87 Dean Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201

87 Dean Street, a three-story, four-unit residential building in Boerum Hill, has experienced several significant issues in recent years that warrant attention. Most concerning are the recurring heating, electrical, and safety concerns documented in August 2023, when multiple emergency complaints were filed regarding heat/hot water issues affecting the entire building, a power outage, and concerns about the fire escape. While Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) inspected these incidents, no violations were recorded.

The building has also faced ongoing compliance issues, with seven active violations related to the failure to file required external low-pressure inspections from 2018 through 2023. Additionally, there are two open Class A violations dated 2022-2024 regarding the failure to file annual bedbug reports, which remains an unresolved compliance issue despite being a routine requirement under Housing Maintenance Code. The building's recent history shows a pattern of both safety and regulatory compliance challenges.

The most serious incidents include the August 2023 heat and power issues, which were classified as immediate emergencies, though HPD's inability to gain access during inspections limited their investigation. The building's age (constructed in 1915) combined with these ongoing issues suggests potential challenges in building system maintenance. While most recent complaints have been resolved or closed, the pattern of violations, particularly regarding inspection filings and bedbug reporting, indicates ongoing regulatory compliance concerns that have persisted over multiple years. The bedbug reporting violations alone span from 2021 to 2024, representing four consecutive years of non-compliance with this particular requirement.