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125 Madison Street, Manhattan — Grade F | OpenStoop

125 MADISON STREET, Manhattan

Building Health Grade: F (10/100)

Year Built: 1900 · Units: 15

125 Madison Street

Manhattan 10002

Health Score

Higher is better. Based on 25 data sources across violations, complaints, permits, sales, and legal records.

High Confidence

This building has critical unresolved issues — proceed with caution

Serious unresolved problems. Consider alternatives or get professional advice before proceeding.

125 Madison Street is a walkup apartment building built in 1900 in Manhattan with 15 residential units. It carries a Grade F health score, with 21 open Class C hazardous violations and Class C violations that have not been corrected among the recorded concerns. Our analysis reviewed 1,104 records across 25 public data sources, benchmarked against similar mid-sized prewar residential buildings in NYC.

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vs Neighborhood (10002)

1,145 buildings in this zip code

0th

Better than 0% of buildings in 10002

Bottom tier

Avg score: 77

WorstBest in 10002

Alerts

Open Critical Violations

This building has unresolved Class C (immediately hazardous) violations that require urgent repair.

Chronic Habitability Pattern

This flag was detected in our analysis of this building.

Severe Heat/Hot Water Crisis

10+ heat or hot water complaints filed in the past year. Tenants are likely experiencing ongoing outages.

Unresolved Critical Violation

The owner failed to comply with a Class C (immediately hazardous) violation order. This indicates willful neglect.

HPD Legal Action

The city's Housing Preservation department has taken legal action against this building's owner.

Litigation Floor Moderate

This flag was detected in our analysis of this building.

Score Breakdown

Living ConditionsBased on housing violations — things like heat, hot water, pests, mold

47Poor

Building SafetyStructural issues, fire safety, elevator problems, code violations

63Fair

Complaint BurdenHow often residents call 311 or file complaints about this building

19Critical

Management QualityHow quickly the owner fixes problems and maintains the building

No issues

Financial HealthTax liens, water debt, unpaid city charges

No issues

Legal & EnforcementCity lawsuits and legal actions against the building owner

0Critical

Maintenance HistoryBoiler, facade, and routine upkeep inspection records

70Fair

Violations by Year↓ Improving

Total: 321 violations · Peak: 61 in 2019

Event Activity by Category

Complaints

571

Violations

321

Inspections

142

Compliance

Financial

Permits

Legal

Total: 1104 events across 7 categories

Key Statistics

275

Housing Violations→

(51 open)

City-documented problems with living conditions

7.9x neighborhood avg

Class C (Hazardous)→

Immediately dangerous conditions requiring urgent repair

9.5x neighborhood avg

Building Violations→

Department of Buildings code violations

1.6x avg

117

Building Complaints→

Building-related 311 complaints (housing, safety, maintenance — excludes noise, parking, street)

1.3x avg

Permits Issued→

Approved construction or renovation work

Below average

1900

Built 126 years ago

↓Getting worse — 23 violations this year vs 13 last year

Sale History

Ownership changes, mortgages, and financial transactions recorded for this property.

Jan 7, 2013

Deed Transfer — $2,265,000

Recorded

CRFN: 2013000005485

Date unknown

Assignment

Recorded

Date unknown

Mortgage

Recorded

Date unknown

Deed Transfer

Recorded

No tax liens found for this property.

Litigation History

Legal actions taken by the city against this building's owner for failure to maintain safe conditions.

