706 Mac Donough Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233

The three-story, four-unit tenement building at 706 Mac Donough Street in Bedford-Stuyvesant, owned by Larry Hirscfield, has experienced persistent maintenance and safety issues since at least 2024. Most notably, there have been recurring heating system problems, with a service request in November 2024 regarding lack of heat or hot water that could not be verified due to limited access. The building has faced multiple rodent infestation challenges, with open violations in apartment 3A as of August 2024 for both mice and roaches, continuing a pattern from earlier complaints in 2024.

A concerning situation emerged in September 2024 when both smoke and carbon monoxide detector issues were reported as emergencies. The property has also exhibited various maintenance challenges, including electrical wiring problems, door issues, and floor concerns, particularly affecting apartment 3A, as documented in multiple Housing Maintenance Code complaints. Several attempts to inspect and resolve these issues have been complicated by limited access to units. The building's recent inspection history shows ongoing rodent activity, with inspections showing rat presence as recently as June 2025.

The property has maintained an apparently bedbug-free status, with no reported infestations in the past five years, according to official filings. Historical data from prior years indicates varying inspection results for rodent presence, with some periods showing compliance and others indicating problems. The building, constructed in 1905, is classified as an "OLD LAW TENEMENT" and has been subject to various regulatory inspections and requirements under New York City's Housing Maintenance Code. The pattern of complaints and violations suggests ongoing challenges with building maintenance and resident comfort, particularly regarding heating systems and pest management, though there has been some progress in resolving certain historical violations, such as bathroom maintenance issues noted in previous years.