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896 Madison Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221

5
DOB Complaints
55
311 Housing Calls
46
Housing Violations
2
Permits

Risk Assessment

65
Moderate Risk

This building shows some maintenance concerns that warrant attention.

Our AI predicts there is a 65% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 896 Madison Street

The 8-unit, 4-story brownstone at 896 Madison Street in Bedford-Stuyvesant, owned by Stephen Goldenberg, has experienced ongoing maintenance issues in recent years, with the most significant problems emerging in 2024-2025. Multiple emergency and non-emergency violations were documented in June 2025, including issues with mold, window frames, flooring, and an apartment heat/hot water problem, though not all conditions were determined to violate housing laws. These followed a consolidation of complaints from May 2025 regarding various maintenance issues including water leaks, electrical problems, and deteriorating interior finishes, for which HPD was unable to complete inspections.

The building has persistent water-related challenges, with multiple open violations identified through inspections in 2024, particularly affecting Apartment 4R (including water leak issues, temperature control problems, and damaged ceiling/roof conditions). The property has documented rodent activity throughout 2023-2025, with multiple inspections noting the presence of rats, though no units have been officially recorded as infested with bedbugs since 2019. There are several open violations from 2024 relating to maintenance issues such as broken plaster and defective flooring in various units, particularly affecting Apartments 4R and 1R.

The building's historical records show some pattern of maintenance challenges, including an active violation from 2019 regarding failure to file an annual boiler inspection report. Several complaints regarding building stability and drainage issues were filed between 2018-2024, though inspections generally found no violations. The property has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations, with no reported cases in the past five years.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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896 Madison Street Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

This building is in the riskiest 10% of buildings in Bedford-Stuyvesant.

Building Characteristics

Total units 8
Year built 1900
Total area 6500 sq ft
Floors 4
Tax Abatements None
Building Class OLD LAW TENEMENT
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Key Building Statistics

5
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
46
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
55
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
4
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
0
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
0
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
12
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
2
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

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896 Madison Street Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

Contact data is from NYC HPD building registration.

RoleNameAddress

Landlord Portfolio

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AddressUnitsCode ViolationsRisk Rating

Landlord Court Records

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896 Madison Street Rent Control Status

Year Built
Built before 1974
Units
More than 6 units
RGB Registration
Registered
Tax Abatement
None found
Year BuiltUnitsRGB RegistrationTax Abatement
Before 1974 >6 units Registered None

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Housing Maintenance Code Complaints

This table shows complaints to 311 related to potential NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) for 896 Madison Street. These complaints are related to conditions such as lack of heat, hot water, mold, pests, and other habitability issues. Class B and C violations are the most serious and may indicate significant problems with building maintenance or safety.

Date ReceivedSttatus DateCategoryTypeStatus
2025-06-112025-06-13Flooring/stairs-FloorNon EmergencyCLOSE
2025-06-112025-06-13Heat/hot Water-Apartment OnlyImmediate EmergencyCLOSE
2025-06-112025-06-13Door/window-Window FrameNon EmergencyCLOSE
2025-06-112025-06-13Paint/plaster-WallNon EmergencyCLOSE
2025-06-112025-06-13Unsanitary Condition-MoldEmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 896 Madison Street. These violations are related to conditions such as lack of heat, hot water, mold, pests, and other habitability issues. Class B and C violations are the most serious and may indicate significant problems with building maintenance or safety.

