104 MacDougal Street #21, NEW YORK, NY 10012 · 21
Greenwich Village, Manhattan · 1 BR · $3,000/mo · active as of 9/29/2026
This 1902 building has 78 open HPD violations including 8 Class C violations, which are considered immediately hazardous conditions like lack of heat, lead paint, or serious pest issues. At the viewing, ask the listing agent which violations affect unit 21 specifically and request documentation showing recent repairs. The asking rent of $3,000 is 22 percent below the neighborhood median of $3,850 based on 8 comparable units, which combined with the high violation count suggests you should ask why the price is low. The building had 15 noise complaints to 311 in the past year, so consider visiting at different times to gauge typical noise levels. This is a fifth floor walkup with no elevator in a six story building, and pets are allowed. The photos appear honest with no signs of digital manipulation, though two images show typical wide angle lens distortion that can make rooms look larger than they are.
Photos
We looked at 8 of 12 photos (we check up to 8, and skip any that won't load).
Eight-unit walkthrough of NYC apartment showing living spaces, bedrooms, kitchens, and circulation areas. Natural light present in 7 of 8 photos via windows. Two photos (0, 2) exhibit wide-angle lens distortion typical of listing photography. No evidence of virtual staging, AI generation, or overbright editing. Unit appears modestly furnished with original wood flooring and classic layout.
Horizontal distortion visible; shot appears widened. Two windows with sky visible. Good natural light.
Two windows with clear sky/building views. Natural daylight from windows. Wood flooring visible.
Horizontal stretch distortion visible at edges. One window with natural light. Repeated furniture arrangement from photo 0.
One window on right with light streaming in. Wood flooring. Closets visible.
No windows visible. Artificial ceiling light. Galley layout with wooden cabinets.
One window visible on right. Natural light. Wooden cabinets, white appliances.
One window at end of hallway with natural light visible. Narrow corridor.
One multi-pane window with natural light. Wooden door. Radiator visible.
We look at the listing's photos where they are published and never store them. These are visual signals, not measurements.
Building
- Built
- 1902
- Floors
- 6
- Units
- 22
- Elevator
- no
- Open HPD violations
- 78 on record
- Class C (immediately hazardous) open
- 8 on record
- Heat and hot water complaints, 12 months
- 1 on record
- Noise complaints (311), 12 months
- 15 on record
- Rodent complaints (311), 12 months
- None on record
- Bedbug infested units, last filing
- None on record
Source: NYC Open Data (HPD violations and complaints, 311, bedbug filings, PLUTO), asked Sep 29, 8:05 AM New York time. These are records for the whole building, not this unit, and they lag by days to weeks. Ask the landlord about anything open, which unit it is in and whether it has been fixed.
Who runs it
- Managing agent (HPD registration)
- BURTON KASSELL THE PALINDROME CORP
- Listing contact
- Tim Brassil, Village Living Realty Llc
Unit
- Elevator
- no
- Laundry
- not said
- Pets
- allowed
- Available
- 2026-10-01
Price
- Asking
- $3,000
- Broker fee
- not stated
- Similar listings we saw (same size, same neighborhood, last 60 days, 8)
- median $3,850, middle half $3,450 to $3,995
- This listing vs that median
- -22%
- Comps advertising a concession
- None of the 8, so there's no evidence one is on offer