493 Mcdonald Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11218BBL 3-05353-0185Map
Owner of record: Bhuyain, Mohammod Quashem
493 Mcdonald Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1930 in Brooklyn, 11218. It has 2 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Bhuyain, Mohammod Quashem. HPD has recorded 9 housing violations here, most recently on August 17, 2022. 8 of the 9 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 9
- DOB violations
- 29
- ECB violations
- 12
- HPD complaints
- 4
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 9
- IInformation / order
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.
Aug 17, 2022
Open — Info nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 15, 2022 · Apt 2NDFLO
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 2, 2nd story
Jul 25, 2014 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets bathtub hot water bathroom 3 story apt. 3.
Dec 3, 2004
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair by closing so as to be gas tight all openings in the waste drain line from sink kitchen 3 story apt. 3.
Dec 3, 2004
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective 3 story apt. 3.
Dec 3, 2004
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures kitchen and bathroom fixtures at 3 sty. apt. #2.
Dec 3, 2004
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 2nd story
Jul 26, 2001 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures : in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
Jan 18, 2001 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 29
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection
Sep 23, 2024
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - 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-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report
Nov 8, 2019
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - active - 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 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
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
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
Work without a permit. work noted :having erected a shed at rear first floor yard area with4'x4' (wood) studs 52"x4" sheet metal roof covering approx 30'x 30' remedy:obtain permits or remove all illegal structure
Jun 5, 2001
Vw-violation work without permit - active - Construction other optional
Work without a permit. havivng erected a shed at rear first floor yard area with 4'x 4', 5'2"x 4' & sheet metal roof covering approx 30'x 20 feet remedy: obtain permits if feasible or remove all illegal construction noted
Jun 21, 1999
Vw-violation work without permit - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 10, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 16, 1993
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 12
- Class - 2
Failure to file required annual boiler inspection reports for low-pressure boiler 30000054282n0001 in accordance with the rules of the department. 1rcny 103-01(d)(1) requires that an annual inspection report fo
Sep 15, 2025 · Penalty $3,125
Active - Class - 3
Work does not conform to approved construction documents. 1-floor joist replacement no show on floor plans. 2-window lintels not shown on dwgs. 3-at rear cellar - wood girder rotten out. (engineer's report)
Sep 15, 2011 · Penalty $200
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 #34823466k issued on 2/2/10 pursuant to 28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01. (status in violation,no compliance
Aug 20, 2011 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order to - obtain a permit - per vecb #34823466k issued 2.2.10 for work w/o permit: @ 3rd flr, gut rehab...etc. remedy: comply w/the commissioner's order. obtain permit
Jun 18, 2011 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 1
Unlawful acts.failure to comply w/ an order of the commissioner.respondent failed to correct conditions cited on prior ecb 34823466k for work done w/o a permit.gut rehab @ 3 flr w/ demmo,electric & plumbing ins
Apr 7, 2011 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 1
Unlawful acts failure to comply w/an order of the commissioner noted:respondent failed to correct the conditions cited in the prior nov#34823466k,having carried out internal demolition & installation of new ele
Jul 9, 2010 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/out a permit gut renovation @ the 3rd fl.observed the following:interior demolition & installation of a new electrical & plbg lines throughout 3rd fl.rem-stop all work obtain alteration permit.
Feb 2, 2010 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c.o #179210 second fl apt. has been converted & being used as an office of sonali exchange-internatio nal money transmitter.rem-discontinue illegal occupancy.
Feb 2, 2010 · Penalty $1,200
Resolve - Class - 3
Sec-32-411zr-1st fl commercial use is not within completely enclosed bldg.hardware store is using steel racks in rear of the property filled wit pipes.also such use is not a permitted obstruction in rear yard.r
Feb 2, 2010 · Penalty $300
Resolve - Hazardous
Work without a permit.work noted:having erected a shed at rear first floor pard area with 4'x4' wood studs 52"x4" sheet wefal roof covering approx 30'x20'.remedy:obtain permits or renewed all illgal structure.
Jun 5, 2001 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
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- Non-hazardous
Work without a permit. having erected a shed at rear first floor yard area with 4'x 4' 52"x 4"s & sheet metal roof covering approx. 30'x 20'feet. remedy: obtain permits if feasible or remove all illegal const-
Jun 21, 1999 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit. work noted: having erected a shed in rear yard approx: 30'x20' feet made of 4"x4'5,2"x4"s & sheet metal (housing material). remedy: obtain a permit if feasible or remove shed.
Jul 22, 1997 · Penalty $350
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Aug 19, 2022 · Apt 2F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Aug 13, 2022 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Aug 13, 2022 · Apt 2F
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Jul 21, 2014 · Apt 2
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Mixed residential and retail building (S2)
- Year built
- 1930
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 2,820 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,967 ft²
- Zoning
- R5
- Community board
- 312
- Council district
- 39
- Block / lot
- 5353 / 185
- Assessed value
- $94,380
- Landmark / historic district
- No
Questions about 493 Mcdonald Avenue
Who owns 493 Mcdonald Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Bhuyain, Mohammod Quashem.
Does 493 Mcdonald Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 9 housing violations at this property.
Is 493 Mcdonald Avenue rent stabilized?
No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.
When was 493 Mcdonald Avenue built?
City records list 1930 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 493 Mcdonald Avenue?
It has 2 residential units and 3 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.