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789 Mac Donough Street

Brooklyn, NY 11233BBL 3-01499-0020Map

Owner of record: 789 Mcdonough St Hsg

789 Mac Donough Street is an elevator apartment building built in 1930 in Brooklyn, 11233. It has 41 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is 789 Mcdonough St Hsg. HPD has recorded 12 housing violations here, most recently on March 22, 2026. 5 of the 12 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
12
DOB violations
26
ECB violations
14
HPD complaints
29

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Mar 22, 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

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 12

  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 5g, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Mar 22, 2026 · Apt 5G

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at east, south, and north walls in the bathroom located at apt 5g, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Mar 22, 2026 · Apt 5G

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the bathroom located at apt 5g, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Mar 22, 2026 · Apt 5G

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 1d, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jan 29, 2026 · Apt 1D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    Jan 29, 2026 · Apt 1D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 29, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 1, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Mar 1, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 12, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Oct 30, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • 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.

    Oct 18, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 10, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 26

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection

    Nov 14, 2025

    Dob violation - active
  • Failure to post energy grade/score none

    Failure to display energy efficiency score and energy efficiency grade as per adcode sec. 28-309.12.3

    Dec 1, 2024

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection

    Apr 25, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Sep 2, 2020

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired

    Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2017 cat 1 insp/tst tst

    Sep 6, 2019

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Nov 14, 2018

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired

    Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2016 cat 1 insp/tst

    Jan 26, 2018

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired

    Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2015 cat 1 insp/tst

    Jan 3, 2017

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Nov 15, 2012

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Sep 26, 2008

    Dob violation - resolved
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  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Sep 26, 2008

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Feb 15, 2008

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Feb 23, 2006

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jun 14, 2004

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jul 31, 2003

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    3p2091

    Mar 19, 2001

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    3p2091

    Jul 21, 1999

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 10, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional

    Jan 13, 1997

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional

    Jan 13, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 16, 1993

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    1

    Apr 25, 1991

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Sep 7, 1990

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    1

    Jun 29, 1990

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    1

    Oct 12, 1989

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 14

  • Class - 1

    No door lock monitoring installed in this controller as mandated by 3.10.12 of appendix k3 of the 2014 nycbc. this is a controller feature which ensures passenger safety. file application install dlm and perfor

    Apr 9, 2020 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Work w/o a permit-expired permit permit #301083440 alteration type ii expired on 8-12-2001 and bldg dept records indicates no permit was renewed. remedy: renew permit

    Aug 29, 2005 · Penalty $500

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Exit passage to fire escape is obstructed by ac units in windows 40% of bldg. remedy: remove obstruction at the above location.

    Aug 29, 2005 · Penalty $180

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Use of illegal hardware. note: at roof bulkhead a slide bolt was installed. remedy: remove illegal hardware.

    Aug 29, 2005 · Penalty $180

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Exit door at roof (bulkhead)not self-closing. remedy: repair/replace door

    Aug 29, 2005 · Penalty $180

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain exterior retaining wall at rear of bldg and cellarexit way retaining wall also noted: rusted fire escape throughout. remedy: repair or maintain defects.

    Aug 29, 2005 · Penalty $180

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to use panic hardware where required by law. at roof (bulkhead) panic hardware was missing. remedy: provide panic hardware.

    Aug 29, 2005 · Penalty $180

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    52h10/ 52h brake pads

    Jan 29, 2002

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to file a report of compliance with local law 16/84 certifyingto the installation of required fire protection systems. file report.

    Jan 10, 2000 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to provide elevator landing sign for elevator bank on floor 2 to 6. failure to provide 3" high alphabetic letter of identification for elevator bank and for stair on floor 1 to 6. failure to provide

    Jan 10, 2000 · Penalty $7,500

    Resolve
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  • Non-hazardous

    17ll50y 50f

    Nov 9, 1993 · Penalty $100

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    08v 50f 57o

    Feb 3, 1993 · Penalty $250

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    73#,50f,50y,17i,57o,08v 73. perform 5 year test and tag device properly and file elev. form #3.

    Apr 29, 1992 · Penalty $150

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    15e,17i,57o,73#,35r,52r, (17) provide guard car door.(73) perform 5 year test, properly tag device and file elv 3 form (35) and (52)

    Jul 12, 1991 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Mar 19, 2026 · Apt 5G

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Mar 19, 2026 · Apt 5G

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Mar 19, 2026 · Apt 5G

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Mar 19, 2026 · Apt 5G

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 24, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Dec 9, 2025 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Dec 9, 2025 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jul 31, 2023 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Jul 31, 2023 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Jul 31, 2023 · Apt 4A

    Close
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  • Electric

    No lighting

    Jul 31, 2023 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jul 31, 2023 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 2, 2023 · Apt 5G

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Oct 23, 2016 · Apt 4G

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Aug 9, 2011 · Apt 5B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Door/frame

    Apr 7, 2009 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Mar 18, 2009 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 24, 2006 · Apt 4G

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Sep 13, 2006 · Apt 4E

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Aug 31, 2006 · Apt 4E

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Mar 30, 2006 · Apt 4E

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Mar 30, 2006 · Apt 4E

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Nov 4, 2005 · Apt 4G

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Nov 4, 2005 · Apt 4G

    Close
  • General

    Fire-escape

    Oct 8, 2005 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Construction

    Roof

    Oct 8, 2005 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Sep 20, 2005 · Apt 5S

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Aug 29, 2005 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Aug 26, 2005 · Apt 1FL

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Elevator apartment building (D4)
Year built
1930
Floors
6
Residential units
41
Building area
44,433 ft²
Lot area
7,468 ft²
Zoning
C8-2
Community board
316
Council district
41
Block / lot
1499 / 20
Assessed value
$2,714,400
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #302059, last renewed Sep 11, 2025.

Questions about 789 Mac Donough Street

Who owns 789 Mac Donough Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 789 Mcdonough St Hsg.

Does 789 Mac Donough Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 12 housing violations at this property.

Is 789 Mac Donough Street rent stabilized?

No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.

When was 789 Mac Donough Street built?

City records list 1930 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 789 Mac Donough Street?

It has 41 residential units.

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