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501 Mcdonald Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11218

8
DOB Complaints
13
311 Housing Calls
28
Housing Violations
0
Permits

Risk Assessment

94
Low Risk

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

Our AI predicts there is a 94% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 501 Mcdonald Avenue

501 McDonald Avenue is a 6-unit, 3-story New Law Tenement building located in Kensington, Brooklyn, owned by Mohammad Haider and constructed in 1930. The property has experienced recurring heat and hot water issues in early 2025, with multiple complaints filed for lack of service affecting the entire building between February and March 2025, though inspections often found systems restored prior to verification.

The building has open housing maintenance code violations from 2021-2024, including two violations related to failure to file annual bedbug reports, and several significant safety concerns in Apartment 1F, such as inoperable smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, defective plastered surfaces, and unauthorized alterations converting a window into a door. The building underwent multiple permit violation inspections between 2021-2022, with four active ECB violations currently totaling $18,250 in penalties related to unauthorized construction work, including the installation of new metal staircases, unauthorized access doors, and basement conversion work.

Additional historical issues include a power outage and electrical problems in 2021, as well as various maintenance concerns such as floor, wall, door, and window repairs that were investigated but did not result in violations. The most recent Department of Buildings violation from June 2023 indicates a failure to file the 2021 external low-pressure inspection.

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

Renter Risk Rating

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

Building Characteristics

Total units 6
Year built 1930
Total area 4929 sq ft
Floors 3
Tax Abatements None
Building Class NEW LAW TENEMENT
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Key Building Statistics

8
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
28
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
13
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
0
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
6
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
0
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
0
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
0
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

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501 Mcdonald Avenue Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

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RoleNameAddress

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Landlord Court Records

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501 Mcdonald Avenue Rent Control Status

Year Built
Built before 1974
Units
More 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 501 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
2025-03-022025-03-05Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
2025-02-192025-02-23Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
2025-02-052025-02-09Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
2024-11-102024-11-13Heat/hot Water-Apartment OnlyEmergencyCLOSE
2021-07-122021-07-23Door/window-Window FrameNon EmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 501 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
2021-07-18BOpenNone1F§ 27-2045 ADM CODE REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SMOKE DETECTOR INOPERATIVE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1F, 1st STORY, APARTMENT AT SOUTHNone
2021-07-18BOpenNone1F§ 27-2046.1 HMC: REPAIR OR REPLACE THE CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE(S). INOPERATIVE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1F, 1st STORY, APARTMENT AT SOUTHNone
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 501 Mcdonald Avenue. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2025-03-02 14:35HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2025-02-19 12:36HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2025-02-05 15:54HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2024-11-10 14:09HEAT/HOT WATERAPARTMENT ONLYClosedHPD
2021-07-12 19:06FLOORING/STAIRSFLOORClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 501 Mcdonald Avenue.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
38689102022-08-16CLOSEDWork Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling2022-08-16Oath Violation Served (2022-08-16)
38257862021-12-20CLOSEDWork Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling2021-12-20Oath Violation Served (2021-12-21)
38251042021-12-14CLOSEDWork Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling2021-12-14Oath Violation Served (2021-12-14)
38158942021-09-29CLOSEDWork Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling2021-09-29Oath Violation Served (2021-09-29)
38146672021-09-20CLOSEDIllegal Hotel Rooms in Residential Buildings2021-11-16Inspector Unable To Gain Access – 2nd Final Attempt (2021-11-16)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 501 Mcdonald Avenue.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2023-06-30V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2021 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 501 Mcdonald Avenue. The information includes the date, type, description, and status of each complaint. The data is sourced from DOHMH/311.

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Bedbug Infestations

The table below shows the bedbug reports filed by the landlord for 501 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 501 Mcdonald Avenue. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2014-06-19InitialPassed
2011-04-06InitialPassed
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 501 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 501 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 501 Mcdonald Avenue. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2022-08-1635358493L501 MACDONALD REALTY LLCWORK WITHOUT A PERMIT.NOTED:AT TIME OF INSPECTION AT EXPOSURE#1 OBSERVED THE REMOVAL OF EXISTING CONCRETE STAIRCASE AND INSTALLATION OF NEW METAL STAIRCASE WITH NEW PASSAGEWAY WITHOUT WORK PERMIT FILED THE DEPAACTIVE500.0500.0
2021-12-2035410029N501 MACDONALD REALTY LLCWORK W/O PERMIT.ATOI OF ABOVE PREMISES OBSERVED@FRONT OF BLDG (EXP1) ACCESS DOOR INSTALLED W/O NO PERMITSAS PER DEPT RECORDS.FRONT SEC OF WALL HAS BEEN REMOVED TO PUT ACCESS DOOR.WINDOW REMOVED&REPLACED W/ACCESACTIVE6250.06250.0
2021-12-1435409992N501 MACDONALD REALTY LLCWORK WITHOUT A PERMIT.AT TIME OF INSPECTION AT A 3 STORY OCCUPIED MULTI-DWELLING BUILDING,OBSERVED AT EXP1 STREET LEVEL TO 1ST FLOOR THE REMOVAL OF STAIRCASE AT EXTERIOR LEADING TO APT1F.REMOVAL OF STAIRCASE CRACTIVE6250.06250.0
2021-09-2935409963Y501 MACDONALD REALTY LLCOCCUPANCY CONTRARY TO THAT ALLOWED BY C/O OR DOB RECORDS.C/O82355 INDICATES THAT CELLAR IS BOILER RM/PLUMBING SHOP.HOWEVER,OBSERVED ATOI CELLAR ILLEGALLY CONVERTED&BEING USED AS CLASSRM,&FURNISHED W/APRX20CHAIRRESOLVE3125.03125.0
2021-09-2935409964X501 MCDONALD REALTY LLCWORK W/O PERMIT OBSERVED IN CELLAR ERECTED FULL HT PARTITIONS CREATED 3PC BATHRM,BIG RM BEING USED AS CLASSRM&ON 1FL ILLEGALLY CONVERTED WINDOW INTO REGULAR APT DOOR (EXP1)&MAY CAUSE UNSAFE CONDITION TO UNIT TEACTIVE6250.06250.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 501 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 501 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 501 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

The table below shows tax and water liens for 501 Mcdonald Avenue. Information includes tax class, month, water only flag, amount, and cycle. Data is sourced from NYC Department of Finance.

Source: NYC Department of Finance
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Case NumberDateTypeStatusDetails

Sales Records

Sales transactions for 501 Mcdonald Avenue. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 501 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 501 Mcdonald Avenue. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 501 Mcdonald Avenue. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 501 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.

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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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