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555 Mcdonald Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11218BBL 3-05353-0058Map

Owner of record: Mohammed Islam

555 Mcdonald Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1930 in Brooklyn, 11218. It has 6 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Mohammed Islam. HPD has recorded 278 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 21 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 6 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2019.

HPD violations
278
DOB violations
6
ECB violations
6
HPD complaints
1,415

What to know

Concern
6 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

Rent-stabilized units in 2019
6
About 100% of the building's 6 apartments

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.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

Think your apartment is stabilized? Request its rent history from HCR (free), then check your renewal with the renewal calculator.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 278

  • 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
  • I

    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
  • 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
  • I

    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
  • 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 — Nov sent out
  • I

    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
  • 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) west wall in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 19, 2023 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the bathroom , the 3rd room from east at south, the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 19, 2023 · Apt 2F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 = 2; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 1; in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 19, 2023 · Apt 2F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

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

    Aug 19, 2023 · Apt 2F

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
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  • C

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

    Aug 19, 2023 · Apt 2F

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

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

    Aug 19, 2023 · Apt 2F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 19, 2023 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

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

    Aug 19, 2023 · Apt 2F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 17, 2023 · Apt 2F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the bathroom located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 17, 2023 · Apt 2F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

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

    Aug 17, 2023 · Apt 2F

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 17, 2023 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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.

    Mar 23, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • I

    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
  • 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.

    Mar 1, 2022

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

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of air condition protruded on the balcony at building facade at fire escape, 3rd story

    Jan 3, 2022

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective sloping wood floor at intermediate landing at public hall stairs, 1st story

    Nov 9, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening hook and eye at bulhead door and frame creating an encumbrance to primary egress at public hall, 3rd story

    Nov 9, 2021

    Open — Violation will be reinspected
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of air condtioner unit and construction mateials stored at bulkhead stairs and intermediate landing at public hall, 3rd story

    Nov 9, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove the obstruction in fireproof passageway consisting of construction material stored at fire passage way

    Nov 9, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of consisting of ladder and construction materials stored bulhead stairs at public hall, 3rd story

    Sep 14, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of motor scooter and garbage bags stored under drop ladder at front at fire escape

    Sep 14, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of bricks and household items stored at 3rd story balcony at front at fire escape

    Sep 14, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair the broken or defective sloping surface at 2nd intermediate landing up from bottom at public hall stairs, 1st story

    Aug 24, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of consisting of barbed wire at drop ladder shoe at front at fire escape

    Aug 12, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of consisting of barbed wire at 2nd story balcony at rear at fire escape

    Aug 12, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration acoustic ceiling tile throughout at cellar

    Aug 12, 2021

    Open — Violation will be reinspected
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarding material at ceiling throughout at cellar

    Aug 12, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures and properly seal pipe connections at bathroom at cellar

    Aug 12, 2021

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

    Fire egress defective. remove the obstruction in fireproof passageway consisting of electonic slot machines and parts, furniture, construction materials and rubbish stored at fire passage way

    Aug 12, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of light switch in shower stall at cellar

    Aug 12, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceiling at bulkhead at public hall, 3rd story

    Aug 3, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak ceiling at bulkhead at public hall, 3rd story

    Aug 3, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective sloping surface at 2nd intermediate landing up from bottom at public hall stairs, 2nd story

    Aug 3, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace with new the missing pull handle at exterior of bulkhead door at public hall, 3rd story

    Aug 3, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove the obstruction in fireproof passageway consisting of furniture and contruction materials stored at fire passage way

    Aug 3, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceiling at bulkhead at public hall, 3rd story

    Aug 3, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes cables at gooseneck ladder

    Aug 3, 2021

    Open — Violation will be reinspected
  • A

    And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint fire escape at front of the bldg.

    Apr 13, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • I

    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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 12, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items and rubbish stored at roof

    Mar 10, 2021

    Open — Violation will be reinspected
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of cables across gooseneck ladder at roof

    Mar 10, 2021

    Open — Violation will be reinspected
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of potted plants and household items stored at 2nd story balcony at rear at fire escape

    Mar 10, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 6

  • 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 2019 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Nov 11, 2020

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Nov 11, 2020

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 6, 2006

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jul 25, 1994

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 6

  • Class - 1

    Issuing ecb violation for removal of stop work order sticker. for violation # 35537267r/35537268z. violations was issued on 08/21/2020. as per dob record stop work order is still valid, comply with code

    Jun 15, 2026 · Penalty $25,000

    Active
  • Class - 1

    At time of inspection observed fire escape partially is obstructed by window mounted air conditioner, under drop ladder stored garbage and household items., repair and/replace

    Jun 11, 2026 · Penalty $12,500

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Electrical work w/o a permit.noted: @time of inspection observation was made @apt 6 thrid floor lvl of above promiese 3-4 workers renovating apt.; which work consist of new partition walls, ceilings with runnun

    Aug 21, 2020 · Penalty $8,000

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. noted: @time of inspection. observed @above premises exp(2) court yard excessive cimbustible debris consisting sheetrock, wood furring, trim molding.black

    Aug 21, 2020 · Penalty $6,250

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    B4b,1.

    Dec 22, 2006 · Penalty $800

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    B4b,51,50a,b,c,d,e,f.50a gas burner excessive flame.50b electrical wiring to roll out switch melted.50c electrical wiring to all controls onboiler melted.50d rating plate missing from boiler.50e boiler room not

    Dec 8, 2006 · Penalty $400

    Active

Complaints

  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Dec 30, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Nov 13, 2020 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Nov 13, 2020 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Nov 13, 2020 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Nov 13, 2020 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 13, 2020 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Mar 23, 2020 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 23, 2020 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door frame

    Jun 30, 2019 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Jun 30, 2019 · Apt 3

    Close
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  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jun 30, 2019 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jun 30, 2019 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jun 30, 2019 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 30, 2019 · Apt 3

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Jun 30, 2019 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jun 30, 2019 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 30, 2019 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 30, 2019 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 23, 2019 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jun 12, 2019 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jun 12, 2019 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jun 12, 2019 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jun 12, 2019 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Jun 12, 2019 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Jun 12, 2019 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jun 12, 2019 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Jun 12, 2019 · Apt 4

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Jun 12, 2019 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jun 12, 2019 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 29, 2019 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 29, 2019 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 29, 2019 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    May 24, 2019 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 24, 2019 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    May 24, 2019 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    May 24, 2019 · Apt 4

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    May 24, 2019 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    May 24, 2019 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    May 24, 2019 · Apt 4

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    May 24, 2019 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    May 24, 2019 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    May 24, 2019 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    May 24, 2019 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    May 24, 2019 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    May 24, 2019 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    May 24, 2019 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 23, 2019 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 18, 2019 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 19, 2017 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 2, 2017 · Apt 6

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C2)
Year built
1930
Floors
3
Residential units
6
Building area
5,000 ft²
Lot area
3,021 ft²
Zoning
R5
Community board
312
Council district
39
Block / lot
5353 / 58
Assessed value
$375,750
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #332158, last renewed Sep 22, 2022.

Questions about 555 Mcdonald Avenue

Who owns 555 Mcdonald Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Mohammed Islam.

Does 555 Mcdonald Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 278 housing violations at this property.

Is 555 Mcdonald Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 6 rent-stabilized units here in 2019 (about 100% of its 6 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 555 Mcdonald Avenue built?

City records list 1930 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 555 Mcdonald Avenue?

It has 6 residential units.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.