1391 Dean Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216

The 4-story, 8-unit residential building at 1391 Dean Street in Crown Heights, owned by Boruch Okunov, has experienced recurring issues with heating and ventilation systems over the past few years, most notably documented in multiple complaints about heat and hot water outages throughout 2020-2024, including two emergency complaints in February 2024 regarding complete building heat and hot water loss. The building has also faced ventilation-related concerns as recently as December 2024.

Additionally, there was a notable mold problem in 2021, particularly affecting apartment 3E, where multiple violations were issued in February and March of that year concerning mold presence and water damage, though these were subsequently closed. The property's maintenance history shows attention to bedbug prevention, with annual reports filed from 2021-2024 indicating no infestations. The building underwent several inspections regarding rodent activity, with the most recent inspection in July 2025 indicating rat activity, while previous inspections in 2023 and 2024 had passed.

Department of Buildings records from 2020 show investigations into potential illegal conversions and commercial use of the property, though these complaints were ultimately closed without violations being found. The building's history includes several Housing Maintenance Code violations related to garbage disposal, building cleanliness, and signage, though many of these have been addressed and closed. Two permits for exterior work were issued in May 2019, suggesting some recent investment in building maintenance.