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521 Mcdonald Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11218BBL 3-05353-0071Map

Owner of record: Murdocca, Luigi

521 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 Murdocca, Luigi. HPD has recorded 22 housing violations here, most recently on March 1, 2022. City tax records listed 6 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
22
DOB violations
1
ECB violations
2
HPD complaints
61

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Mar 1, 2022

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 · 22

  • 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
  • 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
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of mice located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 18, 2011 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

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

    Feb 28, 2011 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 3r, 3rd story, apartment at east

    Feb 28, 2011 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective wood wall cabinets at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 3r, 3rd story, apartment at east

    Feb 28, 2011 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color east and south walls in the bathroom located at apt 3r, 3rd story, apartment at east

    Feb 28, 2011 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, apartment at east

    Feb 28, 2011 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). inoperative located at apt 3r, 3rd story, apartment at east

    Feb 28, 2011 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Feb 28, 2011 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • A

    Refit entrance door to apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, apartment at east

    Feb 28, 2011 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color wall at north in the bathroom located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 8, 2010 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective meeting rail at window in the bathroom located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 8, 2010 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective floor ceramic tile in the bathroom located at apt 3r, 3rd story

    Jan 8, 2010 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 2nd room from north located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 8, 2010 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls and ceilings in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 8, 2010 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing ceramic tile at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 3r, 3rd story

    Jan 8, 2010 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective meeting rail at window in the kitchen located at apt 3r, 3rd story

    Jan 8, 2010 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective meeting rail at window in the 2nd room from north located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 8, 2010 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective meeting rail at window in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 3r, 3rd story

    Jan 8, 2010 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective meeting rail at window in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 8, 2010 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Jan 8, 2010 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 1

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required

    Dec 31, 2009

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 2

  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building in a code compliant manner. at time of inspection observed ac units installed at 2fl window that leads to fire escape at exposure#1. also observed ac units installed inadequately as

    Jun 10, 2026

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    67x10,01l10,02l10,70y02,52q03,18m07,40r09,48h11,34r,48l10. 67x- repair01,02l- muted bell. 52q-anti-rotation. 40r- non-elevator items.48m- pressure gauge. 34r- check for proper fire rating of shaft. 48l- check

    Sep 27, 2012

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jan 20, 2016 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Smoke detector

    Apr 8, 2012 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • General

    Locks

    Apr 8, 2012 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Apr 8, 2012 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Apr 8, 2012 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Apr 8, 2012 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Apr 8, 2012 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Apr 8, 2012 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Apr 8, 2012 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Apr 8, 2012 · Apt 3R

    Close
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  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Apr 8, 2012 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Apr 8, 2012 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Apr 8, 2012 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Nov 7, 2011 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Oct 31, 2011 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 31, 2011 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Oct 31, 2011 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • General

    Locks

    Oct 31, 2011 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Oct 31, 2011 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Oct 31, 2011 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 31, 2011 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Carbon monoxide

    Oct 31, 2011 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Janitor/super

    Oct 31, 2011 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • General

    Window guards

    Oct 31, 2011 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • General

    Window guards

    Oct 31, 2011 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Oct 31, 2011 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • General

    Ventilation system

    May 16, 2011 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    May 16, 2011 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    May 16, 2011 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    May 16, 2011 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    May 16, 2011 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Feb 23, 2011 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Feb 23, 2011 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Feb 23, 2011 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Feb 23, 2011 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • General

    Ventilation system

    Feb 23, 2011 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Feb 23, 2011 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Feb 23, 2011 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Feb 23, 2011 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Dec 11, 2009 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Shower-stall

    Dec 11, 2009 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • General

    Ceramic-tile

    Dec 11, 2009 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Dec 11, 2009 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Dec 11, 2009 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Dec 11, 2009 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Dec 11, 2009 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Dec 11, 2009 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Dec 8, 2009 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Dec 8, 2009 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Dec 8, 2009 · Apt 3R

    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 / 71
Assessed value
$370,350
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #367044, last renewed Jul 28, 2026.

Questions about 521 Mcdonald Avenue

Who owns 521 Mcdonald Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Murdocca, Luigi.

Does 521 Mcdonald Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 22 housing violations at this property.

Is 521 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 521 Mcdonald Avenue built?

City records list 1930 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 521 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.