159A Mac Dougal Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233

159A Mac Dougal Street is a 6-unit, 3-story residential building located in Bedford-Stuyvesant, constructed in 1909 and currently owned by Pelham Bollers. The building has experienced several maintenance issues over the past four years, with the most recent concerns in early 2025 involving roofing problems and water leaks. The property has a documented pattern of water-related issues, with multiple complaints in 2021 regarding leaks, including a heavy flow incident that was categorized as an emergency.

There were also significant concerns about heating systems, with multiple heat/hot water complaints in 2021 and 2022, some of which were classified as emergencies. The building underwent a comprehensive inspection in 2021, which revealed multiple violations in Apartment 3B, including problems with plastered surfaces, leaks, and sanitary conditions, though many of these have since been addressed and closed. More recent inspections have shown some improvements, with the most recent bedbug reports from 2021-2025 indicating no infestations or related issues during the filing periods.

The building's maintenance history shows regular inspections and responses to complaints through both HPD and the Department of Buildings, though some historical violations from 2018 regarding roof leaks and various repair needs in Apartment 3B remain open current status. The property has maintained compliance with annual bedbug reporting requirements since 2020, showing effective pest management practices. While there have been multiple maintenance issues requiring attention, particularly in 2021, the building has had no recorded bedbug infestations in the past four reporting periods.