225 Mac Donough Street
Brooklyn, NY 11233BBL 3-01669-0070Map
Owner of record: James Barnes
225 Mac Donough Street is a two-family home built in 1872 in Brooklyn, 11233. It has 2 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is James Barnes. HPD has recorded 23 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 21 of the 23 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 23
- DOB violations
- 32
- ECB violations
- 79
- HPD complaints
- 0
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 · 23
- 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
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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
Open — Info nov sent out
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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.
Apr 12, 2021
Open — Info 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
Open — Info 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 18, 2018
Open — Info 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 27, 2017
Open — Info 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 10, 2016
Open — Info 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 13, 2015
Open — Info 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.
Feb 23, 2015
Open — Info nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following , 100 watts minimum required.
Oct 23, 2006
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
File with this department a registration statement for building.
Apr 11, 1997
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing handrails east & west front entrance to bldg.
Apr 1, 1988
Open — Not complied with - IInformation / order
D26-35.01 adm code above premises have been vacant and untenanted except for caretaker for 60 days or more, and cannot be reoccupied until a new certificate of occupancy has been obtained. premises have been vacant since 06 01 79.
Oct 24, 1986
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
D26-41.03 adm code file with this department a registration and occupancy statement of building.
Oct 24, 1986
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 32
- Construction other optional
Failure to maintain building in a code compliant manner as per section 28-301.1 of the nyc admin code.noted at time of inspection at exposure 1,broken glass at main entrance.also numerous window openings without windows,loose wood at frames of windows.remedy:repair and/or replace
Aug 28, 2026
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. at time of inspection, i observed on exposure #1 south elevation: window opening without windows; parapet wall has no coping stone. remedy: repair and/or replace
Apr 16, 2025
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.observed spalled brown stone at 1 floor.missing window at 2nd and 3rd floor living buil ding unsafe.remedy:maintain building.repair and/or replace
Oct 29, 2024
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
.failure to maintain building in code compliant manner at time of inspection observed on exposure#4 east elevation damaged brick work on parapet. remedy: repair and or replace parapet wall brick work on exposure#4
Jan 19, 2024
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
B204 ftm building walls or appurtenances. obserrved on exp1 bldg netting is loose and not secured properly. remedy: maintain exterior building wall
Mar 13, 2023
Dob violation - active - Structurally compromised building none
Failure to submit an acceptable inspectn rpt for structurally compromised bldg.
Sep 14, 2022
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
Ftm building in code compliant manner-building facade has hazardous condition on exp1 such as: open horizontal crack stretching across 3fl window lintels, spalling masonry coating at parapet, spalling window sill at 3fl. remedy: comply with code, repair damaged facade
Aug 8, 2022
Dob violation - active - Emergency none
Remove entire front wall down to 2nd floor level & install temporary weatherproof wall
May 31, 2022
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
Ftm bldg in code compliant manner. building facade is in a state of disrepair. conditions include open window frames, cracks in stucco, bulging masonry. remedy: comply with code
May 27, 2022
Dob violation - active - Immediate emergency anythingoptional
Install new approx 30 ft w x 15 ft d sidewalk shed in front yard of 225 with approx.5ft overhangs onto adjacent properties.remove sidewalk shed currently installed in front yard
May 25, 2022
Dob violation - active
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- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Sep 2, 2020
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 - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Sep 2, 2020
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 - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Sep 2, 2020
Dob violation - active - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Nov 15, 2018
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
Comply with commissioner order #333879 immediately
Nov 13, 2018
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
Comply with commissioner order #333878 immediately
Nov 13, 2018
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
Ftm due to 2 alarm fire 2/13/18.prem is 3st+b,attach,2 fam framed w/ wood joist&brick ext walls.moderate to severe fire damage of 3rdfl framing which part coll.relieve walls at rear of 2nd&3rdfl compromised rear exp 3 wall unbraced at collapses.remedy:prov rprs und perm.obtain permit no later than 5/25/18.permit signoff no later than 8/31/18
