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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

Concern
9 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 4, 2026

Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.

Good
No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 38

  • A

    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
  • I

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at cellar

    Sep 30, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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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  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • I

    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
  • A

    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
  • I

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • I

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors (vestibule door ) at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 7, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors at front entrance door to building , 1st story

    Jan 7, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • I

    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
  • I

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

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.