL 3-01823-0023Map

Owner of record: Townhouse Rental, L.l.c.

242 Madison Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1899 in Brooklyn, 11216. It has 8 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Townhouse Rental, L.l.c.. HPD has recorded 67 housing violations here, most recently on March 20, 2026. 1 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
67
DOB violations
20
ECB violations
5
HPD complaints
122

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Mar 20, 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 · 67

  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 20, 2026 · Apt 4R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 20, 2026 · Apt 4R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak at window recess (1st from east at south) in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 20, 2026 · Apt 4R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the building front yard, 1st story

    Sep 18, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated lock at room door to fire-escape in the 5th room from north located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 3, 2025 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq.ft at ceiling and north wall at public hall, 3rd story

    Aug 3, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq.ft at ceiling and north wall at public hall, 3rd story original violation 18132179 issued 03-aug-25 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code 27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Aug 3, 2025

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling at public hall, 4th story

    Feb 5, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant plaster at ceiling at public hall, 4th story

    Feb 5, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at public hall, 4th story

    Feb 5, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling and all walls at roof bulkhead at public hall

    Jan 24, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening locking device at public hall

    Jan 24, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide operable door knob at roof bulkhead door at public hall

    Jan 24, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and all walls at roof bulkhead at public hall

    Jan 24, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at roof bulkhead door at public hall

    Jan 24, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak above ceiling at roof bulkhead at public hall

    Jan 24, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 24, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak above ceiling at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 24, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at bulk-head at public hall, 4th story

    Aug 29, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Aug 29, 2023 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Aug 29, 2023 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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, 1st story

    Aug 21, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective eroded brick at exterior west wall 3rd story rear building

    Aug 21, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 21, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Aug 21, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Aug 21, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the building front yard

    Aug 21, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling at 1st public hall bulkhead from north, 4th story

    Aug 10, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Aug 10, 2023 · Apt 4R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Aug 10, 2023 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

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

    Aug 10, 2023 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective .. at 4th public hall bulkhead from north, 4th story

    Aug 10, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material ceiling at 1st public hall bulkhead from north, 4th story

    Aug 10, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose water closet seat north 2 bathroom in the bathroom located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 10, 2023 · Apt 4R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the building front

    Aug 15, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at front entrance to building , 1st story

    Jun 14, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing consisting of a mechanical door stop installed on the building entrance door , 1st story

    Oct 16, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant ceiling at boiler room

    Oct 16, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of house hold articles at boiler room

    Oct 16, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of house hold articles at basement public hall

    Oct 16, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile floor at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 16, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 missing information at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 11, 2013

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following 100 watts minimum required

    Nov 16, 2009

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective lock at door in vestibule at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 4, 2006

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures range in the entire apartment located at apt bldg, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 20, 2005 · Apt BLDG

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt bldg, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 20, 2005 · Apt BLDG

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system , door locked at cellar entrance

    Jul 9, 2005

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system .. in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story

    Jul 9, 2005 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story

    Jul 9, 2005 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 3, 2004 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 20

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Jan 9, 2020

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report

    Mar 1, 2013

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Unsafe buildings none

    Ub-unsafe buildings none

    Apr 28, 2012

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report

    Dec 13, 2011

    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

    Jan 19, 2007

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 6, 2006

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 13, 2004

    Dob violation - dismissed
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  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 27, 2001

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 7, 2000

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 16, 1999

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    May 4, 1998

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 16, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 10, 1997

    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 · 5

  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building in code compliance. observation made during safety sweep of said property in cellar laundry room two bushings used for connecting gas flex to gas dryers. also see: fuel gas code 403

    Jan 24, 2024 · Penalty $310

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain, failure to supply a system of automatic sprinklers where required. observation made during a safety sweep in cellar laundry area, two gas dryers connected with no sprinkler coverage to prev

    Jan 24, 2024 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway, the fire escape must be through the locked door of back room at expo (#3)., remove obstruction

    Oct 16, 2019 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Dwelling converted or occupied with 3 or more additional dwellings than legally authorized by c of o or official records. ref dob/hbd records reg. # 300876 indicates 4 stories / 8 dwellings. however, observed a

    Oct 16, 2019 · Penalty $19,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work without permit, kit location and dining area been removed & converted into bedrooms. no permits. that included unsafe, unapproved electric, plumber, gas line works., obtain permit

    Oct 16, 2019

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Oct 11, 2026 · Apt 4R

    Open
  • General

    Cabinet

    Oct 11, 2026 · Apt 4R

    Open
  • Door/window

    Door

    Sep 28, 2026 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Sep 28, 2026 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Sep 28, 2026 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Sep 18, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 15, 2026 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Mar 4, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 4, 2026 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • General

    Signage missing

    Mar 2, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 1, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 1, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 28, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 26, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 25, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 24, 2026 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Feb 24, 2026 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Feb 5, 2026 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jan 30, 2026 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 16, 2025 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Dec 16, 2025 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Aug 4, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jul 30, 2025 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jul 29, 2025 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Nov 9, 2023 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Nov 9, 2023 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Nov 9, 2023 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Nov 6, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Aug 29, 2023 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Aug 29, 2023 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Aug 15, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Aug 15, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Aug 15, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Aug 15, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Aug 15, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Aug 15, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Aug 10, 2023 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Aug 10, 2023 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Aug 2, 2023 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Jul 25, 2023 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Jul 24, 2023 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    May 24, 2023 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    May 24, 2023 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    May 7, 2023 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Apr 22, 2023 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 28, 2022 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jul 26, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Jun 5, 2022 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 5, 2022 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Apr 2, 2022 · Apt 4R

    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 (C1)
Year built
1899
Floors
4
Residential units
8
Building area
9,486 ft²
Lot area
2,842 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
303
Council district
36
Block / lot
1823 / 23
Assessed value
$1,206,900
Landmark / historic district
Bedford Historic District

HPD registration #300876, last renewed Jul 1, 2026.

Questions about 242 Madison Street

Who owns 242 Madison Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Townhouse Rental, L.l.c..

Does 242 Madison Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 67 housing violations at this property.

Is 242 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 242 Madison Street built?

City records list 1899 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 242 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.