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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

Concern
8 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Nov 19, 2025

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 2024
6
About 100% of the building's 6 apartments
Up from 5 in 2018

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 · 100

  • 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

    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

    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 23, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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
  • 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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • 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.

    Nov 26, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    § 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
  • A

    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
  • 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.

    Oct 18, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors building entrance at public hall, 1st story

    May 22, 2018

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • 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

    May 22, 2018

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • 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, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 10, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Oct 13, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Feb 23, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system ..locked door at building front

    Mar 22, 2013

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    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
  • C

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

    Jul 2, 2012

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked boiler room. at cellar, 3rd story

    Nov 12, 2008

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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

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 / 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.