278 Dean Street
Brooklyn, NY 11217BBL 3-00197-0021Map
Owner of record: 278 Dean LLC
278 Dean Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Brooklyn, 11217. It has 8 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 278 Dean LLC. HPD has recorded 248 housing violations here, most recently on August 12, 2024. City tax records listed 3 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 248
- DOB violations
- 9
- ECB violations
- 6
- HPD complaints
- 235
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 248
- BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 12, 2024 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective porcelain enamel glaze at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 12, 2024 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective door at lower base cabinet (1st from north at east) in the kitchen located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 12, 2024 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly secure the loose saddle at doorway opening in the kitchen located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 12, 2024 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling, south and west walls in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 16, 2023 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling, south and west walls in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 16, 2023 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective springbalance at lower window sash (2nd from east at north wall) in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 16, 2023 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling west at fire passage way
Jun 9, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling west at fire passage way
Jun 9, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system missing information at public hall, 1st story
Jun 9, 2023
Closed — Violation closed
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- BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 1, 2022 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 1, 2022 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective ..... in the entrance located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 28, 2022 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective spring balance at the lower sash window in the kitchen located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 28, 2022 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the bathroom , the foyer located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 21, 2021 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 21, 2021 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective .. in the entrance located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 21, 2021 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at 2nd closet from north at east wall door in the private hallway located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 21, 2021 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling, south wall in the bathroom located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 21, 2021 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from west at north wall in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 21, 2021 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at east wall in the foyer located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 21, 2021 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of 2 vacuum cleaners, plastic bins, plastic bags, brooms and other household goods in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 21, 2021 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 21, 2021 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 21, 2021 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling ceiling in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 21, 2021 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st closet from north at east wall door, 1st closet from north at east wall door frame, east wall in the private hallway located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 21, 2021 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard-paint that is xrf tested inconclusive for lead content at 0.5mg/cm2 and is presumed lead paint as set forth in (28 rcny §11-07(b)) and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface-using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door from west at north wall in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 21, 2021 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard-paint that is xrf tested inconclusive for lead content at 0.5mg/cm2 and is presumed lead paint as set forth in (28 rcny §11-07(b)) and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface-using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) ceiling, north wall in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 21, 2021 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) north wall, south wall, west wall in the kitchen located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 21, 2021 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide sufficient, proper and separate metal receptacles for the deposit of garbage, rubbish and other waste material and arrange for collection and disposal of such material.
Sep 20, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the at all floors all stories at public hall
Sep 20, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening slide bolt capable of being padlocked at door leading to court yard at public hall, 1st story, section at west
Sep 1, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice yard
Aug 11, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Fire escape defective. adjust the dropladder so that it will slide easily in the guide rods north stack,building front at fire escape
May 29, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of air conditioner protruding beyond window sill at the 2nd and 4th story balconies, at the north stack, building front. at fire escape
May 29, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the east and north walls at intermediate landing at public hall stairs, 1st story
Jul 16, 2020
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at east and north walls at intermediate landing at public hall stairs, 1st story
Jul 16, 2020
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of overgrown vines at 2nd story balcony at east at building front at fire escape
Jul 16, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of tree growing obstructing egress to drop ladder at 1st story balcony front at fire escape
Jun 7, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and all walls at building entrance , 1st story
Mar 6, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of electrical extension corde throughout in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 8, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 6, 2020 · Apt 8
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of electrical extension corde throughout in the kitchen located at apt 6, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 6, 2020 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of electrical extension corde throughout in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 6, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 6, 2020 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles floor at building entrance , 1st story
Mar 6, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling and all walls at building entrance , 1st story
Mar 6, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 3; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 8, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 6, 2020 · Apt 8
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling , east and west wall at public hall, 1st story
Mar 6, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at north wall at public hall, 3rd story
Mar 6, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective wired glass at sky lite at bulkhead
Mar 6, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling , north and west wall at bulkhead
Mar 6, 2020
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 9
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jul 11, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jul 11, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Oct 8, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 13, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 16, 1993
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 6
- Class - 1
Work w/o permit. at time of inspection in apt#2,i observed new waste,water & gas piping for new bathroom & kitchen. no plumbing permit under job#321561430. gas meter valve was locked before my inspection.
Apr 9, 2018 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to have new or altered plumbing system tested. at time of inspection in apt#2,i observed new waste,water & gas piping for new bathroom & kitchen. wokr was done under app#321561430,but no plumbing permit
Apr 9, 2018 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway.noted: observed @time of insp: a) @front fire escape, exp #1 @ 2nd & 4th flr a/c units installed @ the fire escape windows blocking access & trip hazards.b) @exp
Jul 10, 2014 · Penalty $6,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway.noted:exit passageway obstructed by illegal door & hardware arrangement @ steel door & (2) sdwlk hatch leaves @ front wall(dean st).rem:provide door & door hardwa
Jul 1, 2011
Resolve - Class - 1
Unlawful acts.failure to comply w/ an order of the commissioner.respondent failed to correct violating conditions cited in the prior nov#34878540h.rem:comply w/ the comm's order.
Apr 6, 2011
Resolve - Class - 1
Fail to provide unobstructed exit passageway in that exit rear fire escape to street is being obstructed by const material (wood flooring,radiators) also door leading to street has illegal hardware. requiring t
Oct 18, 2010 · Penalty $1,200
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 16, 2023 · Apt 8
Close - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Jun 15, 2023 · Apt 6
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 31, 2022 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
May 31, 2022 · Apt 2
Close - Door/window
Door
May 26, 2022 · Apt 4
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 17, 2021 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 17, 2021 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 17, 2021 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 17, 2021 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 9, 2021 · Apt 3
Close
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- Plumbing
Water supply
Dec 9, 2021 · Apt 5
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Dec 9, 2021 · Apt 7
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Sep 14, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Sep 1, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Door
Sep 1, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Door
Sep 1, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Sep 1, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 6, 2021 · Apt 1
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
May 26, 2021 · Apt 8
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 11, 2021 · Apt 6
Close - General
Mailbox
Feb 16, 2021 · Apt 1
Close - General
Janitor/super
Dec 29, 2020 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 2, 2020 · Apt 8
Close - Door/window
Door
Jul 10, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Jul 10, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Door
Mar 27, 2020 · Apt 6
Close - General
Mailbox
Mar 27, 2020 · Apt 6
Close - Door/window
Door
Mar 14, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 3, 2020 · Apt 2
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Feb 9, 2020 · Apt 8
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Feb 9, 2020 · Apt 8
Close - Door/window
Door
Feb 3, 2020 · Apt VES
Close - Door/window
Door
Feb 3, 2020 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Dec 24, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 17, 2019 · Apt 7
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Nov 26, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Nov 25, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 22, 2019 · Apt 8
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Oct 22, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Sep 23, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jul 6, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jul 3, 2019 · Apt 4
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Apr 25, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Dec 14, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Oct 3, 2018 · Apt 8
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Oct 3, 2018 · Apt 8
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Oct 3, 2018 · Apt 8
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Aug 16, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
May 20, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
May 20, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1920
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 8
- Building area
- 8,150 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,500 ft²
- Zoning
- R6A
- Community board
- 302
- Council district
- 33
- Block / lot
- 197 / 21
- Assessed value
- $2,076,750
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #300152, last renewed Jul 21, 2026.
Questions about 278 Dean Street
Who owns 278 Dean Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 278 Dean LLC.
Does 278 Dean Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 248 housing violations at this property.
Is 278 Dean Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 3 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 38% of its 8 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 278 Dean Street built?
City records list 1920 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 278 Dean Street?
It has 8 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.