1479 Dean Street, Brooklyn, NY 11213
The 8-unit, 4-story New Law tenement at 1479 Dean Street in Crown Heights, built in 1931 and currently owned by Randy Williams, has experienced recurring heat and hot water issues over the past several years, with the most recent incident occurring in December 2024 affecting the entire building. This pattern of heating problems is notable, with similar complaints documented in October 2018 and February 2019, though in each instance, inspections confirmed restoration of services.
The building has also faced electrical challenges, including a power outage in December 2018 that was investigated by HPD. A deviation from typical reporting requirements resulted in four consecutive years (2019-2024) of Housing Maintenance Code violations regarding bedbug reporting, though the most recent (June 2025) filing indicates no infested units during the 2023-2024 period. The property has undergone regular rodent inspections between 2014 and 2019, with rat activity recorded in 2014, 2017, and May 2019, though subsequent inspections showed compliance.
Several outstanding violations remain from a December 2018 inspection regarding required safety postings, including gas leak procedures and carbon monoxide detector requirements, as well as building registration information. Additionally, there is an active Department of Buildings violation from June 2023 concerning the failure to file the 2020 external low-pressure inspection. While the building has had some health and safety concerns over the years, most issues have been addressed through inspections or have reached closure status, though the persistent heating system problems and outstanding safety posting violations are areas of concern.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 8 |
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Year built | 1931 |
Total area | 9036 sq ft |
Floors | 4 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | NEW LAW TENEMENT |

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