1070 Dean Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216

1070 Dean Street is a three-story, five-unit residential building located in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, that was constructed in 1905 and is currently owned by Ralph Poynter. The property has experienced recurring rodent issues over the past several years, with the most recent rodent inspection in March 2025 resulting in a "Passed" designation, though the building had several "Rat Activity" designations throughout 2024 and 2023.

The Department of Health and Mental Hygiene conducted a rodent-related inspection in 2021 that resulted in violations requiring follow-up inspections. The building has also undergone multiple inspections regarding bedbug reporting requirements between 2021 and 2024, with violations noted in all inspections for failure to file the annual bedbug report, though recent filings from 2025 and forward show no reported infestations. The property has experienced several structural and maintenance issues, most notably in 2021 when a metal cornice piece measuring approximately 1' x 8' was reported as dislodged and displaced to the street level, resulting in multiple ECB violations with penalties and compliance issues.

A Department of Buildings complaint regarding building shaking or vibration was filed in July 2021, though records indicate it was promptly addressed. More recently, in 2024, there were multiple rodent activity reports requiring bait application and follow-up inspections, though the most recent inspections in March 2025 and December 2024 have shown improved results. The building's violation history shows a pattern of maintenance challenges, particularly regarding pest control and exterior building elements, though recent inspections suggest some improvement in conditions, particularly with the bedbug reporting compliance being properly updated in 2025.