1233 Dean Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216

1233 Dean Street in Crown Heights is a 3-story, 5-unit building constructed in 1891 and currently owned by Joseph Aghelian. The building has undergone a series of inspections and has several open violations that warrant attention. Most notably, there are two open Class B violations from August 2020 regarding sprinkler system requirements in the cellar, specifically the need for additional sprinkler heads and suitable test equipment.

The building has experienced recurring issues with bedbug reporting compliance, with violations noted in 2021 and 2022, though recent filings from 2022 through 2025 show no reported infestations. A thorough inspection in April 2018 revealed multiple safety concerns, including problems with doors, a dryer exhaust hose, and missing safety equipment in Apartment 4, as well as issues with sprinkler heads and fire-retardant materials in public areas, though most of these violations were subsequently closed. The property has faced rodent issues recently, with inspections in 2024 showing rat activity and multiple baiting interventions between June and March 2024.

However, recent inspections in 2025 have passed, suggesting some improvements in pest management. While the building has had a history of various maintenance issues, including safety equipment deficiencies and pest control challenges, the most recent inspections indicate some progress in addressing these concerns, particularly regarding bedbug management, as all recent filings show zero infested units. The continued open violations related to the sprinkler system maintenance in the cellar remains the most significant outstanding safety concern as of this date.