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238 Madison Avenue, Manhattan

BIN 1017195BBL 1008670016Block 867 · Lot 16Built 19305 storiesGoogle Maps & Street View ↗Tax & zoning on NYC.gov ↗
$20,900.00 recorded as due
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238 Madison Avenue at a glance

238 Madison Avenue, Manhattan has 9 open city records on file, none of them Class C, and $20,900.00 recorded as due on OATH/ECB summonses. City marshals have executed 2 evictions at this building. It last sold on May 13, 2013 for $12,000,000. The most recent record is dated Aug 20, 2026.

Open Class C
0
Immediately hazardous — click to see them
Open Class B
9
Hazardous — click to see them
Open Class A
0
Non-hazardous — click to see them
Fines due
$20,900.00
Balance on OATH/ECB summonses
Open per unit
1.29
14 residential units · NYC average 0.31
Evictions
2
Marshal evictions — click to see them
Permits on file
24
Construction permits filed with DOB
Last activity
Aug 20, 2026
Evictions record

Health score for 238 Madison Avenue

A composite of the public indicators below. How it is scored.

D
Health score · Sep 11, 2026
Scored from the 300 most recent of 839 public records for this building
Scored from city records as published, which lag reality by a day or two, and closed violations rest on owner self-certification. A grade summarizes the public record, not the building itself. Full methodology · report a problem
Open Class C violations
Immediately hazardous, uncertified
This building 0
Open Class B violations
Hazardous
This building 9
Heat & hot water records
Violations and complaints, last 24 months
This building 8
Unpaid penalties
OATH/ECB summonses with balance due
This building $20,900
Bedbug filings with infestations
Annual LL69 filings on record
This building 0
Tenant litigation
Open HP actions in Housing Court
This building 0
Active vacate order
HPD or FDNY order to vacate, still in effect
This building No

Record timeline for 238 Madison Avenue

Showing the 300 most recent of 839 records; the CSV has the full history. Class A, B and C are HPD’s hazard tiers: C is immediately hazardous, A and B explained here.

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OATH / ECB summonses & fines at 238 Madison Avenue

$20,900.00 is recorded as due across the 71 summonses below, out of $218,715.00 in penalties imposed. Balances are as the city publishes them; a settlement or write-off that never reached the dataset will not show here. New to these? How an OATH summons becomes a penalty, explained.

