544 Mcdonald Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11218BBL 3-05352-0031Map
Owner of record: 544 Mcdonald Ave Intervivos Revocable Tr Ust Agr
544 Mcdonald Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1910 in Brooklyn, 11218. It has 2 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is 544 Mcdonald Ave Intervivos Revocable Tr Ust Agr. HPD has recorded 42 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026.
- HPD violations
- 42
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 13
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
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 · 42
- 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
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 19, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at building entrance door , 1st story
Feb 7, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch set at building entrance door , 1st story
Feb 7, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at vestibule door , 1st story
Feb 7, 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.
Nov 27, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 24, 2024 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system ... at boiler room
Nov 24, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 7, 2024 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed
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- CImmediately hazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at all fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 7, 2024 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 7, 2024 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at basement at boiler room
Nov 7, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 21, 2024 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective lock and assembly at building entrance door , 1st story
Oct 21, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door in the entrance located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 21, 2024 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 21, 2024 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 21, 2024 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room
Oct 21, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at all light fixtures at ceiling and all walls in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 21, 2024 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder operated lock at vestibule door , 1st story
Oct 21, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 21, 2024 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 21, 2024 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at vestibule door , 1st story
Oct 21, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - 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
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling.
Dec 8, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story
Dec 8, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination at ceiling at public hall, 2nd story
Dec 8, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening key operated double cylinder lock installed at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Dec 8, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
Dec 8, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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 at public hall, 1st story
Dec 8, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing at public hall, 1st story
Dec 8, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system missing at public hall, 1st story
Dec 8, 2023
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.
Nov 20, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
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 9, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
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.
Mar 1, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
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 30, 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 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
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 9, 2025 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 6, 2025 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Power outage
Feb 6, 2025 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 22, 2024 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 7, 2024 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Power outage
Nov 7, 2024 · Apt 2
Close - General
Cooking gas
Nov 7, 2024 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 18, 2024 · Apt 2
Close - General
Cooking gas
Oct 18, 2024 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 16, 2024 · Apt 2
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 7, 2023 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 7, 2023 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 4, 2023 · Apt 2
Close
Sales history
| Date | Price | Type | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 11, 2026 | $2,100,000 | Two family dwellings | 3 |
Building details
- Building type
- Mixed residential and retail building (S2)
- Year built
- 1910
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 3,120 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R5
- Community board
- 312
- Council district
- 39
- Block / lot
- 5352 / 31
- Assessed value
- $85,080
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #373863, last renewed Jan 14, 2026.
Questions about 544 Mcdonald Avenue
Who owns 544 Mcdonald Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 544 Mcdonald Ave Intervivos Revocable Tr Ust Agr.
Does 544 Mcdonald Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 42 housing violations at this property.
Is 544 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 544 Mcdonald Avenue built?
City records list 1910 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 544 Mcdonald Avenue?
It has 2 residential units and 3 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.