768 Dean Street
Brooklyn, NY 11238BBL 3-01139-0013Map
Owner of record: Chowdhury, Shameem Mr.
768 Dean Street is a two-family home built in 1920 in Brooklyn, 11238. It has 2 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Chowdhury, Shameem Mr.. HPD has recorded 111 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 41 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 111
- DOB violations
- 3
- ECB violations
- 17
- HPD complaints
- 95
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 · 111
- 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 - 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 29, 2024
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.
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
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.
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
Open — Info 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.
Feb 24, 2022
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.
Feb 24, 2022
Open — Nov sent out
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- CImmediately hazardous
Provide temporary seal up for all accessible openings
Jul 29, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - IInformation / order
Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts cellar apartment 1, at south 1 vacate order number # 169815
Jul 26, 2021
Open — Info nov sent out - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 8 sq.ft at east wall, 4 sq.ft at south wall and 3 sq.ft at north wall in the 1st room from west at north in cellar front original violation 14448291 issued 15-jul-21 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Jul 15, 2021
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at the ceiling directly above cellar front entrance door
Jul 15, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 8 sq.ft at east wall, 4 sq.ft at south wall and 3 sq.ft at north wall in the 1st room from west at north in cellar front
Jul 15, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible, electric hot plate at cellar front
Jul 15, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures and properly seal pipe connections at water closet, wash basin, shower stall and residential sink at cellar front
Jul 15, 2021
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 - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes cables wires run from roof along all stories at front fire escape and through drop ladder. at fire escape
Feb 24, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at cellar
Feb 24, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
Feb 24, 2019 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
Feb 24, 2019 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
Feb 24, 2019 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing gusset plate at 2nd and 3rd story balcony at building front at fire escape
Jan 10, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - 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 21, 2017
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.
Nov 4, 2016
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
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood cornice over entrance to building at stoop
Sep 30, 2010
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination .. at public hall, 3rd story
Mar 23, 2010
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
§ 53, 187, 231 m/d law and department rules and regulations. provide a stop at top of guide rods so as to prevent removal of dropladder at fire escape at building front
Apr 23, 2009
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective glass at lower sash in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 3, 3rd story
Mar 25, 2009 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story
Mar 25, 2009 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story
Mar 25, 2009 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection at sink in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story
Mar 25, 2009 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 18, 2009 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 18, 2009 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 18, 2009 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection drain line at washbasin in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 18, 2009 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet ... in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 18, 2009 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 3fl, 3rd story
Jul 27, 2008 · Apt 3FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3fl, 3rd story
Jul 27, 2008 · Apt 3FL
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed elecrrical wires at walls & ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 3fl, 3rd story
Jul 27, 2008 · Apt 3FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electric wires at ceiling , in the kitchen located at apt 3fl, 3rd story, apartment at east
Jul 24, 2008 · Apt 3FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electric wires at ceiling , in the private hallway located at apt 3fl, 3rd story, apartment at east
Jul 24, 2008 · Apt 3FL
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of no electric supply to all stories , at public hall
Jul 24, 2008
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing electric wall outlet cover , in the entire apartment located at apt 3fl, 3rd story, apartment at east
Jul 24, 2008 · Apt 3FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective glass pane upper sash window at north wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 3fl, 3rd story, apartment at east
Jul 24, 2008 · Apt 3FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 3fl, 3rd story, apartment at east
Jul 24, 2008 · Apt 3FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector ( that is missing ) located at apt 3fl, 3rd story, apartment at east
Jul 24, 2008 · Apt 3FL
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 3
- Construction other optional
Work without a permit. work noted: construction of partition on 3rd floor creating 2 separate living quarters. note: certificate of occupancy #158276 indicates different cond remedy: obtain permit
May 24, 2001
Vw-violation work without permit - active - Construction other optional
Hazardous
Apr 15, 1998
Dob violation - active - Zoning none
Z-zoning none
Apr 9, 1992
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 17
- Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the department of building records.partition erected creating an illegal class"a"apartment at cellar.unlawful sink present in kitchen area also present a wash basin water c
Jul 15, 2021 · Penalty $12,500
Active - Class - 1
Unlawful acts. failure to comply w/ an order of the commissioner. noterespondent failed to correct the violating condition cited in nov # 34739515x in cellar installed water & waste lines & connect same to a ki
Apr 10, 2010 · Penalty $24,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order to file a cert of correction w/the dob. noted: respondent failed to comply w/the commissioner'sorder to correct the violating conditions and file a cert of
Oct 24, 2009 · Penalty $4,000
Active - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/an order of the commissioner. respondent failed tocorrect the condition(s) cited in nov #34739515x. at cellar level installed water & waste lines and connected same to a kitchen and a 3 pc
Oct 24, 2009 · Penalty $12,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Sec. 28-201.1 failure to comply with the commissioner's order to obtain a permit per violation #34739515x issued 12/10/08 for "work w/o permit" cellar level. remedy: comply with commissioners order.