OATH and ECB summonses for 238 Madison Avenue
049605181XMar 19, 2026IMPROPER DISPOSAL--BEDDING 1ST OCCURRENCEJun 22, 2026Pending
049168196XAug 6, 2025STORAGE OF RECEPTACLES PLACED OUT PRIOR TO 8PM WITHOUT A RECEPTACLENov 7, 2025Pending
049075582LMay 27, 2025FAILURE TO CLEAN 18 INCHES INTO STREETAug 25, 2025Pending
048598392RSep 6, 2024STORAGE OF RECEPTACLES PLACED OUT PRIOR TO 8PM WITHOUT A RECEPTACLEJan 21, 2025Pending
047871260NJul 29, 2023IMPROPER RECEPTACLES 1ST OCCURRENCEOct 27, 2023Pending
047596957JJan 5, 2023DIRTY SIDEWALKApr 10, 2023Pending
047642193NDec 29, 2022IMPROPER RECEPTACLES 1ST OCCURRENCEMay 5, 2023Defaulted (did not respond)$300.00
047596949JDec 29, 2022DIRTY SIDEWALKMay 5, 2023Defaulted (did not respond)$300.00
035666009PDec 2, 2022REMOVED OR DEFACED A WRITTEN POSTED VACATE ORDERAug 24, 2023Found in violation$2,500.00
1188640Dec 2, 2022REMOVED OR DEFACED A WRITTEN POSTED VACATE ORDER#M23/2020 ISSUED ON 03/11/2020.NOTED:WRITTEN POSTED VACATE ORDER REMOVED.REM:COMPLY WITH CODE.Aug 24, 2023Found in violation$2,500.00
035634692MMar 1, 2022FAIL TO COMPLY W COMMISSIONER ORDER TO FILE CERT OF CORRECTION W DOBFeb 2, 2023Found in violation$1,250.00
035634691KMar 1, 2022FAIL TO COMPLY W COMMISSIONER ORDER TO FILE CERT OF CORRECTION W DOBFeb 2, 2023Found in violation$1,250.00
1444794Mar 1, 2022FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH COMMISSIONER'S ORDER TO FILE A CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS FOR VIOLATING CONDITIONS CITED NOV#35473086H.REM:FILE A CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION.Feb 2, 2023Found in violation$1,250.00
1301973Mar 1, 2022FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH COMMISSIONER'S ORDER TO FILE A CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS FOR VIOLATING CONDITIONS CITED IN NOV#35473085X.REM:FILE A CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION.Feb 2, 2023Found in violation$1,250.00
047268149ZOct 23, 2021DIRTY SIDEWALK DIRTY AREAJan 21, 2022Pending
0702776398Aug 21, 2021USE OPENING OF STREET W O PERMITNov 15, 2021Pending
0702494091Oct 27, 2020USE OPENING OF STREET W O PERMITMar 1, 2021SETTL IN-VIO
0702436864Sep 9, 2020USE OPENING OF STREET W O PERMITAug 30, 2021Defaulted (did not respond)
0702358416May 27, 2020USE OPENING OF STREET W O PERMITSep 28, 2020SETTL IN-VIO
0210678189Mar 18, 2020LOOSE RUBBISHSep 21, 2020Defaulted (did not respond)$300.00
1687024Mar 11, 2020FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE COMPLAINT MANNER. FAILURE TO PROVIDE A REQUIRED LIGHTING & VENTILATION FOR 2 BEDROOMS @APT#1C.REM: COMPLY WITH CODE.Oct 22, 2020Found in violation$1,250.00
1626188Mar 11, 2020WORK W/O A PERMIT. NOTED: 1-AT APT #2C PARTITION WALLS ERECTED TO CREATE 2 BEDROOMS WITH SLIDING DOORS. 2-APT# 1A PARTITION WALL ERECTED TO CONVERT STUDIO TO ONE BEDROOM. 3-AT APT#1C FULL HEIGHT PARTITIONS ERECOct 22, 2020Found in violation$2,500.00
035473081ZMar 11, 2020PERM.DWELLING OFFERED USED CONV TO OTHER THAN PERM.RESIDENTIAL PURPOSEOct 22, 2020Found in violation$1,250.00
035473085XMar 11, 2020FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE-COMPLIANT MANNEROct 22, 2020Found in violation$1,250.00
035473086HMar 11, 2020WORK WITHOUT A PERMITOct 22, 2020Found in violation$2,500.00
