175 Mac Dougal Street, Manhattan, NY 10011

The property at 175 Mac Dougal Street, a 4-story, 6-unit building owned by Amanda Benishai and built in 1900, has experienced several significant maintenance and compliance issues in recent years. Most notably, there are currently two open complaints from May 2025 regarding window frame issues, and multiple heat and hot water complaints were recorded between January and February 2025.

The building has also faced persistent rodent and pest problems, with violations documented in 2023-2024 indicating roach and rodent infestations in Apartment 2R, along with multiple failed rodent inspections. A pattern of heat and hot water issues emerged in early 2025, with several emergency complaints filed, though some were subsequently closed after restoration of service was confirmed. The building has active Department of Buildings violations from June 2023 related to failure to file external low-pressure inspections for 2019-2021, which remain unresolved as of the latest records.

Previous violations were noted in 2023 related to safety equipment and maintenance in Apartment 2R, including missing smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, water leaks, and plaster/paint issues, though most were closed after appropriate action was taken. The property has maintained an active bedbug reporting history from 2018 through 2024, consistently reporting zero infested units during each annual filing period. Recent rodent inspections show a mixed pattern of compliance, with passing results in 2023 but multiple failures for "Other Reasons" in 2024, suggesting ongoing pest management challenges.