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653 Mac Donough Street

Brooklyn, NY 11233BBL 3-01497-0001Map

Owner of record: Howard Avenue Development L.p.

653 Mac Donough Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1905 in Brooklyn, 11233. It has 6 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Howard Avenue Development L.p.. HPD has recorded 117 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 33 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 6 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2019.

HPD violations
117
DOB violations
15
ECB violations
9
HPD complaints
82

What to know

Concern
6 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 5, 2026

Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.

Good
No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

Rent-stabilized units in 2019
6
About 100% of the building's 6 apartments

Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 117

  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    May 5, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective glass pane at sky light over public hall stairs at roof

    Apr 29, 2026

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cornice at building front at public hall

    Feb 19, 2026

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective parapett wall at front of building at public hall

    Feb 19, 2026

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    Post and maintain a notice, written in english and in spanish, on the building entrance door or other conspicuous location in the building common area, stating that: (1) the building is in the alternative enforcement program, (2) that occupants may call 311 or the aep at 212-863-8262 to report housing maintenance complaints, (3) the name, telephone, and address of the owner, and, (4) the identity of any financial institution that holds a mortgage on the property. post at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 3, 2026

    Open — Not complied with
  • I

    The premises has been selected to participate in the alternative enforcement program which may result in building-wide inspections, fees, and extensive repair work to correct violations and underlying conditions. charges for repair work done pursuant to this order, if not paid, will become liens on the property

    Feb 2, 2026

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • C

    Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing metal tread, the 6th from bottom of 1st story fire escape at building rear at 1st fire escape from north, 1st story

    Jul 10, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Jun 10, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing metal tread, the 6th from bottom at building rear at north at fire escape, 1st story

    May 17, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 53, 187, 231 m/d law and department rules and regulations. provide a shoe properly secured to bottom of string of dropladder at building rear at north at fire escape, 1st story

    May 17, 2025

    Open — False certification
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  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Apr 10, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood cornice at building front , 3rd story

    Sep 22, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 22, 2023 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 22, 2023 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and west wall in the bathroom located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 22, 2023 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 22, 2023 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose metal saddle at entrance in the kitchen located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 22, 2023 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 2nd story

    Jun 7, 2023

    Open — Invalid certification
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 7, 2023 · Apt 3A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarded plaster at ceiling at public hall, 3rd story

    Jun 7, 2023

    Open — Invalid certification
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at public hall, 3rd story

    Jun 7, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room

    Jun 7, 2023

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Mar 23, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective metal cornice at front of building, roof

    Nov 25, 2022

    Open — Invalid certification
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling, north and south walls at scuttle hatch at public hall, 3rd story

    Nov 25, 2022

    Open — Invalid certification
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant ceiling, north and south walls at scuttle hatch at public hall, 3rd story

    Nov 25, 2022

    Open — Invalid certification
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 3rd story

    Nov 25, 2022

    Open — Invalid certification
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective laminate counter top of the base cabinet at the sink in the kitchen located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 22, 2022 · Apt 3A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the south wall in the foyer located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 22, 2022 · Apt 3A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective door (severly damaged by fire dept.) in the entrance located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 22, 2022 · Apt 3A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective bell buzzer intercommunication system from the builing entrance to the panel on the south wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 22, 2022 · Apt 3A

    Open — Invalid certification
  • C

    Replace with new the missing mortise lock set and assembly on the door in the entrance in the entrance located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 22, 2022 · Apt 3A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 22, 2022 · Apt 3A

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 22, 2022 · Apt 3A

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Nov 14, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color window recess 1st from east at south wall. in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 16, 2022 · Apt 3B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 16, 2022 · Apt 3B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 16, 2022 · Apt 3B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color window recess 2nd from east at south wall in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 16, 2022 · Apt 3B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 3rd story

    Oct 16, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 16, 2022 · Apt 3B

    Open — Invalid certification
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 16, 2022 · Apt 3B

    Open — Invalid certification
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 16, 2022 · Apt 3B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 16, 2022 · Apt 3B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 16, 2022 · Apt 3B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 16, 2022 · Apt 3B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at public hall, 3rd story

    Oct 16, 2022

    Open — Invalid certification
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 28, 2022 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective metal roof cornice at building front wall

    Jul 28, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx. 3 sq. ft. at recess wall around 2nd window from west at north in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 28, 2022 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 15

  • Construction other optional

    Failure to maintain building in a code compliant manner.noted at the t ime of inspection,i observed at exp1,damaged roof cornice and open/exp osed masonry.at exp2,crack on stone and masonry observed at first fl.a t exp3,crack/step crack and spalling stucco observed on multiple locat ions.remedy:repair and/or replace

    Aug 31, 2026

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. note: at the time of inspection at exposure 1 damaged roof cornice and broken window pane at 2fl. exp 2 crack stone at first floor exp3, crack stucco in window line. remedy: repair and/or replace

    Nov 10, 2025

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    Emergency work order due to broken fire escape tread at exposure #3 north elevation at first floor. remedy: immediately repair broken fire escape tread under direction of a licensed professional

    Nov 10, 2025

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Oct 4, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Structurally compromised building none

    Failure to submit an acceptable inspectn rpt for structurally compromised bldg.

