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1285 Madison Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221

2
DOB Complaints
23
311 Housing Calls
10
Housing Violations
2
Permits

Risk Assessment

95
Low Risk

This building shows minimal signs of maintenance issues based on our analysis.

Our AI predicts there is a 95% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 1285 Madison Street

1285 Madison Street is a two-story, six-unit residential building in Bushwick, constructed in 1931 and currently owned by Gabriel Dorfman. The building has experienced recurring maintenance issues, with the most recent concerns centering around heating systems, as evidenced by heat/hot water complaints in July 2024 and December 2023. The property has faced significant plumbing and sanitary challenges, particularly in Apartment 1B, which had multiple violations in December 2023 including rodent infestation, water leak issues, and various maintenance problems such as defective electrical outlets and plaster surfaces.

There have also been multiple reports of unsanitary conditions related to garbage storage throughout 2023, with several HPD inspections required to address these issues. The building's maintenance history shows persistent problems with heating and hot water systems, as documented in multiple emergency complaints throughout 2023 and 2024. There were also significant concerns about rodent activity, with inspections in 2018-2019 showing "Rat Activity" and various subsequent inspections passing, though there were complaints in March 2024 and 2024 that could not be properly inspected due to access issues.

The property has received violations regarding cabinet maintenance, plumbing issues, and garbage/recycling storage, though many of these have been closed following inspections. Recent inspections in 2024 and 2025 have shown improved conditions, particularly regarding rodent control, with the most recent inspection passing in April 2025. The building's permit history shows typical maintenance records, including an emergency work permit issued in 2020 and an alteration permit from 2019, suggesting some level of ongoing maintenance and improvements to the property.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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1285 Madison Street Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

This building is in the riskiest 10% of buildings in Bushwick.

Building Characteristics

Total units 6
Year built 1931
Total area 3789 sq ft
Floors 2
Tax Abatements None
Building Class HEREAFTER CONVERTED CLASS A
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Key Building Statistics

2
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
10
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
23
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
0
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
0
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
1
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
6
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
2
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

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1285 Madison Street Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

Contact data is from NYC HPD building registration.

RoleNameAddress

Landlord Portfolio

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AddressUnitsCode ViolationsRisk Rating

Landlord Court Records

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1285 Madison Street Rent Control Status

Year Built
Built before 1974
Units
More than 6 units
RGB Registration
Not registered
Tax Abatement
None found
Year BuiltUnitsRGB RegistrationTax Abatement
Before 1974 >6 units Not registered None

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Housing Maintenance Code Complaints

This table shows complaints to 311 related to potential NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) for 1285 Madison Street. These complaints are related to conditions such as lack of heat, hot water, mold, pests, and other habitability issues. Class B and C violations are the most serious and may indicate significant problems with building maintenance or safety.

Date ReceivedSttatus DateCategoryTypeStatus
2024-07-252024-07-27Heat/hot Water-Apartment OnlyImmediate EmergencyCLOSE
2023-12-272023-12-30Heat/hot Water-Apartment OnlyEmergencyCLOSE
2023-11-302023-12-07Electric-LightingEmergencyCLOSE
2023-11-302023-12-07Unsanitary Condition-PestsNon EmergencyCLOSE
2023-11-302023-12-07Water Leak-Slow LeakNon EmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 1285 Madison Street. These violations are related to conditions such as lack of heat, hot water, mold, pests, and other habitability issues. Class B and C violations are the most serious and may indicate significant problems with building maintenance or safety.

