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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

Concern
2 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 · 111

  • 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
  • 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 29, 2024

    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.

    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

    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.

    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

    Open — Info 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.

    Feb 24, 2022

    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.

    Feb 24, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • C

    Provide temporary seal up for all accessible openings

    Jul 29, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • I

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • 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
  • B

    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
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at cellar

    Feb 24, 2019

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • 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 21, 2017

    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.

    Nov 4, 2016

    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

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood cornice over entrance to building at stoop

    Sep 30, 2010

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    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
  • A

    § 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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of no electric supply to all stories , at public hall

    Jul 24, 2008

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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

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

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.