1229 Dean Street

Brooklyn, NY 11216BBL 3-01207-0056Map

1229 Dean Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1891 in Brooklyn, 11216. It has 4 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Tomlinson, Michael C. HPD has recorded 16 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 9 of the 16 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations: 16
DOB violations: 3
ECB violations: 0
HPD complaints: 20

What to know

Good

No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

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 · 16

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 19, 2025
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.
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 26, 2024
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.
Apr 9, 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.
Mar 22, 2023
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.
Feb 24, 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.
Apr 8, 2021
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 16, 2018
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 21, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed

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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 18, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed
BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of flower pots at window sill above building front entrance , 2nd story
Oct 4, 2011
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from at least 1 window or provide approved type gate .. in the 1st room from north located at apt 2, 1st story, apartment at east
Oct 4, 2011 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the access to scuttle ladder at public hall, 4th story
Sep 10, 2011
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceilings and walls at all stories with fire reatrdant material at public hall
Sep 10, 2011
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceilings and walls at all stories at public hall
Sep 10, 2011
Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 3

Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed
Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Mar 16, 1994
Vp*-violation unserved ecb- dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 16, 1993
Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 30, 2011 · Apt 2
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 30, 2011 · Apt 2
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 30, 2011 · Apt 2
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 30, 2011 · Apt 2
Close
General
Mold
Sep 30, 2011 · Apt 2
Close
Nonconst
Rubbish
Sep 2, 2011 · Apt 8
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 2, 2011 · Apt 8
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 2, 2011 · Apt 8
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 2, 2011 · Apt 8
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 2, 2011 · Apt 8
Close

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Heating
Heat related
Oct 22, 2005 · Apt 8
Close
Heating
Heat related
May 25, 2005 · Apt 8
Close
Heating
Heat related
Apr 24, 2005 · Apt 8
Close
Plumbing
Water-leaks
Apr 24, 2005 · Apt 8
Close
Plumbing
Water-leaks
Apr 24, 2005 · Apt 8
Close
Plumbing
Water-leaks
Apr 24, 2005 · Apt 8
Close
Heating
Heat related
Apr 22, 2005 · Apt 3
Close
Heating
Heat related
Nov 5, 2004 · Apt 3
Close
Heating
Heat related
Nov 2, 2004 · Apt 3
Close
Appliance
Sprinker cert
Jul 26, 2004
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: 1891
Floors: 3
Residential units: 4
Building area: 2,800 ft²
Lot area: 2,000 ft²
Zoning: R6
Community board: 308
Council district: 36
Block / lot: 1207 / 56
Assessed value: $415,800
Landmark / historic district: Crown Heights North Historic District

HPD registration #303894, last renewed Apr 14, 2026.

Questions about 1229 Dean Street

Who owns 1229 Dean Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Tomlinson, Michael C.

Does 1229 Dean Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 16 housing violations at this property.

Is 1229 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 1229 Dean Street built?

City records list 1891 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 1229 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.