Feb 21, 2018
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
Ftm front exp1 wall&exp4 wall.prem is 3st+b,attach,2 fam framed w/wood joists&brick ext walls.front exp1 wall in disrepair w/numerous cracks& spalls in stucco&outward bulge of wall.large step crack&holes in exp4 party wall on 3rdfl in rear of bldg.remedy:prov rprs und perm w/land marks approval.obtain perm no later 4/30/18.perm signoff by 7/27/18
Feb 21, 2018
Dob violation - active - Immediate emergency anythingoptional
Install interior shoring & bracing by lic p.e.at rear approx.20ft w by 15ft d area of 3rd floor and roof to allow fire marshals access to complete their investigation
Feb 16, 2018
Dob violation - active - Unsafe buildings none
Ub-unsafe buildings none
Feb 14, 2018
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
Due to fire
Feb 13, 2018
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Oct 4, 2017
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Aug 9, 2017
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Aug 9, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Mar 7, 2012
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Apr 6, 2011
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
Hazardous
May 10, 2001
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
Work without a permit. work noted: sidewalk shed erected at front of premises remedy: obtain a permit
May 10, 2001
Vw-violation work without permit - active - Immediate emergency anythingoptional
Imegncy-immediate emergency anythingoptional
Mar 30, 1999
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
Hazardous
Feb 9, 1999
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 79
- Class - 2
Failure to obtain a temporary construction permit prior to installation/use of temporary construction equipment. noted at time of inspectionobserved erected construction fence at exposure one. also no permit po
Aug 28, 2026 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
Expired sidewalk shed permit. as noted at time of inspection no sidewalk shed permit posted at place of occurrence. also noted in dob now and bis intranet database last known permit(300863821-01-eq-sh) expired
Aug 28, 2026 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
At time of inspection observed construction fence installed at exp# 1. upon review to dob records reveal no permit on record for temporary construction equipment fence.
Dec 9, 2025 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 2
Temporary construction equipment onsite expired permit. note:-at time of inspection there were no permit for construction fence. remedy: renew permit.
Apr 16, 2025 · Penalty $10,000
Active - Class - 2
Expired sidewalk shed permit. as noted: at inspection sidewalk shed was expired. remedy: renew permit.
Apr 16, 2025 · Penalty $10,000
Active - Class - 2
Expired sidewalk shed permit. note: at the time of inspection observedshed permit expired and no permit posted on database. remedy: renew permit.
Oct 29, 2024 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 2
Temporary construction equipment on site; expired permit. note: at thetime of inspection construct fence expired and no permit posted on database. remedy: renew permit.
Oct 29, 2024 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 2
Expired sidewalk shed permit. note-observed sidewalk shed erected without having a valid permit on site. the previously issued permit "#300863821-01-eq-sh" on "06/16/1999" got expired on "12/31/1999". as of tod
May 29, 2024 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 2
Temporary constrution equipment on site; expired permit. note:-observed "construction fence" in place without having a valid permit. no records of permit were found on "dob now/bis-intranet". remedy: renew perm
May 29, 2024 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 2
Temporary constuction equipment on site; expired permit. note:-observed "supported scaffold" in place without having a valid permit. no records of permit were found on "dob now/bis-intranet". remedy: renew perm
May 29, 2024 · Penalty $6,250
Active
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- Class - 2
27-misc, 28-misc, bc-misc. unsecured debris netting on supported scaffolding. note: observed "loose/unsecured' debris netting on parapet level at exp. #1(s. elev). remedy: comply with code, secure debris nettin
May 29, 2024 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 2
Temporary construction equipment on site; expired permit. note:-observed "construction fence" in place without having a valid permit. no records or permit were found on "dob now/bis-intranet". remedy: renew per
May 29, 2024 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 2
At the time of my inspection of a 3 story existing building with side walk shed erections at exposure 1 / 4 , dob records reveal that no sidewalk shed permit was filed for and or obtained for this temporary con
Jan 30, 2024 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 1
Bc 3307.6.4.6 missing parapet panels, at the time of my inspection i observed that there were missing parapet panels at various locations at exposure 4 on the side walk shed which creates a unsafe and hazar
Jan 30, 2024 · Penalty $10,000
Active - Class - 2
Temporary construct. equipment/installation on site permit was expired. as noted at time of inspection fence permit was expired. remedy: renew permit.