Inspection DateClassStatusStatus DateApartmentNOV DescriptionCertified Date
2024-11-23AOpenNone4R§ 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT WOOD CASING AT 2ND WINDOW FROM EAST IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 4R, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WESTNone
2024-11-23BOpenNone4R§ 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT SOUTH WALL IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 4R, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WESTNone
2024-11-23CCloseNone4R§ 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF HOT WATER NOT TO EXCEED MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 130 DEGREES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 4R, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST2024-12-02T00:00:00.000Z
2024-09-26BOpenNone4R§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE ROOF SO THAT IT WILL NOT LEAK AT CEILING IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 4R, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WESTNone
2024-09-26BOpenNone4R§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE VINYL FLOOR TILES BY SOUTH WALL IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 4R, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WESTNone
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 896 Madison Street. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2025-06-11 13:15FLOORING/STAIRSFLOORClosedHPD
2025-06-11 13:15DOOR/WINDOWWINDOW FRAMEClosedHPD
2025-06-11 13:15HEAT/HOT WATERAPARTMENT ONLYClosedHPD
2025-06-11 13:15UNSANITARY CONDITIONMOLDClosedHPD
2025-06-11 13:15PAINT/PLASTERWALLClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 896 Madison Street.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
39850342024-11-21CLOSEDFailure to Retain Water/Improper Drainage (LL103/89)2025-05-27No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2025-05-28)
37729992020-10-14CLOSEDWork Without Permits Watch List Compliance2020-10-15No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2020-10-15)
36969672019-04-17CLOSEDConstruction Enforcement Work Order (DOB)2019-04-18No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2019-04-19)
36656282018-09-02CLOSEDPermit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)2018-09-18No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2018-09-19)
36596442018-07-27CLOSEDBuilding Shaking/Vibrating/Struct Stability Affected2018-07-27No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2018-07-28)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 896 Madison Street.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2019-11-08V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2017 INSPECTION REPORT
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 896 Madison Street. The information includes the date, type, description, and status of each complaint. The data is sourced from DOHMH/311.

DateTypeDescriptionStatus
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Bedbug Infestations

The table below shows the bedbug reports filed by the landlord for 896 Madison Street. The information includes the file date, infested units, eradicated units, re-infested units, filing start date, and filing end date. The data is sourced from DOHMH. Landlords are required to file these reports; missing data may indicate non-compliance.

File DateInfested UnitsEradicated UnitsRe-infested UnitsFiling Start DateFiling End Date
2024-12-270002023-11-012024-10-31
2023-12-280002022-11-012023-10-31
2022-12-230002021-11-012022-10-31
2021-12-160002020-11-012021-10-31
2021-02-250002019-11-012020-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 896 Madison Street. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2025-03-09ComplianceRat Activity
2024-04-27ComplianceRat Activity
2024-04-07InitialRat Activity
2023-10-26BAITBait applied
2023-09-22BAITBait applied
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 896 Madison Street. The information includes the open date, case type, status, judgement, penalty and whether harassment was found. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: HPD
Open DateCase TypeStatusJudgementPenaltyHarassment found
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OATH Cases Explanation

The table below shows the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings cases for 896 Madison Street. The information includes the date, agency, respondent, charge, result, penalty, and status. The data is sourced from OATH.

Source: Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH)
DateAgencyRespondentChargeResultPenaltyStatus
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ECB Violations

Environmental Control Board violations for 896 Madison Street. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 896 Madison Street. The information includes the start date, start violations, discharge date, and status. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
Start DateStart ViolationsDischarge DateStatus
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Vacate Orders Explanation

The table below shows the vacate orders for 896 Madison Street. The information includes the effective date, rescinded date, reason, type, and units. The data is sourced from DOB.

Source: Department of Buildings (DOB)
Effective DateRescinded DateReasonTypeUnits
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Work Orders Explanation

The table below shows the work orders for 896 Madison Street. The information includes the date created, type, description, and charge. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
Date CreatedTypeDescriptionCharge
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Liens Explanation

The table below shows tax and water liens for 896 Madison Street. Information includes tax class, month, water only flag, amount, and cycle. Data is sourced from NYC Department of Finance.

Source: NYC Department of Finance
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Sales Records

Sales transactions for 896 Madison Street. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 896 Madison Street. Data includes filing date, type, and status.

Start DateEnd DateStatusProcedureFloor

Fire Violations

Violations issued by the Fire Department for this property.

Violation NumberDateDescriptionStatus
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Fire Inspections

Fire Department inspection records for this property.

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Fire Certificates

Fire safety certificates for this property.

TypeIssue DateExpiration
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Water Connections

Water connection permits and records for 896 Madison Street. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 896 Madison Street. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 896 Madison Street. Data includes violation date, type, and status.

DateTypeStatus

Planning Projects

City Planning (ZAP) project applications for this building. Data includes project ID, status, borough, and lot/block information.

Project IDStatusBoroughBlockLot
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Building Permits

Department of Buildings issued building permits for this property. This includes permits for construction, alteration, and demolition work. Data includes permit type, job number, status, and issue date.

Permit TypeJob NumberStatusIssue Date

Electrical Permits

Department of Buildings issued electrical permits for this property. This includes permits for electrical work, installations, and modifications. Data includes permit type, job number, status, and issue date.

Permit TypeJob NumberStatusIssue Date

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