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516 Mcdonald Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11218

4
DOB Complaints
0
311 Housing Calls
1
Housing Violations
0
Permits

Risk Assessment

97
Low Risk

This building shows minimal signs of maintenance issues based on our analysis.

Our AI predicts there is a 97% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 516 Mcdonald Avenue

The three-story, five-unit New Law Tenement at 516 McDonald Avenue in Kensington, built in 1930 and currently owned by Mohammed Rahim, has experienced significant regulatory challenges in recent years, particularly during 2024. Most notably, there are multiple open Housing Maintenance Code violations from 2021-2024 related to the failure to file mandatory annual bedbug reports, indicating ongoing compliance issues with basic housing requirements. The building is presently facing serious Department of Buildings (DOB) concerns, with three active Environmental Control Board (ECB) violations from March 2024, including unauthorized commercial occupancy of a first-floor space, unpermitted window modifications, and illegal business signage installation, each carrying a $6,250 penalty.

There are also indications of unauthorized commercial use in the residential building from earlier complaints in 2023-2024, with the most recent complaint entering in March 2024 resulting in an Oath Violation Served notification. Additionally, the property has an active violation from September 2024 regarding failure to file the 2023 external low pressure inspection report. The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of neglect regarding basic safety requirements, with previous Housing Maintenance Code violations including inadequate entrance lighting in 2019 that was eventually resolved.

An earlier rodent inspection from December 2010 recorded rat activity, though more recent inspections regarding pest control compliance have focused specifically on bedbug reporting requirements. There was also an illegal conversion complaint from 2018, though this was resolved with no violations found at the time of inspection. The cumulative nature of these violations, particularly the recent ECB violations and ongoing bedbug reporting failures, suggests a pattern of regulatory noncompliance affecting basic building safety and maintenance requirements.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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516 Mcdonald Avenue Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

This building is in the riskiest 10% of buildings in Kensington.

Building Characteristics

Total units 5
Year built 1930
Total area 4896 sq ft
Floors 3
Tax Abatements None
Building Class NEW LAW TENEMENT
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Key Building Statistics

4
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
1
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
0
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
0
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
3
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
0
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
1
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
0
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

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516 Mcdonald Avenue Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

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RoleNameAddress

Landlord Portfolio

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AddressUnitsCode ViolationsRisk Rating

Landlord Court Records

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Date FiledCase TitleCourtLink
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516 Mcdonald Avenue Rent Control Status

Year Built
Built before 1974
Units
Less than 6 units
RGB Registration
Not registered
Tax Abatement
None found
Year BuiltUnitsRGB RegistrationTax Abatement
Before 1974 <6 units Not registered None

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Housing Maintenance Code Complaints

This table shows complaints to 311 related to potential NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) for 516 Mcdonald Avenue. These complaints are related to conditions such as lack of heat, hot water, mold, pests, and other habitability issues. Class B and C violations are the most serious and may indicate significant problems with building maintenance or safety.

Date ReceivedSttatus DateCategoryTypeStatus
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 516 Mcdonald Avenue. These violations are related to conditions such as lack of heat, hot water, mold, pests, and other habitability issues. Class B and C violations are the most serious and may indicate significant problems with building maintenance or safety.

Inspection DateClassStatusStatus DateApartmentNOV DescriptionCertified Date
2024-04-11AOpenNoneNone(A) § HMC: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.None
2023-03-23AOpenNoneNone(A) § HMC: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.None
2022-03-01AOpenNoneNone(A) § HMC: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.None
2021-04-12AOpenNoneNone(A) § HMC: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.None
2019-10-04BCloseNoneNone§ 27-2040 ADM CODE PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT OR NEAR THE OUTSIDE OF THE FRONT ENTRANCEWAY OF THE BUILDING AND KEEP SAME BURNING FROM SUNSET EVERY DAY TO SUNRISE ON THE DAY FOLLOWING MINIMUM REQUIRED 100 WATTS (LIGHT FIXTURE PRESENT) AT FRONT AREAWAY, 1st STORY2019-11-14T00:00:00.000Z
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 516 Mcdonald Avenue. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 516 Mcdonald Avenue.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
39529202024-03-22CLOSEDSpecial Operations Compliance Inspection2024-03-26Oath Violation Served (2024-03-27)
39466392024-02-07CLOSEDIllegal Commercial/Manufacturing Use in Residential Zone2024-03-26Oath Violation Served (2024-03-28)
39330042023-10-30CLOSEDIllegal Commercial/Manufacturing Use in Residential Zone2024-01-03Access Denied – 2nd Attempt (2024-01-03)
36590692018-07-23CLOSEDIllegal Conversion2018-09-14No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2018-09-14)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 516 Mcdonald Avenue.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2024-09-23V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2023 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 516 Mcdonald Avenue. The information includes the date, type, description, and status of each complaint. The data is sourced from DOHMH/311.

