861 Madison Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221
861 Madison Street is a three-story, three-unit residential building located in Bedford-Stuyvesant, constructed in 2006 and currently owned by Miranda Lin. The property has experienced multiple maintenance and pest control challenges since 2021, with significant clusters of issues occurring in late 2021 through 2022. Notable incidents include a heat and hot water emergency in November 2021, and multiple sanitation-related violations in February 2022 concerning garbage/recycling storage and a rat sighting that prompted Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) involvement.
The building has maintained a consistent record of rodent activity, with recent inspections in 2024 showing rat activity was present, though the most recent inspection in May 2025 passed. The property has required regular bedbug reporting compliance, with the most recent submissions indicating no infested units between 2022 and 2024, though violations were noted for failure to file the annual report in 2021 and 2023, which were subsequently closed. The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of addressing infrastructure issues, including multiple inspections regarding mailbox conditions, plumbing problems with the bathtub/shower, and garbage storage violations.
While most recent complaints have been resolved, the recurring rodent activity and historical heating system issues suggest ongoing maintenance challenges. The property has maintained compliance with annual bedbug reporting requirements since 2021, showing proactive management of this particular pest concern, with all recent filings confirming no current infestations. Regular rodent inspections between 2019 and 2025 show a mixture of passed and failed results, indicating persistent pest control efforts are required.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 3 |
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Year built | 2006 |
Total area | 3225 sq ft |
Floors | 3 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | HEREAFTER ERECTED CLASS A |

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