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161 Mac Dougal Street
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161 Mac Dougal Street,
Brooklyn, NY 11233

5 Units

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Built in 1909

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3 Floors

1.6(6)
Rent Stabilized Units: Unknown
Evictions: 0
Litigation History: Yes
1 Year Bedbug History: No
Pet Friendly: Yes
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    Review Summary for 161 Mac Dougal Street
    Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on openigloo.
    Recent reviews for 161 MAC DOUGAL STREET in Brooklyn highlight severe management issues, including dishonest landlords, poor property upkeep, pest infestations, and security concerns like stolen packages. Tenants express dissatisfaction with unresponsive owners, lack of essential amenities, and unresolved maintenance issues. Despite sporadic positive aspects such as water pressure and pet-friendly policies, the overall consensus leans towards caution due to the prevalent issues affecting residents' quality of life. Improvement in management transparency, maintenance standards, and owner accountability is suggested to enhance the building's appeal for potential renters.
    Open Violations
    Only open violations from the last 10 years.
    Data last updated 6 days ago.
    BUILDING AVERAGE:
    5.2 violations per unit
    NEW YORK CITY AVERAGE:
    0.81 violation per unit
    The average number of violations per unit at 161 Mac Dougal Street is worse than the city .
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    Non-hazardous
    9
    class A
    i.e. no peephole on a door, or no street # on the building, unlawful keeping of animals
    MOST RECENT:
    Jul 25, 2019: § 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 story
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    Hazardous
    10
    class B
    i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways
    MOST RECENT:
    Nov 13, 2023: § 27-2046.1 hmc: repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
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    Immediately hazardous
    7
    class C
    i.e. rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts
    MOST RECENT:
    Nov 13, 2023: § 27-2005 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeds maximum temperature of 130 degrees at all hot water fixture ,bathroom and kitchen sink in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
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    Missing information/filings
    0
    class I
    Missing or non-compliant with administrative information orders or filings
    MOST RECENT:
    No violation found...
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    Property Owners and Associates
    M
    Mcdougal Park LLC
    1.6(6)
    Owner•
    Corporate Owner•
    Agent•
    1 Property•5 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 0
    A
    Abe Stein
    1.6(6)
    Site Manager•
    Head Officer•
    1 Property•5 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 0
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    Renter Recommendations

    --% of renters recommend this building

    --% of renters approve of this owner

    Rents and Deposits

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

    Reviews (6)

    Over 1 year ago
    Scammy Landlord Uses Alias
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    It has nice light.

    Good water pressure.

    Liked the hardwood floors.
    Cons:
    Landlord charged me extra on my first month (he prorated from date of signing, not when I received my keys). He’s using an alias to rent because he was previously convicted for harassing tenants and trying to illegally evict them. Harassed me, even though I paid my rent on time every month.

    Building has a roach problem that the landlord won’t do anything about. Packages are consistently stolen and there was no doorbell/buzzer to know when deliveries were downstairs. Nightmare of a building that was extremely overpriced.
    Advice to owner:
    Stop renting
    Over 1 year ago
    Improve property management
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    Null building features
    Cons:
    Extreme heat in summer, lack of dishwasher, No interior washer/dryer, garbage disposal violations with City of New York, McDougal Park LLC principal intrusion without written notice to tenant occupants.

    Cockroaches, mice and bats roosting

    No pest management protection quarterly by licensed pest control company

    Mold damage in ceilings and sheet rock

    Poor, unhealthy ventilation in building; No ceiling fans despite being a tax itemized deduction for LLC owner
    Advice to owner:
    Correct everything mentioned above
    Over 1 year ago
    Not responsible owner
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    Only like roommates, they were cool.
    Cons:
    The owner who initially ask for the deposit then went ahead and kept it without letting me know that it’s a not refundable. The place is trash if they don’t like you. They aren’t very trustworthy people.
    Advice to owner:
    Be a grown up and refund people who you cheat money deposit off.
    Over 2 years ago
    BedStuy Building 2022
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    Strong water pressure
    Cons:
    Poor insulation of windows
    No A/C units for summer
    Lack of pest control
    Advice to owner:
    Need pest control for rodents and other vermin
    Over 2 years ago
    Dirty with no pest control and US Postal thefts
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    Water pressure level
    Cons:
    Lack of professional real estate management
    Violence
    "Super" not onsite. Must phone LLC owner for "permission" before addressing any problem.
    Advice to owner:
    Engage a regular pest management company. Improve physical security for packages, break-ins and compliance with NYC HPD requirements.
    Over 3 years ago
    A building in a Bedford-Stuy neighborhood
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    Secure front door and unlimited hot water. Allows pets
    Cons:
    Heating is included but inconsistent during winter/late autumn/early spring
    Advice to owner:
    On-site super would improve repairs
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