1939 Mcdonald Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11223BBL 3-06658-0072Map
Owner of record: Russo Realty Holdings, LLC
1939 Mcdonald Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1932 in Brooklyn, 11223. It has 2 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Russo Realty Holdings, LLC. HPD has recorded 22 housing violations here, most recently on November 24, 2025. 21 of the 22 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 22
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 11
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 · 22
- 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 24, 2025
Open — Info 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.
Oct 2, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 2flr, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 30, 2023 · Apt 2FLR
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance lower sash at first window from north at east in the kitchen located at apt 2flr, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 30, 2023 · Apt 2FLR
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2flr, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 30, 2023 · Apt 2FLR
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2flr, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 30, 2023 · Apt 2FLR
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2flr, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 30, 2023 · Apt 2FLR
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at north wall, west wall in the kitchen located at apt 2flr, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 30, 2023 · Apt 2FLR
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at south wall, west wall, north wall, east wall in the 4th room from east located at apt 2flr, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 30, 2023 · Apt 2FLR
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
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) 3rd window frame from south at west wall in the 4th room from east located at apt 2flr, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 30, 2023 · Apt 2FLR
Open — Invalid certification
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- ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the foyer , the bathroom located at apt 2flr, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 30, 2023 · Apt 2FLR
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
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) south wall in the kitchen located at apt 2flr, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 30, 2023 · Apt 2FLR
Open — Invalid certification - CImmediately hazardous
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 3rd room from east located at apt 2flr, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 30, 2023 · Apt 2FLR
Open — Invalid certification - CImmediately hazardous
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 in the 2nd room from east located at apt 2flr, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 30, 2023 · Apt 2FLR
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling and south wall in the bathroom located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
Jan 18, 2007 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
Jan 18, 2007 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electric wires at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
Jan 18, 2007 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective apartment door knob in the entrance located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
Jan 18, 2007 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective windows (3) counter balance lower sash in the 4th room from east located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
Jan 18, 2007 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective outer glass pane center window in the 4th room from east located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
Jan 18, 2007 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
Jan 18, 2007 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Refit windows thru/out 3rd. story apt. #2.
Dec 1, 2004
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Door/window
Window frame
Sep 19, 2023 · Apt 2FLR
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Sep 19, 2023 · Apt 2FLR
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 19, 2023 · Apt 2FLR
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 11, 2007 · Apt 3FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 10, 2007 · Apt 2FL
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Feb 10, 2007 · Apt 2FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 17, 2007 · Apt 2FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 17, 2007 · Apt 2FL
Close - General
Doors
Jan 17, 2007 · Apt 2FL
Close - General
Windows
Jan 17, 2007 · Apt 2FL
Close
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- Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jan 17, 2007 · Apt 2FL
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Mixed residential and retail building (S2)
- Year built
- 1932
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 2,500 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,664 ft²
- Zoning
- R5
- Community board
- 315
- Council district
- 44
- Block / lot
- 6658 / 72
- Assessed value
- $141,420
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #824296, last renewed Sep 21, 2024.
Questions about 1939 Mcdonald Avenue
Who owns 1939 Mcdonald Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Russo Realty Holdings, LLC.
Does 1939 Mcdonald Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 22 housing violations at this property.
Is 1939 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 1939 Mcdonald Avenue built?
City records list 1932 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 1939 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.