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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

Concern
5 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 · 51

  • 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
  • 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 27, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 21, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 10, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    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.

    Feb 25, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • 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
  • 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.

    Oct 13, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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
  • 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

    Dec 27, 1998

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Refit door entrance to basement apt.

    Aug 7, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    Replace with new the missing balusters all stys public hall.

    Aug 7, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    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
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plasterboard ceiling thru out cellar.

    Aug 7, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance cellar to basement public hall.

    Aug 7, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of unpainted wood cornice bldg rear roof.

    Aug 7, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance basement apt.

    Aug 7, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Refit door bottom stairs to cellar.

    Aug 7, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing balusters stairway basement sty to 1 sty public hall.

    Aug 7, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of tv antenna attached to gooseneck laddeer roof

    Aug 7, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • 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

    Aug 7, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective electrical light fixture east wall 2 sty public hall

    Aug 7, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective masonry landing rear yard

    Aug 7, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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

Complaint data is still being backfilled from NYC Open Data.

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 (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.