281 Mac Donough Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233

The three-story, three-unit residential building at 281 Mac Donough Street in Bedford-Stuyvesant, owned by Adrian Ellis, has experienced several maintenance issues over recent years. Most notably, there have been recurring problems with doors and water leaks, with the most recent instances being reported in September 2023. The building has also faced multiple maintenance challenges in 2021, including door/window issues, flooring problems, wall conditions, and reports of mold.

While many of these complaints were addressed without violations being issued, there have been some significant concerns regarding bedbug reporting compliance, with four open violations from 2021-2024 related to not filing annual bedbug reports as required by Housing Maintenance Code. The property has maintained a generally acceptable record regarding pests and sanitation, with five consecutive rodent inspections from 2018 to 2025 passing without any violations. In 2024, the building inspected successfully under the Department of Housing Preservation and Development's Rodent Inspection Program, indicating effective pest management in recent years.

The most recent major permit issued in 2023 was for electrical work, which suggests that some maintenance and improvements are being undertaken. While the building has experienced various maintenance issues, including multiple emergency complaints in 2021, most recent issues have been promptly addressed, though some concerning patterns related to door/water issues persist. The combination of open bedbug reporting violations and the repeated nature of some maintenance complaints may warrant attention, though many historical issues have been properly resolved through inspection processes.