518 Mcdonald Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11218BBL 3-05352-0020Map
Owner of record: 518 Mcdonald Ave LLC
518 Mcdonald Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1930 in Brooklyn, 11218. It has 5 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is 518 Mcdonald Ave LLC. HPD has recorded 65 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 45 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 6 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2019.
- HPD violations
- 65
- DOB violations
- 10
- ECB violations
- 4
- HPD complaints
- 42
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 · 65
- 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 19, 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 27, 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 20, 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 9, 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 - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of house hold items at all sty at public hall
Oct 2, 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.
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
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls and ceilings in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 18, 2012 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective counter balance at lower window sash in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 18, 2012 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective counter balance at lower window sash in the 2nd room from east located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 18, 2012 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 18, 2012 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 18, 2012 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening slide bolt capable of being padlocked at roof door at public hall, 3rd story
Aug 18, 2012
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 5, 3rd story, apartment at east
Jan 8, 2012 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector deffective located at apt 5, 3rd story, apartment at east
Jan 8, 2012 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Refit windows in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 3rd story, apartment at east
Jan 8, 2012 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and walls in the kitchen located at apt 5, 3rd story, apartment at east
Jan 8, 2012 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective base cabinet in the kitchen located at apt 5, 3rd story, apartment at east
Jan 8, 2012 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Remove the torn and/or loose floor covering , in the kitchen located at apt 5, 3rd story, apartment at east
Jan 8, 2012 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls and ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 5, 3rd story, apartment at east
Jan 8, 2012 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 31, 2011 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective locking mechanism at entrance door to the building from street , 1st story
Jul 31, 2011
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 31, 2011 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 31, 2011 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective base at cabinet in the kitchen located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 31, 2011 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 31, 2011 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color east wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 31, 2011 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color east wall in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 31, 2011 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective wooden floor in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 31, 2011 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 31, 2011 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 12, 2011 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at floor in the bathroom located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 12, 2011 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 12, 2011 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 12, 2011 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 12, 2011 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 12, 2011 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls , ceiling , trim in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 12, 2011 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 5, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Apr 13, 2010 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls in the bathroom located at apt 5, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Apr 13, 2010 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... east and west walls in the bathroom located at apt 5, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Apr 13, 2010 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 5, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Apr 13, 2010 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 10
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection
Sep 23, 2024
Dob violation - active - 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
Feb 13, 2004
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
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jul 25, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 4
- Class - 2
Failure to maintain at exposure 1 2nd floor fire escape blocked by planter and debris buckets etc. remedy: repair and/or replace.
Apr 4, 2026 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 2
Work without a permit. noted at exp#1 (front) modified original windowopening to install an additional full height entry door adjacent to main entry door. additionally, above main entrance installed a new busin
Dec 28, 2023 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy or dob records. noted at 1st story level, spaced arranged as a medical office, with a patient examination room including medical furniture & ch
Dec 28, 2023 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Non-hazardous
B4a, 19b, 24b, 32a, 34, 38, 50, 50a,b,c,d. 50-missing boiler room door50a-missing blow down piping on safety valve. 50b-missing clean-out @ base of chimney 50c-holes in ceiling & walls. 50d. debris in boiler
Oct 3, 2007
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 21, 2024 · Apt 6
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 23, 2019 · Apt 6
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 17, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 17, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Jul 17, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - General
Windows
Aug 11, 2012 · Apt 5
Close - General
Windows
Aug 11, 2012 · Apt 5
Close - General
Cabinet
Aug 11, 2012 · Apt 5
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 11, 2012 · Apt 5
Close - General
Floor
Aug 11, 2012 · Apt 5
Close
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- Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 6, 2011 · Apt 5
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 6, 2011 · Apt 5
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 6, 2011 · Apt 5
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 6, 2011 · Apt 5
Close - General
Floor
Dec 6, 2011 · Apt 5
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 6, 2011 · Apt 5
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 6, 2011 · Apt 5
Close - General
Cabinet
Dec 6, 2011 · Apt 5
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jul 11, 2011 · Apt 5
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jul 11, 2011 · Apt 5
Close - General
Floor
Jul 11, 2011 · Apt 5
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 11, 2011 · Apt 5
Close - General
Floor
Jun 9, 2011 · Apt 5
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 9, 2011 · Apt 5
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jun 9, 2011 · Apt 5
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jun 9, 2011 · Apt 5
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 11, 2010 · Apt 5
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 11, 2010 · Apt 5
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 11, 2010 · Apt 5
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 28, 2009 · Apt 6
Close - General
Mold
May 28, 2009 · Apt 6
Close - General
Mold
May 28, 2009 · Apt 6
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 28, 2009 · Apt 6
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 4, 2009 · Apt 6
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 22, 2008 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 8, 2008 · Apt 4
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 8, 2005 · Apt 6
Close - General
Windows
Oct 20, 2003 · Apt 2
Close - General
Windows
Oct 20, 2003 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Sep 14, 2003 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 14, 2003 · Apt 2
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Sep 14, 2003 · Apt 2
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Mixed residential and retail building (S5)
- Year built
- 1930
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 5
- Building area
- 4,896 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,400 ft²
- Zoning
- R5
- Community board
- 312
- Council district
- 39
- Block / lot
- 5352 / 20
- Assessed value
- $346,050
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #330778, last renewed Nov 9, 2020.
Questions about 518 Mcdonald Avenue
Who owns 518 Mcdonald Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 518 Mcdonald Ave LLC.
Does 518 Mcdonald Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 65 housing violations at this property.
Is 518 Mcdonald Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 6 rent-stabilized units here in 2019 (about 100% of its 5 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 518 Mcdonald Avenue built?
City records list 1930 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 518 Mcdonald Avenue?
It has 5 residential units and 6 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.