537 Mcdonald Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11218BBL 3-05353-0064Map
Owner of record: 537 Mcdonald Ave LLC
537 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 537 Mcdonald Ave LLC. HPD has recorded 100 housing violations here, most recently on November 19, 2025. 34 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 6 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 100
- DOB violations
- 10
- ECB violations
- 8
- HPD complaints
- 70
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 · 100
- 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 - 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
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 - BHazardous
Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures .. in the kitchen located at apt 5, 3rd story, apartment at west
Nov 26, 2018 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures .. in the kitchen located at apt 5, 3rd story, apartment at west
Nov 26, 2018 · Apt 5
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors .. in the entrance located at apt 5, 3rd story, apartment at west
Nov 26, 2018 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out - 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.
Nov 26, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- 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
Nov 26, 2018
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.
Nov 26, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 frame missing at public hall, 1st story
Nov 26, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Nov 26, 2018
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 18, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors building entrance at public hall, 1st story
May 22, 2018
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at north and east wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 22, 2018 · Apt 5
Open — Nov certified late - 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. at public hall, 1st story
May 22, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - 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
May 22, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - 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
May 22, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - 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 no information on sign at public hall, 1st story
May 22, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - 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
May 22, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures .. in the kitchen located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 22, 2018 · Apt 5
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures .. in the kitchen located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 22, 2018 · Apt 5
Open — Nov certified late - 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, 2017
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 10, 2016
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 - BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following a minimun of 100 watts of incandescent light required (fixture present)
Oct 5, 2013
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 2, 2013 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 22, 2013 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system ..locked door at building front
Mar 22, 2013
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt 5, 3rd story, apartment at west
Mar 2, 2013 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening slide bolt capable of being padlocked at public hall, 3rd story
Jul 2, 2012
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all ceilings in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 2, 2012 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - 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 .. at public hall, 1st story
Nov 12, 2008
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 12, 2008 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 12, 2008 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 6, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 12, 2008 · Apt 6
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked boiler room. at cellar, 3rd story
Nov 12, 2008
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Correct failure to provide to the department within 45 days of demand all records required to be maintained by owner in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story
Mar 4, 2008 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 6, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 5, 2006 · Apt 6
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 6, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 5, 2006 · Apt 6
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at all ceilings in the entire apartment located at apt 6, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 5, 2006 · Apt 6
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all ceiling & walls in the entire apartment located at apt 6, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 5, 2006 · Apt 6
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 12, 2006 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 12, 2006 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 12, 2006 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective eroded brick mortar joints at west exterior wall , 3rd story
Sep 12, 2006
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective eroded brick mortar joints at east exterior wall , 3rd story
Sep 12, 2006
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 10
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection
Sep 23, 2024
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Oct 7, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jun 19, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
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
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 10, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 16, 1993
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 8
- Class - 1
Failure to comply w/ the comms order contained in nov#35116348n issue d on 7/17/15 & to file a cert of correction pursuant to 28-201.1,28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01.note no permits pulled & no cert supported for the
May 2, 2016
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in nov #35116348n issued on 7/17/15 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1,28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01. remedy: comply w/comm's order &/or file a c of c.
Dec 3, 2015
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in nov #35116348n issued on 7/17/15 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1,28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01. for work w/o a permit @ 1st fl apt. remedy: comply w/comm's or
Oct 23, 2015
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in nov #35116348n issued on 7/17/15 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1,28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01. for work w/o a permit @ 1st fl rear apt. remedy: comply w/comm
Aug 31, 2015
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/o a permit noted 1st fl apartment rear.installed new bathroom,framing,water & waste lines,tub,showerbody,toilet,sink,full height partition wall.@ kitchen installed new residential sink,water & waste line
Jul 17, 2015
Resolve - Class - 2
Residence altered for occupancy as dwelling for more than legally approved number of families.six family building converted into seven by creating an illegal class "a" apartment at basement occupied by one fema
Mar 27, 2013 · Penalty $1,200
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/o permit. created class'a' apt at basement. full kitchen & 3pcsbathroom. no permit has been issued apt occupied at time of inspection. remedy: obtain permit to remove illegal work.
Mar 27, 2013 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Use of illegal hardware noted keyed (pad lcoked) dead bolt being utilized as a lock on the multy dwelling s (3 sty family) bldg roof door tenants do not poses locky remedy: remove illegal hardware
Feb 7, 2008 · Penalty $350
Resolve
Complaints
- Door/window
Door
Nov 19, 2018 · Apt 5
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Nov 19, 2018 · Apt 5
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Nov 19, 2018 · Apt 5
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Nov 19, 2018 · Apt 5
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Nov 19, 2018 · Apt 5
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
May 14, 2018 · Apt 5
Close - Door/window
Door
May 14, 2018 · Apt 5
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
May 16, 2014 · Apt 4
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 8, 2014 · Apt 5
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 7, 2014 · Apt 5
Close
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- Plumbing
Sewer
Apr 9, 2013 · Apt 5
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Apr 9, 2013 · Apt 5
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 29, 2013 · Apt 5
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 29, 2013 · Apt 5
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 21, 2013 · Apt 5
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 8, 2013 · Apt 5
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 4, 2013 · Apt 5
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Feb 26, 2013 · Apt 5
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 23, 2012 · Apt 5
Close - General
Windows
Jun 29, 2012 · Apt 6
Close - Nonconst
Carbon monoxide
Jun 29, 2012 · Apt 4
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 29, 2012 · Apt 4
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 29, 2012 · Apt 4
Close - General
Windows
Jun 29, 2012 · Apt 4
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jun 29, 2012 · Apt 6
Close - Nonconst
Smoke detector
Jun 29, 2012 · Apt 4
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jun 29, 2012 · Apt 6
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jun 29, 2012 · Apt 6
Close - Nonconst
Carbon monoxide
Jun 29, 2012 · Apt A2
Close - Electric
Wiring
Jun 29, 2012 · Apt A2
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jun 29, 2012 · Apt A2
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jun 29, 2012 · Apt A2
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jun 29, 2012 · Apt A2
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jun 29, 2012 · Apt A2
Close - General
Windows
Jun 29, 2012 · Apt A2
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jun 29, 2012 · Apt 4
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 10, 2008 · Apt 6
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 6, 2008 · Apt 6
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Mar 6, 2008 · Apt 6
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 6, 2008 · Apt 6
Close - General
Mold
Mar 6, 2008 · Apt 6
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 3, 2006 · Apt 6
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 3, 2006 · Apt 6
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 17, 2006 · Apt 5
Close - General
Windows
Aug 17, 2006 · Apt 5
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 17, 2006 · Apt 5
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Aug 17, 2006 · Apt 5
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Aug 17, 2006 · Apt 5
Close - General
Windows
Aug 17, 2006 · Apt 5
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Aug 17, 2006 · Apt 5
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 / 64
- Assessed value
- $370,350
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #326328, last renewed Jul 31, 2026.
Questions about 537 Mcdonald Avenue
Who owns 537 Mcdonald Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 537 Mcdonald Ave LLC.
Does 537 Mcdonald Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 100 housing violations at this property.
Is 537 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 537 Mcdonald Avenue built?
City records list 1930 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 537 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.