389 Madison Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221
The 4-unit, 3-story building at 389 Madison Street in Bedford-Stuyvesant, owned by Lolet Ahyee, has experienced recurring issues with heat and hot water systems in recent years, with multiple emergency complaints filed between May 2025 and October 2023. Most recently, in May 2025, there were complaints about heat/hot water issues in the entire building, with one violation being issued regarding water supply problems.
The building has also faced challenges with maintenance and safety compliance, as evidenced by multiple open Housing Maintenance Code violations. These include three separate violations related to failure to file the required annual bedbug report (2022-2024), and several violations from 2022 regarding posting requirements for carbon monoxide detection, gas leak procedures, and housing information guide availability. While the building has passed rodent inspections in 2024 and 2022, previous inspections in 2018 showed evidence of rat activity, and there were complaints about pests in 2022, though no violations were issued.
The property has a history of access issues during inspections, particularly in response to heat/hot water complaints, with several instances where inspectors were unable to gain access to units. Multiple emergency complaints regarding heat/hot water and plumbing issues have been logged in both 2022 and 2025, suggesting ongoing maintenance challenges. The building, constructed in 1931, was classified as "HEREAFTER CONVERTED CLASS A," indicating it has undergone some form of conversion from its original use.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 4 |
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Year built | 1931 |
Total area | 5000 sq ft |
Floors | 3 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | HEREAFTER CONVERTED CLASS A |

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