1249 Dean Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216

The three-story, 10-unit building at 1249 Dean Street in Crown Heights, owned by Godofredo Lanza, has experienced several concerning maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, in May 2025, the building received violations for both mold and insufficient lighting conditions that required HPD inspection.

The property has documented recurring rodent issues, with multiple inspections in 2024-2025 showing rat activity, though the most recent June 2025 inspection passed. Heat and hot water reliability issues were reported in December 2018, affecting both individual apartments and the entire building, though reports indicate restoration was confirmed during inspections. The building has also faced structural maintenance challenges, including an unresolved violation from December 2018 regarding broken glass at the vestibule entrance door and defects in fire-retardant materials in the first-story public hall, which requires repair and repainting with light-colored paint according to Housing Maintenance Code standards.

On a more positive note, the building's bedbug reporting records from 2021-2024 indicate no documented infestations during these periods, with a complete absence of infested or re-infested units. The property underwent multiple rodent control measures in 2024, including bait application, though the persistence of rat activity during initial inspections suggests ongoing pest management requirements. The building, constructed in 1892, has transitioned to a "Converted Class A" designation, reflecting its current residential status under New York City Housing regulations.