473 Mcdonald Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11218

The two-family house at 473 McDonald Avenue in Kensington, built in 1930 and currently owned by the Betser Family Trust, has a documented history of various maintenance and compliance issues, with the most significant concerns relating to heat and water service. In 2019, the building experienced multiple complaints regarding paint and plaster conditions in ceilings, and a notable incident involving heat and hot water service in one apartment (specifically Apartment 2), which resulted in violations being issued and classified as an emergency situation.

More recently, in 2021, a rodent/insects/garbage issue was reported to the Department of Health (DOHMH), though this was eventually closed after administrative resolution. The property has also faced several regulatory challenges related to building code compliance. In 2020, a violation was issued for unauthorized work involving an aluminum and glass vestibule installation, resulting in a $1,250 penalty that was marked as active but with no balance due.

Most recently, in September 2024, a violation was issued for failure to file the 2023 external low pressure inspection, which remains active. On a positive note, a rodent inspection conducted in August 2024 resulted in a passing grade, indicating effective pest management. The building's documented history shows a pattern of both immediate and ongoing maintenance issues, particularly during the 2018-2019 period, while more recent complaints have been relatively fewer and, in some cases, successfully resolved.