Higher is better. Based on 26 data sources across violations, complaints, permits, sales, and legal records.
Limited Data
This building is in excellent condition — well-maintained and fully compliant
No red flags found. Standard due diligence recommended.
136 Mac Donough Street is a two-family home built in 1889 in Brooklyn with 2 residential units. It carries a Grade A health score — one of the cleaner records in its peer group, with no open violations or active complaints. Active permit activity suggests ongoing maintenance investment. Our analysis reviewed 23 records across 26 public data sources, benchmarked against similar small prewar residential buildings in NYC.
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vs Neighborhood (11216)
5,225 buildings in this zip code
85th
Better than 85% of buildings in 11216
Top tier
Avg score: 83
WorstBest in 11216
Clean record
No open violations, no complaints, no liens — this building is well-maintained and fully compliant.
Score Breakdown
Living ConditionsBased on housing violations — things like heat, hot water, pests, mold
No issues
Building SafetyStructural issues, fire safety, elevator problems, code violations
No issues
Complaint BurdenHow often residents call 311 or file complaints about this building
97Excellent
Management QualityHow quickly the owner fixes problems and maintains the building
No issues
Financial HealthTax liens, water debt, unpaid city charges
No issues
Legal & EnforcementCity lawsuits and legal actions against the building owner
No issues
Maintenance HistoryBoiler, facade, and routine upkeep inspection records
Ownership changes, mortgages, and financial transactions recorded for this property.
Jun 12, 2020
Mortgage — $1,495,000
Recorded
CRFN: 2020000171157
Jul 6, 2015
Tax Lien & Release
Recorded
CRFN: 2015000229876
Jun 5, 2015
Deed Transfer — $1,850,000
Recorded
CRFN: 2015000190050
Dec 11, 2014
Mortgage — $700,000
Recorded
CRFN: 2014000407275
Aug 13, 2013
TLS
Recorded
CRFN: 2013000318674
Sep 27, 1971
LDMK
Recorded
No tax liens found for this property.
No litigation records found for this property.
Complete record of violations, complaints, permits, and other events for this building, newest first.
Medium Priority (1)
Safety Complaint
Oct 18, 2016• 9 years ago
I2
DOB Complaint #83
Category: 83
Disposition: I2
Disposition Date: 10/25/2016
Inspection Date: 10/24/2016
Unit: EXCAV
Informational (16)
Tax Record
Jan 1, 2027• Today
Assessed
Tax Year 2027 Market Value: $2,845,000
Owner: NESS, ERIN
Year Built: 1,899
Building Class: B1
Gross Area: 3,600 sqft
Units: 2
Stories: 3
Zoning: R6B
Assessed Value: $170,700
Market Value: $2,845,000
Tax Record
Jan 1, 2026• 2 months ago
Assessed
Tax Year 2026 Market Value: $2,655,000
Owner: NESS, ERIN
Year Built: 1,899
Building Class: B1
Gross Area: 3,600 sqft
Units: 2
Stories: 3
Zoning: R6B
Assessed Value: $159,300
Market Value: $2,655,000
Tax Record
Jan 1, 2025• 1 year ago
Assessed
Tax Year 2025 Market Value: $2,184,000
Owner: NESS, ERIN
Year Built: 1,899
Building Class: B1
Gross Area: 3,600 sqft
Units: 2
Stories: 3
Zoning: R6B
Assessed Value: $131,040
Market Value: $2,184,000
Tax Record
Jan 1, 2024• 2 years ago
Assessed
Tax Year 2024 Market Value: $2,680,000
Owner: NESS, ERIN
Year Built: 1,899
Building Class: B1
Gross Area: 3,600 sqft
Units: 2
Stories: 3
Zoning: R6B
Assessed Value: $160,800
Market Value: $2,680,000
Property Sale
Jun 12, 2020• 5 years ago
Recorded
Mortgage — $1,495,000
CRFN: 2020000171157
Certificate of Occupancy
Jun 21, 2018• 7 years ago
Issued
Certificate of Occupancy issued
Job Type: A1·Issue Type: Final·Co Issue Date: Jun 21, 2018
Approved Permit
Nov 2, 2017• 8 years ago
ISSUED
Major Alteration
Job Type: A1
Permit Status: ISSUED
Filing Date: 11/02/2017
Owner: N/A
Permit
Sep 6, 2017• 8 years ago
X
Major Alteration: TO CHANGE EXISTING ONE FAMILY HOUSE TO TWO FAMILY HOUSE. NEW KITCHEN AND DOOR AT BASEMENT LEVEL. NEW
Job Type: A1
Job Description: TO CHANGE EXISTING ONE FAMILY HOUSE TO TWO FAMILY HOUSE. NEW KITCHEN AND DOOR AT BASEMENT LEVEL. NEW CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY WILL BE OBTAINED
Permit Status: X
Filing Date: 09/06/2017
Owner: N/A
Building Type: 1-2-3 FAMILY
Existing Stories: 4
Proposed Stories: 4
Approved Permit
Jul 25, 2017• 8 years ago
ISSUED
Minor Alteration
Job Type: A2
Permit Status: ISSUED
Filing Date: 07/25/2017
Owner: N/A
Permit
Jun 21, 2017• 8 years ago
X
Minor Alteration: INSTALL SOLAR PV SYSTEM ON THE EXISTING ROOFTOP. NO CHANGES TO USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.
Job Type: A2
Job Description: INSTALL SOLAR PV SYSTEM ON THE EXISTING ROOFTOP. NO CHANGES TO USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.
Permit Status: X
Filing Date: 06/21/2017
Owner: N/A
Building Type: 1-2-3 FAMILY
Existing Stories: 3
Proposed Stories: 3
Approved Permit
May 17, 2017• 8 years ago
ISSUED
Minor Alteration
Job Type: A2
Permit Status: ISSUED
Filing Date: 05/17/2017
Owner: N/A
Permit
Jul 26, 2016• 9 years ago
X
Minor Alteration: INSTALL NEW MECHANICAL SYSTEM IN CONJUCTION WITH ALT2 321250249
Job Type: A2
Job Description: INSTALL NEW MECHANICAL SYSTEM IN CONJUCTION WITH ALT2 321250249
Permit Status: X
Filing Date: 07/26/2016
Owner: N/A
Building Type: 1-2-3 FAMILY
Existing Stories: 3
Proposed Stories: 3
Approved Permit
Mar 15, 2016• 10 years ago
ISSUED
Minor Alteration
Job Type: A2
Permit Status: ISSUED
Filing Date: 03/15/2016
Owner: N/A
Permit
Oct 2, 2015• 10 years ago
X
Minor Alteration: INTERIOR RENOVATION AS PER PLANS. NO CHANGE TO USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.
Job Type: A2
Job Description: INTERIOR RENOVATION AS PER PLANS. NO CHANGE TO USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.
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