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501 Mcdonald Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11218BBL 3-05353-0081Map

Owner of record: 501 Macdonald Realty LLC

501 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 501 Macdonald Realty LLC. HPD has recorded 52 housing violations here, most recently on November 19, 2025. 6 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 6 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2019.

HPD violations
52
DOB violations
6
ECB violations
21
HPD complaints
27

What to know

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Nov 19, 2025

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
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 · 52

  • 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

    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.

    Jun 10, 2025

    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 27, 2024

    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 11, 2024

    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 20, 2023

    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.

    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
  • 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

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

    Jul 18, 2021 · Apt 1F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    Jul 18, 2021 · Apt 1F

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the east wall in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 1f, 1st story, apartment at south

    Jul 18, 2021 · Apt 1F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    § 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration window at west wall converted into door leading to street in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 1f, 1st story, apartment at south

    Jul 18, 2021 · Apt 1F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at the ceiling fixtures at public hall

    Jul 13, 2021

    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.

    Apr 12, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 = 7; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 30, 2019 · Apt 3F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of of a key operated lockset installed at door with fire escape window in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 30, 2019 · Apt 3F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes air conditioner at balcony, front stack , 2nd story

    Sep 30, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Provide a wire screen abovbe and below non wired glass panes at skylight at public hall

    Sep 30, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors .. in the entrance located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    May 17, 2019 · Apt 3F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 31, 2019 · Apt 3F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 31, 2019 · Apt 3F

    Open — Not complied with
  • 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

    Mar 31, 2019

    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 missing at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 31, 2019

    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

    Mar 31, 2019

    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.

    Mar 31, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st radiator from east at south wall in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 31, 2019 · Apt 3F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the baseboard at south wall, picture moulding at west wall in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 31, 2019 · Apt 3F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the south wall in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 31, 2019 · Apt 3F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st door frame from west at north wall, 1st door from west at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 31, 2019 · Apt 3F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 31, 2019 · Apt 3F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st window frame from north at east wall, 1st door frame from west at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 31, 2019 · Apt 3F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the north wall in the foyer located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 31, 2019 · Apt 3F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Mar 31, 2019 · Apt 3F

    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. at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 31, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective spring balance at west two window lower sash in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 31, 2019 · Apt 3F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective spring balance at south one window lower sash in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 31, 2019 · Apt 3F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st door from north at east wall, 1st closet from north at east wall door, 1st door from west at north wall in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 31, 2019 · Apt 3F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the west wall, north wall, south wall, 1st closet from north at east wall wall in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 31, 2019 · Apt 3F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at west wall, west window frame and west baseboard, total eight sq ft in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 31, 2019 · Apt 3F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 31, 2019 · Apt 3F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 31, 2019 · Apt 3F

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • B

    Abate the infestation consisting of bedbugs located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 31, 2019 · Apt 3F

    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 in the bathroom located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 31, 2019 · Apt 3F

    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 window frame from east at south wall in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 31, 2019 · Apt 3F

    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) baseboard at west wall, 1st closet from north at east wall door frame, 1st door frame from west at north wall, 1st door frame from north at east wall, 1st window frame from south at west wall, 2nd window frame from south at west wall in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 31, 2019 · Apt 3F

    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, 1st window frame from south at west wall, 2nd window frame from south at west wall in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 31, 2019 · Apt 3F

    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 south at west wall in the foyer located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 31, 2019 · Apt 3F

    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 in the kitchen located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 31, 2019 · Apt 3F

    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 missing at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 31, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 31, 2019 · Apt 3F

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 6

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 30, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report

    Mar 3, 2015

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Nov 2, 2011

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Nov 2, 2011

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Aug 24, 2011

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 1, 2009

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 21

  • Class - 3

    Work without a permit.noted:at time of inspection at exposure#1 observed the removal of existing concrete staircase and installation of new metal staircase with new passageway without work permit filed the depa

    Aug 16, 2022 · Penalty $500

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Work w/o permit.atoi of above premises observed@front of bldg (exp1) access door installed w/o no permitsas per dept records.front sec of wall has been removed to put access door.window removed&replaced w/acces

    Dec 20, 2021 · Penalty $6,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Work without a permit.at time of inspection at a 3 story occupied multi-dwelling building,observed at exp1 street level to 1st floor the removal of staircase at exterior leading to apt1f.removal of staircase cr

    Dec 14, 2021 · Penalty $6,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c/o or dob records.c/o82355 indicates that cellar is boiler rm/plumbing shop.however,observed atoi cellar illegally converted&being used as classrm,&furnished w/aprx20chair

    Sep 29, 2021 · Penalty $3,125

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Work w/o permit observed in cellar erected full ht partitions created 3pc bathrm,big rm being used as classrm&on 1fl illegally converted window into regular apt door (exp1)&may cause unsafe condition to unit te

    Sep 29, 2021 · Penalty $6,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Work w/o a permit. noted:at time of inspection observed at 1st fl level the installation of a new electrical cable(riser) leading to the 3rdfl new electrical panel box. no permit issued according to dob records

    Jul 13, 2021 · Penalty $3,125

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in notice of violation #34908585x issued on 5/25/11. illegal work at cellar to convert occupancy. remedy: comply w/the comm's order.