    Oct 24, 2022

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    Failure to comply w/commissioner's order#340936(082422feu30301zt)dated 08/24/22,requiring owner to start repairs undr permit for the fire damaged roof & roof joists.as of 10/21/22 there are no jobs files in bis/dobnow to repair the bldg.immed comply w/commissioner's order# 340936(082422feu30301zt)to repair bldg under permit

    Oct 21, 2022

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    Ftm-few opning on roof due to firefgtng ops.intrior drywall,ceiling &joists on 3fl comprmisd.few roof joists &brcks near exp1 were charred new sistr joists installd w/o rpr dwgs filed in bis/dobnow ownr immed rtain nyspe-eval entre bldg &prpare/file rpr dwgs.bldg rprd undr prmt strtng 9/12/22.cmpltd/signd off 10/3/22

    Aug 24, 2022

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    Structure rendered non complaint. at time of inspection damage observed to have been sustained, roof partially open for element, beams at front side charred, excessive water damage, window has been removed, cornice has been removed and bricks falling to entryway and pedestrian sidewalk due fire and firefighter operation.

    Jul 1, 2022

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    Facade at exposure 1 in disrepair condition bricks displacing and falling, rest of bricks in this area in danger to future collapse.

    Jul 1, 2022

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    Failure to maintain building due to car accident

    Jan 19, 2014

    Dob violation - active
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  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 6, 2006

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 31, 2005

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 26, 2002

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 27, 2001

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 7, 2000

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 9

  • Class - 1

    Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway. noted at the time of inspection i observed flower pot is stored on the fire escape horizontal landings at exposure 3(north elevation) 3rd floor. the storage of t

    Aug 31, 2026 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to obey vacate order from the commissioner per 28-207.4. full vacate order was issued 07/02/2022 under complaint #3861955 with full vacate order still in effect. at time of inspection, observed (apt 2a

    Aug 20, 2026 · Penalty $25,000

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to obey a vacate order from the commissioner : full vacate order issued on 07-02-2022 under complaint #3861955 for entire building, due to damages sustained by fire. at time of inspection observed apt.

    Jul 8, 2026 · Penalty $10,030

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Unlawful acts. failure to comply with commissioner's order to file engeneer's report for vio22-02059. previous vios # 37023353h and37025878j issued for same conditions., comply with commissioner's order

    Dec 17, 2025 · Penalty $6,280

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with the commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction with the department of buildings for summons #39068841z., file a certificate of correction

    Dec 17, 2025 · Penalty $1,280

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to provide unobsructed passageway. note: at the time of inspection observed item stored at fire escape landing at exposure 3. remedy: remove egress obstruction.

    Nov 10, 2025 · Penalty $1,280

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply with the commissioner's order in dob violation vio22-02059,dated 7/1/2022.respondent was required to submit an engineer's report concerning structurally deficient conditions.as of 10/11/2023,a

    Oct 11, 2023 · Penalty $12,500

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply with commissioner's order in dob violation vio22-02059,dated 7/01/22.respondent was required to submit engineer's report concerning structurally deficient conditions.as of 11/1/22 engineer's r

    Nov 1, 2022 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to obey a vacate order from the commissioner per 28-207.4. active full vacate order issued on 07/02/2022 under complaint # 3861955 for entire premises due to damages sustained by fire. observed apt 3b a

    Aug 25, 2022 · Penalty $4,800

    Active

Complaints

  • Safety

    Fire escape

    May 8, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Outside building

    Roofing

    Oct 17, 2023 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Oct 17, 2023 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Oct 17, 2023 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 17, 2023 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 17, 2023 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Sep 20, 2023 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Sep 20, 2023 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Sep 20, 2023 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Sep 20, 2023 · Apt 1A

    Close
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  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jul 5, 2023 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 5, 2023 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 5, 2023 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jul 5, 2023 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Jul 5, 2023 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jul 5, 2023 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 5, 2023 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 5, 2023 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 5, 2023 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jul 5, 2023 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jul 5, 2023 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jul 5, 2023 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Jul 5, 2023 · Apt BDLG

    Close
  • Outside building

    Skylight

    Jul 5, 2023 · Apt BDLG

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Jul 5, 2023 · Apt BDLG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jul 4, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jul 4, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jun 5, 2023 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 2, 2022 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Nov 17, 2022 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Nov 17, 2022 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Nov 17, 2022 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Nov 17, 2022 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Nov 17, 2022 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Nov 17, 2022 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Oct 12, 2022 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Oct 12, 2022 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Oct 12, 2022 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Sep 28, 2022 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 28, 2022 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 28, 2022 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 28, 2022 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 28, 2022 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Sep 28, 2022 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Sep 28, 2022 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Sep 28, 2022 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Safety

    Window guard broken/missing

    Sep 28, 2022 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 28, 2022 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Sep 28, 2022 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Sep 28, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C2)
Year built
1905
Floors
3
Residential units
6
Building area
5,250 ft²
Lot area
2,500 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
303
Council district
41
Block / lot
1497 / 1
Assessed value
$669,150
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #365335, last renewed Jul 10, 2025.

Questions about 653 Mac Donough Street

Who owns 653 Mac Donough Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Howard Avenue Development L.p..

Does 653 Mac Donough Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 117 housing violations at this property.

Is 653 Mac Donough Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 6 rent-stabilized units here in 2019 (about 100% of its 6 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 653 Mac Donough Street built?

City records list 1905 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 653 Mac Donough Street?

It has 6 residential units.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.