456 Madison Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221

The three-story, six-unit residential building at 456 Madison Street in Bedford-Stuyvesant, owned by Samuel Lichtman, has experienced several maintenance and safety issues over the past few years, particularly regarding water-related problems and pest control. Most recently, in 2025, the building had a rat sighting investigated by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, though the inspection found no violations.

In late 2024, there was a heat/hot water issue that was reportedly resolved, and earlier that year, two separate water leak complaints were filed and closed without violations being found. The building has a documented history of rodent-related problems, with inspections showing mixed results: a failed inspection in November 2022 for "Other Reasons," though subsequent inspections in December 2022, September 2024, and April 2025 all passed.

Notably, in late 2022, Apartment 3L had several violations discovered during an inspection, including issues with smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, self-closing doors, and a mouse infestation, though all these violations were certified as corrected by late 2022. The building has consistently submitted its bedbug reports showing zero infested, eradicated, or reinfested units during the last four reporting periods (2021-2025), suggesting effective management of this particular pest issue. While the building has experienced various maintenance challenges, the most recent inspections and reports indicate compliance with health and safety regulations, with most recent complaints being addressed promptly.