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545 Mcdonald Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11218BBL 3-05353-0061Map

Owner of record: Chittagong Asssociation Of North America INC

545 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 Chittagong Asssociation Of North America INC. HPD has recorded 121 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 41 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 6 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2019.

HPD violations
121
DOB violations
14
ECB violations
1
HPD complaints
87

What to know

Concern
5 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

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 121

  • 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

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots at 2nd story balcony at building front at fire escape

    Nov 12, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch at building entrance door , 1st story

    Nov 12, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots at 3rd story balcony at building front at fire escape

    Nov 12, 2025

    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 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 12, 2025 · Apt 2R

    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 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 12, 2025 · Apt 2R

    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

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective door knob at the vestibule door, at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 10, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing ,wood wedge jammed and obstructed entrance door to vestibule 1st from south at west, at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 10, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • A

    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

    Apr 10, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    Apr 10, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of shoes racks and plant pots with stands at public hall, 3rd story

    Apr 10, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    Apr 10, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 6, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 3, 2025 · Apt 6

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 6, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 3, 2025 · Apt 6

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 3rd story

    Apr 3, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at 1st public hall bulkhead from north, 3rd story

    Apr 3, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    Apr 3, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing consisting of wood wedge at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 3, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing door knob at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 3, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarded plaster at south wall at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 3, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at south wall at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 3, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall stairs, 3rd story

    Jan 31, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    Jan 31, 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.

    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

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 6, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 4, 2023 · Apt 6

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 6, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 4, 2023 · Apt 6

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 6, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 4, 2023 · Apt 6

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at bulkhead at public hall, 3rd story

    Oct 4, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Oct 4, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and all walls at public hall, 3rd story

    Oct 4, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 3rd story

    Oct 4, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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

    Oct 4, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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

    Apr 28, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of house hold items at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 28, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 26, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing kickstand stopper at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 10, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening 2 metal eye installed at apartment 3r (exterior)entrance door, capable be padlocked at public hall, 3rd story

    Apr 10, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at bulkhead at public hall, 3rd story

    Apr 10, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening slide bolt with eye capable of being padlocked at bulkhead at public hall, 3rd story

    Apr 10, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 3rd story

    Apr 10, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes household items at balcony at west at fire escape, 3rd story

    Apr 10, 2023

    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.

    Mar 23, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing kickstand stopper installed at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 26, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items, scooters, bikes, a/c at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 26, 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.

    Nov 9, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of bicycles, carts, and household items at public hall, 2nd story

    Oct 6, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of air conditioner protruding beyond window sill at 2nd story balcony, stack at west, building front. at fire escape

    Oct 6, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 14

  • 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 2020 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 30, 2023

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 30, 2023

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection

    Apr 25, 2023

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report

    Oct 1, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report

    Mar 3, 2015

    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

    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
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  • 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

    Feb 7, 2000

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 16, 1999

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 1

  • 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

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 9, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 10, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jun 15, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jun 15, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 8, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Apr 2, 2025 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 29, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 3, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 27, 2024 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 1, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 13, 2024 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 4, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Sep 29, 2023 · Apt 63RDFL

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Sep 29, 2023 · Apt 63RDFL

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Sep 29, 2023 · Apt 63RDFL

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Sep 29, 2023 · Apt 63FLOO

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 29, 2023 · Apt 63RDFL

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 29, 2023 · Apt 63RDFL

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 29, 2023 · Apt 63RDFL

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Sep 29, 2023 · Apt 63RDFL

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Sep 29, 2023 · Apt 63RDFL

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Sep 29, 2023 · Apt 63RDFL

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door frame

    Sep 29, 2023 · Apt 63RDFL

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Sep 29, 2023 · Apt 63RDFL

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Sep 29, 2023 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Apr 27, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Apr 26, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 9, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 25, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 30, 2022 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 4, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jun 20, 2022 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Jun 20, 2022 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jun 20, 2022 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jun 20, 2022 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jun 20, 2022 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jul 23, 2021 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 30, 2020 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 30, 2020 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 20, 2020 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Oct 20, 2020 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 20, 2020 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 20, 2020 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 15, 2020 · Apt APT2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 15, 2020 · Apt APT2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 15, 2020 · Apt APT2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Oct 15, 2020 · Apt APT2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jul 1, 2019 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 21, 2019 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jan 21, 2019 · 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
4,929 ft²
Lot area
2,958 ft²
Zoning
R5
Community board
312
Council district
39
Block / lot
5353 / 61
Assessed value
$370,350
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #317431, last renewed Nov 20, 2024.

Questions about 545 Mcdonald Avenue

Who owns 545 Mcdonald Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Chittagong Asssociation Of North America INC.

Does 545 Mcdonald Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 121 housing violations at this property.

Is 545 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 545 Mcdonald Avenue built?

City records list 1930 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 545 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.