1261 Dean Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216

The three-story, eight-unit building at 1261 Dean Street in Crown Heights, built in 1892 and currently owned by Joseph Anscher, has shown both positive and concerning maintenance patterns over recent years. Notably, the building demonstrated consistent pest control measures through six consecutive successful rodent inspections from June 2022 to June 2025, though there were some mixed results earlier, including rat activity in June 2022 and a failure for "Other Reasons" in July 2021.

The property has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations since 2019, with annual reports consistently showing zero infested or eradicated units in the most recent five reporting periods (2020-2024). However, there have been some concerning recent developments, most notably an electrical work violation recorded in August 2023, where unpermitted electrical work was discovered related to a central AC unit installation, leading to an Oath Violation being served.

That same month, a mosquito complaint was filed with the Department of Health. While the building has generally met most housing maintenance requirements, as evidenced by numerous passed inspections and the resolution of some violations, the electrical work incident represents a significant safety concern. The building's age and conversion status as a former Class A multiple dwelling suggest it has undergone changes over time, though the current management appears to be maintaining basic pest control and sanitation requirements effectively.