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505 Mcdonald Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11218BBL 3-05353-0078Map

Owner of record: Greater Noakhali Bhaban II LLC

505 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 Greater Noakhali Bhaban II LLC. HPD has recorded 283 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 26 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 4 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2019.

HPD violations
283
DOB violations
9
ECB violations
4
HPD complaints
266

What to know

Concern
7 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

Rent-stabilized units in 2019
4
About 67% of the building's 6 apartments
Down from 6 in 2018

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 · 283

  • 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

    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 missing at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 24, 2024

    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

    Dec 24, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 24, 2024 · Apt 3R

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinge at apt entrance door in the entrance located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 24, 2024 · Apt 3R

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

    Dec 24, 2024

    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.

    Dec 24, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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. at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 24, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • 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

    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 at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 8, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 missing at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 8, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    Jan 8, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 missing at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 8, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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. at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 8, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    Jan 8, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective glass at entrance door at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 8, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective locking assembly at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 8, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective vestibule door at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 8, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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

    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 9, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding the maximum allowable temperature of 130 degrees in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 2, 2022 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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
  • B

    Abate the infestation consisting of bedbugs located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 6, 2022 · Apt 1F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    Jan 6, 2022 · Apt 1F

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

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

    Jan 6, 2022 · Apt 1F

    Open — Nov certified late
  • C

    Properly repair the broken or defective lock and assembly at bldg entrance door , 1st story

    Jan 6, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the infestation consisting of bedbugs in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 19, 2021 · Apt 1F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 19, 2021 · Apt 1F

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from at least 1 window or provide approved type gate in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 19, 2021 · Apt 1F

    Open — Nov certified late
  • 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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of rodents rats in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 4, 2021 · Apt 1R

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • C

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

    Mar 4, 2021 · Apt 1R

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile floor in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 4, 2021 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and all walls in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 4, 2021 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors at apartment entrance located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 4, 2021 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl tile floor in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 4, 2021 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    Feb 23, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    Feb 8, 2019 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceiling throughout in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 8, 2019 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective and make operative the bell/buzzer and intercom system at south wall in the private hallway located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 8, 2019 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Fire escape defective. adjust the dropladder so that it will slide easily in the guide rods ..front of building at fire escape

    Oct 10, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Fire escape defective. adjust the dropladder so that it will slide easily in the guide rods drop ladder out of guide rod

    Sep 25, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Fire escape defective. adjust the dropladder so that it will slide easily in the guide rods drop ladder out of guide rod

    Sep 25, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the east rear yard, 1st story

    Jun 1, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective lower window balance in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 1, 2017 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective lower window balance in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 1, 2017 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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

DOB building violations · 9

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report

    Nov 8, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report

    Apr 6, 2018

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report

    Feb 24, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report

    Oct 1, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report

    Mar 3, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report

    May 15, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report

    Mar 1, 2013

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 1, 2009

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 13, 2004

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 4

  • 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 · Penalty $6,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Unapproved unsafe unsuitable electrical equipment apparatus materials devices appliances or wiring in use. defective fixtures in 1st fl lobby. remedy: comply w/ec code.

    Oct 16, 2013

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Unapproved unsafe unsuitable electrical equipment apparatus materials devices appliances or wiring in use. flexible cords use as permanent wiring in living rm in apt 2r. remedy: comply w/ec code.

    Oct 16, 2013 · Penalty $400

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Fail to maintain bldg in a code compliant manner. use of prohibition door and/or hardware per bc 1008.1.8;27-371 (j) at time of inspection observed the illegal use of prohibited hardware on metal gate at rear

    Sep 23, 2010 · Penalty $250

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 19, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 22, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 7, 2024 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 31, 2023 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Dec 29, 2022 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Feb 24, 2022 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Feb 24, 2022 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Feb 24, 2022 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Feb 24, 2022 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Dec 3, 2021 · Apt 1F

    Close
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  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Mar 2, 2021 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Mar 2, 2021 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Cabinet

    Mar 2, 2021 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Mar 2, 2021 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Mar 2, 2021 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Feb 21, 2021 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 21, 2021 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Feb 21, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 21, 2021 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Feb 2, 2019 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Feb 2, 2019 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Feb 2, 2019 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Feb 2, 2019 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Feb 2, 2019 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    May 18, 2018 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    May 18, 2018 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    May 18, 2018 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    May 18, 2018 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    May 18, 2018 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    May 18, 2018 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    May 18, 2018 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 4, 2018 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 6, 2017 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 5, 2017 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    May 24, 2017 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    May 24, 2017 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    May 24, 2017 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 19, 2016 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Jul 19, 2016 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 19, 2016 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jul 19, 2016 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Jun 2, 2016 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jun 2, 2016 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Apr 12, 2016 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Apr 12, 2016 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Mar 12, 2016 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 1, 2016 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 1, 2016 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 15, 2016 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 15, 2016 · 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 / 78
Assessed value
$345,600
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #359194, last renewed Sep 21, 2024.

Questions about 505 Mcdonald Avenue

Who owns 505 Mcdonald Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Greater Noakhali Bhaban II LLC.

Does 505 Mcdonald Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 283 housing violations at this property.

Is 505 Mcdonald Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 4 rent-stabilized units here in 2019 (about 67% of its 6 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 505 Mcdonald Avenue built?

City records list 1930 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 505 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.