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438 Madison Street

Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-01826-0015Map

Owner of record: Wallace, Elaine

438 Madison Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1901 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Wallace, Elaine. HPD has recorded 317 housing violations here, most recently on October 19, 2026. 38 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
317
DOB violations
6
ECB violations
20
HPD complaints
423

What to know

Concern
24 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Oct 19, 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 · 317

  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at 1st story that leads to cellar at boiler room

    Oct 19, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

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

    Oct 19, 2026 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

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

    Oct 19, 2026 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

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

    May 15, 2026 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

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

    May 15, 2026 · Apt 1R

    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 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 15, 2026 · Apt 1R

    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 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 15, 2026 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balance at lower sash window at south in the 2nd bathroom from north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 6, 2026 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balance at lower sash east and west windows at north in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 6, 2026 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at cooking stove range in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 6, 2026 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective hardwood floor in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 6, 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 east at south

    May 6, 2026 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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
  • I

    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 20, 2025

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at 1st story public hall to basement at boiler room

    Nov 14, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

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

    Nov 14, 2025 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 14, 2025 · Apt 1

    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 missing info at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 12, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at 1st story public hall to basement at boiler room

    Nov 12, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

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

    Nov 12, 2025 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 12, 2025 · Apt 1

    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.

    Jun 10, 2025

    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 at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 7, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at 1st story public hall to basement at boiler room

    Dec 7, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

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

    Dec 7, 2024 · Apt 1

    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 at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 29, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at 1st story public hall to basement at boiler room

    Nov 29, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

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

    Nov 29, 2024 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • I

    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 27, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at east wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 27, 2024 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Replace with new the missing electrical cover plate at east wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 27, 2024 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide a proper means of lighting for water closet compartment electrical fixture at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 27, 2024 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    Nov 27, 2024 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    Nov 27, 2024 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

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

    Nov 27, 2024 · Apt 1

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room

    Nov 27, 2024

    Open — Invalid certification
  • C

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

    Nov 27, 2024 · Apt 1

    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.

    Apr 10, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 29, 2023 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 20, 2023 · Apt 3L

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • C

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

    Oct 19, 2023 · Apt 1

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at basement

    Oct 19, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 19, 2023 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    May 10, 2023 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing cover for electrical outlet at east wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 10, 2023 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical outlet at east wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 10, 2023 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    § 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor missing at public hall

    May 10, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding 130 degrees maximum allowable at all fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 10, 2023 · Apt 1

    Open — Invalid certification
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling, south wall in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 10, 2023 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... on east wall at baseboard (approx 8 sq ft) in the 3rd room from north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 10, 2023 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 6

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Feb 24, 2016

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Feb 24, 2016

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Sep 10, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Jul 30, 2014

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Jul 30, 2014

    Dob violation - active
  • Plumbing none

    Work without a permit; work noted the removal of a gas water heater the installation of a electric hot water heater remedy: obtain a permit

    May 6, 2014

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 20

  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with the commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction with the department of buildings for summons # 35484166l., file a certificate of correction

    Jan 14, 2026 · Penalty $6,250

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by cofo and/or the department of buildings records.illegal converted of apartment 2nd story and apartment3 story.all divided into half units 2r and 3r ir at rear of building.a

    May 17, 2022 · Penalty $12,500

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.noted:at time ofinspection i observed the removal of waste piping(p-trap)from underneath lavatory basin in 3pc bathroom apartment 1f 1st floor in addition o

    Sep 26, 2018

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in nov#35160943y issued on11/26/15 &to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1,28-204.4 &1rcny 102-01.for work w/o a permit.rem:comply w.c

    Jul 12, 2016

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in nov #35160943y issued on 11/26/15 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1,28-204.4 & 1rcny102-01. for work w/a permit. remedy: comply w/comm's order &/or file a

    May 27, 2016 · Penalty $12,000

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in nov#35160943x issued in 11/25/15 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1, 28-204.4 and 1rcny 102.01. work without a permit. note

    Apr 18, 2016

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in nov #35164391p issued on 1/16/16 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1,28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01. remedy: comply w/comm's order &/or file a c of c.

