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
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
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 66
- BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of boxes, furniture, bags and brooms and other household items at bulkhead
Aug 20, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct failure to notify occupants and/or to investigate lead-based paint hazards.
Aug 18, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of air conditioner units, table and food bags at bulkhead at public hall stairs
Aug 18, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of shoes with shoes racks at public hall, 3rd story
Aug 18, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing door knob to entrance door to the building at public hall, 1st story
Aug 18, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Aug 18, 2021
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 at 1st story public hall
Aug 18, 2021
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.
Aug 18, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 1st story public hall
Aug 18, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove the illegal fastening lockable hasp and staple installed at bulkhead door at north
Aug 18, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - 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
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective lock at building entrance door , 1st story
Aug 8, 2016 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the front yard
Aug 8, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 3r, 3rd story, apartment at east
Jun 11, 2015 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Jun 11, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening lockable hasp installed on door to roof at public hall stairs, 3rd story
May 5, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - 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 - at public hall, 1st story
May 5, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - 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.
May 5, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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 - 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 on wall at public hall, 1st story
May 5, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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
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.