560 Madison Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221
The 8-unit, 4-story building at 560 Madison Street in Bedford-Stuyvesant, owned by Jacob Hirsch and constructed in 1931, has experienced persistent rodent issues, with multiple rat activity findings documented through 2022 to 2024. Most recently, inspections in October 2024 showed rat activity, following earlier signs in September 2024 and multiple instances throughout 2023-2024 despite bait application attempts. The building has also faced several maintenance challenges, including repeated heating system problems in 2020-2021 (both apartment-specific and building-wide), water leaks (notably in 2021 and 2018), and unsanitary conditions involving mold and sewage in 2021.
There were safety concerns addressed between 2018-2021 including a defective fire escape ladder, improper basement door self-closing mechanisms, and various exterior maintenance issues. The property has maintained an active bedbug reporting compliance record from 2021 to 2024, showing zero reported infestations during the past four reporting periods. Recent building maintenance shows mixed records: while there have been no recent violations related to the annual bedbug reporting requirement (as of 2024), the property received multiple "No Violation Warranted" findings for various complaints in 2023-2024, including construction and debris-related concerns.
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) and Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) have conducted various inspections and responses to service requests, with some complaints being closed due to lack of access for inspection. The most recent documented issues primarily center around rodent activity, with inspections and bait applications continuing into 2024. The building's age and history suggest ongoing maintenance challenges, particularly regarding pest control and occasional heat/hot water system reliability.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 8 |
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Year built | 1931 |
Total area | 5680 sq ft |
Floors | 4 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | HEREAFTER ERECTED CLASS A |

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- 280 Lewis Ave, New York, NY 11221
- 560 Madison St, New York, NY 11221
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