Inspection DateClassStatusStatus DateApartmentNOV DescriptionCertified Date
2023-12-06CCloseNone1BHMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1B, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH2023-12-18T00:00:00.000Z
2023-12-06BCloseNone1B§ 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 1B, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH2023-12-18T00:00:00.000Z
2023-12-06BCloseNone1B§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR THE CEILING IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 1B, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH2023-12-18T00:00:00.000Z
2023-12-06BCloseNone1B§ 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE ELECTRICAL OUTLET AT NORTH IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM NORTH AT WEST LOCATED AT APT 1B, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH2023-12-18T00:00:00.000Z
2023-12-06CCloseNone1B§ 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE HINGES AT DOOR TO REAR YARD IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH AT WEST LOCATED AT APT 1B, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH2023-12-26T00:00:00.000Z
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 1285 Madison Street. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2024-07-25 11:45HEAT/HOT WATERAPARTMENT ONLYClosedHPD
2024-03-21 22:02RodentRat SightingClosedDOHMH
2024-03-12 10:55RodentRat SightingClosedDOHMH
2023-12-27 08:35HEAT/HOT WATERAPARTMENT ONLYClosedHPD
2023-08-13 19:38UNSANITARY CONDITIONMOLDClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 1285 Madison Street.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
37904282021-03-18CLOSEDEgress: - Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means2021-03-19No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2021-03-19)
36576032018-07-13CLOSEDCertificate of Occupancy – None/ILLEGAL/Contrary to CO2019-01-29Inspector Unable To Gain Access – 2nd Final Attempt (2019-01-30)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 1285 Madison Street.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 1285 Madison Street. The information includes the date, type, description, and status of each complaint. The data is sourced from DOHMH/311.

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Bedbug Infestations

The table below shows the bedbug reports filed by the landlord for 1285 Madison Street. The information includes the file date, infested units, eradicated units, re-infested units, filing start date, and filing end date. The data is sourced from DOHMH. Landlords are required to file these reports; missing data may indicate non-compliance.

File DateInfested UnitsEradicated UnitsRe-infested UnitsFiling Start DateFiling End Date
2024-12-250002023-11-012024-10-31
2024-03-290002022-11-012023-10-31
2022-12-300002021-11-012022-10-31
2022-02-020002020-11-012021-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 1285 Madison Street. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2025-04-10InitialPassed
2024-03-03InitialPassed
2023-02-25InitialPassed
2022-10-11CompliancePassed
2022-08-08InitialRat Activity
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 1285 Madison Street. The information includes the open date, case type, status, judgement, penalty and whether harassment was found. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: HPD
Open DateCase TypeStatusJudgementPenaltyHarassment found
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OATH Cases Explanation

The table below shows the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings cases for 1285 Madison Street. The information includes the date, agency, respondent, charge, result, penalty, and status. The data is sourced from OATH.

Source: Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH)
DateAgencyRespondentChargeResultPenaltyStatus
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ECB Violations

Environmental Control Board violations for 1285 Madison Street. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 1285 Madison Street. The information includes the start date, start violations, discharge date, and status. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
Start DateStart ViolationsDischarge DateStatus
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Vacate Orders Explanation

The table below shows the vacate orders for 1285 Madison Street. The information includes the effective date, rescinded date, reason, type, and units. The data is sourced from DOB.

Source: Department of Buildings (DOB)
Effective DateRescinded DateReasonTypeUnits
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Work Orders Explanation

The table below shows the work orders for 1285 Madison Street. The information includes the date created, type, description, and charge. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
Date CreatedTypeDescriptionCharge
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Liens Explanation

The table below shows tax and water liens for 1285 Madison Street. Information includes tax class, month, water only flag, amount, and cycle. Data is sourced from NYC Department of Finance.

Source: NYC Department of Finance
Tax ClassMonthWater OnlyAmountCycle
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Case NumberDateTypeStatusDetails

Sales Records

Sales transactions for 1285 Madison Street. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 1285 Madison Street. Data includes filing date, type, and status.

Start DateEnd DateStatusProcedureFloor

Fire Violations

Violations issued by the Fire Department for this property.

Violation NumberDateDescriptionStatus
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Fire Inspections

Fire Department inspection records for this property.

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Fire Certificates

Fire safety certificates for this property.

TypeIssue DateExpiration
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Water Connections

Water connection permits and records for 1285 Madison Street. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 1285 Madison Street. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 1285 Madison Street. Data includes violation date, type, and status.

DateTypeStatus

Planning Projects

City Planning (ZAP) project applications for this building. Data includes project ID, status, borough, and lot/block information.

Project IDStatusBoroughBlockLot
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Building Permits

Department of Buildings issued building permits for this property. This includes permits for construction, alteration, and demolition work. Data includes permit type, job number, status, and issue date.

Permit TypeJob NumberStatusIssue Date

Electrical Permits

Department of Buildings issued electrical permits for this property. This includes permits for electrical work, installations, and modifications. Data includes permit type, job number, status, and issue date.

Permit TypeJob NumberStatusIssue Date

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