1233 Madison Street
Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-03361-0056Map
Owner of record: Wong Bros Group LLC
1233 Madison Street is a two-family home built in 1920 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 2 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Wong Bros Group LLC. HPD has recorded 199 housing violations here, most recently on November 24, 2025. 36 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 199
- DOB violations
- 1
- ECB violations
- 14
- HPD complaints
- 186
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 · 199
- 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 24, 2025
Open — Info 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.
Dec 4, 2024
Open — Info 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 28, 2023
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.
Nov 17, 2022
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.
Mar 16, 2022
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.
Apr 21, 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.
Nov 7, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
The premises or apts. have been vacated by the department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for vacate # 146798, 2nd story west-1 apartment 2
Dec 28, 2018
Open — Info nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective tile floor in kitchen located at 2nd story apt
Dec 21, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective tile floor in bathroom located at 2nd story apartment
Dec 21, 2018
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood flooring throughout 2nd floor apartment
Dec 21, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt, 2nd story
Dec 21, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak around skylight at ceiling at 2nd story public hall
Dec 21, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of excessive use of electrical extension cables throughout 2nd floor apartment
Dec 21, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood flooring throughout 1st floor apartment
Dec 21, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed bx cables throughout 1st floor apartment
Dec 21, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective sub wood flooring throughout at basement
Dec 21, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective windows throughout at basement
Dec 21, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color all walls and ceiling throughout at basement
Dec 21, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide fire stopping at all walls throughout at basement
Dec 21, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed bx cables throughout at basement
Dec 21, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective entrance door at cellar
Dec 21, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed bx cables throughout at cellar
Dec 21, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of frame extension structure erected at rear yard
Dec 21, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Make safe by properly repairing the structural defect. consisting of collapsing frame extension structure at rear yard
Dec 21, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide fire stopping at all walls throughout 1st floor apartment
Dec 21, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 19, 2018 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 19, 2018 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 19, 2018 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 19, 2018 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 19, 2018 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items and construction material near scuttle ladder at public hall, 2nd story
Dec 12, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt 3, 2nd story
Dec 12, 2018 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story
Dec 12, 2018 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electrical outlet at west wall and south wall in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 6, 2018 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 6, 2018 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 6, 2018 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 6, 2018 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 28, 2018 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
§ 27-2028, 2032 admin.code: provide an adequate supply of heat from an approved central heating system or an approved system of gas or electrical heating in good operating condition for the dwelling unit in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 28, 2018 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 17, 2018 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 17, 2018 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
Nov 13, 2018 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
Nov 13, 2018 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3flr, 2nd story
Oct 26, 2018 · Apt 3FLR
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling at public hall, 2nd story
Oct 26, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing glass pane at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Oct 26, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling at public hall, 2nd story
Oct 26, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 3flr, 2nd story
Oct 26, 2018 · Apt 3FLR
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the kitchen located at apt 2nd, 2nd story, apartment at north
Aug 8, 2018 · Apt 2ND
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 1
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Sep 19, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 14
- Class - 2
Failure to post or properly post permit for work premises. at the timeof my inspection of a 3 story alt building(unoccupied) i observed there was an active permit in place and evidence that jobsite is still und
Sep 12, 2019
Resolve - Class - 1
Work contrary to approved docs./no design drawings.at time of inspection,observed approved plans that were contrary to existing structure.plans did not note chimney/fire place or wooden doorway @exp#2.new stair
Jun 13, 2019 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 2
Work without a permit. expired permit. observed two workers working onsecond floor installing plywood over the wooden joist, but permit# 321728966-01-ew-ot expired 2/14/19. remedy: renew permit
Mar 7, 2019
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to safeguard all persons & property affected by construction operations. observed entrance door at exp#1 below stoop open & unsecure. also observed rear exp#3 window & door openings open & unsecure. all
