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524 Mcdonald Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11218BBL 3-05352-0022Map

Owner of record: Shapla Realty Corp

524 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 Shapla Realty Corp. HPD has recorded 177 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 40 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
177
DOB violations
16
ECB violations
10
HPD complaints
105

What to know

Concern
8 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 5, 2026

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 · 177

  • A

    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
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at the bathtub, in the bathroom located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 17, 2026 · Apt 3R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing latchset assembly taped at the east entrance door to vestibule, at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 17, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the visible mold at the v caulking ,grouts joints of the ceramic tiles at the east ,south and west walls around bathtub. in the bathroom located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 17, 2026 · Apt 3R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate ,at the 1st window from north at west to fire escaoe., in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 17, 2026 · Apt 3R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing, in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 17, 2026 · Apt 3R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 17, 2026 · Apt 3R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 17, 2026 · Apt 3R

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective ,hinges springs, in the entrance located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 17, 2026 · Apt 3R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing ,latchset assembly taped at the front entrance door to building, , 1st story

    Mar 17, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • A

    Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected

    Mar 17, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of shoes rack, shopping carts, and traffic cone throughout, at public hall, 2nd story

    Mar 17, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of luggage and households items at the intermediate landing, at public hall stairs, 3rd story

    Mar 17, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective mortise lock, and latch set at the building entrance door at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 29, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of stroller at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 10, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of shoes at public hall, 2nd story

    Nov 10, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of shoes, boxes at public hall stairs, 3rd story

    Nov 10, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at vestibule door , 1st story

    Nov 5, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 27, 2024 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 27, 2024 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 27, 2024 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    § 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor missing at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 27, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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 — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

    Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 1, wg to replace = 0, wg to repair = 0 in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 10, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Open — Violation will be reinspected
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 10, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Open — Violation will be reinspected
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 10, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 10, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 10, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the south wall, west wall, east wall in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 10, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at 1st window frame from east at south wall in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 10, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st window frame from east at south wall in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 10, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 10, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st radiator from west at north wall in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 10, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the east wall in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 10, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 10, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 10, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st radiator from west at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 10, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st door frame from south at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 10, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 10, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the baseboard at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 10, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at south wall in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 10, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the north wall, east wall, south wall in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 10, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st riser from east at south wall in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 10, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 2nd window frame from south at west wall, 1st window frame from south at west wall in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 10, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 10, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st riser from south at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 10, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical wires at ceiling light fixture in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 10, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

    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 from west at north wall, 1st door frame from west at north wall, south wall, west wall, 1st window frame from east at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 10, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • B

    Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet ... in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 10, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 16

  • 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
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 30, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 30, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection

    Apr 25, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Apr 27, 2022

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 3, 2008

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 31, 2005

    Dob violation - dismissed
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  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 19, 2003

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    Work without a permit . work noted: created apartment in cellar by excavated of cellar approx 1' exposed footings of foundation walls excavated of rear yard approx 4' remedy: obtain permit

    Jun 5, 2001

    Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Sep 23, 1999

    Dob violation - active
  • Immediate emergency anythingoptional

    Emergency shoring of rear public hall

    Feb 4, 1999

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    Work without a permit. work noted: excavation of cellar approx 1ft ex- posing footing of foundation walls. excavation of rear yard approx 4ft removal & replacing floor joists under 1st fl stairs & public hall. re moval of cellar steps and masonry enclosure wall. remedy: stop all work, obtain permits, contact this office at 802-3685 before resuming

    Feb 1, 1999

    Vw-violation work without permit - active
  • Construction other optional

    Work without a permit excavating of cellar ground area and replacing of water piping remedy: stop all work except to provide water usage to tenants and obtain approvals and permit before contaning any further work

    Jan 19, 1999

    Vw-violation work without permit - active

ECB violations · 10

  • Class - 1

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy job 300929413/reg 311716 or buildings department records for 35578707m. as per co, the 1st flr is to remain as a (2)-family dwelling. observed

    Jul 8, 2026 · Penalty $6,280

    Active
  • Class - 2

    No certificate of correction on file for class 1 occupancy contrary violation 35578707m issued on 1/25/22. no permits obtained allowing for office space, new c of o not obtained., file a certificate of correcti

    Sep 2, 2025 · Penalty $10,000

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with commissioner's order to file certificate of correction with dept of bldgs.respondent failed to comply with filling certificate of correction for ecb #35578707m issued 1/25/22 for occupanc

    Sep 8, 2022 · Penalty $3,125

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    No certificate of correction is on file at this inspection for ecb 39055223z & 35578707m both of which were adjudicated to a judgment of default in january 2022 and as is required by commissioners order., file

    Jul 25, 2022

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    At time of inspection record indicated: failure to certificate of correction two violations 011999c12j1 01/19/1999 vw 020199c12n01 02/01/1999, file a certificate of correction

    Jan 31, 2022

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by cofo or buildings department records.ref to dob/hpd records the registration#311716 indicates the building is 3 floors/6 apts(2 residential apts in each floor).however,upon

    Jan 25, 2022 · Penalty $12,500

    Active
  • Hazardous

    Work without a permit.work noted:created apartments in cellar by excavated of cellar approx 11 exposed footing of foundation walls excavated of rear yard approx 4'.remedy:obtain permit.

    Jun 5, 2001 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain building defect is (1) public hall stairs sagging slofing and landings leaning through out 2 stairs stringers rotten loose and pulling away from stairs threds through out (3) roof leaking ar

    Sep 20, 1999 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Work without a permit, work noted. excavation of cellar approx 1 feet exposing footing of foundation walls, excavation of rear yard approx four feet. removal and replacing floor joints under first floor stairs

    Feb 1, 1999 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit excvation of cellar around area and replacing ofwater piping remedy stop all work except to provide water usage to tenants and obtain approvals permits before contaning any further work

    Jan 19, 1999 · Penalty $500

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 27, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 14, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 7, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 7, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 6, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 27, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 9, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 30, 2025 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Oct 30, 2025 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 28, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
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  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    May 24, 2025 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 9, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 3, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 28, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Dec 6, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Nov 9, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Nov 9, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Nov 9, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Nov 9, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 12, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Oct 12, 2023 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Oct 12, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 12, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 12, 2023 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Safety

    Window guard broken/missing

    Oct 12, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Safety

    Window guard broken/missing

    Oct 12, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Oct 12, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Oct 12, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Oct 12, 2023 · Apt PH

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Oct 6, 2023 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Oct 6, 2023 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 6, 2023 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 6, 2023 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Oct 6, 2023 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Oct 6, 2023 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jul 17, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Safety

    Window guard broken/missing

    Dec 27, 2022 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Sep 1, 2022 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Sep 1, 2022 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Sep 1, 2022 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Sep 1, 2022 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Aug 22, 2022 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Aug 22, 2022 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Aug 22, 2022 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Aug 8, 2022 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Aug 2, 2022 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Aug 2, 2022 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Aug 2, 2022 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 26, 2022 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Apr 26, 2022 · Apt 2R

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

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 / 22
Assessed value
$346,050
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #311716, last renewed Aug 19, 2025.

Questions about 524 Mcdonald Avenue

Who owns 524 Mcdonald Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Shapla Realty Corp.

Does 524 Mcdonald Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 177 housing violations at this property.

Is 524 Mcdonald Avenue 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 524 Mcdonald Avenue built?

City records list 1930 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 524 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.