1407 Madison Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10029
The 8-unit, 5-story old law tenement building at 1407 Madison Avenue in East Harlem, owned by Glen Dawson and constructed in 1920, has experienced several significant safety and maintenance issues over recent years. In 2019, multiple emergency safety violations were recorded related to broken window guards, malfunctioning smoke detectors, and a non-compliant carbon monoxide detector, all of which were eventually resolved. The building also faced construction lead dust concerns in 2020 that remain in progress as of October 2023.
While there have been periodic food establishment complaints between 2019 and 2023, particularly regarding rodent and insect issues, these were all addressed and closed. The property has demonstrated consistent commitment to pest control, as evidenced by eight consecutive yearly bedbug reports between 2019-2025 showing zero infested units, and passed rodent inspections in 2022 through 2025. Several housing maintenance code violations were documented in 2019, including issues with fire-retardant material and public hall maintenance, though most were resolved by 2020.
The building's permit history shows at least two egress-related permits issued in 2019, indicating some level of ongoing maintenance and safety improvement efforts. Recent rodent inspections in 2023 and 2024 have all passed, suggesting improved pest management. The building's overall record shows a pattern of addressing safety concerns once reported, though some issues have persisted longer than ideal, such as the 2020 construction lead dust complaint and one open housing violation regarding lead paint hazard compliance in apartment 2S.
1407 Madison Avenue Report Contents
Download Full Report for 1407 Madison Avenue
Sign up to download the full building report in PDF or Excel format
Sign Up for Free1407 Madison Avenue Building Overview
Building Characteristics
Total units | 8 |
---|---|
Year built | 1920 |
Total area | 8945 sq ft |
Floors | 5 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | OLD LAW TENEMENT |

Unlock Complete Building History
Get access to comprehensive violation records, court cases, landlord portfolios, and detailed maintenance history for this building and thousands of others.
Key Building Statistics
Map and Aerial View of 1407 Madison Avenue
Street Map View
Loading street map...
Satellite View
Loading satellite view...
Reviews of 1407 Madison Avenue
See what current and past tenants have to say
No reviews yet
Be the first to share your experience living at this property. Your review helps future tenants make informed decisions.
Share Your Experience
Help future tenants by leaving an honest review of this property
Login Required
You must be logged in to leave a review. Join our community and share your experience!
Login to Continue