Jun 29, 2009 · Penalty $8,000
Active - Class - 1
Failure to provide unobstructed fire escape front of premises. 5 gal plastic containers on landing. wire throughout fire escape. raise fire escape ladder in non use(potion),if not in use. remedy: immediately ma
Feb 25, 2009 · Penalty $1,200
Active - Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the bldg dept records. per mdr #350684, bldg is legal for 3 families. now at cellar level 1 bedroom, kitchen w/sink & bathroom (3 pc). remedy: discontinue illegal use.
Dec 10, 2008 · Penalty $2,400
Active - Class - 1
Work w.o permit. work noted: at cellar level partitions has been erected creating one (1) room, kitchen w/sink & bathroom (3pc) remedy: obtain permit or restore to prior legal condition.
Dec 10, 2008
Resolve - Class - 3
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. 1) at 1st fl level - fire rated ceiling missing due to water leak. 2) floor tiles on the corridor (1st fl) broken in various locations. 3) door leading to
Nov 5, 2008 · Penalty $200
Active - Non-hazardous
25-412 zoning non-conforming regarding use of parking space. note: at time of inspection a dark blue van (ford) with commercial lic. plate #41859-jy observed parking at front yard of property. remedy: conform t
Apr 4, 2008 · Penalty $240
Active
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- Non-hazardous
Illegal use in r6b zoning district. note: at time of inspection one blue lexus vehicle with no lic. plate, observed stored at front yard of property. this condition constitute dead storage of vehicle(use group
Apr 4, 2008 · Penalty $240
Active - Non-hazardous
Illegal use in a r6b zoning district. illegal use noted: in front yardof property 2 vehicles w/o lic. plates being stored. 1 beige honda sedan & 1 burnt lincoln navigator. this condition is not allowable in r6b
Jul 5, 2007 · Penalty $480
Active - Non-hazardous
Work wihtout a permit work noted: construction of partition on 3rd fl creating two seperate living quaters note:certificate of occupancy#158276 indicates different cond. remedy:obtain permit.
May 24, 2001 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit. work noted: construction of partition on third story for purpose of creating two seperate living quarters. note: certificate of occupancy number 158276 indicates third floor is to be occu
Oct 2, 1998 · Penalty $500
Active - Hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c of o or bldg dept records.cellar changed from storage & ordinary use to an apt. partitions erected & kitchen & bath facilities have been installed.
Sep 19, 1998 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain. defect is: fire escape at front of building is rusted throughout and bracket that is attached to drop ladder has become unattached from building. remedy: repair defects.
May 27, 1998 · Penalty $180
Active - Hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior building wall. defect is: firescape front and rear is pulling away from building, detached in various areas. remedy: obtain permits adn approvals & make all necessary repairs in a
Apr 15, 1998
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 21, 2025 · Apt 3
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Nov 21, 2025 · Apt 3
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Nov 21, 2025 · Apt 3
Close - Outside building
Roof door/hatch
Nov 21, 2025 · Apt PH
Close - Electric
Power outage
May 23, 2022 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
May 23, 2022 · Apt 3
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jul 12, 2021 · Apt GROUND
Close - General
Cooking gas
Jul 12, 2021 · Apt GROUND
Close - General
Cooking gas
Jul 12, 2021 · Apt GROUND
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jul 12, 2021 · Apt GROUND
Close
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- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 16, 2021 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 16, 2021 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 23, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Power outage
Jan 6, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 6, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 24, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 14, 2011 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 16, 2010 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 28, 2010 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jul 21, 2010 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Windows
Mar 22, 2010 · Apt 3FL
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Mar 22, 2010 · Apt 3FL
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Mar 22, 2010 · Apt 3FL
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Mar 22, 2010 · Apt 3FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 3, 2009 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Sep 30, 2009 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 20, 2009 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Mar 23, 2009 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Mar 23, 2009 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
Wiring
Mar 23, 2009 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 16, 2009 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 16, 2009 · Apt 3
Close - General
Windows
Mar 16, 2009 · Apt 3
Close - General
Locks
Mar 16, 2009 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Mar 16, 2009 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Mar 16, 2009 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 27, 2008 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Jul 23, 2008 · Apt 3FL
Close - Electric
Wiring
Jul 23, 2008 · Apt 3FL
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Mar 18, 2008 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Mar 18, 2008 · Apt 2
Close - General
Doors
Mar 18, 2008 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Wiring
Mar 18, 2008 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Wiring
Mar 18, 2008 · Apt 2
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Mar 18, 2008 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 18, 2008 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Sep 20, 2007 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Sep 17, 2007 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Sep 17, 2007 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Sep 6, 2007 · Apt 2F
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Two-family home (B2)
- Year built
- 1920
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 2,964 ft²
- Lot area
- 3,150 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 308
- Council district
- 35
- Block / lot
- 1139 / 13
- Assessed value
- $158,580
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #350684, last renewed Apr 19, 2021.
Questions about 768 Dean Street
Who owns 768 Dean Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Chowdhury, Shameem Mr..
Does 768 Dean Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 111 housing violations at this property.
Is 768 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 768 Dean Street built?
City records list 1920 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 768 Dean Street?
It has 2 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.