1721 Dean Street, Brooklyn, NY 11213

The three-unit residential building at 1721 Dean Street in Crown Heights, owned by David Ortiz, has faced several notable issues since its construction in 2004. Most concerning is a documented pattern of non-compliance with the Housing Maintenance Code's bedbug reporting requirements, with open violations recorded annually from 2021 through 2024 indicating failure to submit mandatory annual bedbug reports as required by HPD regulations.

Additionally, the property was subject to an Environmental Control Board violation in February 2020 regarding unpermitted construction work, specifically the installation of full-height partitions with water and waste lines for three bathroom fixtures in the cellar level. This violation, which resulted in a $1,280 penalty, was described as an illegal conversion attempt, and although the penalty balance was recorded as $0.00, the violation status remains active as of October 2023.

The building's history also includes a closed illegal conversion complaint from December 2019 that led to an Oath Violations Served disposition in February 2020, suggesting an ongoing issue with unauthorized modifications. While the property has been standing since 2004, these documented violations over the past several years, particularly the recurring bedbug report non-compliance and the unpermitted bathroom construction, indicate potential concerns regarding both regulatory compliance and building maintenance practices.