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181 Mac Dougal Street
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181 Mac Dougal Street,
Brooklyn, NY 11233

6 Units

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Built in 1909

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4 Floors

2.6(5)
Rent Stabilized Units: Yes
Good Cause Eviction: Yes
Evictions: 0
Litigation History: Yes
1 Year Bedbug History: No
Pet Friendly: Yes
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    Review Summary for 181 Mac Dougal Street
    Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on openigloo.
    Recent reviews for 181 Mac Dougal Street in Brooklyn highlight a mix of positive and negative experiences. Tenants appreciate the building's natural light, spacious apartments, and strong water pressure, as well as a sense of community among neighbors in smaller-style buildings. However, there are significant concerns about persistent pest infestations, inadequate heating, poor noise insulation, and delayed or ineffective maintenance. Management and owner responsiveness are often criticized for being unprofessional, slow, or dismissive, contributing to residents’ frustrations. While some value the affordable rent and amenities like in-building washer/dryer and storage, overall dissatisfaction with landlord communication and building upkeep suggest caution for prospective renters.

    Reviews (5)

    3 months ago
    Renovated without pest control
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    Beautiful apartment with tons of sunlight, open kitchen, small bedrooms. I love smaller buildings where the neighbors all know one another and collectively take care of the building. The super is a bit obnoxious but overall, gets work done when necessary.
    Cons:
    When we first moved in, we had a major rodent issue. After many calls to management including 311, the super finally came and removed the appliances from the wall only to find a huge whole behind the dishwasher left by contractors. Once that was filled, the problem was solved. It’s unfortunate that it took months to solve an issue that only required a few days.
    Over 2 years ago
    Kinda run dowm
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    The super was really responsive and the rent was cheap
    Cons:
    But the neighbors are gross and loud, Roach infestation, bed bugs, odors etc
    Advice to owner:
    Do better

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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 6 days ago.
    The average number of violations per unit at 181 Mac Dougal Street is worse than the city .
    BUILDING AVERAGE:
    1 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:
    Apr 06, 2017: § 27-2104 adm code post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story
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    Hazardous
    1
    class B
    i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways
    MOST RECENT:
    Apr 06, 2017: § 27-2005 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
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    Immediately hazardous
    1
    class C
    i.e. rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts
    MOST RECENT:
    Sep 28, 2022: § 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 hmc: replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective to the cellar at public hall, 1st story
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    Missing information/filings
    1
    class I
    Missing or non-compliant with administrative information orders or filings
    MOST RECENT:
    Nov 20, 2025: §27-2107 adm code owner failed to file a valid registration statement with the department as required by adm code §27-2097 and is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
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    Property Owners and Associates
    M
    181 Macdougal St LLC
    2.6(5)
    Corporate Owner•
    1 Property•6 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 0
    D
    David Shaoulpour
    2.8(9)
    Officer•
    6 Properties•39 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 2
    M
    181 Macdoogal St LLC
    2.6(5)
    Corporate Owner•
    1 Property•6 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 0
    D
    Derrick Shaoulpour
    3(7)
    Head Officer•
    3 Properties•16 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 0

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