242 Madison Street,Brooklyn, NY 11216
8 Units
•Built in 1899
•4 Floors
•Rent Stabilized Units: Unknown
Good Cause Eviction: Yes
Evictions: 0
Litigation History: No
1 Year Bedbug History: No
Pet Friendly: Unknown
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Renters Recommendations
-- of renters recommend this building
-- of renters approve of this owner
Review Summary for 242 Madison Street
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Recent reviews for 242 Madison Street, Brooklyn highlight mixed experiences. Tenants appreciate the landlord's responsiveness and amenities like central AC, rooftop views, laundry, and proximity to transit. However, cleanliness and pest control remain significant issues, with frequent reports of rodents and unkept common areas. Noise insulation is poor, and some apartments lack natural light and adequate closet space. Management is often perceived as unresponsive or passive-aggressive, with complaints about rent increases and security concerns such as broken front doors and package theft. While some long-term renters found value here, newer management has led many to express dissatisfaction and not recommend the building.
Reviews (5)
3.12 stars
2 hours ago
Great Landlord & Starter Apartment
Former Tenant
Pros:
The landlord when I lived here for 10 years ago was great. He was a very understanding and helpful man. They are very responsive and everything you would want from a landlord. If your electric goes out between Friday-Sunday they will not fix until Sabbath is over. However other than that, great guy and business to work with. If you have an issue with paying rent on time or any financial struggle he is very fair and is understanding.
Cons:
I will say the building itself in hallways etc. was not always kept super cleanly. There were roaches in the building and pests such as mice from time to time and we were on the 4th floor so that is something to be aware of! Other than that this is a great starter Apartment in the city. I couldn’t beat the rent at the time that was $800 and a short walk to the A train to get to work. Just don’t be stupid in the area and you will be fine. Take a car home late at night and lock your doors and windows to prevent break-ins. I sometimes had packages stolen around the holidays which sucked, but other than that it wasn’t a horrible place to live.
Advice to owner:
Keep Pest Control going and up to date. Have cameras in the building in case break-in’s and stolen packages. Regular cleanings.
3.62 stars
Over 2 years ago
Good not Great
Former Tenant
Pros:
Laundry in building, Heating/Cooling, hardwood floors, price
Cons:
takes forever to get something fixed or looked at sometimes, have to pay to use laundry, thin walls, floor is not level - UPDATE: New Building management - rent went up 22%! Would not budge with any negotiations whatsoever. Not an apt with lots of natural sunlight, sound insulation, or closets. Management will NOT give you your deposit back unless EVERYONE on the lease moves out. They require the people replacing you to pay you your deposit instead.
Advice to owner:
Stop raising the rent, install closets, get rid of the horrible french doors, pay your tenants their deposit back!!
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Rents and Deposits
-- of renters received their security deposits back
It dummy text been reported if this building dummy electronic rent payments.
Open Violations
Only open violations from the last 10 years.
Data last updated a day ago.
The average number of violations per unit at 242 Madison Street is better than the city.
BUILDING AVERAGE:
0.25 violations per unit
NEW YORK CITY AVERAGE:
0.81 violation per unit
Non-hazardous
0
class A
i.e. no peephole on a door, or no street # on the building, unlawful keeping of animals
MOST RECENT:
No violation found...
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Hazardous
2
class B
i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways
MOST RECENT:
Dec 02, 2025: § 27-2017.3 hmc: trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq.ft at ceiling and north wall at public hall, 3rd story original violation 18132179 issued 03-aug-25 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code 27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
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Immediately hazardous
0
class C
i.e. rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts
MOST RECENT:
No violation found...
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Missing information/filings
0
class I
Missing or non-compliant with administrative information orders or filings
MOST RECENT:
No violation found...
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Property Owners and Associates
P
Prashanth Rayapudi
2.8(5)
Head Officer•
1 Property•8 UnitsLitigation History: No
Evictions: 0
T
Townhouse Rental LLC
3.2(182)
Corporate Owner•
225 Properties•877 UnitsLitigation History: Yes
Evictions: 26
F
Freestone Property Group LLC
3.2(246)
Corporate Owner•
304 Properties•1461 UnitsLitigation History: Yes
Evictions: 32
K
Keqi Wei
2.8(5)
Agent•
1 Property•8 UnitsLitigation History: No
Evictions: 0
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