1237 Dean Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216

The 7-unit, 4-story building at 1237 Dean Street in Crown Heights, owned by Everton Pierre, has experienced significant maintenance and safety issues in recent years. The property, built in 1890 and classified as HEREAFTER CONVERTED CLASS A, has persistent problems with its heating system, with multiple emergency complaints throughout 2024-2025 regarding building-wide heat and hot water issues that HPD investigations could not consistently confirm as violating housing laws. The building currently has several open Housing Maintenance Code Violations from December 2024, including problems with the building entrance door, heating system access, and inadequate heat supply to apartment 6, along with violations related to flooring issues, plumbing, and an infestation of mice.

The building's mechanical systems have raised serious concerns, particularly regarding the boiler. There are active Environmental Control Board violations from 2024 related to a hazardous boiler condition, with multiple past complaints about its defective/inoperative state. A pattern of non-compliance with inspection requirements is evident, with multiple violations issued for failure to file annual boiler inspections between 2018 and 2023, resulting in substantial penalties. Additional violations suggest ongoing issues with electrical wiring, egress configurations, and multiple building systems requiring attention.

While some rodent activity was recorded in recent inspections, the building has generally passed rodent inspections since 2023, though repeated reports of activity in 2025 are concerning. The property has a history of difficulties with access for inspections and compliance with correction orders, as evidenced by multiple inspections where access was not granted, and several ECB violations for failure to comply with Commissioner’s orders. The building's maintenance history shows a troubling pattern of unresolved issues and repeated violations, particularly regarding heating systems, boiler maintenance, and general building upkeep. While some individual complaints have been resolved, many critical system-related violations remain open, and the building shows ongoing difficulty maintaining compliance with basic housing maintenance requirements.