roofy
Post

55 Madison Street

Brooklyn, NY 11238BBL 3-01987-0055Map

Owner of record: Ylw Squared INC.

55 Madison Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1899 in Brooklyn, 11238. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Ylw Squared INC.. HPD has recorded 32 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 25 of the 32 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
32
DOB violations
5
ECB violations
1
HPD complaints
2

What to know

Concern
3 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 5, 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 · 32

  • 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
  • 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
  • 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 29, 2024

    Open — Info 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
  • 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 22, 2023

    Open — Info 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.

    Mar 23, 2023

    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 14, 2022

    Open — Info 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.

    Feb 25, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Apr 12, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
Show 22 more ↓
  • 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 12, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Oct 30, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Oct 18, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 10, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Feb 23, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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. lights not on.

    Sep 1, 2003

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    Aug 29, 2000

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wires wall and ceiling at public hall, 3rd story

    Aug 29, 2000

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing ballusters all stys. at public hall stairs

    Aug 29, 2000

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective light fixure ceilings 2nd and at public hall, 3rd story

    Aug 29, 2000

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plaster suffit at stairs 2nd sty. at public hall

    Aug 29, 2000

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the all stys at public hall

    Aug 29, 2000

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly secure the loose sagging stringer at public hall stairs, 3rd story

    Aug 29, 2000

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak .. at public hall, 3rd story

    Aug 29, 2000

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plaster walls and ceilings all stys. at public hall

    Aug 29, 2000

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceilings all stys. at public hall

    Aug 29, 2000

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective painted sprinkler heads all stys at public hall

    Aug 29, 2000

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective painted srinkler heads ceiling in the kitchenette located at b-room 3, 2nd story

    Aug 29, 2000 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly secure the loose bannister at public hall, 2nd story

    Aug 29, 2000

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing door bell entrance door to apt. in the kitchenette located at b-room 3, 2nd story, b-room at north

    Aug 29, 2000 · Apt 3

    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 1 sty public hall and on boiler room door

    Apr 1, 1991

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice & roaches 1 sty front rear apt 3 front room. , section '' ''

    Apr 1, 1991 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 5

  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 10, 1997

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 1, 1994

    Dob violation - active
  • 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 - active

ECB violations · 1

  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintian defect is front glass broken at first story west window loose and defective railing at front step west side remedy replace misisng glass at window and repair defective reailings at premises

    Jan 7, 1999 · Penalty $2,500

    Active

Complaints

  • Electric

    Power outage

    Dec 4, 2023 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Illegal

    Apr 21, 2004 · 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
1899
Floors
3
Residential units
3
Building area
3,200 ft²
Lot area
2,000 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
303
Council district
36
Block / lot
1987 / 55
Assessed value
$154,680
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #333317, last renewed Jan 6, 2022.

Questions about 55 Madison Street

Who owns 55 Madison Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Ylw Squared INC..

Does 55 Madison Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 32 housing violations at this property.

Is 55 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 55 Madison Street built?

City records list 1899 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 55 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.