1131 Mcdonald Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11230

The three-story, four-unit residential building at 1131 McDonald Avenue in Midwood, owned by Nelson Rodriguez, has experienced several significant maintenance and health-related issues over recent years. Most notably, there has been an ongoing rodent problem, with the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene documenting violations as recently as August 2022, and multiple rat activity reports between August and September 2022.

The building also has an active Department of Buildings Environmental Control Board violation from December 2024 regarding failure to file required annual boiler inspection reports, with a penalty of $625. In July 2018, the property underwent multiple inspections by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) following a cluster of complaints, some classified as emergency situations, though most were ultimately closed with no violations found.

These complaints included issues related to pests, mold, and various maintenance concerns such as wall paint/plaster, flooring, and appliance problems. Notably, two open violations were documented during a July 17, 2018 inspection in Apartment 3, related to pest infestation and a defective wood frame at the entrance door, though these do not appear to have been resolved by the current date. While there have been various maintenance issues documented over the years, it is worth noting that the most recent rodent inspection in November 2022 resulted in a passing grade, suggesting some improvement in pest control efforts.