2451 Dean Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233

2451 Dean Street is a three-story, two-family residential building in Brownsville, built in 1927 and currently owned by Manijeh Sonbolian. The property has experienced persistent heat and hot water issues over the past three years, with multiple complaints filed through 311 and HPD, including emergency complaints in February 2023, November 2023, and June 2024, some of which resulted in violations. The building has also faced significant maintenance challenges, particularly in 2024, with open violations for rodent infestation in the cellar/boiler room, and multiple complaints regarding pest issues in the third-floor apartment, including mice and roaches.

Prior to these issues, there were problems with electrical fixtures and plaster surfaces in the same apartment, which were addressed by September 2024. The building's maintenance history reveals ongoing concerns with access for inspections, as evidenced by multiple complaints in 2022 and 2023 where inspectors were unable to gain access to evaluate reported conditions. The property also had a significant plumbing emergency in 2021, though inspectors were again unable to access the premises.

While the building passed rodent inspections in 2018 and 2019, the recent violation records suggest deteriorating conditions. The owner has made efforts to address some violations, as seen with the July 2024 inspections showing several previously cited issues were corrected, including electrical and plaster repairs. However, the presence of open violations as of October 2024 indicates some issues remain outstanding. The 307 window appears to be a significant focus for both maintenance issues and violations, particularly regarding pests and various maintenance problems that have been documented through 2022-2024.