656 Mac Donough Street
Brooklyn, NY 11233BBL 3-01501-0002Map
Owner of record: Benbow Karen
656 Mac Donough Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Brooklyn, 11233. It has 4 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Benbow Karen. HPD has recorded 25 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 15 of the 25 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 25
- DOB violations
- 9
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 50
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 25
- ANon-hazardous
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
Open — Nov sent out - IInformation / order
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 20, 2025
Open — Info nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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
Open — Nov sent out - IInformation / order
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 11, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - IInformation / order
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 22, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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
Open — Nov sent out - IInformation / order
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 - ANon-hazardous
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
Open — Nov sent out - IInformation / order
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
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- ANon-hazardous
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
Open — Nov sent out - IInformation / order
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 - IInformation / order
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 - IInformation / order
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 27, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
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 - IInformation / order
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 13, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
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.
Feb 23, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of bedbugs in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 8, 2012 · Apt 3L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective cabinet at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 8, 2012 · Apt 3L
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny ?11-06(b)(2) ceiling, west wall in the private hallway located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 8, 2012 · Apt 3L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 15, 2008 · Apt 3R
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing , 3rd story, apartment
Oct 15, 2008 · Apt 3R
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules., 3rd story, apartment
Oct 15, 2008 · Apt 3R
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice , 3rd story, apartment
Oct 15, 2008 · Apt 3R
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose metal flashing on external window frame in the kitchen located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 15, 2008 · Apt 3R
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
DOB building violations · 9
- 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
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 10, 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
Jun 1, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 16, 1993
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jun 30, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Windows
Mar 6, 2014 · Apt 1
Close - General
Windows
Mar 6, 2014 · Apt 1
Close - General
Windows
Mar 6, 2014 · Apt 1
Close - General
Windows
Mar 6, 2014 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Mar 6, 2014 · Apt 1
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Mar 6, 2014 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
Wiring
Mar 6, 2014 · Apt 1
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Feb 24, 2014 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Feb 24, 2014 · Apt 1
Close
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- General
Windows
Jan 17, 2014 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
Wiring
Jan 17, 2014 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
Bell-buzzer/intercom
Jan 17, 2014 · Apt 1
Close - General
Locks
Jan 17, 2014 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jan 17, 2014 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 18, 2012 · Apt 3L
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Oct 18, 2012 · Apt 3L
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Oct 18, 2012 · Apt 3L
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Aug 1, 2012 · Apt 3L
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Aug 1, 2012 · Apt 3L
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Aug 1, 2012 · Apt 3L
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
May 3, 2012 · Apt 3L
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Apr 20, 2012 · Apt 3L
Close - Electric
Wiring
Oct 20, 2011 · Apt 3L
Close - Electric
Wiring
Oct 20, 2011 · Apt 3L
Close - Electric
Wiring
Oct 20, 2011 · Apt 3L
Close - Electric
Wiring
Oct 20, 2011 · Apt 3L
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 2, 2009 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Lighting
Dec 2, 2009 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Sep 18, 2009 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Sep 18, 2009 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Lighting
Sep 18, 2009 · Apt 2
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Sep 18, 2009 · Apt 2
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jan 2, 2009 · Apt 3L
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Jan 2, 2009 · Apt 3L
Close - General
Windows
Oct 14, 2008 · Apt 3R
Close - Electric
Bell-buzzer/intercom
Oct 14, 2008 · Apt 3R
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Oct 14, 2008 · Apt 3R
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Oct 14, 2008 · Apt 3R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 3, 2008 · Apt 3L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 28, 2007 · Apt 3L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 20, 2007 · Apt 3L
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jan 28, 2005 · Apt 1R
Close - Electric
Wiring
Jan 28, 2005 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jan 28, 2005 · Apt 1R
Close - General
Ceramic-tile
Jan 28, 2005 · Apt 1R
Close - General
Mold
Jan 28, 2005 · Apt 1R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 28, 2005 · Apt 1R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 19, 2005 · Apt 1R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 18, 2005 · Apt 1R
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C3)
- Year built
- 1910
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 4
- Building area
- 5,250 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,500 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 303
- Council district
- 41
- Block / lot
- 1501 / 2
- Assessed value
- $649,800
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #366643, last renewed Feb 28, 2025.
Questions about 656 Mac Donough Street
Who owns 656 Mac Donough Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Benbow Karen.
Does 656 Mac Donough Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 25 housing violations at this property.
Is 656 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 656 Mac Donough Street built?
City records list 1910 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 656 Mac Donough Street?
It has 4 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.