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523 Mcdonald Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11218BBL 3-05353-0070Map

Owner of record: T.k.h. INC.

523 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 T.k.h. INC.. HPD has recorded 66 housing violations here, most recently on August 20, 2021. 1 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 6 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
66
DOB violations
1
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
96

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Aug 20, 2021

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

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 · 66

  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of boxes, furniture, bags and brooms and other household items at bulkhead

    Aug 20, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Correct failure to notify occupants and/or to investigate lead-based paint hazards.

    Aug 18, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of air conditioner units, table and food bags at bulkhead at public hall stairs

    Aug 18, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Aug 18, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing door knob to entrance door to the building at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 18, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    Aug 18, 2021

    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 at 1st story public hall

    Aug 18, 2021

    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.

    Aug 18, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 1st story public hall

    Aug 18, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove the illegal fastening lockable hasp and staple installed at bulkhead door at north

    Aug 18, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • B

    Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 18, 2021 · Apt 3F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 18, 2021 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct failure to provide to the department within 45 days of demand all records required to be maintained by owner pursuant to local law 1 of 2004 related to lead-based paint notices, inspections and remediation/abatement activities.

    Jun 21, 2021 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 8, 2021 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors , in the entrance located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 8, 2021 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 8, 2021 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 8, 2021 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 8, 2021 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the foyer , the 2nd room from east at north, the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 8, 2021 · Apt 2R

    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 minimum required 100 watts (light fixture present) at front areaway, 1st story

    Oct 4, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 19, 2016 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective door bell located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 19, 2016 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective lock at building entrance door , 1st story

    Aug 8, 2016 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the front yard

    Aug 8, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Oct 4, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 3r, 3rd story, apartment at east

    Jun 11, 2015 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 3r, 3rd story, apartment at east

    Jun 11, 2015 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    Jun 11, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening lockable hasp installed on door to roof at public hall stairs, 3rd story

    May 5, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 2; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 3; in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 5, 2015 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 3; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 1; in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 5, 2015 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 - at public hall, 1st story

    May 5, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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.

    May 5, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building.

    May 5, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 on wall at public hall, 1st story

    May 5, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) ceiling, west wall in the bathroom located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 5, 2015 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes : flower pots on balcony at west at fire escape, 2nd story

    May 25, 2014

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Jul 2, 2012

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening eye and hasp capable of being padlocked at roof door at public hall, 3rd story

    Jul 2, 2012

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 2, 2012 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 2, 2012 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Correct failure to provide to the department within 45 days of demand all records required to be maintained by owner

    Jun 1, 2009 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) north wall, south wall, east wall, west wall, 1st window frame from north at east wall in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 28, 2005 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) north wall, south wall in the 2nd foyer located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 28, 2005 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) ceiling, 1st door frame from west at north wall, north wall, south wall, east wall in the bathroom located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 28, 2005 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from north at east wall, north wall, south wall, east wall, west wall, 1st window frame from west at north wall, 1st window frame from east at south wall in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 28, 2005 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) north wall, south wall, east wall, west wall, 1st wall cabinet from west at north wall, 1st window frame from north at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 28, 2005 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from east at south wall, 1st door frame from north at east wall, north wall, south wall, east wall, west wall, 1st window frame from west at north wall, 2nd window frame from west at north wall in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 28, 2005 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceilings in the entire apartment located at apt 3-r, 3rd story, apartment at east

    Jul 13, 2004 · Apt 3-R

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 11, 2003 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 1

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report

    Feb 24, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    May 30, 2021 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Aug 2, 2016 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Aug 2, 2016 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Aug 2, 2016 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Aug 2, 2016 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Aug 2, 2016 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 18, 2015 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jul 20, 2014 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    May 20, 2014 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    May 20, 2014 · Apt 2R

    Close
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  • Outside building

    Roofing

    May 20, 2014 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    May 20, 2014 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    May 20, 2014 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 20, 2014 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 20, 2014 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    May 20, 2014 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Safety

    Window guard broken/missing

    May 14, 2014 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Safety

    Window guard broken/missing

    May 14, 2014 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Safety

    Window guard broken/missing

    May 14, 2014 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Apr 19, 2014 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Jun 29, 2012 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Jun 29, 2012 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jun 29, 2012 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jun 29, 2012 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Jun 29, 2012 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Jun 29, 2012 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Electric

    Bell-buzzer/intercom

    Jun 29, 2012 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Smoke detector

    Jun 29, 2012 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Carbon monoxide

    Jun 29, 2012 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 16, 2010 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    May 28, 2008 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 12, 2008 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Feb 21, 2007 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Feb 21, 2007 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Feb 21, 2007 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Feb 21, 2007 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 5, 2007 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 29, 2005 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Dec 28, 2005 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Dec 28, 2005 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • General

    Locks

    Dec 28, 2005 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 28, 2005 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 28, 2005 · Apt 3FF

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Dec 28, 2005 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 27, 2005 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Feb 20, 2005 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Feb 20, 2005 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Smoke detector

    Feb 20, 2005 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Feb 20, 2005 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Feb 20, 2005 · Apt 2R

    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 / 70
Assessed value
$370,350
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #309589, last renewed Aug 23, 2025.

Questions about 523 Mcdonald Avenue

Who owns 523 Mcdonald Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is T.k.h. INC..

Does 523 Mcdonald Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 66 housing violations at this property.

Is 523 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 523 Mcdonald Avenue built?

City records list 1930 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 523 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.