511 Mcdonald Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11218

The three-story, six-unit tenement at 511 McDonald Avenue in Kensington, owned by Evelyn Chan and built in 1930, is currently experiencing significant maintenance issues as of October 2024. The building has recently received multiple complaints and violations related to pest infestations, including mice and roaches, particularly affecting Apartment 1R, with open violations as of October 2024.

There are also ongoing concerns regarding interior conditions, with multiple paint/plaster violations documented in October 2024 affecting both ceilings and walls in different units. In September 2024, there were additional violations related to door security and self-closing mechanisms in common areas. Earlier histories show a pattern of maintenance challenges, including a heat and hot water outage affecting the entire building in January 2022 (subsequently resolved) and plumbing issues in 2019 that resulted in a partial stop work order.

The Department of Buildings (DOB) also recorded a 2019 complaint about potential illegal commercial use in the residential zone, though no violations were found during inspection. The DOB issued multiple open violations in 2019 regarding plumbing work, including a notice to revoke permits due to a master plumber's license being revoked, though a new permit was subsequently issued in June 2019. The building's maintenance record suggests persistent challenges with building systems and interior conditions, particularly focused on pest control and maintenance of common areas and individual units.