Would renters recommend 831 Madison Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

50% of tenants who reviewed 831 Madison Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 would recommend living here.

How responsive is management at 831 Madison Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

38% of tenants who reviewed 831 Madison Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 approve of the building's owner or management.

Does 831 Madison Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 have any open violations?

This building has 5 open violations.

Is 831 Madison Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 rent-stabilized?

831 Madison Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 has rent-stabilized units.

Who owns or manages 831 Madison Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

831 Madison Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 is owned or managed by Madison Realty LLC.

Has 831 Madison Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 had any litigation cases?

This building has 7 housing court litigation cases.

831 Madison Street

Stuyvesant Heights, Brooklyn, NY 11221

39 units·4 floors·Built in 1925

2.9

8 reviews

Rent-stabilized apartments

This building has apartments that entitle you to a renewal and limited rent increases.

Good cause building

This building guarantees a renewal and capped rent increases, if you follow your lease terms.

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Cleanliness

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Rents and deposits

Renters received their security deposits back

Electronic rent payments

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Open violations

From past 10 years · Updated 2 days ago

Average violations per unit in this building is better than the city average.

Building average0.12Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

0Class C

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About 831 Madison Street

831 Madison Street is a mixed-profile building. Tenants rate it 2.9/5 across 8 reviews, with 50% recommending it and 38% approving of the owner. It records 1 eviction, 5 open violations, and 7 litigation cases. Data last updated October 24, 2026. Built in 1925, this 4-floor building at 831 Madison Street in Stuyvesant Heights, Brooklyn has 39 units and is managed by Madison Realty LLC. As a pre-war building, it reflects the mid-rise construction typical of the era in Brooklyn. Stuyvesant Heights is a residential area of Brooklyn. This building has apartments that entitle you to a renewal and limited rent increases. This regulatory status limits how much the rent can increase from year to year and gives tenants a right to renew their lease. It is also pet-friendly, and renters should confirm size, breed, and count limits with the building before signing. The J and Z subway lines are nearby, providing transit service in the area. Prospective renters can find building ratings, reviews, and open-data records on the building page.

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Review summary

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Recent reviews for 831 Madison Street, Brooklyn, reflect a mixed tenant experience. Rent-stabilized units and kind neighbors are appreciated, alongside a generally quiet building and convenient transit access. The superintendent receives praise for kindness and responsiveness. However, persistent issues with pest control, especially around the trash area, and building cleanliness pose concerns. Heating can be inconsistent early in the season, and management responsiveness varies, with some tenants reporting security deposit delays and poor communication. Noise levels are moderate, and the building atmosphere blends long-term residents and newcomers. Improvement suggestions focus on pest eradication, enhancing security systems, and better maintenance of common areas.

Reviews of 831 Madison Street

Former tenant·4 minutes ago

Great building and block

Pros

Great prices, kind neighbors, quiet building. Super is extremely kind

Cons

lots of pests in outside trash area

Advice to the owners

take care of the building and redo the trash area outside. Deep clean the stairwells and entry spaces

Former tenant·1 month ago

Good for the price

Pros

Rent Stabilized; nice neighbors; functional appliances; great superintendent.

Cons

Issues with teens smoking weed in the common spaces; building looks a little worn; inconsistent heat in the beginning of winter.

Immediately hazardous

Rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts

3Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

3Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

2Class A

Non-hazardous

No peephole on a door, no street number on the building, unlawful keeping of animals

2Class A

Non-hazardous

No peephole on a door, no street number on the building, unlawful keeping of animals

0Class I

Missing info

Missing or non-compliant with administrative information orders or filings

Tenants rated cleanliness, owner responsiveness and pest control below average at this building.

Building owners and associates

P
Pincus Schwimmer
2.7(23)
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19 buildings
M
Madison Realty Llc
2.9(8)
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1 building

Pincus Schwimmer

2.7(23)

19 buildings

Madison Realty Llc

2.9(8)

1 building

3Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

2Class A

Non-hazardous

No peephole on a door, no street number on the building, unlawful keeping of animals

831 Madison Street

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