1281 Madison Street
Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-03361-0036Map
Owner of record: Bethel, Theo M
1281 Madison Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 5 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Bethel, Theo M. HPD has recorded 51 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 42 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 51
- DOB violations
- 1
- ECB violations
- 1
- HPD complaints
- 0
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 · 51
- 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
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 - 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 27, 2024
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 10, 2024
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 21, 2023
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.
Mar 23, 2023
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, 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.
Feb 25, 2022
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.
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
Open — Nov sent out
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- 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.
Apr 12, 2021
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 30, 2019
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 18, 2018
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 - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceilings throught out at public hall stairs
Oct 8, 2009
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Dec 27, 1998
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Refit door entrance to basement apt.
Aug 7, 1990
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-12.03 adm code and dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint rear fire escape all stys.
Aug 7, 1990
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-19.07 adm code install and maintain sufficient light or lights of at least 40 watts incandescent or equivalent each, to light adequately from sunset to sunrise the rear yard.
Aug 7, 1990
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls scuttle closet 2nd sty pub hall.
Aug 7, 1990
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department clg 2 sty pub hall.
Aug 7, 1990
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing balusters all stys public hall.
Aug 7, 1990
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling basement apt 1 bathroom. located at apt 1
Aug 7, 1990 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plasterboard ceiling thru out cellar.
Aug 7, 1990
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance cellar to basement public hall.
Aug 7, 1990
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of unpainted wood cornice bldg rear roof.
Aug 7, 1990
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance 2 sty apt 3. located at apt 3
Aug 7, 1990 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint walls & ceiling 2 sty apt 3 front room valdez no phome. located at apt 3
Aug 7, 1990 · Apt 3
Open — Defect letter issued - ANon-hazardous
Section 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration suspended ceiling basement apt 1 kitchen. located at apt 1
Aug 7, 1990 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls & ceiling 3 sty public hall.
Aug 7, 1990
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint walls & celing rear room 2 sty apt 3 valdez 919 9114. , section '' ''
Aug 7, 1990 · Apt 3
Open — Defect letter issued - ANon-hazardous
D26-20.01 adm code provide a peep hole in entrance door of the dwelling unit so located so as to permit a person inside the dwelling to view any person outside entrance door 2nd sty apt.
Aug 7, 1990
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance basement apt.
Aug 7, 1990
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Refit door bottom stairs to cellar.
Aug 7, 1990
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing balusters stairway basement sty to 1 sty public hall.
Aug 7, 1990
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Provide a lock and key to the entrance door of dwelling unit and, if a cl a multiple dwelling, also chain door guard entrance 2 sty apt 3 located at apt 3
Aug 7, 1990 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance 2 sty apt 3 located at apt 3
Aug 7, 1990 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of tv antenna attached to gooseneck laddeer roof
Aug 7, 1990
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. make stationary the iron ladder leading to scuttle opening in roof 2 sty public hall to roof
Aug 7, 1990
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing
Aug 7, 1990
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 1 sty public hall and on boiler room door
Aug 7, 1990
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective electrical light fixture east wall 2 sty public hall
Aug 7, 1990
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint ceiling front room basement sty apt 1 garcia no phone er1 located at apt 1
Aug 7, 1990 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint ceiling 2nd room from ront basement apt 1 garcia no phone er1 located at apt 1
Aug 7, 1990 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wires ceiling bathroom and kitchen basement apt 1 located at apt 1
Aug 7, 1990 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective masonry landing rear yard
Aug 7, 1990
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building.
Aug 7, 1990
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-20.01 adm code provide a peep hole in entrance door of the dwelling unit so located so as to permit a person inside the dwelling to view any person outside entrance door 1st sty apt.
Aug 7, 1990
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-21.03 adm code paint or post a sign indicating floors near stairs on wall pub hall all stys.
Aug 7, 1990
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Section 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame readily accessible for signature, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor at frame missing 1 sty pub hall.
Aug 7, 1990
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 1
- Construction other optional
Matters not provided for remedy; make area safe contact dob
Oct 2, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 1
- Class - 3
Failure to maintain bldg walls or appurtenances noted at rear accumulaton of debris (bricks cement plywood) uncontained thruout rear yard remedy: maintain bldg and remoe debris forthwith
Sep 27, 2008
Resolve
Complaints
No HPD complaints in our records
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C2)
- Year built
- 1931
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 5
- Building area
- 1,763 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,958 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 304
- Council district
- 37
- Block / lot
- 3361 / 36
- Assessed value
- $324,000
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #336866, last renewed Oct 2, 2025.
Questions about 1281 Madison Street
Who owns 1281 Madison Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Bethel, Theo M.
Does 1281 Madison Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 51 housing violations at this property.
Is 1281 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 1281 Madison Street built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 1281 Madison Street?
It has 5 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.