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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

Concern
7 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Nov 20, 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 · 48

  • 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, 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.

    Mar 23, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    Correct failure to notify occupants and/or to investigate lead-based paint hazards.

    Feb 22, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    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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  • 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
  • C

    Correct failure to notify occupants and/or to investigate lead-based paint hazards.

    Nov 14, 2021

    Open — Certification postponment denied
  • 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.

    Nov 14, 2021

    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

    Nov 14, 2021

    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.

    Nov 14, 2021

    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 at the 1st story public hall

    Nov 14, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    Replace with new the missing guardrail at low brick wall above stair below grade , building front yard

    Aug 31, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • 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 = 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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    Remove the illegal fastening locking device at scuttle cover capable of being padlocked at public hall, 2nd story

    Aug 31, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • 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
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of mattress and household items at public hall, 2nd story

    Dec 9, 2019

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    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
  • 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

    Dec 9, 2019

    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

    Dec 9, 2019

    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 10, 2016

    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.

    Oct 13, 2015

    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.

    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

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

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.