Which neighborhood does 536 Mcdonald Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11218 fall under?

In the neighborhood Kensington, New York

Does 536 Mcdonald Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11218 have any open violations?

This building has 13 open violations

In the past year, did any apartments in 536 Mcdonald Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11218 have bedbug infestations?

In the past year, this building had no reports of bedbug infestations

NYC buildings Brooklyn Kensington536 Mcdonald Avenue

536 Mcdonald Avenue

Kensington, Brooklyn, NY 11218

6 units·3 floors·Built in 1930

2.9

5 reviews

Rent-stabilized apartments

This building has apartments that entitle you to a renewal and limited rent increases.

Highlights

Evictions

Open violations

Litigation cases

Bedbug history

Renter recommendations

Renters recommend this building

Renters approve of the building's owners

Review summary

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

Former tenant·3 months ago

Absolute WORST Building in NYC - Worse than NYCHA

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

Former tenant·3 months ago

Rotting, Underdeveloped Area

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

Building ratings

Cleanliness

Trash management

Pest control

Water pressure

Heat

Neighbors

Noise levels

Owner responsiveness

Cleanliness

Trash management

Pest control

Water pressure

Heat

Neighbors

Noise levels

Owner responsiveness

Rents and deposits

Renters received their security deposits back

Electronic rent payments

Open violations

From past 10 years · Updated a day ago

Average violations per unit in this building is worse than the city average.

Building average2.16Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

2Class C

Immediately hazardous

Rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts

8Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

3Class A

Non-hazardous

No peephole on a door, no street number on the building, unlawful keeping of animals

0Class I

Missing info

Missing or non-compliant with administrative information orders or filings

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Reviews are anonymous and could truly help the next renter that considers this building.

NYC buildings Brooklyn Kensington536 Mcdonald Avenue

536 Mcdonald Avenue

Kensington, Brooklyn, NY 11218

6 units·3 floors·Built in 1930

2.9

5 reviews

Rent-stabilized apartments

This building has apartments that entitle you to a renewal and limited rent increases.

Highlights

Evictions

Open violations

Litigation cases

Bedbug history

Renter recommendations

Renters recommend this building

Renters approve of the building's owners

Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Reviews

Former tenant·3 months ago

Absolute WORST Building in NYC - Worse than NYCHA

Pros

Absolutely nothing. Nothing to like at all

Cons

Former tenant·3 months ago

Rotting, Underdeveloped Area

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

Building ratings

Cleanliness

Trash management

Pest control

Water pressure

Heat

Neighbors

Noise levels

Owner responsiveness

Cleanliness

Trash management

Pest control

Water pressure

Heat

Neighbors

Noise levels

Owner responsiveness

Rents and deposits

Renters received their security deposits back

Electronic rent payments

Open violations

From past 10 years · Updated a day ago

Average violations per unit in this building is worse than the city average.

Building average2.16Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

2Class C

Immediately hazardous

Rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts

8Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

3Class A

Non-hazardous

No peephole on a door, no street number on the building, unlawful keeping of animals

0Class I

Missing info

Missing or non-compliant with administrative information orders or filings

Renter Q&A

Be the first to ask a question!

FAQs

Review 536 Mcdonald Avenue

Reviews are anonymous and could truly help the next renter that considers this building.

Review 536 Mcdonald Avenue

Reviews are anonymous and could truly help the next renter that considers this building.

536 Mcdonald Avenue

Highlights

Renter recommendations

Review summary

Reviews

Absolute WORST Building in NYC - Worse than NYCHA

Pros

Cons

Rotting, Underdeveloped Area

Pros

Cons

Building ratings

Rents and deposits

Open violations

Renter Q&A

FAQs

Review 536 Mcdonald Avenue

Review 536 Mcdonald Avenue