1027 Mcdonald Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11230

The property at 1027 McDonald Avenue in Kensington is a 2-story, 3-unit residential building constructed in 1915 and currently owned by Barry Kaplowitz. The building has maintained a consistent record of bedbug report compliance over the past five years, with all five annual filings (2021-2025) showing zero cases of infestation, eradication, or re-infestation, suggesting effective pest management practices. However, there have been some regulatory compliance issues that merit attention.

The Department of Buildings issued violations in 2019 and 2023 related to the failure to file required inspection reports for the boiler and external low-pressure systems, respectively. The 2019 violation, concerning the 2017 boiler inspection, resulted in a $1,000 penalty that was paid, while the more recent 2023 violation was ultimately dismissed in September 2023. Additionally, the building received three Housing Maintenance Code violations between 2021 and 2023 for not filing annual bedbug reports as required, though these were all closed.

The most pressing concerns for this property appear to be the historical patterns of regulatory compliance issues rather than ongoing pest problems, as indicated by the zero-infestation status in recent years. While the bedbug reporting system has shown consistent compliance since 2021, the delays in filing required equipment inspection reports (specifically for external low pressure systems and boiler systems) suggest some lapses in maintaining all required documentation with the city. However, it's worth noting that these violations have been addressed, either through penalties or dismissal, indicating that the owner has responded to regulatory requirements when necessary.