308 Mac Dougal Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233
308 Mac Dougal Street is a 3-story, 6-unit old law tenement building located in Bedford-Stuyvesant, built in 1907 and currently owned by A Joyette. The building has experienced recurring issues with heat and hot water, particularly between late 2020 and early 2021, with three emergency complaints filed with the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) during this period. Recent safety concerns are noteworthy, with open violations as of 2024 regarding the failure to file annual bedbug reports, and significant construction activity without proper permits observed in 2023-2025, resulting in active violations and a $2,500 penalty.
The building has a documented history of rodent-related issues, particularly between 2019-2020, with multiple complaints to the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene showing rat sightings and conditions attracting rodents. Several safety violations from 2020-2021 remain open, including issues with smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in apartment 3R, access to heating systems, and obstructions in public hallways. The property has also faced challenges with maintaining clear exit passageways and proper yard maintenance, as evidenced by various environmental control board violations between 2020-2022.
The building's history shows a pattern of emergency maintenance issues and safety concerns, particularly regarding heat/hot water systems, pest control, and structural maintenance. While some violations from previous years have been resolved, several active violations remain as of 2024, including those related to bedbug reporting requirements and construction work without permits. The property has undergone multiple inspections for rodent activity between 2017-2020, with varying results including both passed inspections and confirmed rodent activity. A pattern of accumulated safety violations related to egress and maintenance requirements is evident, with multiple citations for failure to maintain an unobstructed exit passageway and to properly store household items in common areas.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 6 |
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Year built | 1907 |
Total area | 3750 sq ft |
Floors | 3 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | OLD LAW TENEMENT |

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