1551 Dean Street, Brooklyn, NY 11213

The 2-story, 3-unit building at 1551 Dean Street in Crown Heights, owned by Jean Morace and completed in 2005, has experienced recurring pest and sanitation issues in recent years. Most notably, there have been multiple rodent-related complaints in 2024, with inspections in May and June 2024 confirming rat activity, and earlier complaints in 2023-2022 suggesting an ongoing pest problem. A significant cluster of complaints was documented in June 2023, including issues with garbage/recycling storage and multiple pest-related complaints, some of which resulted in violations.

The building currently has several open violations from July 2023 related to pest infestations (mice and roaches) in Apartment 1, water leak issues in the bathroom, and problems with garbage receptacles. The property has also faced regulatory challenges concerning construction and occupancy compliance. In 2018, there were complaints and violations regarding illegal occupancy and construction work without proper permits, particularly related to the cellar area.

More recently, in late 2024, there were complaints about unpermitted construction work, resulting in a partial stop work order and an active violation for a wood-framed structure built without proper permits. The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of unresolved sanitation issues, with multiple violations related to garbage storage and pest infestations across various inspection periods, though some earlier violations from 2018 were later dismissed. The property has passed rodent inspections in 2018 and 2023, but recent inspections in 2024 indicate persistent rodent activity, suggesting ongoing maintenance challenges.