217 Dean Street, Brooklyn, NY 11217

The three-unit, three-story building at 217 Dean Street in Boerum Hill, owned by Martin Sticht, has been experiencing persistent pest-related issues over the past several years. Most concerning is the recent pattern of rodent activity, with inspections in 2025, 2024, and multiple 2024 DOHMH rat sighting complaints indicating an ongoing infestation problem.

The property has been subject to multiple Housing Maintenance Code violations related to bedbug reporting requirements between 2021 and 2024, though these appear to be administrative rather than directly related to pest presence. The building's most recent inspection activity in March 2025 showed continued rat activity, following earlier failures in 2024, suggesting that while the presence of pests is being documented, there may be challenges with effective remediation.

The building's historical record shows it was constructed in 1853 and has been classified as a "Heretofore Converted Class A" property, which typically refers to buildings that have undergone a conversion from another use to permanent residential occupancy. The property has been under scrutiny for approximately five years regarding both bedbug reporting compliance and ongoing rodent issues, with multiple open violations related to bedbug report filings and documented rodent activity. The most immediate concern for current and prospective tenants appears to be the persistent rodent issues, as evidenced by both 311 complaints and compliance inspection results.