551 Mac Donough Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233

The two-family house at 551 Mac Donough Street in Bedford-Stuyvesant, owned by Alden Gibbs, has experienced several significant maintenance issues over recent years, most notably in 2023-2024. Current open violations from July 2023 indicate multiple repair needs in Apartment 2, including floor and ceiling damage, missing door hardware in the public hallway, and a leaking roof in the second-story apartment.

The building experienced heat and electrical outages in January 2024, both classified as emergencies, though no violations were issued following inspections. Additional historical issues include unsanitary conditions related to mold in 2021 (with inspection access denied), and multiple appliance-related complaints in 2020 concerning refrigerators and an electric range, with at least one inspection resulting in violations. The property has maintained a generally stable rodent control record, passing inspections in 2019, 2022, and 2024, though a rat activity incident was recorded in June 2025.

Building infrastructure maintenance has been a recurring concern, with various plumbing and infrastructure complaints documented between 2020-2023, including issues with toilets, sinks, and door security. While many service requests have resulted in no violations being found, a pattern of unaddressed or deferred access issues during inspections suggests some maintenance concerns may persist. The building's historical record shows a combination of emergency and non-emergency complaints, with the most pressing current issues relating to basic building systems and structural elements in the second-floor apartment.