Jan 19, 2024 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 2
Temporary construction equipment/installation on site permit expired.(shed) as noted: at time of inspection the shed permit on site were exied. remedy: renew permit.
Jan 19, 2024 · Penalty $10,000
Active - Class - 2
Temp construction equipment/installation on site expired permit(shed) as of today 10/23/23 no valid sidewalk shed permit in place.remedy:renew permit.
Oct 23, 2023 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 2
Temporary construction equipment or installation on site expired permit (fence) as of today 10/23/2023 no active permit posted. remedy: renew permit.
Oct 23, 2023 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 2
Temporary construction equipment on site-expired permit. during inspection i looked on bis to verify if sidewalk shed permit was valid and the permit has expired. remedy: renew permit
Jun 5, 2023 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 2
3 story building, closed site, with fence, sws and scaffold at exp1. i observed upon visiting the dept records on bis and dobnow, that no fence permit on file.
Jan 12, 2023 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
Temporary construction equipment on site-expired permit.note:at time of inspection,sidewalk shed permit was expired. remedy: renew permit.
Aug 8, 2022 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 2
Temporary construction equipment onsite-expired permit at time of inspection property did not have a permit for sidewalk shed valid or fencepermit.rem:renew permits.
May 27, 2022 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 2
Pedestrian protection does not meet code specification at time of inspection sidewalk shed is not adequate to parapet adjacent properties and has damaged wood on parapet and decking.rem:comply with code specifi
May 27, 2022 · Penalty $10,000
Active - Class - 2
Failure to obtain temporary construction permit prior to installation of temporary construction equipment-sidewalk shed.note:at time of inspection of 4 story building with erected sws at exp #1 review of dept r
May 6, 2022 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
Failure to obtain temporary construction permit prior to installation of temporary construction equipment-construction fence.note:at time of inspection of 4 story building with erected construction fence at exp
May 6, 2022 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
Pedestrian protection does not meet code specifications.note:at time of inspection of 4 story building with erected sidewalk shed at exp #1 does not meet code specifications not extended 5 ft past on either sid
May 6, 2022 · Penalty $10,000
Active - Class - 2
Failure to obtain permit for temporary construction equipment-construction fence. at the time of inspection of 4 sty bldg under alteration inactive jobsite observed construction fence in place at exp#1. upon
Jan 11, 2022 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 2
Failure to obtain permit for temporary construction equipment-sidewalkshed. at the time of inspection of 4 sty bldg under alteration inactive jobsite observed construction equipment in place at exp#1-sidewalk
Jan 11, 2022 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 2
Pedestrian protection does not meet code specifications. at the time of inspection of 4 sty bldg alteration inactive jobsite observed facadeof the bldg at exp#1 partially demolished incomplete. also observed
Jan 11, 2022 · Penalty $10,000
Active - Class - 2
Pedestrian protection does not meet code speicifications.at time of inspection of a 4 story building i observed protection installed at exp#1 does not extend additional 5 feet at exp#2 & 4 as required to provid
Mar 12, 2020 · Penalty $2,400
Active - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in a code compliant manner. at time of inspection,exterior masonry wall at exposure#1 observed cracking horizontally from end to end. the exterior masonry wall was observed bulging
Jan 14, 2020 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 1
Work w/o a permit. at time of inspection,erected & installed construction fence observed on an active job site w/fence permit#b00190175 in approved status,not issued. obtain permit before installing constructio
Jan 14, 2020 · Penalty $12,500
Active - Class - 2
Failure of permit holder to provide inspection access to &/or expose on going construction or work on an active & permitted work site. at time of inspection,inspector declied access to job site by worker at fro
Jan 14, 2020 · Penalty $10,000
Active - Class - 1
Work w/o a permit. at time of inspection erected & installed sidewalk shed observed at front yard at said place of occurance-no permits or job filings on file w/the dept. stop all work/except to make safe. do
Jan 14, 2020 · Penalty $12,500
Active - Class - 2
