586 Madison Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221

The building at 586 Madison Street is a 3-story, 5-unit residential property built in 1931, currently owned by Jeromer Rambert and classified as a converted Class B building. The property has experienced numerous maintenance and safety issues over the past three years, with the most concerning being ongoing pest problems, specifically with rodent activity. Between 2024 and 2025, there have been multiple rodent-related complaints and inspections, with the most recent inspection in April 2025 confirming rat activity.

The building has also faced significant infrastructure challenges, including three heat/hot water complaints in early 2024 (two of which were not inspected due to lack of access), a power outage in April 2024, and multiple sanitation issues including sewage leaks reported in February 2024. In addition to these recurring issues, the building's maintenance record shows several building code violations and safety concerns. As of March 2024, multiple open violations were noted, including the failure to file required annual bedbug reports. During construction activities in 2024, multiple safety violations were documented, including missing firestopping on the third floor hallway, improper guardrail systems in the stairwell, and concerns about construction work being conducted in occupied areas.

The Department of Buildings has issued several complaints regarding construction activity, including violations for work contrary to stop work orders and work without proper permits. Of particular note, there are four active Environmental Control Board violations from April 2024 related to construction safety and building maintenance, with significant penalties totaling over $21,000. The property's inspection and complaint history indicates persistent maintenance challenges, particularly regarding basic services like heat and sanitation, as well as ongoing concerns about building safety systems and pest control. While some violations and complaints have been resolved, as of October 2023, there remain several open violations regarding building safety systems and pest control.