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244 Madison Avenue, Manhattan

BIN 1017221BBL 1008670057Block 867 · Lot 57Built 191616 storiesGoogle Maps & Street View ↗Tax & zoning on NYC.gov ↗
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244 Madison Avenue at a glance

244 Madison Avenue, Manhattan has 6 open city records on file, 2 of them Class C (immediately hazardous), and $3,000.00 recorded as due on OATH/ECB summonses. No marshal evictions are on record for this building. Its last recorded ownership transfer was Jun 15, 1984 (no consideration recorded). The most recent record is dated Jun 2, 2026.

Open Class C
2
Immediately hazardous — click to see them
Open Class B
3
Hazardous — click to see them
Open Class A
1
Non-hazardous — click to see them
Fines due
$3,000.00
Balance on OATH/ECB summonses
Open per unit
0.04
180 residential units · NYC average 0.31
Evictions
0
No marshal evictions on record
Permits on file
147
Construction permits filed with DOB
Last activity
Jun 2, 2026
Permits record

Health score for 244 Madison Avenue

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

C
Health score · Sep 11, 2026
Scored from all 298 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 2
Open Class B violations
Hazardous
This building 3
Heat & hot water records
Violations and complaints, last 24 months
This building 0
Unpaid penalties
OATH/ECB summonses with balance due
This building $3,000
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 Yes

Record timeline for 244 Madison Avenue

298 records on file, every agency interleaved. 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 244 Madison Avenue

