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968 Mcdonald Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11230BBL 3-05439-0049Map

Owner of record: Dave Friedman

968 Mcdonald Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11230. It has 2 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Dave Friedman. HPD has recorded 128 housing violations here, most recently on November 24, 2025. 13 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
128
DOB violations
2
ECB violations
1
HPD complaints
2

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Nov 24, 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

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 128

  • 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 24, 2025

    Open — Info 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.

    Dec 4, 2024

    Open — Info 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 28, 2023

    Open — Info 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 17, 2022

    Open — Info 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.

    Mar 16, 2022

    Open — Info 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.

    Apr 21, 2021

    Open — Info 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 7, 2019

    Open — Info 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.

    Jan 9, 2018

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing mail boxes,vestibule to 1st sty. public hall..

    Dec 6, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing balusters, 1st sty to 2nd sty.,, public hall.

    Dec 6, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of wood, household articles -3rd sty . public hall.

    Dec 6, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective metal ceiling bathroom 2nd sty apt.

    Dec 6, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Repair by closing so as to be gas tight all openings in the waste line wash basin bathroom 2nd sty apt.

    Dec 6, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Replace with new the broken or defective glass lower sash rear west room & kitchen 2nd sty apt.

    Dec 6, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective ceiling light fixutre private hall & front east room 2nd sty apt.

    Dec 6, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective door vestibule to 1st sty public hall.

    Dec 6, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the rear yard & air shaft for bathroom.

    Dec 6, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the nuisance consisting of widows ,inoperable --rear room to fire escapes 2nd sty. apt.

    Dec 6, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of boxes full of broken plaster at scuttle ladder --3rd sty, public hall.

    Dec 6, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the center air shaft.

    Dec 6, 2004

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Replace with new the broken or defective ceiling light fixture, bathroom and all other rooms throughout-2nd sty., apt.

    Dec 6, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Replace with new the broken or defective west entrance door, 3rd sty apt.

    Dec 6, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing sections of rain leader 1st to 3rd sty rear.

    Dec 6, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets bath tub bathroom, 3rd story apt.

    Dec 6, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceiling in cellar throughout.

    Dec 6, 2004

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing drop ladder shoe rear yard.

    Dec 6, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wires, floor front east room 2nd story apt.

    Dec 6, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective improperly fitted lower window sash at southeast room 2nd story apt.

    Dec 6, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling at kitchen 2nd story apartment.

    Dec 6, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at south -east room, north wall 2nd story apartment.

    Dec 6, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective upper window sash at kitchen at 2nd story apartmemt.

    Dec 6, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective lower window sash at west room 2nd story apartment.

    Dec 6, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures at 2nd story apartment.

    Dec 6, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective connection steam pipe radiator rear room, 2nd story apt.

    Dec 6, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    And department rules and regulations: scrape and remove rust scales and paint with two coats of paint the fire escape all stories rear yard.

    Dec 6, 2004

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    And department rules and regulations: scrape and remove rust scales and paint with two coats of paint the cornice roof east.

    Dec 6, 2004

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    Refit entrance door to building , 1st story public hall.

    Dec 6, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective brick work chimney roof south west.

    Dec 6, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the cellar throughout.

    Dec 6, 2004

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective wood stair cellar to 1st story public hall.

    Dec 6, 2004

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective wood floor in kitchen and private hall south, 3rd story apt.

    Dec 6, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Dec 6, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches and mice in 3rd story apt.

    Dec 6, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    And department rules and regulations: remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes 3rd story balcony rear yard and goose neck ladder.

    Dec 6, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak in bathroom ceiling, 3rd story apt.

    Dec 6, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing brick in 2nd story south window rear yard at fire escape.

    Dec 6, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing gooseneck ladder bracket at roof rear yard.

    Dec 6, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing nuts to goose neck at bottom plate, 3rd story blacony rear yard.

    Dec 6, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing nut to drop ladder guid bracket rear yard.

    Dec 6, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household articles at 1st story public hall.

    Dec 6, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 2

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report

    Feb 24, 2017

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 19, 2003

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 1

  • Class - 2

    Work w/o apermit @ time of inspection observed the interconnection of 2 stys into 1 store @ 1st fl level addresses 966&968 mcdonald ave illegal work noted creation of 2 trimmed openings in fire rated party wall

    Dec 17, 2009 · Penalty $4,000

    Active

Complaints

  • Electric

    Wiring

    Aug 27, 2012 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Rubbish

    Aug 27, 2012 · Apt 3

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type
Mixed residential and retail building (S2)
Year built
1931
Floors
3
Residential units
2
Building area
3,300 ft²
Lot area
1,760 ft²
Zoning
M1-1
Community board
312
Council district
44
Block / lot
5439 / 49
Assessed value
$124,620
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #802256, last renewed Jul 18, 2014.

Questions about 968 Mcdonald Avenue

Who owns 968 Mcdonald Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Dave Friedman.

Does 968 Mcdonald Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 128 housing violations at this property.

Is 968 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 968 Mcdonald Avenue built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 968 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.