1695 Dean Street, Brooklyn, NY 11213

The two-family house at 1695 Dean Street in Crown Heights, owned by Joell Barnett, has experienced several concerning issues in recent years, particularly between 2021 and 2025. Most notably, there have been recurring problems with sanitary conditions, with multiple reports of pest infestations and mold occurring between 2021 and 2025, including two pest-related violations in March 2025 that resulted in a Section 8 Failure.

The building has also faced challenges with heat and hot water, experiencing outages in both 2022 and 2025, though inspections confirmed restoration of service during follow-up visits. The property has documented violations related to building maintenance, including issues with a carbon monoxide detector and various structural problems in apartment 2, such as defective plaster surfaces and mold at a bathroom window frame, though these violations were certified as corrected by mid-2022.

The most recent cluster of complaints in March 2025 included concerns about cooking gas, window frames, and both mold and pest problems, with the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) conducting inspections and issuing violations in some cases. The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of unsanitary conditions and heating system problems, with multiple instances of HPD being unable to gain access for inspections in 2021, though follow-up investigations often confirmed resolution of reported issues. The property, built in 1920, consists of two stories and has been subject to various housing maintenance code violations and emergency complaints, particularly relating to heat/hot water and unsanitary conditions, indicating ongoing challenges with building maintenance and resident comfort.