$3,000.00 is recorded as due across the 39 summonses below, out of $34,995.00 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 244 Madison Avenue
039143671MApr 2, 2025FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE-COMPLIANT MANNERJul 10, 2025Found in violation$250.00
1790211Apr 2, 2025FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN A CODE COMPLAINT MANNER. OBSERVED DOOR AT EXPOSURE # 4 OF 1ST FLOOR COMMERCIAL SPACE "MOONSTRUCK" HAS LARGE CRACKS ON GLASS DOOR IN DANGER OF BREAKING AND ALLOWING ACCESS INTO VAJul 10, 2025Found in violation$250.00
1773739Sep 28, 2023FAILURE TO MAINTAIN EXTERIOR BUILDING FACADE AND APPURTENENACES. NOTEDAT TIME OF INSPECTION (1) EAST ELEVATION EXPOSURE #1 AT 16TH FLOOR. INADEQUATE REPAIR TO DECORATIVE STORE AND DETERIORATINTG AND LOOSE MORTAJan 25, 2024Found in violation$1,250.00
035674533LSep 28, 2023FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING WALL S OR APPURTENANCESJan 25, 2024Found in violation$1,250.00
014060705KApr 18, 2023FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMSJul 19, 2023Found in violation
0211353185Nov 16, 2020IMPROPER RECEPTACLES 1ST OFFENSEDec 18, 2020Defaulted (did not respond)
891445Jun 8, 2018FAILURE TO MAINTAIN EXTERIOR BLDG WALLS & APPURTENANCES. NOTE: @ EXP#4NORTH ELEVATION (38 ST) OBSERVED ON PARAPET WALL MORTAR JOINT, DETACH LOOSE (STICKING OUT)PERTRUDING FROM PARAPET WALL. REM:MAINTAIN EXTERIOJan 17, 2019Admitted the violation
035318793RJun 8, 2018FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING WALL S OR APPURTENANCESJan 17, 2019Admitted the violation
0193198143Feb 12, 2018FAIL TO PRODUCE MAINTAIN COMMERCIAL BIKE ROSTER 1ST OFFENSEMay 14, 2018Pending
0193198152Feb 12, 2018FAIL TO PROVIDE EQUIPMENT TO COMMERCIAL BICYCLE OPERATOR 1ST OFFENSEMay 14, 2018Pending
011594488KFeb 24, 2017CERTIFICATES OF FITNESS AND CERTIFICATES OF QUALIFICATIONApr 12, 2017Written off
011397306HSep 17, 2014INSPECTION AND TESTINGNov 5, 2014Defaulted (did not respond)
011366468ZJun 26, 2014PERMITSDec 31, 2014Defaulted (did not respond)
0184883124Feb 8, 2014IMPROPER MISUSED CURBSIDE RECYCLING CONTAINER 9+ DWELLING UNITSMar 10, 2014Pending
0174672392Aug 8, 2013IMPROPER MISUSED CURBSIDE RECYCLING CONTAINER 9+ DWELLING UNITSSep 9, 2013Pending
011271456JMay 7, 2013PERMITSSep 4, 2013Found in violation
1582854Sep 20, 2011ALTERED/CHANGED BUILDING OCCUPIED W/O A VALID C OF O AS PER 28-118.3.1 - 28-118.3.2. NOTED: ALTERED/CHANGED BLDG UNDER ALT #104262879,CURRENTLY OCCUPIED UNDER EXPIRED ON 7/14/07 RCO #104262879T001.Nov 10, 2011Settled by stipulation
034923885NSep 20, 2011ALTERED CHANGED BUILDING OCCUPIED WITHOUT A VALID CERT OF OCCUPANCYNov 10, 2011Settled by stipulation
736521Aug 3, 2010WORK DOES NOT CONFORM TO APPROVED PLANS # 120073721 NON CONFORMING WORK NOTED: CELLAR LEVEL WEST SIDE ROOMS NOT DEMOLISHED SOUTH WEST PLATFORM NOT DEMOLISHED ALL DOORS NOT ON PLAN STOP ALL WORK REMEDY: CONFORMApr 7, 2011Found in violation
034838915ZAug 3, 2010WORK DOES NOT CONFORM TO APPROVED CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS AMENDMENTSApr 7, 2011Found in violation
1419344Aug 3, 2010ALTERED / CHANGED BLDG OCCUPIED W/O A VALID C OF O AS PER SS-118.3.2-SS-118.3.2 NOTED: TCO# 104262879T001 EXPIRED ON 7/14/2007 REMEDY: OBTAIN VALID C OF O &/OR DISCONTINUE ILLEGAL OCCUPANCYApr 7, 2011Found in violation
034838916KAug 3, 2010ALTERED CHANGED BUILDING OCCUPIED WITHOUT A VALID CERT OF OCCUPANCYApr 7, 2011Found in violation
638432Feb 19, 201040D6.40D SECURE FLOORING BETWEEN GOVERNOR & PLUNGER GRIPPER FOR THIS DEVICE 1P10658Aug 26, 2010Found in violation
038209400NFeb 19, 2010FAIL MAINTAIN BLDG IN COMPLIANT MANNER: SERVICE EQUIPMENTAug 26, 2010Found in violation
416190Dec 9, 200998BB5.79J1.98BB5 FILE AND PERFORM 5YR SAFETY 79J1 ADJUST AND EQUALIZE COMPENSATING CABLESJan 28, 2010Settled by stipulation
038207901MDec 9, 2009FAIL MAINTAIN BLDG IN COMPLIANT MANNER: SERVICE EQUIPMENTJan 28, 2010Settled by stipulation
1026402Feb 17, 200952Q03.51H11.51K11.10H11.39M07.08V01.67X10.17H11.39M PROVIDE GUARD FOR SHEAVE ON TOP OF CAR 67X REPAIR PHONE SYSTEM IN CAR 17H REPLACE HOISTWAY DOOR GIBS ON ALL FLApr 22, 2010Defaulted (did not respond)
038201553HFeb 17, 2009FAIL MAINTAIN BLDG IN COMPLIANT MANNER: SERVICE EQUIPMENTApr 22, 2010Defaulted (did not respond)
038201552XFeb 17, 2009FAIL MAINTAIN BLDG IN COMPLIANT MANNER: SERVICE EQUIPMENTApr 22, 2010Defaulted (did not respond)
708046Feb 17, 200952Q03.10H11.17H11.67X10.17H REPLACE HOISTWAY DOOR GIBS ON ALL FL 67X REPAIR PHONE SYSTEM IN CARApr 22, 2010Defaulted (did not respond)
1582727Dec 4, 2007OCCUPANCY CONTRARY TO THAT ALLOWED BY THE C OF O IN THAT TEMPORARY CO 104262879T001 HAS EXPIRED ON 7/14/07 REMEDY: DISCONTINUE ILLEGAL USE OR UPDATE AND AMEND TEMP C OF OJan 24, 2008Settled by stipulation
034593742RDec 4, 2007OCCUPANCY CONTRARY TO THAT ALLOWED BY C. OF O. OR DOB RECORDS.Jan 24, 2008Settled by stipulation
010980677ZMar 12, 2007FAIL TO PROVIDE REQUIRED AFFIDAVIT PLANSMay 2, 2007Found in violation
038158540HMay 15, 2006FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ELEVATOR.Sep 28, 2006Found in violation
473029May 15, 200639O02/66O02/59B07/59B03. 39- CLEAN OUT DEBRIS FROM MOTOR ROOM 66- CLEAN ELEVATOR PIT. 59-B-07 & 03 PROVIDE LIGHT IN MACHINE SPACE & PROVIDE GUARDS FOR EXISTING LIGHTSep 28, 2006Found in violation
010887777JNov 22, 2005FAIL TO MAINTAIN SPK STD SUPP SYSTJan 11, 2006Pending
034399948NNov 21, 2003MICELLANEOUS VIOLATIONS OF ZONING RESOLUTION.Jan 29, 2004Found in violation
515917Nov 21, 2003OCCUPANCY OF CELLAR AS AN ADULT PHYSICAL CULTURE ESTABLISHMENT WHERE CROSS GENDER BODY MASSAGE WAS OBSERVED BY UNLICENSED THERAPISTS (FEMALE) TO (MALE) PATRONS. THERAPISTS WERE FULLY UNCLOTHED OR IN BRA & PANTIJan 29, 2004Found in violation
010744430MJun 1, 2001FAILED TO OBTAIN CERTIFICATE OF FITNESSJul 18, 2001Written off