1454652Mar 11, 2020PERMAMNET DWELLING USED/CONVERTED FOR OTHER THAN PERMANET RESIDENTIAL PURPOSES. DOB RECORDS C OF O #52494 INDICATES PREMISES TO BE LEAGLLY APPROVED AS A CLASS "A" MULTIPLE DWELLING NOW APT#3A @3RD FLOOR HAS BEEOct 22, 2020Found in violation$1,250.00
0210140619Feb 22, 2020IMPROPER MISUSED CURBSIDE RECYCLING CONTAINER 1 TO 8 DWELLING UNITSMar 23, 2020Pending
0210140590Feb 15, 2020STORAGE OF RECEPTACLESMar 23, 2020Pending
011686582PJun 17, 2019INSPECTION AND TESTINGOct 30, 2019Found in violation
1255500May 14, 2019FAILURE TO PROVIDE UNOBSTRUCTED EXIT PASSAGEWAY NOTED @ THE ABOVE MENTIONED PREMISES, BLOCKED OR UNOBSTRUCTED PASSAGEWAY @THE FIRST FLOOR LVL. PASSAGEWAY BLOCKED WITH BINX UBSTRUCTED THE EGRESS.REM:REMOVESep 19, 2019Found in violation
035418079HMay 14, 2019FAILURE TO PROVIDE UNOBSTRUCTED EXIT PASSAGEWAYSep 19, 2019Found in violation
1142319Dec 24, 2018FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE COMPLIANT MATTER. NOTED: KITCHEN EXHAUST SYSTEM OF MADISON BISTRO VENTING ONTO COURTYARD ON 1 ST FLOOR LEVEL INSTEAD OF ROOF CONTRARY TO MECHANICAL CODE., REPAIR AND/OR REPLJul 25, 2019Found in violation
039001026XDec 24, 2018FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE-COMPLIANT MANNERJul 25, 2019Found in violation
0203361539Mar 9, 2018FAILURE TO CLEAN 18 INCHES INTO STREETApr 20, 2018Pending
0194279306May 2, 2017IMPROPER DISPOSAL BEDDING 1ST OFFENSEJun 12, 2017Pending
0194270340Jan 12, 2017IMPROPER RECEPTACLES 1ST OFFENSEFeb 28, 2017Pending
1114236Jun 21, 2016FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BLDG IN CODE COMPLIANT MANNER RE;PROTECTION OF POTABLE WATER SUPPLY.@TIME OF INSPECTION(12:30PM)I OBSERVED A SPRINKLER SYSTEM W.ODY VALVE(SHUT OFF VALVE)W.NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION.REM:REPAIR &Aug 11, 2016Found in violation
035180824LJun 21, 2016FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE-COMPLIANT MANNERAug 11, 2016Found in violation
043496186RSep 23, 2015POSTING OF SIGN PERMIT, WASTE REMOVALOct 26, 2015Defaulted (did not respond)
1015926Aug 29, 2014BC 907.2.8 FAIL TO PROVIDE FIRE ALARM SYSTEM FOR TRANSIENT USE.PREV VIOLATION #35096204Z.REM:DISCONTINUE ILLEGAL OCCUP.Jan 22, 2015Found in violation
035096470LAug 29, 2014PERM.DWELLING OFFERED USED CONV TO OTHER THAN PERM.RESIDENTIAL PURPOSEJan 22, 2015Found in violation
011410222YAug 29, 2014LABELS MARKINGSDec 12, 2014Found in violation
1015922Aug 29, 2014FAIL TO MAINTAIN BLDG IN CODE COMPLIANT MANNER.LACK OF A SYSTEM OF AUTO SPRINKLERS PER 903.2 & 27-954 FOR TRANSIENT USE PREV VIOLATION #35096202P.REM:DISCONTINUE ILLEGAL OCCUP.Jan 22, 2015Found in violation
1087623Aug 29, 2014PERM DWELLING USED/CONVERETED FOR OTHER THAN PERM RESIDENTIAL PURPOSES.C/O #52494 INDICATES 5 STORY MULTI DWELLING TO BE LEGALLY APPROVED ASA CLASS"A"MULTI DWELLING NOW APTS #1C,1B,1A,2B,3A,4A,PREV VIOLATION #3Jan 22, 2015Found in violation
1087624Aug 29, 2014FAIL TO MAINTAIN BLDG IN CODE COMPLIANT MANNER.FAIL TO PROVIDE # OF REQUIRED MEANS OF EGRESS FOR EVERY FLOOR PER 1018.1 & 27-366 FOR TRANSIENT USE PREV VIOLATION #38996203R.REM:DISCONTINUE ILLEGAL OCCUP.Jan 22, 2015Found in violation
035096473RAug 29, 2014MISCELLANEOUS VIOLATIONSJan 22, 2015Found in violation
