556 Dean Street, Brooklyn, NY 11217

The four-story, eight-unit tenement building at 556 Dean Street in Prospect Heights, owned by Joseph Bova, has a mixed maintenance history since its construction in 1902. Recent records from 2024 show minimal issues, with only door-related service requests in May 2024 that required HPD inspection but resulted in no violations. The building underwent several inspections and maintenance activities between 2018 and 2023, with recurring concerns about heat and hot water systems being particularly notable.

In early 2019, multiple complaints about heat and hot water problems were documented, including violations issued for inadequate heat and hot water supply in Apartment 3L, and concerns about an uncapped radiator valve in the kitchen of the same unit. More recent building-wide inspections in 2021 identified issues with door closures and safety systems, resulting in several violations related to building entrance security and emergency requirements that remain open as of October 2023. The building's heating system maintenance has also been a point of attention, with an active violation noted in November 2019 for failing to file the annual boiler inspection report for 2017.

The property has demonstrated good pest management practices, with consistent bedbug inspections from 2020 to 2024 showing zero infestation reports. However, rodent activity has been a recurring issue, particularly between 2017 and 2020, with multiple bait applications documented through inspections. The building has undergone various safety-related improvements, including work on doors and security systems, though some open violations suggest ongoing compliance needs. The structure's age and history as a New Law Tenement (built before 1901) provide context for its regulatory framework, which includes specific requirements for heat maintenance and safety systems that have generated periodic violations throughout recent years.