Ownership history for 244 Madison Avenue

Every deed the City Register has recorded against this building’s tax lot (BBL 1008670057), 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 244 Madison Avenue
Jun 15, 1984Jun 22, 1984244 Madison Realty Cp.244 Madison AssociatesDeedView ↗
Sep 29, 1976244 Madison Assoc/East River Savings BankDeedView ↗
Mar 30, 1976East River Savings BankFino, Paul A, 244 CORP EtalDeedView ↗

Financing record for 244 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 244 Madison Avenue
Dec 31, 2020Mortgage$3,234,849Pnc BankView ↗
Dec 31, 2020Mortgage assignmentFannie MaeView ↗
Dec 31, 2020Mortgage assignmentPnc BankView ↗
May 22, 2009Satisfaction of mortgageBank Of America, NaView ↗
Jan 9, 2008Mortgage$100,000Bank Of America, N.A.View ↗
Sep 30, 2005Mortgage assignmentFannie MaeView ↗
Sep 30, 2005Mortgage$4,201,451Arcs Commercial Mortgage Co., L.P.View ↗
Sep 22, 2005Mortgage assignmentArcs Commercial Mortgage Co., .L.P.,View ↗
Mortgage assignmentArcs Commercial Mortgage Co. LPView ↗
Mortgage$800,000Arcs Commercial Mortgage Co., L.P.View ↗
Mortgage assignmentFederal Nationa Mortgage AssociationView ↗
Mortgage assignmentClark Financial SvcsincView ↗
Mortgage assignmentClark Financial SvcsincView ↗
Mortgage assignmentClark Financial SvcsincView ↗
Mortgage$523,903Clark Financial SvcsincView ↗
Mortgage$30,000Citibank, N.A.View ↗
Mortgage$60,000Citibank, N.A.View ↗
Mortgage$2,900,000244 Madison AssociatesView ↗
MortgageEast River Savings BankView ↗
Mortgage assignmentEast River Savings BankView ↗
MortgageEast River Savings BankView ↗
MortgageCitibank N AView ↗
Mortgage assignment233 East 70 St CORPView ↗
MortgageChatham Assoc INCView ↗
Mortgage assignmentJackson, Willard TView ↗
Mortgage assignmentAvon Assoc INCView ↗
Mortgage assignmentBankers Trust CoView ↗
MortgageBankers Trust CoView ↗
Mortgage assignmentFip Associates INCView ↗
Mortgage244 Madison CoView ↗

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