1289 Dean Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216
1289 Dean Street is a 4-story, 8-unit New Law tenement building constructed in 1906, currently owned by William Zabala and located in Crown Heights. The building has experienced several maintenance issues over recent years, with the most recent problems occurring in April 2024 involving water leaks and ceiling plaster issues, though no violations were issued as a result of these complaints.
The property has a documented history of heating system problems, with complaints about lack of heat and hot water in both 2019 and 2020, affecting either individual apartments or the entire building. An inspection in 2024 revealed several Class A violations regarding building safety requirements, including the need to properly post notices about carbon monoxide detection, smoke detector requirements, and gas leak procedures, though these were certified as corrected by April 2024. The building has undergone regular Bedbug reporting between 2019 and 2024, with no infestations reported in any of the annual filings.
Recent inspections for rodent control have shown consistent compliance, with all inspections from 2022 to May 2025 passing, except for one failure in June 2021, which suggests generally good pest management practices. The property has had two instances of inspectors being unable to gain access during investigations of complaints in 2018 and 2021, though these were not directly related to current conditions. While the building has experienced various maintenance issues over the years, recent records indicate some improvements in compliance with housing maintenance requirements, particularly regarding pest control and rodent inspections.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 8 |
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Year built | 1906 |
Total area | 11484 sq ft |
Floors | 4 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | NEW LAW TENEMENT |

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