544 Mcdonald Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11218

The three-story, two-unit residential building at 544 McDonald Avenue in Kensington, owned by Chuck Lin Lee, has experienced a series of recurring maintenance issues over the past year and a half. The most significant ongoing problems relate to heating, hot water, and electrical systems. Since late 2024, there have been multiple complaints and violations regarding inadequate heat and hot water supply, particularly affecting the second-floor apartment, which has resulted in three open violations including issues with the building's heating system access.

The building has also faced consistent electrical problems, with power outages reported in both October and November 2024, and most recently in February 2025. Multiple violation notices have been issued regarding the electrical service to fixtures in apartment 2. In addition to these recurring issues, there are several other maintenance concerns documented between October 2024 and February 2025.

These include cooking gas supply problems, faucet leaks in the kitchen, and issues with self-closing doors. The building has experienced multiple instances where the Department of Housing Preservation and Development was unable to gain access to inspect reported issues, as evidenced by three complaints in February 2025. While some complaints have been closed following inspections, many violations remain open, particularly those affecting the heating system, hot water supply, and electrical infrastructure, suggesting persistent maintenance challenges that have been ongoing for several months.