842A Madison Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221

The four-story, eight-unit New Law Tenement building at 842A Madison Street in Bedford-Stuyvesant, owned by Eleuther Feldman and constructed in 1931, has experienced recurring maintenance issues in recent years, particularly related to plumbing and heating systems. Most recently, in early 2025, multiple plumbing complaints were filed regarding bathtubs/showers and toilets, though inspectors were unable to gain access to conduct evaluations. The building's heating and hot water systems have been a consistent concern, with multiple emergency complaints reported in 2025 alone, including violations issued in January 2025 for apartment-only heat/hot water issues.

A notable pattern of rodent-related complaints emerged between 2022 and 2025, with the most recent inspection in March 2025 passing, though earlier inspections in 2024 noted rat activity. The property has several active violations that require attention, particularly regarding external low-pressure inspection filings from 2018 through 2024, which remain unresolved. Additionally, a 2022 inspection revealed various violations in apartment 1R, including issues with hot water supply, carbon monoxide detectors, smoke detectors, and unauthorized use of space.

Historical data from 2018 shows concerns about building maintenance, including defective masonry work on the front exterior wall. Despite these ongoing issues, the building's recent bedbug reports (2022-2024) indicate no infestations, and the most recent rodent inspections in 2025 have passed, suggesting some progress in pest management. The building's violation history also includes a 2021 citation for self-closing door issues in apartment 1R and an 2018 citation for electrical equipment concerns.