225 Madison Street, Manhattan, NY 10002

225 Madison Street in the Lower East Side is a six-story, 22-unit building constructed in 1900 and currently owned by Stelios Venetis. The property has experienced recurring issues with heating and hot water systems, particularly evident during a cluster of complaints in December 2024 when multiple tenants reported deficiencies in building-wide heat and hot water supply. These issues resulted in several Housing Maintenance Code violations, including inadequate heat and hot water supply specifically noted in Apartment 19, along with access problems to the heating system in the basement.

More recent complaints in 2025 have continued to show concerns about communal heating systems, though some were closed without inspection due to access issues. Additionally, the building has faced ongoing rodent control challenges, with multiple rat sighting complaints recorded between September 2024 and 2025. Inspections have shown varying results, with several instances of rat activity noted in early 2025 despite some passing compliance inspections.

The property has active Department of Buildings violations related to the failure to file external low pressure inspections for 2019 and 2020. While bedbug reports from 2021-2022 indicated no infestations, the building's maintenance history suggests persistent challenges with basic infrastructure systems, particularly regarding temperature control and pest management. Recent inspections in July 2025 showed compliance with rodent control requirements, though this follows a history of mixed results with pest management efforts.