Apr 10, 2026

Heat and Hot Water — 125 MADISON STREET LLC,BRENDA WAINLAND,NEIL WAINLAND,RICK ELEZI

Case Type: Heat and Hot Water

Case Status: PENDING

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Apr 10, 2026

Jan 10, 2020

Heat and Hot Water — 125 MADISON STREET LLC,ALANA STRIDIRON,BRENDA WAINLAND,NEIL WAINLAND

CLOSED

Case Type: Heat and Hot Water

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Jan 10, 2020

Jul 20, 2018

False Certification Non-Lead — 125 MADISON STREET LLC,NEIL WAINLAND

CLOSED

Case Type: False Certification Non-Lead

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Jul 20, 2018

May 25, 2018

Access Warrant - Non-Lead — 125 MADISON ST. LLC,BRENDA WAINLAND,NEIL WAINLAND

CLOSED

Case Type: Access Warrant - Non-Lead

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: May 25, 2018

Apr 10, 2018

Heat and Hot Water — 125 MADISON STREET LLC,NEIL WAINLAND

CLOSED

Case Type: Heat and Hot Water

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Apr 10, 2018

Aug 31, 2017

Access Warrant - Non-Lead — 125 MADISON STREET LLC,BENDA WAINLAND,NEIL WAINLAND

CLOSED

Case Type: Access Warrant - Non-Lead

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Aug 31, 2017

Dec 16, 2009

Access Warrant - Non-Lead — 125 MADISON ST REALTY CORP,ALLAN CHIN,BILL CHIN

CLOSED

Case Type: Access Warrant - Non-Lead

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Dec 16, 2009

Complete record of violations, complaints, permits, and other events for this building, newest first.

High Priority (3)

Complaint

Feb 26, 2026• 2 months ago

HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING [EMERGENCY] (Apt 15)

Type: EMERGENCY

Apartment: 15

Space Type: BUILDING-WIDE

Unit Type: BUILDING-WIDE

Complaint Status: CLOSE

Problem Status: CLOSE

Received Date: Feb 24, 2026

Resolution: The Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to your apartment or others in the building to inspect for a lack of heat or hot water. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new

311 Complaint

Feb 24, 2026• 2 months ago

OPEN

ENTIRE BUILDING

Complaint Type: HEAT/HOT WATER

Descriptor: ENTIRE BUILDING

Descriptor2: NO HEAT

Resolution Description: The Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to your apartment or others in the building to inspect for a lack of heat or hot water. The complaint has been closed

Closed Date: Feb 26, 2026

Agency: Department of Housing Preservation and Development

Location Type: RESIDENTIAL BUILDING

Complaint

Jan 17, 2026• 3 months ago

HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING [EMERGENCY] (Apt BLDG)

Type: EMERGENCY

Apartment: BLDG

Space Type: BUILDING-WIDE

Unit Type: BUILDING-WIDE

Complaint Status: CLOSE

Problem Status: CLOSE

Received Date: Jan 15, 2026

Resolution: More than one complaint was received for this building-wide condition. This complaint status is for the initial complaint.The Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted a tenant in the building and verified that the following condit

Medium Priority (2)

311 Complaint

Mar 28, 2026• 1 month ago

OPEN

Rat Sighting

Complaint Type: Rodent

Descriptor: Rat Sighting

Resolution Description: This service request was closed because the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene received an earlier complaint about the same location. You can find inspection results for this address by going to

Closed Date: Mar 30, 2026

Agency: Department of Health and Mental Hygiene

Location Type: 3+ Family Mixed Use Building

Safety Complaint

Mar 17, 2026• 1 month ago

DOB Complaint #31

Category: 31

Disposition: I2

Disposition Date: 04/16/2026

Inspection Date: 04/16/2026

Unit: MAN.

Low Priority (1)

Inspection

Aug 28, 2045• Today

Bait applied

Treatments (Job PC8547131)

Type: Treatments

Result: Bait applied

Job: PC8547131

Approved: Sep 2, 2025

Informational (1)

Tax Record

Jan 1, 2027• Today

Assessed

125 MADISON ST. LLC

Year Built: 1,900

Building Class: C7

Gross Area: 6,810 sqft

Units: 16

Stories: 5

Zoning: R7-2

Assessed Value: $591,750

Market Value: $1,315,000

Other Events (13)

Complaint

May 9, 2026• 5 days ago

HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING [EMERGENCY] (Apt 12)

