Small four-unit Kensington building where avenue commercial activity and street turnover dominate the surroundings.
A four-unit 1931 building on McDonald Avenue in Kensington. While the building's own record is minimal, life here is shaped by commercial traffic and street activity right outside. Three things to know:
The curb outside functions as a commercial loading zone. 409 illegal-parking complaints were logged within three blocks over the last year, with 184 targeting blocked hydrants and 106 for posted parking sign violations. Short-errand delivery turnover and double-parking drive the pattern.
Sidewalk music and crowd noise cluster along the avenue. 101 street-noise calls were logged within three blocks over the last 12 months, anchored by 96 reports for loud music and outdoor parties along the avenue strip.
Nearby commercial food operations create kitchen odor considerations. 101 street-noise complaints were logged nearby, paired with 17 food-establishment calls within three blocks over the past year. Kitchen venting and food odors from commercial spaces along the avenue can drift toward residential windows.
Quieter signals on this building and the blocks around it:
394 Mcdonald Avenue is a 4-unit building in Brooklyn, New York City (BBL 3053320015). Brix does not yet have a current violation read for this property (not enough recent data), along with inspection history, DOB filings, tenant complaints, and rent stabilization status.
Built in 1931, this walk-up apartment building sits in Brooklyn and is tracked by Brix using public NYC records from HPD, DOB, ACRIS, and 311.
Tenants have filed 2 HPD complaints about this building over the last five years, most often about plumbing.
What tenants have called the city about here over the last five years:
The most recent complaint on this building was filed June 12, 2025.
Brix score: 100/100. View the Building Report on Brix.
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