285 Mac Donough Street
Brooklyn, NY 11233BBL 3-01669-0040Map
Owner of record: 285 Macdonough Residences, LLC
285 Mac Donough Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1898 in Brooklyn, 11233. It has 8 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 285 Macdonough Residences, LLC. HPD has recorded 172 housing violations here, most recently on September 30, 2026. 16 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 7 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 172
- DOB violations
- 13
- ECB violations
- 1
- HPD complaints
- 90
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
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.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 172
- CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at basement at boiler room
Sep 30, 2026
Open — Nov certified on time - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 30, 2026 · Apt 1
Open — Civ14 mailed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 7, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 30, 2026 · Apt 7
Open — Civ14 mailed - 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
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 29, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 1st room from north at west, the 3rd room from north, the kitchen located at apt 6, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 27, 2024 · Apt 6
Open — Invalid certification - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from south at west wall, 1st window frame from east at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 6, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 27, 2024 · Apt 6
Open — Civ14 mailed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 6, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 27, 2024 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the south wall in the kitchen located at apt 6, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 27, 2024 · Apt 6
Open — Invalid certification - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the north and west walls at public hall stairs, 4th story
Aug 22, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant materials at north and west walls at public hall stairs, 4th story
Aug 22, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at north wall north wall in the kitchen located at apt 6, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 22, 2024 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 6, 4th story
Aug 1, 2024 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 3sqft at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 6, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 12, 2024 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 6, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 12, 2024 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 6, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 12, 2024 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective : entry door from vestibule to the public hall , 1st story
Mar 29, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the 2nd room from north located at apt 7, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 28, 2023 · Apt 7
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked to basement at boiler room
Mar 28, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt 6, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 22, 2022 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Repair leaky water closet flush pipe connection .. in the bathroom located at apt 6, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 22, 2022 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and west wall in the private hallway located at apt 6, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 22, 2022 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak above ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 6, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 22, 2022 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at basement
Dec 22, 2022
Open — Violation will be reinspected - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 6, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 22, 2022 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate in the kitchen located at apt 6, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 2, 2022 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and west wall in the private hallway located at apt 6, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 2, 2022 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over the ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 6, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 2, 2022 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items, bicycle, buckets at public hall, 1st story
Jul 16, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the north wall in the bathroom located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 15, 2022 · Apt 4
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 15, 2022 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 15, 2022 · Apt 4
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the recessed at window (1st from north at east) in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 15, 2022 · Apt 4
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the recessed at window (1st from north at east) in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 15, 2022 · Apt 4
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wooden tile at floor in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 15, 2022 · Apt 4
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and west wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 15, 2022 · Apt 4
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling and west wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 15, 2022 · Apt 4
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the north wall in the kitchen located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 15, 2022 · Apt 4
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 15, 2022 · Apt 4
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system gate locked leading to boiler room at basement
Jul 15, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the foyer located at apt 6, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 20, 2022 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the foyer located at apt 6, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 20, 2022 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at the ceiling and north wall in the kitchen located at apt 6, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 7, 2022 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door to cellar at public hall, 1st story
Feb 7, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 6, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 7, 2022 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 6, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 7, 2022 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at the ceiling in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 6, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 7, 2022 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at the ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 6, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 7, 2022 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection at the waste pipe of the clawfoot bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 6, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 7, 2022 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and north wall in the kitchen located at apt 6, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 7, 2022 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 13
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report
Mar 3, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed - 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 19, 2003
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
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed
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- 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 · 1
- Non-hazardous
Failure to provide 2 means of egress from space as req noted:@ rear of premises (north side) fire escape stairs & landing are blocked @ 2nd fl level by debris including wood 2 x 4 wood planks wood lath
Jul 3, 2006 · Penalty $480
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Sep 29, 2026 · Apt 7
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Sep 29, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 8, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 8, 2026 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 8, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 7, 2026 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 29, 2026 · Apt APT7
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jan 29, 2026 · Apt 7
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 1, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 1, 2025 · Apt 6
Close
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- Electric
Lighting
Jul 10, 2024 · Apt 6
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jul 10, 2024 · Apt 6
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jul 10, 2024 · Apt 6
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 10, 2024 · Apt 6
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jul 10, 2024 · Apt 6
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 7, 2024 · Apt 6
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Mar 7, 2024 · Apt 6
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Mar 7, 2024 · Apt 6
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 29, 2023 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 28, 2023 · Apt 6
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 24, 2022 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 23, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 23, 2022 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 23, 2022 · Apt APT6
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 20, 2022 · Apt 6AND7
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 17, 2022 · Apt 6AND7
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 11, 2022 · Apt 6
Close - Outside building
Roofing
Nov 11, 2022 · Apt 6
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 4, 2022 · Apt 6
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Oct 4, 2022 · Apt 6
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Aug 12, 2022 · Apt 1F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jul 15, 2022 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jul 14, 2022 · Apt 1F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jul 14, 2022 · Apt 4
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jul 14, 2022 · Apt 6
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jul 14, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jul 12, 2022 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 19, 2022 · Apt 6
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 19, 2022 · Apt 6
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Feb 6, 2022 · Apt 6
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 6, 2022 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 6, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 6, 2022 · Apt 6
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Feb 6, 2022 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 6, 2022 · Apt 6
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Feb 6, 2022 · Apt 6
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jan 4, 2022 · Apt 6
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 4, 2022 · Apt 6
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 4, 2022 · Apt 6
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jan 4, 2022 · Apt 6
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1898
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 8
- Building area
- 6,160 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,200 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 303
- Council district
- 36
- Block / lot
- 1669 / 40
- Assessed value
- $555,300
- Landmark / historic district
- Stuyvesant Heights Historic District
HPD registration #301413, last renewed Aug 28, 2025.
Questions about 285 Mac Donough Street
Who owns 285 Mac Donough Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 285 Macdonough Residences, LLC.
Does 285 Mac Donough Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 172 housing violations at this property.
Is 285 Mac Donough Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 7 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 88% of its 8 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 285 Mac Donough Street built?
City records list 1898 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 285 Mac Donough Street?
It has 8 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.