196 Mac Dougal Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233

196 Mac Dougal Street is a three-story, six-unit residential building located in Bedford-Stuyvesant and owned by Maurice Kohan. Built in 1910, this Old Law Tenement building has experienced several significant maintenance issues over the past several years. Most recently, in June 2024, there was an unsanitary condition complaint regarding pests that the HPD could not inspect due to access issues.

Between 2018-2019, multiple safety concerns were documented, including violations related to carbon monoxide and smoke detectors, as well as emergency door issues. The building faced multiple Environmental Control Board violations related to occupancy and permit compliance between 2019-2020, though these were ultimately dismissed. The property has maintained a rigorous bedbug reporting schedule from 2019-2025, showing no documented infestations during this period.

Historical records indicate some recurring pest and maintenance issues, including a 2018 heat/hot water problem that was resolved quickly. Rodent inspections conducted in 2018 and 2020 showed varying results, with rat activity noted in 2018 but passing inspections in subsequent years. The building had several instances of documentation compliance issues, particularly regarding bedbug reporting in 2019, which resulted in both Environmental Control Board violations and Department of Buildings violations, though these were ultimately dismissed. Despite these challenges, recent bedbug reporting from 2021-2025 shows consistent zero infestation reports, and the most recent inspections indicate improved compliance with safety regulations, with no active violations on record as of 2025.