398 Dean Street, Brooklyn, NY 11217

The three-unit, three-story building at 398 Dean Street in Park Slope, owned by Sabine Carden, has been standing since 1910 and carries a designation as a "2 FAMILY HOUSE" under current building class codes. The property has experienced two notable incidents in recent years, with the most recent being a Certificate of Occupancy-related complaint filed in October 2024.

This complaint, which emerged nearly eight months before its eventual inspection in April 2025, noted concerns about the certificate being "None/ILLEGAL/Contrary to CO." However, the inspection ended with the disposition of "Inspector Unable To Gain Access – 2nd Final Attempt," leaving the resolution of this particular issue somewhat ambiguous. Prior to this, in August 2022, the building was subject to investigations by both the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) and the Housing Maintenance Code for reported unsanitary conditions related to garbage/recycling storage.

These complaints, while classified as non-emergency, were inspected and closed within a matter of days, with no violations issued by HPD. The building's documented history suggests that while there have been maintenance and compliance issues in recent years, particularly regarding occupancy regulations, the property has generally been responsive to reported concerns, with most complaints being addressed or closed relatively promptly.