553 Mcdonald Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11218BBL 3-05353-0059Map
Owner of record: Wolf Lake Realty, INC
553 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 Wolf Lake Realty, INC. HPD has recorded 506 housing violations here, most recently on October 18, 2026. 19 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 6 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 506
- DOB violations
- 2
- ECB violations
- 7
- HPD complaints
- 571
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 · 506
- CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 18, 2026 · Apt 2R
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Oct 9, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 25, 2026 · Apt 2R
Open — Civ14 mailed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at basement at boiler room
Sep 25, 2026
Open — Nov certified on time - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 30, 2026 · Apt 1R
Open — Civ14 mailed - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 30, 2026 · Apt 1R
Open — Civ14 mailed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective porcelain enamel glaze at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 23, 2026 · Apt 3R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing consisting of permanently installed kickdown door stopper at building vestibule door
Apr 21, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice regarding rent stabilization law, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a conspicuous location within the common area at the buildings entrance. for more information about signage requirements, please visit: https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/required-signage.page
Apr 21, 2026
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing consisting of permanently installed kickdown door stopper at building entrance door
Apr 21, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 24, 2025 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 24, 2025 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinlyl tiles 7th tread up from bottom, at public hall stairs, 1st story
Nov 18, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in private dwellings ,missing ,
Nov 18, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Nov 18, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective 'vinyl floor tiles at lower intermediate landing,, at public hall stairs, 1st story
Nov 18, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mailbox missing at public hall, 1st story
Nov 18, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 18, 2025 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 18, 2025 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 north at east
Nov 18, 2025 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 18, 2025 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the visible mold at caulking of the ceramic tiles at east wall around bathtub, in the bathroom located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 18, 2025 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective door knob in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 1, 2025 · Apt 2R
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 - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 8, 2025 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 8, 2025 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 8, 2025 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 1, 2025 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 1, 2025 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the visible mold at caulking, grouts joints of the ceramic tiles at north, east and south walls around bathtub, in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 1, 2025 · Apt 2R
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 1, 2025 · Apt 2R
Open — Not complied with - 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
Apr 1, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 16, 2025 · Apt 2R
Open — Defect letter issued - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 16, 2025 · Apt 2R
Open — Defect letter issued - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 10, 2025 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing at building entrance , 1st story
Feb 15, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding maximimum allowable temp. of 130 degrees in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 10, 2025 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding the maximum temperature of 130 degrees at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 21, 2025 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 21, 2025 · Apt 2R
Open — Defect letter issued - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 21, 2025 · Apt 2R
Open — Defect letter issued - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 2nd room from east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 21, 2025 · Apt 2R
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 16, 2025 · Apt 2R
Open — Defect letter issued - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 29, 2024 · Apt 2R
Open — Defect letter issued - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles in the 2nd room from east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 29, 2024 · Apt 2R
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 29, 2024 · Apt 2R
Open — Defect letter issued - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and south wall in the bathroom located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 16, 2024 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling, east and south walls in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 16, 2024 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 16, 2024 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 16, 2024 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at building entrance , 1st story
Nov 13, 2024
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 2
- 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 for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report
Nov 8, 2019
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 7
- Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in a code compliant manner.at time of inspection the accoustic drop ceiling in apartment#1r was observed poorlymaintained with ceiling tiles missing from the grid at several locatio
Oct 2, 2020 · Penalty $312
Active - Class - 2
Work without a permit.at time of inspection the secondary means of egress at apartment 1r was observed sealed with concrete the rear door onthe eastern elevation that leads to the rear yard at exposure#3 and to
Oct 2, 2020
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/ commissioner's order contained in summons/violation#35237363m issued on 7/19/18,and to file a certificate of correctionpursuant to 28.201.1 and 1rcny 102-01(d)(2). an acceptable certificate
May 21, 2019 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 3
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by bldg dept records. records used hpd i-cards front cellar area arranged & occupied as social area at time of inspection. bldg area noted is cellar. remedy: make site safe
Jul 19, 2018 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Class - 2
Work w/o a permit. work noted: observed in cellar finished walls & floor partition erected to create one full 3pc bathroom & one 2pc powder room,also observed kitchen sink installed in large open room,no permit
Jul 19, 2018
Resolve - Class - 2
Electrical work without a permit.observed at 3:45pm 6/3 feeders from basement going to various apartments.no appliction on file for new feeders.rem:obtain permit.
Mar 6, 2018 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Class - 2
Unapproved unsafe unsuitable electrical equipment devices apparatus appliances materials or wiring in use.defective electrical wiring and ceiling fixture in kitchen area.rem;comply with ec code(obtain permit)
Mar 6, 2018 · Penalty $400
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 21, 2026 · Apt 2R
Open - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 19, 2026 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 17, 2026 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 7, 2026 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Sep 26, 2026 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Sep 24, 2026 · Apt 2R
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jul 7, 2026 · Apt 3R
Open - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 27, 2026 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 20, 2026 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 8, 2026 · Apt 2R
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 22, 2026 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 19, 2026 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 18, 2026 · Apt 3L
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jan 12, 2026 · Apt 3R
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Jan 12, 2026 · Apt 3R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 12, 2026 · Apt 3R
Close - Door/window
Door
Jan 12, 2026 · Apt 3R
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jan 12, 2026 · Apt 3R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 12, 2026 · Apt 3R
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jan 12, 2026 · Apt 3R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 15, 2025 · Apt 3R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 23, 2025 · Apt 3R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 17, 2025 · Apt 3R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 3, 2025 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 30, 2025 · Apt 2R
Close - Door/window
Door
Oct 30, 2025 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 28, 2025 · Apt 2F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 17, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 9, 2025 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
May 6, 2025 · Apt 2R
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
May 6, 2025 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 28, 2025 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 17, 2025 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 13, 2025 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 12, 2025 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 30, 2025 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 30, 2025 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 26, 2025 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 15, 2025 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 8, 2025 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 4, 2025 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 2, 2025 · Apt 2R
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Mar 2, 2025 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 1, 2025 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 14, 2025 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 7, 2025 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 6, 2025 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 1, 2025 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 19, 2025 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 13, 2025 · Apt 2R
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C2)
- Year built
- 1930
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 6
- Building area
- 4,929 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,958 ft²
- Zoning
- R5
- Community board
- 312
- Council district
- 39
- Block / lot
- 5353 / 59
- Assessed value
- $370,350
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #327633, last renewed Jul 24, 2026.
Questions about 553 Mcdonald Avenue
Who owns 553 Mcdonald Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Wolf Lake Realty, INC.
Does 553 Mcdonald Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 506 housing violations at this property.
Is 553 Mcdonald Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 6 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 6 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 553 Mcdonald Avenue built?
City records list 1930 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 553 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.