Which neighborhood does 242 Madison Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216 fall under?

In the neighborhood Bedford-Stuyvesant, New York

Does 242 Madison Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216 have any open violations?

This building has 4 open violations

In the past year, did any apartments in 242 Madison Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216 have bedbug infestations?

In the past year, this building had no reports of bedbug infestations

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242 Madison Street

Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, NY 11216

8 units·4 floors·Built in 1899

2.8

5 reviews

Good cause building

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

Highlights

Evictions

Open violations

Litigation cases

Bedbug history

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Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Recent reviews of 242 Madison Street in Brooklyn reveal a building with a mix of pros and cons. Tenants appreciate features like central AC, a nice rooftop view, laundry facilities, and proximity to subway lines. However, major concerns include persistent pest issues (rats and mice), poor cleanliness especially in hallways and stairwells, and inadequate sound insulation. Many renters note management's slow or unresponsive attitude, frequent rent hikes, and problematic lease terms. Security is also a concern with package theft and unstable behavior around the stoop. While some found the landlord fair and helpful in the past, recent corporate ownership has led to dissatisfaction.

Reviews

Former tenant·7 hours ago

Great Landlord & Starter Apartment

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 the owners

Keep Pest Control going and up to date. Have cameras in the building in case break-in’s and stolen packages. Regular cleanings.

Former tenant·Over 2 years ago

Good not Great

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 the owners

Stop raising the rent, install closets, get rid of the horrible french doors, pay your tenants their deposit back!!

Building ratings

Cleanliness

Trash management

Pest control

Water pressure

Heat

Neighbors

Noise levels

Owner responsiveness

Cleanliness

Trash management

Pest control

Water pressure

Heat

Neighbors

Noise levels

Owner responsiveness

Rents and deposits

Renters received their security deposits back

Electronic rent payments

Open violations

From past 10 years · Updated a day ago

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

Building average0.50Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

0Class C

Immediately hazardous

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

4Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

0Class 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

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