276 Mac Dougal Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233

This three-story, six-unit New Law Tenement building located at 276 Mac Dougal Street in Bedford-Stuyvesant, owned by Cheryl Ighodaro, has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, in March 2025, multiple emergency complaints were filed regarding heating, hot water, flooring, and water leak issues, as well as mold and ceiling problems, resulting in the issuance of violations requiring the owner to make necessary repairs. The building has a documented history of mold issues, including a May 2024 violation in apartment 3C, along with various maintenance problems including plumbing, plaster, and window issues. Between 2020 and 2024, the property has consistently filed bedbug reports with no infestations reported, and passed rodent inspections in 2017, 2018, and 2020.

The building's recent complaints and violations indicate ongoing concerns regarding building maintenance and resident comfort. Notable historical issues include water leaks (2019), electrical problems (2019), and an access issue regarding door/windows (2020). Previous violations pertaining to mold, plaster repair, and plumbing issues in apartment 3C were recorded in 2024, while earlier violations from 2020-2021 involved door glass replacement and bedbug reporting requirements. Despite these issues, the building has maintained compliance with bedbug reporting requirements since 2019, with all reports showing zero infested units.

The property owner has generally addressed violations within the required timeframe, with some exceptions noted in recent inspections. The building's documented history reveals a pattern of moisture-related issues, including mold and water leaks, as well as periodic infrastructure maintenance needs such as flooring repairs and heating system problems. The property, built in 1907, has undergone typical aging-related maintenance challenges, though recent data indicates multiple simultaneous maintenance issues requiring attention. The most recent inspection results from March 2025 show active violations, particularly concerning water leaks and mold conditions that are currently in the process of being addressed.