1533 Mcdonald Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11230

The two-story New Law Tenement at 1533 McDonald Avenue in Midwood, owned by Kaiqiang Tang, has experienced several significant maintenance issues over recent years. Most notably, in March 2023, there were three plumbing-related emergencies involving a heavy water leak, a basin/sink issue, and problems with a steam pipe/riser, with one violation noted regarding the steam system. The building has faced persistent systemic issues, as evidenced by multiple violations and complaints in 2021 related to safety and unsanitary conditions, including broken/missing window guards, mold problems, pest issues, and a carbon monoxide detector concern.

A heat and hot water complaint from December 2019 indicated that HPD was unable to gain access for inspection. The most recent violation records from 2023 suggest ongoing maintenance needs, particularly in Apartment 2R, where there are open violations regarding a waste line connection, door frame, base cabinet, roof leak, and mold conditions. Additional concerns include two open C-class violations from February 2023 related to lead-based paint notification requirements and record-keeping.

The building's history shows attention to pest management, with consistent bedbug reporting from 2019-2024 showing no infestations, though there was one bedbug-related violation in 2022. Rodent activity was documented in 2018, with baiting applied following inspections. The property is over 110 years old, having been built in 1911, and while it has maintained its classification as a New Law Tenement, the maintenance history indicates ongoing challenges related to plumbing, safety systems, and general upkeep that may impact resident quality of life.