Feb 13, 2019 · Penalty $10,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Unapproved unsafe unsuitable electrical equipment apparatus materials devices appliances or wiring in use. on 6/3/14 i observed: defective wiring in use. defective fixtures are in use. defective switches thru-o
Jun 3, 2014 · Penalty $4,000
Active - Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order to file certificate ofcorrection with the dob for violation 34573212l 3pc bathroom, kitchen & partition walls at cellar w/o a permit. remedy: file certificate of
Jul 10, 2008 · Penalty $4,000
Active - Hazardous
Failure to comply with an order of the commissioner to comply with an order to correct violation 34573212l for construction and plumbing work w/o permit at the cellar level no records of correction in bldg dept
Feb 4, 2008 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain bldg noted stairway leading cellar level has no handrails remedy: install handrail
Feb 4, 2008 · Penalty $10,000
Active - Hazardous
Work w/o permit. illegal work noted: @ cellar level full height sheet rock partitions erected creating 1 bedroom & 1 locked room. kitchen area set up w/ refrigerators. 3 pc bthrm directly next to kitchen area
Sep 11, 2007 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Hazardous
Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legally approved # of families. note: @ cellar level class a apt created w/ bedroom w/ bed dresser blankets clothes,pictures (a 2nd room is locked
Sep 11, 2007 · Penalty $7,000
Active
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- Hazardous
Exit passageway total obstruction. note: door way to cellar stairs is completely obstructed w/ furniture. this condition blocks illegal cellar apt tenant from exiting cellar premises in the event of a fire or
Sep 11, 2007 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain bldg. note: stairway leading to illegal cellar apthas no handrail. observed water on flr in cellar apt w/ mold growing on walls in large amounts approx 1ft above flr. remedy: maintain bldg
Sep 11, 2007 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Hazardous
Sec. 27-268 doubtful occupancies. noted:cellar is arranged and occupied as sro & rooms without proper light & ventilation,required as per code,for dwelling space with no electricity.remedy:discontinue illegal
Sep 7, 2007 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o & dob records class "a" apt created @ cellar fixtures present. remedy: restore premises to legal occupancy. (vacate #59765)
Sep 6, 2007 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 18, 2018 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 11, 2018 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 8, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 5, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 27, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 15, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 12, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Door/window
Window pane
Oct 25, 2018 · Apt 3FLR
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 25, 2018 · Apt 3FLR
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 21, 2018 · Apt 3
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 18, 2018 · Apt 3
Close - General
Cabinet
Aug 3, 2018 · Apt 2ND
Close - Electric
Lighting
Aug 3, 2018 · Apt 2ND
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 3, 2018 · Apt 2ND
Close - Door/window
Window pane
Aug 3, 2018 · Apt 2ND
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Aug 3, 2018 · Apt 2ND
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 3, 2018 · Apt 2ND
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 9, 2018 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 9, 2018 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
Power outage
Jul 4, 2018 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
Power outage
Jul 3, 2018 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
Power outage
May 31, 2018 · Apt TOPFL
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
May 14, 2018 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
May 2, 2018 · Apt 3
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Apr 25, 2018 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Apr 25, 2018 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 16, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 16, 2018 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 6, 2018 · Apt FL3
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 6, 2018 · Apt FL3
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 26, 2018 · Apt 3LR
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 19, 2018 · Apt 3RDFL
Close - Door/window
Window pane
Mar 19, 2018 · Apt 3RDFL
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 19, 2018 · Apt 3RDFL
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 19, 2018 · Apt 3RDFL
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 14, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Mar 14, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 14, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Mar 14, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Mar 14, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Door/window
Window pane
Mar 14, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Mar 14, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Mar 14, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Mar 14, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Outside building
Skylight
Mar 14, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Mar 14, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 14, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 1, 2015 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Feb 16, 2015 · Apt PVT
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 16, 2015 · Apt PVT
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Two-family home (B2)
- Year built
- 1920
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 1,620 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,800 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 304
- Council district
- 37
- Block / lot
- 3361 / 56
- Assessed value
- $70,980
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #819154, last renewed Jan 12, 2024.
Questions about 1233 Madison Street
Who owns 1233 Madison Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Wong Bros Group LLC.
Does 1233 Madison Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 199 housing violations at this property.
Is 1233 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 1233 Madison Street built?
City records list 1920 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 1233 Madison Street?
It has 2 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.