035096472PAug 29, 2014FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN A CODE COMPLAINT MANNER.FAILURE TOJan 22, 2015Found in violation
035096471NAug 29, 2014FAILURE TO HAVE NEW OR ALTERED PLUMBING SYSTEM TESTEDJan 22, 2015Found in violation
035096202PJun 10, 2014FAIL MAINTAIN BLDG IN COMPLIANT MANNER:LACK OF AUTOMATIC SPRINKLERSSep 25, 2014Found in violation
1091436Jun 10, 2014FAIL TO MAINTAIN BLDG IN CODE COMPLIANT MANNER.LACK OF A SYSTEM OF AUTO SPRINKLERS WHERE REQUIRED PER BC 903.2;27-959 FOR TRANSIENT USE.REM:DISCONTINUE ILLEGAL OCCUP.Sep 25, 2014Found in violation
651726Jun 10, 2014BC 907.2.8 FAIL TO PROVIDE FIRE ALARM SYSTEM FOR TRANSIENT USE.REM:DISCONTINUE ILLEGAL OCCUP.Sep 25, 2014Found in violation
035096203RJun 10, 2014FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN A CODE COMPLAINT MANNER.FAILURE TOSep 25, 2014Found in violation
035096204ZJun 10, 2014MISCELLANEOUS VIOLATIONSSep 25, 2014Found in violation
651724Jun 10, 2014FAIL TO MAINTAIN BLDG IN CODE COMPLIANT MANNER.FAIL TO PROVIDE # OF REQUIRED MEANS OF EGRESS FOR EVERY FL PER BC1018.1 & 27-366 FOR TRANSIENT USE.REM:DISCONTINUE ILLEGAL OCCUP.Sep 25, 2014Found in violation
1087614Jun 10, 2014PERM DWELLING USED/CONVERTED FOR OTHER THAN PERMANENT RESIDENTIAL PURPOSES.5 STORY BLDG TO BE LEGALLY APPROVED AS A CLASS"A"MULTI DWELLING(AS PER C/O #52494)NOW APTS #1A,1D,2A,3C,4B.REM:DISCONTINUE ILLEGAL OCCUSep 25, 2014Found in violation
035096201NJun 10, 2014ADDITIONAL DAILY PENALTY FOR CLASS 1 VIOLATION OF 28-210.3Sep 25, 2014Found in violation
0184887093May 30, 2014DIRTY SIDEWALK DIRTY AREAJul 7, 2014Pending
011271287HMay 10, 2013PERMITSJul 31, 2013Found in violation
0174806125Jan 14, 2012LOOSE RUBBISHFeb 27, 2012Pending
0171602916Nov 21, 2009LOOSE RUBBISHDec 28, 2009Defaulted (did not respond)
0158551984Sep 27, 2008FAILURE TO PROPERLY PUT RECYCLABLES OUT FOR COLLECTIONNov 24, 2008Defaulted (did not respond)
040236541MJul 2, 2008SIDEWALK OBSTRUCTIONAug 4, 2008Pending
0161976715May 3, 2008FAIL REPAIR DEFECT.STREET IN AREA 12 INCHES FROM PERIMETER COVER GRATEJun 23, 2008Defaulted (did not respond)
011033244YSep 24, 2007SOLD STR USE MFG TRN MATERIAL W O PERMITSep 10, 2008Pending
0158033242Jan 9, 2007FAILURE TO PROPERLY PUT RECYCLABLES OUT FOR COLLECTIONFeb 14, 2007Pending
958971Jul 3, 2006FAILURE TO PROVIDE AT LEAST 2 MEANS OF EGRESS FROM EVERY FL (5 STORY MULTIPLE DWELLING, 14 APTS) NO FIRE ESCAPE & NO SPRINKLER SYSTEM. REMEDY: PROVIDE REQUIRED MEANS OF EGRESS.Feb 22, 2007Written off
034528747PJul 3, 2006FAILURE TO PROVIDE AT LEAST 2 MEANS OF EGRESS FROM ROOM SPACE AS REQ.Feb 22, 2007Pending
1016102Feb 8, 2006FAILURE TO PROVIDE AT LEAST 2 MEANS OF EGRESS FROM EVERY FL (FIVE STY MULTIPLE DWELLING (14 APTS) NO FIRE ESCAPE & NO SPRINKLER SYSTME) REMEDY: PROVIDE REQUIRED MEANS OF EGRESS.Mar 30, 2006Written off
034505547ZFeb 8, 2006FAILURE TO PROVIDE AT LEAST 2 MEANS OF EGRESS FROM ROOM SPACE AS REQ.Mar 30, 2006Pending
0136446678Nov 10, 2003FAILURE TO SWEEP 18 INCHES FROM CURBDec 12, 2003Written off
280762Apr 10, 2000EXHAUST VENT FROM 1ST FL. RESTAURANT INSTALLED ON ROOF IS TOO CLOSE LESS THAN 10 FT. FROM WINDOWS OF REAR TENANT APARTMENTS.REMEDY:PROVIDE PROPER DISTANCE FROM ADJACENT WINDOWS OF REAR PREMISES 38 MADISON AVEN.Jun 1, 2000Settled by stipulation

