Ocean Hill

161 Mac Dougal Street,Brooklyn, NY 11233

5 Units

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Built in 1909

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3 Floors

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1.6(6)
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Open Violations

A violation is issued to a building when a city inspector from NYC's Department of Housing Preservation and Development validates and confirms a complaint made to 311. The violations listed below are open violations that have yet to be addressed or have not been confirmed as resolved by the city.
This building has a total of 30 violations which is 6 violations per unit for their entire portfolio.
That is worse than the city average, which is 0.81 violations per unit.
Non-hazardous
13Class A
Non-Hazardous violations (i.e. no peephole on a door, or no street # on the building)
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Hazardous
10Class B
Hazardous violations (i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting)
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Immediately-hazardous
7Class C
Immediately Hazardous (i.e. rodents, inadequate heat or hot water)
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Approval DateDescriptionCurrent Status
Apr 11, 2024(a) § hmc:file annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.Nov sent out
Mar 24, 2023(a) � hmc:file annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpd's website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.Nov sent out
Mar 01, 2022(a) � hmc:file annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpd?s website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.Nov sent out
Apr 12, 2021(a) � hmc:file annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpd?s website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.Nov sent out
Jul 25, 2019Section 27-2043 adm code provide a lock and key to the entrance door of dwelling unit and, if a cl a multiple dwelling, also chain door guard. south apt. located at apt 3l, 3rd storyNov sent out
Jul 25, 2019Section 27-2043 adm code provide a lock and key to the entrance door of dwelling unit and, if a cl a multiple dwelling, also chain door guard.north apt. located at apt 3r, 3rd storyNov sent out
Jul 25, 2019Section 27-2043 adm code provide a lock and key to the entrance door of dwelling unit and, if a cl a multiple dwelling, also chain doard guard south apt located at apt 2l, 2nd storyNov sent out
Jul 25, 2019Section 27-2043 adm code provide a lock and key to the entrance door of dwelling unit and, if a cl a multiple dwelling, also chain door guard north apt 2r. located at apt 2r, 2nd storyNov sent out
Jul 25, 2019Section 27-2014 adm code and dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint all stories front fire escape.Nov sent out
Jul 25, 2019Section 27-2014 adm code and dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint all stories rear fire escape.Nov sent out
Jul 25, 2019Section 27-2043 adm code provide a lock and key to the entrance door of dwelling unit and, if a cl a multiple dwelling, also chain door guard. located at apt 1, 1st storyNov sent out
Jul 25, 2019Section 27-2043 adm code provide a lock and key to the entrance door of dwelling unit and, if a cl a multiple dwelling, also chain door guard north apt. located at apt 2r, 2nd storyNov sent out
Jul 25, 2019Section 178, 217 m/d law provide a ventilating skylight directly over the stairwell at the roof over the 3rd story public hall.Nov sent out

Property Owners and Associates

Abe Stein
Site Manager, Head Officer
1.6(6)

1 Property

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5 Units

Mcdougal Park LLC
Owner, Corporate Owner, Agent
1.6(6)

1 Property

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5 Units

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Renter Recommendations

60% of renters recommend this building

60% of renters approve of this owner

Rents and Deposits

95% of renters received their security deposits back
It HAS NOT been reported if this building accepts electronic rent payments.

Reviews

Scammy Landlord Uses Alias
Former Tenant
Pros:
It has nice light. Good (c) openigloo water p...
Cons:
Landlord charged me extra on (c) openigloo my f...
Advice to owner:
Stop renting
Not responsible owner
Former Tenant
Pros:
Only like roommates, they were (c) openigloo cool.
Cons:
The owner who initially ask (c) openigloo for t...
Advice to owner:
Be a grown up and refund people who you cheat m...
BedStuy Building 2022
Former Tenant
Pros:
Strong water pressure
Cons:
Poor insulation of windows No A/C (c) openigloo...
Advice to owner:
Need pest control for rodents and other vermin
Improve property management
Former Tenant
Pros:
Null building features
Cons:
Extreme heat in summer, lack (c) openigloo of d...
Advice to owner:
Correct everything mentioned above
Dirty with no pest control and US Postal thefts
Former Tenant
Pros:
Water pressure level
Cons:
Lack of professional real estate (c) openigloo ...
Advice to owner:
Engage a regular pest management company. Impro...
A building in a Bedford-Stuy neighborhood
Former Tenant
Pros:
Secure front door and unlimited (c) openigloo h...
Cons:
Heating is included but inconsistent (c) openig...
Advice to owner:
On-site super would improve repairs