1525 Mcdonald Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11230

This two-story, four-unit New Law Tenement building at 1525 McDonald Avenue in Midwood, owned by Jameson Zhao, has a notable history of maintenance and pest control issues since 2019. The property, built in 1911, has consistently failed to comply with Housing Maintenance Code requirements regarding annual bedbug reporting from 2021 through 2024, with all four violations remaining open as of the most recent inspection in April 2024.

These violations indicate a pattern of non-compliance with the NYC HPD bedbug reporting requirements, which are important for maintaining resident safety and comfort. The building experienced significant rodent activity in 2019, with multiple inspections revealing rat presence between August and November of that year, prompting the application of bait as an interim measure.

During this period, a gas utility referral complaint was filed in August 2019, though the inspector was unable to gain access during their second final attempt in October. While these issues occurred several years ago, the ongoing bedbug reporting violations suggest continuing challenges with building maintenance compliance. The property's history shows regular inspections by city agencies, indicating official oversight of the building's conditions, though the persistent nature of certain violations raises concerns about prompt and complete resolution of maintenance issues.