20 Mac Donough Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216
The three-unit, three-story Old Law Tenement at 20 Mac Donough Street in Bedford-Stuyvesant, owned by Carolyn Johnson and dating back to 1899, has experienced persistent rodent-related issues over the past several years, most notably in 2024-2025. The building has ongoing violations related to the failure to file required annual bedbug reports, with open violations recorded in 2021-2024.
Between 2023 and 2025, there have been numerous rodent sightings and inspections, with most recent inspections in 2025 showing continued rat activity and multiple instances of bait application. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) has responded to multiple complaints about unsanitary conditions and pests, though access for inspections was not granted in some cases.
A significant number of 311 complaints have been filed regarding both rodent sightings and unsanitary conditions, including issues with garbage/recycling storage, though not all resulted in violations. The building's records show a pattern of pest-related issues that has persisted for several years, with the most recent activity continuing into 2025.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 3 |
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Year built | 1899 |
Total area | 3600 sq ft |
Floors | 3 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | OLD LAW TENEMENT |

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