683 Dean Street, Brooklyn, NY 11238

683 Dean Street is a three-story commercial building constructed in 1925, currently owned by Caring Supported Housing LLC and located in the Prospect Heights neighborhood. The property has experienced significant maintenance challenges over the past year, with multiple Housing Maintenance Code violations and service requests. Of particular concern are ongoing pest issues, with several violations issued for pest infestations in 2025 and a current open Housing Maintenance Code violation from October 2024 related to a roach infestation in apartment 310. The building has also faced various plumbing and sanitation problems, including recent complaints about heat and hot water issues, plumbing problems in both apartments 301 and 310, and multiple violations concerning bathtub/showers.

Multiple open violations from 2023-2024 require attention, including missing smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in apartment 310, along with several open Housing Maintenance Code complaints from June 2025 concerning pests, an electric/gas range, and multiple plumbing issues. The building's elevator system has been a recurring concern, with multiple complaints about "Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service" between 2019 and 2022, though inspections typically found no violations. Additionally, there is an active Department of Buildings violation from June 2023 related to unauthorized pressure inspection filings from 2018-2021, and previous violations for boiler inspection filing failures. While the property has addressed some past issues, as evidenced by multiple closed violations and inspections, recent months have shown persistent problems that warrant attention.

The building's rodent inspection history has been mixed, with several passed inspections but some indicating rat activity in 2023. The property has maintained a relatively clean bedbug record in recent years, with no reported infestations in the last three annual reporting periods. The building's recent service history indicates ongoing challenges with its systems and maintenance requirements, particularly in relation to plumbing, pest control, and elevator maintenance. Multiple open violations and service requests from 2025 represent the most significant current concerns, while the property has maintained compliance with fire safety regulations through recent inspections. A permit for elevator work was issued in March 2021, though it is unclear whether this has fully addressed the historical elevator service issues.