552 Dean Street, Brooklyn, NY 11217

At 552 Dean Street in Prospect Heights, a 4-story, 8-unit New Law Tenement built in 1902 and currently owned by Robert Raphael, there have been multiple concerning issues documented between late 2023 and 2025. Most notably, in 2025, there were flooring problems that resulted in multiple HPD violations (including emergency classifications), and the building has experienced recurring issues with doors and windows, sanitation concerns, and maintenance problems across various units.

Three significant building shaking/vibration complaints were recorded between December 2023 and May 2025, with at least one resulting in an Oath Violation. The building has faced several maintenance challenges, as evidenced by multiple Housing Maintenance Code violations issued in October 2024, including problems with floor coverings, window functionality, door self-closing mechanisms, and bathroom fixtures in apartments 1R and 3R.

There are also active ECB violations from May 2023 regarding obstructed fire escape landings, sloping floors, and blocked exit pathways, with associated penalties totaling $3,125. While the property has maintained an active bedbug prevention record showing no infestations from 2020 through 2024, there was significant rodent activity noted in 2021, though a subsequent inspection in July 2024 passed with no violations. Recent complaints have primarily centered around building maintenance issues, with several violations requiring correction under NYC housing law, indicating ongoing concerns with the property's upkeep and resident comfort.