141 Mac Donough Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216

The 8-unit, 4-story New Law Tenement building at 141 Mac Donough Street in Bedford-Stuyvesant, owned by 141 Macdonough St Hdfc, has faced numerous maintenance and safety challenges in recent years, particularly regarding heating and infrastructure systems. The most pressing current issues, as of April 2025, include violations for water leaks (damp spots), window frame problems, and an intercom system issue, all requiring owner remediation. The building has ongoing heating system problems, with active ECB violations from 2023 regarding a defective heat timer and improper controls, along with multiple boiler-related complaints and violations stretching back to 2020.

There are also several open Housing Maintenance Code violations from 2024, including problems with doors, security systems, and life safety devices like smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors, particularly affecting apartment 3B. The building has a documented history of pest control issues, with rodent activity noted in inspections throughout 2024-2025, despite regular baiting efforts. Multiple inspections in 2024 revealed various infrastructure problems, including a defective entrance door lock and issues with self-closing doors in the basement and boiler room.

The property has experienced multiple heating system complaints, including building-wide problems in December 2024 that affected multiple units. While some individual complaints (regarding appliances and plumbing issues) were found not to violate housing laws, many others have resulted in violations requiring correction. The building's maintenance history shows recurring issues with compliance, including several instances where inspectors were unable to gain access for required inspections.