    Nov 17, 2012 · Penalty $6,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/ the comm order contained in nov#34908585x issued on 05/26/11 illegal work at cellar rem: comply w/ the comm order

    Aug 10, 2012 · Penalty $2,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in notice ofviolation #34908585x issued on 5/26/11 illegal work at cellar. rem:comply with the commissioner's order.

    Jun 25, 2012 · Penalty $6,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Ffailure to comply w/the comm's order contained in nov #34908585x. erected full height partition walls at,install new cellar access stairs &install plumbing,so as to convert 1st fl apt & cellar plumbing shop to

    Apr 26, 2012 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
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  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order to file a c of c w/the dept of buildings for notice of violation #34964026x issued on 2/29/12 pursuant to 28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01. remedy: file a c of c.

    Apr 26, 2012

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in notice ofviolation #34908585x issued on 5-25-11 for work at the cellar w/o a work permit. rem:comply with the commissioner's order.

    Feb 29, 2012 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in notice of violation #34921693j issued on 8/3/11. for (no ada) entrance ramps at front entrance. remedy: comply w/the comm's order.

    Dec 30, 2011 · Penalty $2,400

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order to file a c of c w/the dept of buildings for notice of violation #34921694l issued on 8/3/11 pursuant to 28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01. remedy: file a c of c

    Dec 30, 2011 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in nov #34908585x issued on 5.25.11 for work w/o a permit at cellar level. remedy: comply w/the commissioner's order.

    Nov 16, 2011 · Penalty $12,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/ the commissioner's order contained in notice of violation # 34908585x issued on 05/25/11 work w/o permit at cellar level. remedy : comply w/ the commissioner's order

    Sep 24, 2011 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    People w/ physical disabilities.primary entrance to doctors entrance steps only-no ramp &/or lift to ground level entrance or cellar level.@ front of bldg.rem:provide adequate runway entrance &/or ramps immedia

    Aug 3, 2011 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway. front fire-escape drop ladder. 1- new stone stairs impede egress from drop ladder. 2- medical boxes impede egress. 3- flowers impede egress. remedy: remove all

    Aug 3, 2011 · Penalty $1,200

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/ the comm order to correct violating conditions noted in ecb nov#34908585x for work w/o a permit for partition walls and new cellar access rem: comply w/ the comms order

    Jul 8, 2011 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work w/o a permit. noted: erected full height partition walls at 1st fl & cellar & install new cellar access stairs,(50) as to convert apt (1st fl) & plumbing shop (cellar) to doctor's office. also,new entry

    May 25, 2011 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c of o or bldg dept records. noted: co #82355 stipulates 2 apts on 1st fl & plumbing shop & boiler room at cellar level. at time of inspection,1 apt & cellar illegally

    May 25, 2011

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 2, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 19, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 5, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 10, 2024 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jul 12, 2021 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jul 12, 2021 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Jul 12, 2021 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window pane

    Jul 12, 2021 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Jul 12, 2021 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jul 12, 2021 · Apt 1F

    Close
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  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jul 12, 2021 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Mar 22, 2019 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Mar 22, 2019 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Mar 22, 2019 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Mar 22, 2019 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Mar 22, 2019 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 6, 2007 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Aug 26, 2005 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jul 15, 2005 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jul 15, 2005 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Jul 15, 2005 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jul 15, 2005 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jun 27, 2005 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jun 20, 2005 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Jun 14, 2004 · Apt 2-F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    May 19, 2004 · Apt 2-F

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Mar 10, 2004 · Apt 2-F

    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 / 81
Assessed value
$370,350
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #311311, last renewed Nov 26, 2025.

Questions about 501 Mcdonald Avenue

Who owns 501 Mcdonald Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 501 Macdonald Realty LLC.

Does 501 Mcdonald Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 52 housing violations at this property.

Is 501 Mcdonald Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 6 rent-stabilized units here in 2019 (about 100% of its 6 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 501 Mcdonald Avenue built?

City records list 1930 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 501 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.