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536 Mcdonald Avenue
Kensington

536 Mcdonald Avenue,
Brooklyn, NY 11218

6 Units

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Built in 1930

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3 Floors

2.9(5)
Rent Stabilized Units: Yes
Evictions: 0
Litigation History: No
1 Year Bedbug History: No
Pet Friendly: No
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    -- of renters approve of this owner
    Review Summary for 536 Mcdonald Avenue
    Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on openigloo.
    Recent reviews for 536 Mcdonald Avenue paint a mixed picture. Some tenants highlight affordable rent and a quiet, family-friendly atmosphere in a private building, with nearby dining options and decent transport links. However, many express serious concerns about safety, cleanliness, pest control, and maintenance issues, such as faulty electrical outlets and poor heating. Noise disturbances, especially from unauthorized gatherings, and a generally rundown neighborhood environment with homeless and drug activity are repeatedly mentioned. Owner responsiveness often disappoints, and the building faces several city violations. Prospective renters should weigh affordability against these significant drawbacks before deciding.

    Reviews (5)

    3 months ago
    Absolute WORST Building in NYC - Worse than NYCHA
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    Absolutely nothing. Nothing to like at all
    Cons:
    Every single tenant is unemployed. Snooping on everyone's business. Slamming doors and making unnecessary noises like it's a living. And check out all the violations that the city has penalized them for this year. I am SO glad I left before situations got worse. Don't get me started on what the neighboring buildings have been saying about them
    3 months ago
    Rotting, Underdeveloped Area
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    Cheaper than the city - only reason to be in this area
    Cons:
    You ever been to times square? Flushing? This is Times Square #2 for no reason. Everyone must be unemployed and constantly on the streets. One of the biggest reasons I fled this area

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    Rents and Deposits

    -- of renters received their security deposits back
    It dummy text been reported if this building dummy electronic rent payments.
    Open Violations
    Only open violations from the last 10 years.
    Data last updated 7 days ago.
    The average number of violations per unit at 536 Mcdonald Avenue is worse than the city .
    BUILDING AVERAGE:
    2.16 violations per unit
    NEW YORK CITY AVERAGE:
    0.81 violation per unit
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    Non-hazardous
    3
    class A
    i.e. no peephole on a door, or no street # on the building, unlawful keeping of animals
    MOST RECENT:
    Jun 17, 2025: § 26-1103 admin. code: post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
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    Hazardous
    8
    class B
    i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways
    MOST RECENT:
    Jun 18, 2025: § 27-2005, 2007 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of household items, plastic boxes, stroller, shopping carts and two discarded air-conditioned units at public hall, 3rd story
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    Immediately hazardous
    2
    class C
    i.e. rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts
    MOST RECENT:
    Jun 18, 2025: § 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 hmc, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( c) mdl and 28 rcny §25-171: replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges on door to roof at bulkhead at public hall, 3rd story
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    Missing information/filings
    0
    class I
    Missing or non-compliant with administrative information orders or filings
    MOST RECENT:
    No violation found...
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    Property Owners and Associates
    C
    Chucklin Lee
    2.9(5)
    Officer•
    1 Property•6 Units
    Litigation History: No
    Evictions: 0
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    Hsc Us Group LLC
    2.9(5)
    Corporate Owner•
    1 Property•6 Units
    Litigation History: No
    Evictions: 0
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    Xinhong Wu
    2.9(5)
    Head Officer•
    1 Property•6 Units
    Litigation History: No
    Evictions: 0

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