Marshal evictions at 238 Madison Avenue

Each row is a warrant of eviction a city marshal actually carried out at this building, from the Department of Investigation’s eviction ledger. It records the end of a Housing Court case, not a violation. “Possession” means the tenant was removed and the space returned to the landlord. Filings that never reached execution are not in this dataset.

Executed marshal evictions at 238 Madison Avenue
Aug 20, 2026ResidentialSTUDIO 1DPossessionJustin Grossman309177/22N
Nov 27, 2018Residential4CPossessionJustin Grossman68585/18

Ownership history for 238 Madison Avenue

Every deed the City Register has recorded against this building’s tax lot (BBL 1008670016), newest first. A price is the consideration stated on the deed; transfers between related parties, into an LLC, or by a referee often record none, shown as “—”. Each row links to the document in ACRIS.

Recorded deeds for 238 Madison Avenue
May 13, 2013May 31, 2013$12,000,000Jstd Madison, LLC285 Madison Realty, LLCDeedView ↗
Apr 26, 2010May 10, 2010$250,000285 Madison Realty LLC9317 Church Realty CORP.DeedView ↗
Mar 15, 2007Apr 4, 2007$1,000,0009317 Church Realty CORP., 285 Madison Realty, LLC285 Madison Realty, LLCDeedView ↗
May 1, 2002Jul 3, 2002288 Madison Realty,INC.230 Madison Ave. LLCDeedView ↗
Apr 15, 2002Feb 18, 2003285 Madison Realty LLC.238 Madison AveDeed (other)View ↗
Jan 16, 1998Jun 12, 1998238 Madison Ave. LLCCarol Vanstuart CORP.DeedView ↗
Aug 4, 1993Aug 18, 1993Carol Vanstuart CORPKulak, AndrewDeedView ↗
Nov 21, 1988Nov 28, 1988238 Madison AssociatesGiambelli'S 50th EtalDeedView ↗
Jan 11, 1985Jan 14, 1985Giambelli'S 50th Rest CpGsl Enterprises INC.DeedView ↗
Apr 2, 1983Jun 1, 1983Gsl Enterprises, INC.Max Rosenfeld Etc.DeedView ↗
Jan 9, 1976Belregal IncorpRosenfeld, Morton MDeedView ↗
Jan 9, 1976Rosenfeld, Morton MBelregal ImcorpDeedView ↗
Feb 24, 1966Rosenfeld, Morton MFeldman, GertrudeDeedView ↗
Feb 24, 1966Feldman, GertrudeRosenfeld, Morton MDeedView ↗

Financing record for 238 Madison Avenue

Mortgages recorded against this building’s tax lot, with the satisfactions that paid them off and the assignments that moved them between lenders, from the City Register (ACRIS). A satisfaction usually records no amount, shown as “—”.

