525 Mcdonald Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11218BBL 3-05353-0068Map
Owner of record: Hanif, Rehana
525 Mcdonald Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1930 in Brooklyn, 11218. It has 6 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Hanif, Rehana. HPD has recorded 8 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 2 of the 8 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 6 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 8
- DOB violations
- 7
- ECB violations
- 2
- HPD complaints
- 5
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
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.
Think your apartment is stabilized? Request its rent history from HCR (free), then check your renewal with the renewal calculator.
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 8
- 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.
May 5, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - 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 - 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 - 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.
Apr 12, 2021
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 12, 2021
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 minimum required 100 watts (light fixture present) at front areaway, 1st story
Oct 4, 2019
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.
Oct 13, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 7
- 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 for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1994
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 16, 1993
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1993
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 2
- Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in a code compliant manner. at time of inspection observed ac units installed at 2fl and 3fl window that leads to fire escape at exposure#1. also observed ac units installed inadequ
Jun 10, 2026
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit. work noted. replaced new sheet rock on walls & ceilings on rear apartments. and replace new stair from 1st fl. to 3rdfl. rear - stop all work. remedy:obtain permit.
Sep 29, 1992
Resolve
Complaints
- General
Floor
Nov 3, 2010 · Apt 1F
Close - General
Floor
Nov 3, 2010 · Apt 1F
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 3, 2010 · Apt 1F
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 3, 2010 · Apt 1F
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 3, 2010 · Apt 1F
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Mixed residential and retail building (S5)
- Year built
- 1930
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 6
- Building area
- 4,928 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,958 ft²
- Zoning
- R5
- Community board
- 312
- Council district
- 39
- Block / lot
- 5353 / 68
- Assessed value
- $331,200
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #302918, last renewed Aug 29, 2025.
Questions about 525 Mcdonald Avenue
Who owns 525 Mcdonald Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Hanif, Rehana.
Does 525 Mcdonald Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 8 housing violations at this property.
Is 525 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 525 Mcdonald Avenue built?
City records list 1930 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 525 Mcdonald Avenue?
It has 6 residential units and 7 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.