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531 Mcdonald Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11218BBL 3-05353-0066Map

Owner of record: Lazzaro Curato

531 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 Lazzaro Curato. HPD has recorded 50 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 13 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
50
DOB violations
1
ECB violations
5
HPD complaints
0

What to know

Concern
2 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

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 50

  • 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
  • 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

    Open — Info 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

    Open — Info 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
  • 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

    Open — Info 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

    Open — Info 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 1, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • 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

    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.

    Oct 18, 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.

    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
  • A

    Section 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 suspended ceilings installed kitchen & bathroom 2 sty east apt 4. , section '' ''

    Jan 23, 1992 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets sink kitchen 2 sty east apt 4. , section '' ''

    Jan 23, 1992 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing electric light fixture ceiling northeast room 2 sty east apt 4. , section '' ''

    Jan 23, 1992 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed wiring ceiling center room & northeast room 2 sty east apt 4. , section '' ''

    Jan 23, 1992 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing ceiling tiles bathroom 2 sty east apt 4. , section '' ''

    Jan 23, 1992 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective 1 sty apt 1f perez. , section '' ''

    Mar 20, 1991 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock installed entrance door to 1 sty apt 1f. , section '' ''

    Mar 20, 1991 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective connection water supply pipes to water closet & bathtub 1 sty apt 1f bathroom. , section '' ''

    Mar 20, 1991 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in washbasin 1 sty apt 1f bathroom. , section '' ''

    Mar 20, 1991 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective wood cabinets under sink 1 sty apt 1f kitchen. , section '' ''

    Mar 20, 1991 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination entrance to public hall 1 sty.

    Jul 21, 1988

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing metal pit over house sewer trap cellar front.

    Jul 21, 1988

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cement ceiling north passageway.

    Jul 21, 1988

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective paving north center court yard.

    Jul 21, 1988

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the paint cans boxes etc cellar thru out.

    Jul 21, 1988

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of entrance door to bldg locked preventing access to bells.

    Jul 21, 1988

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance to cellar.

    Jul 21, 1988

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors bulkhead roof.

    Jun 30, 1988

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of bikes 3 sty public hall.

    Jun 30, 1988

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide wire mesh screen skylight.

    Jun 30, 1988

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance 3 sty apt 6. located at apt 6

    Jun 30, 1988 · Apt 6

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint ceiling 3 sty apt 6 kitchen madrin 426 7932. located at apt 6

    Jun 30, 1988 · Apt 6

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint ceiling 3 sty apt 6 northeast room madrin 426 7932. located at apt 6

    Jun 30, 1988 · Apt 6

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household goods 1 sty public hall.

    Jun 30, 1988

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance 1 sty north apt 1. located at apt 1

    Jun 30, 1988 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed wire ceiling 1 sty north apt 1 center room. located at apt 1

    Jun 30, 1988 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of double cylinder key operated lock entrance door 1 sty north apt 1. located at apt 1

    Jun 30, 1988 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-19.07 adm code install and maintain sufficient light or lights of at least 40 watts incandescent or equivalent each, to light adequately from sunset to sunrise the rear yard.

    Jun 30, 1988

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-19.07 adm code 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 50 watts front.

    Jun 30, 1988

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cement chimney 1 sty to roof rear yard.

    Jun 30, 1988

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective brick work chimney roof rear.

    Jun 30, 1988

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of discarded window sashes carpets & roofing cement cans bulkhead landing to roof.

    Jun 30, 1988

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code and dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes 2 sty front north.

    Jun 30, 1988

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    D26-17.10 adm code post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to building's heating system 1 sty public hall & on boiler room door.

    Jun 30, 1988

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors bulkhead to roof pub hall.

    Jun 30, 1988

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 1

  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 16, 1993

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 5

  • Class - 1

    Unlawful acts. failure to comply with commissioner's order. for work without a permit , for vio#39164662n. no permit on file as of 9/15/2026., comply with commissioner's order

    Sep 15, 2026 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with the commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction with the department of buildings. no certificate of correction on file for vio#39164661l as of 9/15/2026., file a certificate

    Sep 15, 2026 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Observed a business accessory sign installed at exposure 1 above entry door with similar wording. white sign with red lettering with belal travel services as copy. no permits on file at dob, obtain all permits

    Dec 10, 2025

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by dept, records. noted: 3 story 6 family multi dwelling building, 1st floor left side apartment altered to create a new door opening partition wall and converted from residen

    Oct 23, 2025 · Penalty $12,500

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Work with-out permit. a.t.o.i, observed a 3 story 6 family multi dwelling brick building at the 1st floor left side apartment front expose 1, the existing window opening has been removed and replaced with a new

    Oct 23, 2025 · Penalty $12,500

    Active

Complaints

No HPD complaints in our records

Complaint data is still being backfilled from NYC Open Data.

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 / 66
Assessed value
$370,350
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #333560, last renewed Apr 20, 2021.

Questions about 531 Mcdonald Avenue

Who owns 531 Mcdonald Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Lazzaro Curato.

Does 531 Mcdonald Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 50 housing violations at this property.

Is 531 Mcdonald Avenue rent stabilized?

No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.

When was 531 Mcdonald Avenue built?

City records list 1930 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 531 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.