Job site fence not constructed or maintained pursuant to subsection. at time of inspection,erected & installed job site fencce observed missing viewing panels at all exposures at an active & ongoing constructio
Jan 14, 2020 · Penalty $5,000
Active - Class - 1
Failure to safeguard all persons & property affected by construction. at time of inspection,decking & parapet does not extend to the full length & width of erected & installed overhead protection at front yard
Jan 14, 2020 · Penalty $25,000
Active - Class - 1
Failure to safeguard all persons & property affected by construction. at time of inspection,parapet wall at exp#2 at installed & erected iverhead protection at front yard observed installed below the decking
Jan 14, 2020 · Penalty $25,000
Active - Class - 1
Workers on roof level installing roof joists with adequate protection, no harness, guardrails or scaffold provided. creating a hazardous condition., safeguard public and property
Aug 6, 2019 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Work in progress. no guardrail provided around 3rd floor stairwell., provide guard rails
Aug 6, 2019
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/commissioners order contained in summons/violation#35271975m issued on 07/03/17 and to file a cofc pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.for failure to maintaain.rem:comply w/commissioner
Aug 19, 2017 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 2
Temporary construction equipment site expired permit. note: observed sidewalk shed in place sidewalk shed permit# 300863821-01-eqsh expired on 12/31/1999. rem: renew permit.
Jul 26, 2017 · Penalty $4,000
Active - Class - 2
Failure to maintain sidewalk shed in code complaint manner. note: @ time of insp observed sidewalk shed on exp#1 w/ the following objections: damaged parapet panels, damaged mudsills, unpainted parapet panels,
Jul 26, 2017 · Penalty $10,000
Active - Class - 1
Failure to maintain/institute safety equipment measures or temporary construction . no handrails. observed front stoop approx 10 steps with broken/missing handrails on both sides.
Jul 3, 2017 · Penalty $10,000
Active - Class - 1
Failure to institute/maintain safety equipment measures or temporary construction-no handrails.observed front stooo approx 10 steps w/brokenor missing handrails on both sides.rem:provide handrails
May 10, 2017
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg wall(s) or appurtenances. observed exp#1 masonry @ point btwn 2nd & 3rd flrs leaning & buckling toward street. observed conditions are affecting neighboring properties: 223 & 227. rem:
May 10, 2017 · Penalty $1,000
Active - Class - 2
Expired permit for temporary construction equipment.note: at time of inspection i observed side walk shed in place with permit #300863821 eq-5h expired 12-31-1999.remedy:comply with code-obtain/renew permit.
Mar 24, 2017 · Penalty $800
Active - Class - 2
Failure to provide information panel note:at time of inspection i observed sidewalk shed in place with out information panel on parapet.remedy:comply with code-provide job sign
Mar 24, 2017
Resolve - Class - 2
Pedestrian protection does not meet code specification. failure to maintain sidewalk shed. note: observed sidewalk shed erected at front of the bldg. sidewalk shed is leaning to the sidewalk some of the columns
Aug 29, 2015 · Penalty $2,400
Active - Class - 2
Temporary construction equipment on site-expired permit. note: observed sidewalk shed erected at front of the bldg. sidewalk shed permti #300863821-01-eq-sh expired at 12-31-99. remedyl renew permit.
Aug 29, 2015 · Penalty $800
Active - Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order to file a cert of correction with the dob for notice of violation #34932946m issued on 12-8-11 pursuant to 28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01. rem:file a cert of correction
Mar 2, 2012 · Penalty $800
Resolve
Complaints
No HPD complaints in our records
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Two-family home (B3)
- Year built
- 1872
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 3,296 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 303
- Council district
- 36
- Block / lot
- 1669 / 70
- Assessed value
- $148,080
- Landmark / historic district
- Stuyvesant Heights Historic District
HPD registration #368247, last renewed Apr 1, 1993.
Questions about 225 Mac Donough Street
Who owns 225 Mac Donough Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is James Barnes.
Does 225 Mac Donough Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 23 housing violations at this property.
Is 225 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 225 Mac Donough Street built?
City records list 1872 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 225 Mac Donough Street?
It has 2 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.