420 Mac Donough Street

Brooklyn, NY 11233BBL 3-01676-0031Map

420 Mac Donough Street is a two-family home built in 1901 in Brooklyn, 11233. It has 2 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Ellis Margaret E. HPD has recorded 18 housing violations here, most recently on November 30, 2025. 15 of the 18 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations: 18
DOB violations: 0
ECB violations: 0
HPD complaints: 6

What to know

Concern

4 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good

Last violation Nov 30, 2025

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 · 18

CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 30, 2025 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 30, 2025 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 30, 2025 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules that is missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 30, 2025 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective marble saddle at building entrance , 1st story
Nov 30, 2025
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance at lower sash windows at 1st and 2nd windows from east at south in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 2ndflo, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 27, 2025 · Apt 2NDFLO
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance at lower sash window in the kitchen located at apt 2ndflo, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 27, 2025 · Apt 2NDFLO
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling, north, south, east, and west walls in vestibule , 1st story
May 27, 2025
Open — Not complied with
BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2ndflo, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 27, 2025 · Apt 2NDFLO
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2ndflo, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 27, 2025 · Apt 2NDFLO
Open — Nov sent out

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CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance at lower sash windows at 1st and 3rd windows from west at north in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2ndflo, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 27, 2025 · Apt 2NDFLO
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective marble saddle at threshold in vestibule , 1st story
May 27, 2025
Closed — Violation closed
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.
May 27, 2025
Open — Info nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 22, 2025 · Apt 2NDFLO
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 22, 2025 · Apt 2NDFLO
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 4th room from north located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 22, 2025 · Apt 2NDFLO
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 22, 2025 · Apt 2NDFLO
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 22, 2025 · Apt 2NDFLO
Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 2, 2025 · Apt 2FL
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 29, 2025 · Apt 1
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 27, 2025 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close
Plumbing
Water supply
May 22, 2025 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
May 22, 2025 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 22, 2025 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close

Sales history

Date	Price	Type	Units
Mar 24, 2026	Non-market transfer	Two family dwellings	2

Building details

Building type: Two-family home (B3)
Year built: 1901
Floors: 2
Residential units: 2
Building area: 2,880 ft²
Lot area: 2,000 ft²
Zoning: R6B
Community board: 303
Council district: 36
Block / lot: 1676 / 31
Assessed value: $101,820
Landmark / historic district: Bedford Stuyvesant / Expanded Stuyvesant Heights Historic District

Questions about 420 Mac Donough Street

Who owns 420 Mac Donough Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Ellis Margaret E.

Does 420 Mac Donough Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 18 housing violations at this property.

Is 420 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 420 Mac Donough Street built?

City records list 1901 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 420 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.