836 Madison Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221

The three-story, three-unit tenement at 836 Madison Street in Bedford-Stuyvesant, owned by William Manuel, has experienced several significant maintenance issues over recent years, particularly during 2023-2024. Most notably, there were multiple rodent-related complaints in late 2023, with inspections revealing violations requiring follow-up inspections, though recent inspections in 2024-2025 have all passed. The building has maintained an active bedbug-free record across multiple reporting periods from 2020 to 2024, with no infested units reported in recent filings.

A cluster of housing maintenance code violations was documented during June 2023, primarily affecting the 2nd floor apartment, including unsafe electrical wiring conditions with extension cords and defective carbon monoxide detectors, though these violations were subsequently addressed and closed. The property has experienced various maintenance issues over the years, including problems with mold, heavy water flow, wall conditions, and appliance concerns, though many of these resulted in no violations being issued upon inspection. Of particular concern is a historical environmental control board violation from 2020 regarding illegal conversion with a related fine of $2,500, though this was later resolved.

The building's most recent rodent inspection results have consistently passed since February 2024, though there was noted rat activity in December 2023. Several apartment-specific violations had been documented, including issues with door self-closing mechanisms and interior paint requirements in 2022, as well as electrical and plumbing concerns in 2023. While the building's maintenance history shows regular reporting of various issues, it's worth noting that many complaints resulted in no violations being found upon inspection, and many previous violations have been certified as corrected.