686 Dean Street
Brooklyn, NY 11238BBL 3-01138-0015Map
Owner of record: Wallace Sheila
686 Dean Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11238. It has 4 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Wallace Sheila. HPD has recorded 38 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 29 of the 38 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 38
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 5
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 38
- ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
May 4, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Nov 20, 2025
Open — Info nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Jun 9, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at cellar
Sep 30, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 4, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 30, 2024 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 30, 2024 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 30, 2024 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarded plaster at east wall at public hall, 4th story
Sep 30, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at east wall at public hall, 4th story
Sep 30, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 30, 2024 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at building entrance door at public hall, 1st story
Sep 30, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Apr 9, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Nov 22, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Mar 22, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Nov 14, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Feb 24, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling and south wall in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 17, 2021 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 17, 2021 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at south wall approximately 10 sq. feet in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 17, 2021 · Apt 3
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors in the entrance located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 17, 2021 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Apr 8, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Apr 8, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, apartment at west
Jan 7, 2021 · Apt 3
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 signs) at public hall, 1st story
Jan 7, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system (doors locked in public hall at front section cellar) at boiler room
Jan 7, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding maximum temperature of130.f degrees at hot water fixtures, found temperature of 160.f in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, apartment at west
Jan 7, 2021 · Apt 3
Open — Nov certified late - CImmediately hazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors (vestibule door ) at public hall, 1st story
Jan 7, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors at front entrance door to building , 1st story
Jan 7, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
Jan 7, 2021
Open — Invalid certification - ANon-hazardous
Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected, 1st story
Jan 7, 2021
Open — Invalid certification - ANon-hazardous
Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the ceramic tiles with grouted joints / caulking surface of visible mold at east, north and west walls in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story, apartment at west
Jan 7, 2021 · Apt 3
Open — Invalid certification - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, apartment at west
Jan 7, 2021 · Apt 3
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated lockset installed on room door leading to fire escape window in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 3, 3rd story, apartment at west
Jan 7, 2021 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors at apartment in the entrance located at apt 3, 3rd story, apartment at west
Jan 7, 2021 · Apt 3
Open — Nov certified late - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Oct 29, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Oct 8, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following 100 watts. lights not on.
May 13, 2003
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-11.01, 11.03, 11.05 adm code remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the rear yard.
Nov 6, 1991
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Sep 29, 2024 · Apt 4
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Sep 22, 2024 · Apt 4
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Aug 25, 2021 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 6, 2021 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Oct 24, 2020 · Apt 4
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C3)
- Year built
- 1931
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 4
- Building area
- 4,500 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,115 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 308
- Council district
- 35
- Block / lot
- 1138 / 15
- Assessed value
- $1,146,150
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #318782, last renewed Nov 21, 2024.
Questions about 686 Dean Street
Who owns 686 Dean Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Wallace Sheila.
Does 686 Dean Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 38 housing violations at this property.
Is 686 Dean Street rent stabilized?
No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.
When was 686 Dean Street built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 686 Dean Street?
It has 4 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.