221 Madison Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216

221 Madison Street is a 4-story, 8-unit residential building located in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, constructed in 1910 and currently owned by Jennifer Perez. The property has experienced notable maintenance issues in recent months, particularly in June 2025, when multiple complaints were filed with the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD). These included problems with electrical systems (no lighting and power outages), door issues, heating and hot water problems, flooring concerns, and various other maintenance matters.

HPD inspections during this period resulted in several violations, particularly related to electrical systems and door maintenance, though some complaints were closed with no violations found. The building's documented history reveals ongoing challenges with basic services; violations from December 2024 indicated inadequate heat and hot water in apartments 2B, 3B, and 4B. Previous inspections in 2024 also noted issues with public hall stairs, self-closing doors, and various plumbing concerns. The building has maintained a relatively clean record regarding bedbug infestations, with no reported cases in the past five years except for one isolated incident in 2019 that was promptly resolved.

Recent building improvements were attempted in 2020-2021, as evidenced by multiple permits for plumbing and electrical work, though a construction work without permits complaint in June 2021 led to temporary stop work orders, which were later rescinded. Despite these recent maintenance challenges, the property has undergone various repair and improvement efforts, with some violations from 2023 and 2024 being addressed and closed. However, several open violations from 2024-2025 suggest ongoing maintenance needs that may require attention. The building's age and historical classification as an "Old Law Tenement" suggest it typically requires regular upkeep to address the wear and tear common in older structures.