252 Madison Street
Brooklyn, NY 11216BBL 3-01823-0033Map
Owner of record: 252 Madison Street LLC
252 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 252 Madison Street LLC. HPD has recorded 40 housing violations here, most recently on May 27, 2025. 31 of the 40 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 5 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 40
- DOB violations
- 8
- ECB violations
- 4
- HPD complaints
- 47
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 · 40
- CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective glass pane at upper window sash at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 4l, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
May 27, 2025 · Apt 4L
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceilings and all walls in the entire apartment located at apt 4l, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
May 27, 2025 · Apt 4L
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective glass pane at lower window sash at south wall in the 6th room from north located at apt 4l, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
May 27, 2025 · Apt 4L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective rotted wood floor in the 6th room from north located at apt 4l, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
May 27, 2025 · Apt 4L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and all walls in the 1st room from north located at apt 4l, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
May 27, 2025 · Apt 4L
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl tiles at floor in the 1st room from north located at apt 4l, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
May 27, 2025 · Apt 4L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective inoperative electrical light fixture at ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 4l, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
May 27, 2025 · Apt 4L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective inoperative electrical light fixture at ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 4l, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
May 27, 2025 · Apt 4L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 4l, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
May 27, 2025 · Apt 4L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical light fixture at ceiling in the 5th room from north located at apt 4l, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
May 27, 2025 · Apt 4L
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at east and north walls in the bathroom located at apt 4l, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
May 27, 2025 · Apt 4L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 4l, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
May 27, 2025 · Apt 4L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective inoperative electrical outlet at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 4l, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
May 27, 2025 · Apt 4L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4l, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
May 27, 2025 · Apt 4L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4l, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
May 27, 2025 · Apt 4L
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 3, 2023 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system boiler room door locked at boiler room
Dec 3, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hotwater exceeding the maximum temperature of 130 degrees at all hotwater fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 3, 2023 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - 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 missing information at public hall, 1st story
Dec 3, 2023
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.
Mar 23, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide sufficient, proper and separate metal receptacles for the deposit of garbage, rubbish and other waste material and arrange for collection and disposal of such material.
Jul 11, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of rodents rats
Jun 1, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective masonary stucco at building east exterior wall
Jun 1, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing mailbox at basement apartment at public hall, 1st story
Apr 5, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt bb, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 5, 2022 · Apt BB
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the front yard
Apr 5, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of rodents rats at front yard
Apr 5, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 1st story
Apr 5, 2022
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.
Feb 25, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Apr 12, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Refit entrance door , 1st story
Jun 6, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors in entrance , 1st story
Jun 6, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors .. in the entrance located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 6, 2018 · Apt 4R
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 1st room from north located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 6, 2018 · Apt 4R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of bedbugs in the entire apartment located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 6, 2018 · Apt 4R
Open — Nov sent out - 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.
Nov 10, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 13, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny ?11-06(b)(2) 1st radiator from north at east wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 2, 2007 · Apt 3R
Open — Invalid certification - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny ?11-06(b)(2) west wall in the 6th room from north located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 2, 2007 · Apt 3R
Open — Invalid certification
DOB building violations · 8
- Plumbing none
Based on lic #001343 being inactive stop all plumbing work under job # 340548599 immediately.
Jun 30, 2025
Dob violation - active - 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
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
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 · 4
- Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction with the department of buildings for summons # 39080453z., file a certificate of correction
Feb 5, 2026 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 1
Exp2 stucco breaking off and missing, stucco falling onto school yard.
Jul 14, 2023 · Penalty $3,125
Active - Class - 1
Observed at left side exterior wall chipped, cracked and missing pieces of stucco with loose bricks. this is a potential fall hazard as part of it is right above the school play ground., maintain exterior build
Feb 22, 2023 · Penalty $12,500
Active - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building exterior wall: defect noted: at exposure #2 wall cement stucco/(veeny) broken off. missing portions & falling onto adj property (all boys high school playground). remedy: make safe
Apr 7, 2010 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve
Complaints
- Water leak
Slow leak
Oct 11, 2026 · Apt 4R
Open - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Oct 11, 2026 · Apt 4R
Open - Door/window
Window pane
Oct 11, 2026 · Apt 4R
Open - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Oct 11, 2026 · Apt 4R
Open - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 11, 2026 · Apt 4R
Open - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 21, 2025 · Apt 4L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
May 21, 2025 · Apt 4L
Close - Door/window
Window frame
May 21, 2025 · Apt 4L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
May 21, 2025 · Apt 4L
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
May 21, 2025 · Apt 4L
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 3, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 3, 2024 · Apt 4R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 14, 2023 · Apt G
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 29, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jul 3, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 30, 2022 · Apt 1L
Close - General
Cooking gas
Apr 4, 2022 · Apt G
Close - General
Mailbox
Apr 4, 2022 · Apt G
Close - General
Mailbox
Feb 3, 2022 · Apt G
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 3, 2018 · Apt 4R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 29, 2018 · Apt BSMT
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 13, 2016 · Apt 2L
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 1, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 15, 2016 · Apt 1R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 12, 2016 · Apt 1L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 23, 2013 · Apt 3R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 31, 2012 · Apt 3L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 3, 2011 · Apt 3L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 19, 2009 · Apt 2R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 8, 2008 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Windows
Feb 27, 2007 · Apt 4R
Close - General
Windows
Jan 29, 2007 · Apt 4R
Close - General
Windows
Jan 24, 2007 · Apt 4R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 23, 2007 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 22, 2007 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 8, 2006 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 11, 2006 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 9, 2006 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 19, 2006 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 14, 2005 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 13, 2005 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 25, 2005 · Apt 3L
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 16, 2004 · Apt 4FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 6, 2004 · Apt 4R
Close - General
Floor
Nov 6, 2004 · Apt 4R
Close - General
Floor
Nov 6, 2004 · Apt 4R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 6, 2004 · Apt 4R
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1899
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 8
- Building area
- 9,486 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,892 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 303
- Council district
- 36
- Block / lot
- 1823 / 33
- Assessed value
- $1,164,150
- Landmark / historic district
- Bedford Historic District
HPD registration #335892, last renewed Jul 23, 2026.
Questions about 252 Madison Street
Who owns 252 Madison Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 252 Madison Street LLC.
Does 252 Madison Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 40 housing violations at this property.
Is 252 Madison Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 5 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 63% of its 8 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 252 Madison Street built?
City records list 1899 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 252 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.