1533 Mcdonald Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11230BBL 3-06564-0077Map
Owner of record: Tang, Kai Qiang
1533 Mcdonald Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1911 in Brooklyn, 11230. It has 4 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Tang, Kai Qiang. HPD has recorded 48 housing violations here, most recently on November 20, 2025. 16 of the 48 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 48
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 10
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 · 48
- 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.
Nov 20, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at the ceiling, approx. 3 squqre feet in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 17, 2023 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at the ceiling, approx. 3 squqre feet in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east original violation 15788210 issued 17-mar-23 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Mar 17, 2023 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective wood door frame at west in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 17, 2023 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective rotted wood base cabinet at west in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 17, 2023 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 17, 2023 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection the waste line at sink in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 17, 2023 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Correct failure to notify occupants and/or to investigate lead-based paint hazards.
Feb 22, 2023 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Correct failure to provide to the department within 45 days of demand all records required to be maintained by owner pursuant to local law 1 of 2004 related to lead-based paint notices, inspections and remediation/abatement activities.
Feb 22, 2023 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out
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- ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Correct failure to notify occupants and/or to investigate lead-based paint hazards.
Nov 14, 2021
Open — Certification postponment denied - ANon-hazardous
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.
Nov 14, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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
Nov 14, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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.
Nov 14, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box at the 1st story public hall
Nov 14, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 14, 2021 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 14, 2021 · Apt 2F
Open — Certification postponment granted - CImmediately hazardous
Correct failure to provide to the department within 45 days of demand all records required to be maintained by owner pursuant to local law 1 of 2004 related to lead-based paint notices, inspections and remediation/abatement activities.
Sep 15, 2021 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective gasket at refrigerator door in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 31, 2021 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing guardrail at low brick wall above stair below grade , building front yard
Aug 31, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective ceramic flor tiles in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 31, 2021 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose fin radiator cover at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 31, 2021 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective counter balance at lower sash windopw to south wall in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 31, 2021 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Provide a peep hole in entrance door of the dwelling unit so located so as to permit a person inside the dwelling to view any person outside entrance door in the entrance located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 31, 2021 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 31, 2021 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov certified late - CImmediately hazardous
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 = 1; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 5; in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 31, 2021 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 31, 2021 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 2nd room from east, the 1st room from east at south, the 1st room from east at north, the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 31, 2021 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing fin radiator cover at south wall in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 31, 2021 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective alumicnum saddle at east door opening in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 31, 2021 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective wood door and floor of basecabinet at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 31, 2021 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 31, 2021 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective inetecom bell buzzer in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 31, 2021 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective wood door at west wall leading to basement at public hall, 1st story
Aug 31, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove the illegal fastening locking device at scuttle cover capable of being padlocked at public hall, 2nd story
Aug 31, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance dopor to buildingg at vestibule at public hall, 1st story
Aug 31, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing missing moprtar at, brick joints stair stoop, south wall, southwest section, building front yard
Aug 31, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors .. in the entrance located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 31, 2021 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Apr 12, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of mattress and household items at public hall, 2nd story
Dec 9, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove the illegal fastening device (hasp and catch arranged to be padlocked) at scuttle cover at public hall, 2nd story
Dec 9, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
§ 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
Dec 9, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
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
Dec 9, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - 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.
Nov 10, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Oct 13, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Feb 23, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Water leak
Heavy flow
Mar 15, 2023 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Steam pipe/riser
Mar 15, 2023 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Mar 15, 2023 · Apt 2R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 25, 2021 · Apt 2R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 25, 2021 · Apt 2R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 25, 2021 · Apt 2R
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Aug 25, 2021 · Apt 2R
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Aug 25, 2021 · Apt 2R
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Aug 25, 2021 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 8, 2019 · Apt 2R
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C3)
- Year built
- 1911
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 4
- Building area
- 2,800 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,240 ft²
- Zoning
- R5
- Community board
- 312
- Council district
- 44
- Block / lot
- 6564 / 77
- Assessed value
- $356,850
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #318083, last renewed Feb 25, 2026.
Questions about 1533 Mcdonald Avenue
Who owns 1533 Mcdonald Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Tang, Kai Qiang.
Does 1533 Mcdonald Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 48 housing violations at this property.
Is 1533 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 1533 Mcdonald Avenue built?
City records list 1911 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 1533 Mcdonald Avenue?
It has 4 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.