1118 Madison Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221

The 8-unit, 4-story New Law Tenement building at 1118 Madison Street in Bushwick, built in 1906 and owned by 1118 Madison St. Realty LLC, has experienced several recurring maintenance issues throughout 2025, particularly concerning heating and sanitation. Most notably, there have been multiple complaints about heat and hot water issues throughout March and April 2025, with tenants regularly reporting these problems as emergencies. The building has also faced ongoing rodent issues, with multiple rat sightings and conditions attracting rodents reported in early 2025, and recent inspections in May and April 2025 confirming rat activity.

The building has an active history of maintenance concerns, especially impacting apartment 3L. Recent violations from 2023-2024 indicate issues including leaky faucets, plaster damage, loose light fixtures, water leaks, and mold conditions in the bathroom. A cluster of heat and hot water complaints in March 2025 required multiple HPD inspections, though access issues sometimes hindered proper verification of the conditions. While bedbug reports indicate no infestations recorded in recent years, the building's rodent issue appears persistent, with multiple inspections showing rat activity between 2016 and 2025.

Two access-related complaints from 2021 (gas utility referral) and 2022 (building stability concerns) were closed without proper inspection being completed, though these events are now somewhat dated relative to current conditions. The property has maintained regular bedbug reporting compliance, with no reported infestations since 2020. However, the frequency of heating system issues and rodent activity suggests ongoing maintenance challenges, particularly affecting tenant comfort and building hygiene. The presence of multiple open violations from 2023 regarding 3L suggests some maintenance issues have not been fully resolved, though some earlier violations were successfully certified as corrected. The building has undergone regular inspections for various issues, with varying results regarding compliance with health and maintenance codes.