1247 Dean Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216
The 10-unit, 3-story brownstone at 1247 Dean Street in Crown Heights, built in 1892 and currently owned by Lynette Gill, has experienced several maintenance issues in recent years, with the most significant cluster of problems occurring in 2024. During May 2024 alone, there were multiple complaints about water leaks, ceiling damage, and appliance issues, including problems with electric/gas ranges, refrigerators, and doors/windows. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) investigated these complaints, though some were closed without violations being issued.
More concerning are the open violations recorded in 2023-2024, including an active violation regarding boiler issues (with a $3,125 penalty) from April 2024, and various violations from July 2023 in apartment 2C related to pest control, heating, and safety equipment such as carbon monoxide detectors and smoke alarms. The building also has a history of water-related problems, with multiple water leak complaints in late 2023 and early 2024. The property's maintenance history reveals a pattern of infrastructure challenges, including a boiler violation in 2024, several heat and hot water complaints, and maintenance issues affecting basic apartment features.
Despite these challenges, the building has maintained a record of passing rodent inspections since 2020, with the most recent inspections in 2025 showing compliance. Notably, the building has shown consistent reporting of zero bedbug infestations in recent years (2019-2024). While the building has undergone various inspections and received attention from city agencies, the persistent nature of some maintenance issues, particularly related to water damage and building systems, suggests ongoing challenges with property upkeep.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 10 |
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Year built | 1892 |
Total area | 4120 sq ft |
Floors | 3 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | HEREAFTER CONVERTED CLASS A |

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