587 Mac Donough Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233

The three-unit, three-story building at 587 Mac Donough Street in Bedford-Stuyvesant, owned by Henry Leckie, has experienced several significant maintenance issues over recent years. Most notably, in March 2023, multiple complaints were filed regarding unsanitary conditions including mold, along with flooring and wall issues.

These problems were addressed and closed by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development, though their reoccurrence suggests ongoing maintenance concerns. During February 2020, a series of emergency complaints were filed regarding heat/hot water, unsanitary conditions, and plumbing issues, all of which were subsequently closed, indicating potential challenges with building systems and maintenance response times. The building has an active record of violations related to bedbug reporting requirements, with open violations from 2021 through 2024 indicating non-compliance with the Housing Maintenance Code's annual bedbug reporting requirements.

However, more recent inspections have shown positive results, with rodent inspections in 2022, 2024, and 2025 all passing. It's worth noting that in 2020, there were complaints about sewage odors and asbestos, though these complaints were not fully investigated due to inability to contact tenants. The building's age (constructed in 1899) and history of various maintenance issues suggest that while some problems have been addressed, there may be ongoing challenges with building systems and maintenance response that could affect resident quality of life.