Recorded financing documents for 238 Madison Avenue
Dec 20, 2023Mortgage assignmentSig Rcrs A/B Mf 2023 Venture LLCView ↗
Dec 20, 2023Assignment of assignmentSig Rcrs A/B Mf 2023 Venture LLCView ↗
Dec 29, 2014Assignment of leases and rents$11,000,000Signature BankView ↗
Dec 23, 2014Mortgage assignmentSignature BankView ↗
May 13, 2013Assignment of leases and rents$6,000,000Doral BankView ↗
May 13, 2013Mortgage assignmentDoral BankView ↗
May 13, 2013Mortgage$408,935Doral BankView ↗
May 8, 2013Partial release107 East 60th Street Associates, LLC, Perla, Nissan, Beach 43 Realty LLC, 44-79 Realty LLC, 285 Madison Realty, LLC, 273 Albany, LLC, Np Holdings LLC, 1388 East 2nd Street Garden LLC, 157 Van Buren Street LLC, 200 Mg LLC, 222 Beach 40th St. LLC, Perla, EstieView ↗
May 28, 2009Partial release285 Madison Realty, LLCView ↗
May 28, 2009Mortgage$5,860,000Doral Bank, FsbView ↗
May 28, 2009Mortgage spreader agreement$400,000Doral Bank, FsbView ↗
May 28, 2009Mortgage$400,000Doral Bank, FsbView ↗
Apr 15, 2008Partial releaseBenzion Frankel PCView ↗
Oct 18, 2007Mortgage$499,900Benzion Frankel PCView ↗
Oct 18, 2007Assignment of leases and rents$499,900Benzion Frankel PCView ↗
Oct 19, 2006Partial releaseNp Holding LLC, 285 Madison Realty LLC, 107 East 60th Street Associates, LLC, Al Scaffolding, INC., Perla, Nissan, 44-79 Realty LLC, Perla, EstieView ↗
Jan 25, 2006Mortgage$2,500,000Treff & Lowy Pllc, As NomineeView ↗
Nov 28, 2005Partial releaseSt. Albans Realty, INC.View ↗
Nov 28, 2005Mortgage$3,472,399Doral Bank, FsbView ↗
Jun 20, 2005Mortgage assignmentTaron Partners LLCView ↗
Jan 10, 2005Mortgage assignmentLiberty Group Associates, INC.View ↗
Dec 29, 2004Mortgage$1,400,000St. Albans Realty, INC.View ↗
Nov 22, 2004Mortgage assignmentDoral Bank, FsbView ↗
Jul 16, 2004Mortgage$862,000Intervest National BankView ↗
Jun 14, 2004Partial release285 Madison Realty, LLCView ↗
Sep 26, 2003Assignment of leases and rents107 East 60th Street, Associates, A1 Scaffolding, INC., 285 Madison Realty, LLC, Perla, Estie, Perla, Nissan, Nissan Perla, N.P. Holding, LLC, 44-79 Realty, LLCView ↗
Sep 26, 2003Mortgage$2,000,000Lzg Realty, LLCView ↗
Mortgage$762,127Intervest National BankView ↗
Mortgage$447,874Intervest National BankView ↗
Mortgage assignmentIntervest National BankView ↗
Mortgage$2,100,000Intervest CorporationView ↗
Mortgage$250,000Troby AssociatesView ↗
Mortgage$900,000Troby AssociatesView ↗
Mortgage assignmentLincoln Savings BkView ↗
Mortgage$3,800,000Lincoln Savings BkView ↗
Satisfaction of mortgageG S L Enterprises INCView ↗
Satisfaction of mortgageExcelsior Savings Bank, Troy Savings Bank, Manhattan Life Ins Co.View ↗
Mortgage$353,000G S L Enterprises INC.View ↗
Mortgage$452,036Manhattan Life Ins.Co.View ↗
Mortgage assignmentManhattan Life Ins.Co.View ↗
MortgageTroy Savings BankView ↗

Lender names are as recorded; the current holder of a loan can differ if a later assignment was never recorded.