DateTypeDescriptionStatus
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Bedbug Infestations

The table below shows the bedbug reports filed by the landlord for 516 Mcdonald Avenue. The information includes the file date, infested units, eradicated units, re-infested units, filing start date, and filing end date. The data is sourced from DOHMH. Landlords are required to file these reports; missing data may indicate non-compliance.

File DateInfested UnitsEradicated UnitsRe-infested UnitsFiling Start DateFiling End Date
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 516 Mcdonald Avenue. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2010-12-23InitialRat Activity
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 516 Mcdonald Avenue. The information includes the open date, case type, status, judgement, penalty and whether harassment was found. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: HPD
Open DateCase TypeStatusJudgementPenaltyHarassment found
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OATH Cases Explanation

The table below shows the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings cases for 516 Mcdonald Avenue. The information includes the date, agency, respondent, charge, result, penalty, and status. The data is sourced from OATH.

Source: Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH)
DateAgencyRespondentChargeResultPenaltyStatus
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ECB Violations

Environmental Control Board violations for 516 Mcdonald Avenue. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2024-03-2639109964R516 MCDONALD AVE LLCOCCUPANCY CONTRARY TO THAT ALLOWED BY THE CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY OR BUILDINGS DEPARTMENT RECORDS. NOTED : OBSERVED ON THE FIRST FLOOR RIGHT SIDE IS NOW OCCUPIED AS A COMMERCIAL BUSINESS, WHICH IS CONTRARY TOACTIVE6250.06250.0
2024-03-2639109963P516 MCDONALD AVE LLCWORK WITHOUT A PERMIT . NOTED : OBSERVED ON THE FIRST FLOOR, ON THE RIGHT SIDE THE WINDOW WAS REMOVED AND REPLACED WITH A GLASS DOOR, THERE IS NO JOB FILING FOR THIS JOB IN DOB NOW,OR BIS ., OBTAIN ALL PERMITSACTIVE6250.06250.0
2024-03-2239110097X516 MCDONALD AVE LLCWORK WITHOUT A PERMIT: INDIRECT ILLUMINATED BUSINESS SIGNS ON FACADE AND FENCES. APPOX 4'X14' WITH RED BACKGROUND READ GOLDEN AGE HOME CARES, APPOX 5'X3' PICTURE OF AGENTS RANA AMIR DBA GUIDANCE GROUPS, CPA ATACTIVE6250.06250.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 516 Mcdonald Avenue. The information includes the start date, start violations, discharge date, and status. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
Start DateStart ViolationsDischarge DateStatus
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Vacate Orders Explanation

The table below shows the vacate orders for 516 Mcdonald Avenue. The information includes the effective date, rescinded date, reason, type, and units. The data is sourced from DOB.

Source: Department of Buildings (DOB)
Effective DateRescinded DateReasonTypeUnits
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Work Orders Explanation

The table below shows the work orders for 516 Mcdonald Avenue. The information includes the date created, type, description, and charge. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
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Liens Explanation

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Source: NYC Department of Finance
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Case NumberDateTypeStatusDetails

Sales Records

Sales transactions for 516 Mcdonald Avenue. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 516 Mcdonald Avenue. Data includes filing date, type, and status.

Start DateEnd DateStatusProcedureFloor

Fire Violations

Violations issued by the Fire Department for this property.

Violation NumberDateDescriptionStatus
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Fire Inspections

Fire Department inspection records for this property.

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Fire Certificates

Fire safety certificates for this property.

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Water Connections

Water connection permits and records for 516 Mcdonald Avenue. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 516 Mcdonald Avenue. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 516 Mcdonald Avenue. Data includes violation date, type, and status.

DateTypeStatus

Planning Projects

City Planning (ZAP) project applications for this building. Data includes project ID, status, borough, and lot/block information.

Project IDStatusBoroughBlockLot
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Building Permits

Department of Buildings issued building permits for this property. This includes permits for construction, alteration, and demolition work. Data includes permit type, job number, status, and issue date.

Permit TypeJob NumberStatusIssue Date

Electrical Permits

Department of Buildings issued electrical permits for this property. This includes permits for electrical work, installations, and modifications. Data includes permit type, job number, status, and issue date.

Permit TypeJob NumberStatusIssue Date

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