252 Madison Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216

This 4-story, 8-unit Old Law Tenement building located at 252 Madison Street in Bedford-Stuyvesant was built in 1899 and is currently owned by Albert Dweck. The property has experienced persistent maintenance issues over the past several years, with the most pressing concerns related to heat/hot water systems and rodent infestations. Between late 2023 and early 2024, multiple heat and hot water complaints were filed, resulting in violations for inadequate heat supply and excessively hot water temperatures in Apartment 2L.

The building has also experienced recurring rodent problems, with rodent activity confirmed in inspections throughout 2024 and 2025, despite multiple bait applications. More recent complaints from May 2025 indicate problems with mold, flooring, window frames, and ceiling conditions. The building's exterior has faced maintenance challenges as well, with active violations related to stucco damage on the left side exterior wall, and stucco breaking off and missing pieces, which presents potential safety hazards.

These external issues led to penalties totaling $15,625. The property has maintained a generally low incidence of bedbug issues, with reports showing only two infested units in the past five years (2022-2023 and 2021-2022), though these were properly eradicated according to records. The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of under-maintained systems, particularly regarding heating infrastructure and rodent control, with multiple department violations remaining open or recurring over time, suggesting ongoing challenges with building upkeep and management response.