1221 Dean Street
Brooklyn, NY 11216BBL 3-01207-0060Map
Owner of record: Smokey 1221 Dean, LLC
1221 Dean Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1891 in Brooklyn, 11216. It has 8 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Smokey 1221 Dean, LLC. HPD has recorded 14 housing violations here, most recently on June 19, 2026. 1 of the 14 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 8 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 14
- DOB violations
- 7
- ECB violations
- 6
- HPD complaints
- 73
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
Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 14
- CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 19, 2026 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at north wall, east wall, south wall and at ceiling in the foyer located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 19, 2026 · Apt 2
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
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 20, 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
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 9, 2022
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.
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.
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 29, 2019
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.
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.
Feb 18, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in waste line at the bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2fl, 1st story
Apr 8, 2010 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov certified late
DOB building violations · 7
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 22, 2025
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report
Feb 24, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 16, 1993
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 6
- Class - 1
At the time of my inspection observed active site upon request failed to designate competent or cs as required. bc 3301.13.3, occupied building with residents & workers can be exposed to potential hazardous con
Apr 9, 2026 · Penalty $10,000
Resolve - Class - 1
At the time of my inspection observed active site with steel beam (w12)&new steel stairs @ cellar level installed, upon request no approve structural detail drawings was provided,no blocking was installed or ve
Apr 9, 2026 · Penalty $2,530
Resolve - Class - 1
Unlawfully continued of work while on notice of a stop work order (fswo). at time of inspection, noted at cellar, ongoing construction work, contrary to fswo #35668270h, issued on 09/22/2025. three (3) construc
Jan 14, 2026 · Penalty $12,500
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to designate and/or have a construction superintendent presentat site as required.at time of inspection of an active construction site a 3 story 2 family dwelling and 6 furnished rooms is being converte
Sep 22, 2025 · Penalty $12,500
Resolve - Class - 1
Atoi observed active partial stop work order on file with the department. however stop work order sticker has been removed and is not visible on property, comply with code
Nov 13, 2024 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 2
Work without a permit. at time of inspection observed ongoing demolition work on 3rd floor apt of above building. stripping of fire separating wall between common corridor and dwelling unit. apt has been gutted
Oct 11, 2024
Resolve
Complaints
- Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jun 17, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jun 12, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jun 12, 2026 · Apt 3
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Sep 17, 2024 · Apt ROOM1
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Sep 17, 2024 · Apt ROOM1
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Feb 27, 2012 · Apt 6
Close - General
Stairs
Feb 27, 2012 · Apt 6
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 27, 2012 · Apt 6
Close - General
Floor
Feb 27, 2012 · Apt 6
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Feb 27, 2012 · Apt 6
Close
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- General
Stairs
Feb 9, 2012 · Apt 6
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Feb 9, 2012 · Apt 6
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Feb 9, 2012 · Apt 6
Close - General
Stairs
Dec 13, 2011 · Apt 6
Close - General
Locks
Dec 13, 2011 · Apt 6
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Dec 13, 2011 · Apt 6
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Dec 13, 2011 · Apt 6
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 13, 2011 · Apt 6
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jun 30, 2011 · Apt 6
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jun 30, 2011 · Apt 6
Close - Electric
Wiring
Jun 30, 2011 · Apt 6
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 30, 2011 · Apt 6
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jun 30, 2011 · Apt 6
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Jun 30, 2011 · Apt 6
Close - General
Stairs
Jun 30, 2011 · Apt 6
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 2, 2011 · Apt 6
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 16, 2010 · Apt 6
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 16, 2010 · Apt 6
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 9, 2010 · Apt 6
Close - Electric
Lighting
Jul 3, 2010 · Apt 6
Close - General
Doors
Jul 3, 2010 · Apt 6
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 3, 2010 · Apt 6
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Jul 3, 2010 · Apt 6
Close - General
Stairs
Jun 7, 2010 · Apt 6
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
May 17, 2010 · Apt 2FL
Close - Nonconst
Smoke-fumes
May 17, 2010 · Apt 2FL
Close - General
Floor
May 17, 2010 · Apt 2FL
Close - General
Floor
May 17, 2010 · Apt 2FL
Close - General
Ceramic-tile
May 17, 2010 · Apt 2FL
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
May 17, 2010 · Apt 2FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 17, 2010 · Apt 2FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 17, 2010 · Apt 2FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 17, 2010 · Apt 2FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 17, 2010 · Apt 2FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 17, 2010 · Apt 2FL
Close - General
Windows
May 17, 2010 · Apt 2FL
Close - General
Windows
May 17, 2010 · Apt 2FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 27, 2010 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Wiring
Apr 6, 2010 · Apt 2FL
Close - General
Windows
Apr 6, 2010 · Apt 2FL
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C5)
- Year built
- 1891
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 8
- Building area
- 2,800 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 308
- Council district
- 36
- Block / lot
- 1207 / 60
- Assessed value
- $392,850
- Landmark / historic district
- Crown Heights North Historic District
HPD registration #319643, last renewed Aug 6, 2025.
Questions about 1221 Dean Street
Who owns 1221 Dean Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Smokey 1221 Dean, LLC.
Does 1221 Dean Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 14 housing violations at this property.
Is 1221 Dean Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 8 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 8 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 1221 Dean Street built?
City records list 1891 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 1221 Dean Street?
It has 8 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.