    Mar 10, 2016 · Penalty $400

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in nov #35160942y issued on 11/25/15 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1,28-204.4 & 1rcny102-01. remedy: comply w/comm's order &/or file a c of c.

    Mar 10, 2016 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in nov #35160942y issued on 11/25/15 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1,28-204.4 & 1rcny102-01. remedy: comply w/comm's order &/or file a c of c.

    Jan 16, 2016 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in nov #35160943x issued on 11/25/15 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1,28-204.4 & 1rcny102-01. 2nd & 3rd fl divided creating additional apt per floor w/o per

    Jan 16, 2016

    Resolve
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  • Class - 1

    Unlawful acts,failure to comply w/comm's order to vacate. noted: adult male in occupancy/residence in 2nd fl front apt contrary to vacate order 446/15 issued 11/25/15. remedy: comply w/comm's order to vacate.

    Jan 16, 2016 · Penalty $2,400

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work w/o a permit.noted:@ 3rd & 2nd stones erected full height paritions to convert one 1 apt into 2.front & rear install 3pc bathroom(toilet,sink,shower).residential sink gas lines installed @ front apts to wo

    Nov 25, 2015

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the cert of occupancy or bldg dept records.noted:bldg dept records & hpd indicates premises to be occupied as 3 families,dept of bldgs application #320027546 disapproved 06

    Nov 25, 2015 · Penalty $2,400

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to have new or altered plumbing system tested as per dob records there is no information which states any inspections or tests for the removal of a gas water heater & installation of a electric water he

    May 6, 2014 · Penalty $1,000

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Work without permit. work noted: in basement on the right hand side of boiler room there was a hot water heater (gas) was disconnected & removed with no permit filed with dob. remedy: obtain permit or restore

    May 6, 2014

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work w/o permit work note in basement on the right hand side outside of boiler room there was a hot water heater (gas) was disconnected and a electrical hot water heater was installed with no permits filed w/ d

    May 6, 2014 · Penalty $1,600

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner re:installation of plumbing materials.in basement on several gas lines there are unions tees,gas valves used in the middle of gas runs which is prohibited locat

    May 6, 2014 · Penalty $500

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain bldg walls or appurtenances in that @ side of bldgexp#4 @ top of bldg masonry bricks are crumbling & in disrepair also masonry pointing work is needed.rem:maintain exterior bldg walls make

    Aug 31, 2011

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Exit passageway.total obstruction.noted:fire escape ladder & railing is separated & pulling away from fire escape landing at 2nd fl rear south side of bldg.remedy:remove obstruction/repair defect.

    Nov 6, 2006

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    B4a/19b/32a/50a/50b/50c/50d/50e 50a-replace 30psi saftey relief valve with 15psi relief valve boiler is a beam boiler 50b-holes in boiler room walls need to be sealed 50c-sealed hole in chimney 50d-install pigt

    May 2, 2004 · Penalty $2,500

    Active

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 17, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    May 17, 2026 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 15, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    May 14, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    May 5, 2026 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    May 5, 2026 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    May 5, 2026 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    May 5, 2026 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    May 5, 2026 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 2, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 11, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 27, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 19, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 17, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 12, 2025 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 11, 2025 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 8, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 4, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 29, 2025 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 9, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 3, 2024 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 27, 2024 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 25, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 25, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Nov 25, 2024 · Apt APT1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 20, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 4, 2024 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 27, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 24, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 17, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 10, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 8, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 29, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 26, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 24, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 4, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 28, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 25, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 20, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 19, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 12, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 6, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 5, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 2, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 26, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 21, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 19, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 17, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 15, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 18, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    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 (C0)
Year built
1901
Floors
3
Residential units
3
Building area
3,600 ft²
Lot area
2,000 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
303
Council district
36
Block / lot
1826 / 15
Assessed value
$123,000
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #354066, last renewed Jan 7, 2025.

Questions about 438 Madison Street

Who owns 438 Madison Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Wallace, Elaine.

Does 438 Madison Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 317 housing violations at this property.

Is 438 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 438 Madison Street built?

City records list 1901 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 438 Madison Street?

It has 3 residential units.

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