Type: EMERGENCY

Apartment: 12

Space Type: BUILDING-WIDE

Unit Type: BUILDING-WIDE

Complaint Status: CLOSE

Problem Status: CLOSE

Received Date: May 7, 2026

Resolution: HPD responded to a complaint of no heat or hot water in the building. An occupant of the building confirmed heat and hot water had been restored when the Inspector attempted to conduct the inspection or contacted you at the phone number associated wi

Housing Violation

May 8, 2026• 6 days ago

Class A / I: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE ...FIRE RETARDANT MATERIAL AT CEILING AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY

Class: B

Floor: 1

Status: NOV SENT OUT

Nov Type: Original

Issued Date: May 11, 2026

Cure By Date: Jun 15, 2026

Status Date: May 11, 2026

Housing Violation

May 8, 2026• 6 days ago

Class A / I: § 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT ...AT CEILING AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY

Class: A

Floor: 1

Status: NOV SENT OUT

Nov Type: Original

Issued Date: May 11, 2026

Cure By Date: Aug 14, 2026

Status Date: May 11, 2026

Housing Violation

May 8, 2026• 6 days ago

Class A / I: § 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK ...AT CEILING AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY

Class: C

Floor: 1

Status: NOV SENT OUT

Nov Type: Original

Issued Date: May 11, 2026

Cure By Date: May 17, 2026

Status Date: May 11, 2026

311 Complaint

May 7, 2026• 6 days ago

ENTIRE BUILDING

Complaint Type: HEAT/HOT WATER

Descriptor: ENTIRE BUILDING

Descriptor2: NO HOT WATER

Resolution Description: HPD responded to a complaint of no heat or hot water in the building. An occupant of the building confirmed heat and hot water had been restored when the Inspector attempted to conduct the inspection

Closed Date: May 8, 2026

Agency: Department of Housing Preservation and Development

Location Type: RESIDENTIAL BUILDING

Inspection

May 4, 2026• 9 days ago

Bait applied

Treatments (Job PC8678131)

Type: Treatments

Result: Bait applied

Job: PC8678131

Approved: May 7, 2026

311 Complaint

Apr 23, 2026• 20 days ago

Rat Sighting

Complaint Type: Rodent

Descriptor: Rat Sighting

Descriptor2: N/A

Closed Date: Apr 27, 2026

Agency: Department of Health and Mental Hygiene

Location Type: 3+ Family Apt. Building

Inspection

Apr 17, 2026• 26 days ago

Bait applied

Treatments (Job PC8678131)

Type: Treatments

Result: Bait applied

Job: PC8678131

Approved: Apr 22, 2026

Legal Action

Apr 10, 2026• 1 month ago

Heat and Hot Water — 125 MADISON STREET LLC,BRENDA WAINLAND,NEIL WAINLAND,RICK ELEZI

Case Type: Heat and Hot Water

Case Status: PENDING

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Apr 10, 2026

Inspection

Apr 9, 2026• 1 month ago

Bait applied

Treatments (Job PC8678131)

Type: Treatments

Result: Bait applied

Job: PC8678131

Approved: Apr 16, 2026

Inspection

Apr 6, 2026• 1 month ago

Rat Activity

Compliance (Job PC8678131)

Type: Compliance

Result: Rat Activity

Job: PC8678131

Approved: Apr 7, 2026

311 Complaint

Mar 17, 2026• 1 month ago

OPEN

No Certificate Of Occupancy/Illegal/Contrary To CO

Complaint Type: Building/Use

Descriptor: No Certificate Of Occupancy/Illegal/Contrary To CO

Resolution Description: The Department of Buildings investigated this complaint and determined that no further action was necessary.

Closed Date: Apr 16, 2026

Agency: Department of Buildings

Inspection

Mar 4, 2026• 2 months ago

Rat Activity

Initial (Job PC8678131)

Type: Initial

Result: Rat Activity

Job: PC8678131

Approved: Mar 5, 2026

Property Details

Year Built

1900

Total Units

Residential Units

Building Class

Location

BBL

1002750001

Zipcode

10002

Location

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125 MADISON STREET, Manhattan — Grade F

125 Madison Street

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