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1503 Dean Street

Brooklyn, NY 11213BBL 3-01340-0071Map

Owner of record: Wachala, James S Jr

1503 Dean Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Brooklyn, 11213. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Wachala, James S Jr. HPD has recorded 86 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 38 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
86
DOB violations
2
ECB violations
2
HPD complaints
60

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 · 86

  • 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 19, 2025

    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.

    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 26, 2024

    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.

    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 20, 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
  • 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

    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.

    Apr 8, 2021

    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.

    Apr 8, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • 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 16, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    § 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor missing frame at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 17, 2018

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    Jul 17, 2018

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 17, 2018

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    Jul 17, 2018

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building.

    Jul 17, 2018

    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 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
  • 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 18, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace with new the missing lock and assembly at building entrance door at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 23, 2014

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor in the 2nd living room from north located at apt 3fl, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 23, 2014 · Apt 3FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls and ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3fl, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 23, 2014 · Apt 3FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective caulking around bath tub in the bathroom located at apt 3fl, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 23, 2014 · Apt 3FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 3fl, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 23, 2014 · Apt 3FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3fl, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 23, 2014 · Apt 3FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 ***minimum 100 watts of incandescent light required***

    Mar 9, 2011

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story

    Nov 10, 2010 · Apt 1

    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 1, 1st story

    Nov 10, 2010 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt bsmt

    Jun 16, 2010 · Apt BSMT

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at bsmt-apt bsmt

    Jun 16, 2010 · Apt BSMT

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective locking device at the front enfrance door located at bsmt-apt bsmt

    Jun 16, 2010 · Apt BSMT

    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 bsmt-apt bsmt

    Jun 16, 2010 · Apt BSMT

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector that is defective in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt bsmt

    Jun 16, 2010 · Apt BSMT

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at the north wall and ceiling 20 sq ft in the kitchen located at bsmt-apt bsmt

    Jun 16, 2010 · Apt BSMT

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets handle at the shower stall in the bathroom located at bsmt-apt bsmt

    Jun 16, 2010 · Apt BSMT

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective gasket at the upper door of the refrigerator in the kitchen located at bsmt-apt bsmt

    Jun 16, 2010 · Apt BSMT

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 2nd room from north at west, the 3rd room from north at east, the 1st room from north at east located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 4, 2010 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective wood balusters at handrail (total1) intermediate landing, 2nd to 3rd sty. at public hall stairs

    Apr 4, 2010

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective wood balusters at handrail (total1) intermediate landing, 1st to 2nd sty. at public hall stairs

    Apr 4, 2010

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 4, 2010 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color , north wall in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 4, 2010 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system cellar door lock at cellar

    Feb 24, 2007

    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

    Feb 24, 2007 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story

    Feb 24, 2007 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls and ceilings in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story

    Feb 24, 2007 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story

    Jan 5, 2007 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and walls in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story

    Jan 5, 2007 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color east wall in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story

    Jan 5, 2007 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 2

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Sep 7, 2011

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Sep 7, 2011

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 2

  • Class - 1

    Gas being supplied to bldg w/o inspection and certification by dob. observe in cellar, gas supplied to bldg w/o gas meter by flexible gas connector (stealing gas). also altered gas line in boiler room; no job

    Jun 16, 2011 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work w/o a permit. observe in cellar installed full bathroom (1 toilet, 1 lavatory, 1 shower), kitchen sink, gas stove. created illegal apt in cellar for 3 family bldg - 1 family per flr - 1,2,3; w/3 electric

    Jun 16, 2011 · Penalty $8,000

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Feb 21, 2020 · Apt 3G

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Feb 21, 2020 · Apt 3G

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Steam pipe/riser

    Jul 15, 2018 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jul 22, 2014 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jul 16, 2014 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Jul 16, 2014 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Jul 16, 2014 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jul 16, 2014 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jul 16, 2014 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 16, 2014 · Apt 3FL

    Close
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  • Door/window

    Door

    Jul 16, 2014 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 16, 2014 · Apt 3FL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jun 9, 2014 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jun 9, 2014 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jun 9, 2014 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jun 9, 2014 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jun 9, 2014 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jun 9, 2014 · Apt 3

    Close
  • General

    Window guards

    Jan 24, 2012 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Window guards

    Jan 23, 2012 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Nov 1, 2011 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 1, 2011 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 29, 2011 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 13, 2010 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 5, 2010 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Jun 9, 2010 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jun 9, 2010 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Shower-stall

    Jun 9, 2010 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Shower-stall

    Jun 9, 2010 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Jun 9, 2010 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 30, 2010 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 28, 2010 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 3, 2010 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 8, 2007 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat-plant

    Mar 8, 2007 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 19, 2007 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Nov 24, 2006 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Nov 24, 2006 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Nov 24, 2006 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Nov 24, 2006 · Apt 3

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Nov 24, 2006 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Nov 24, 2006 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Nov 24, 2006 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Nov 24, 2006 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Nov 24, 2006 · Apt 3

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Nov 24, 2006 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Nov 24, 2006 · Apt 3

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Nov 24, 2006 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Jun 24, 2006 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jun 24, 2006 · Apt 2

    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 (C0)
Year built
1910
Floors
3
Residential units
3
Building area
2,520 ft²
Lot area
1,600 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
308
Council district
36
Block / lot
1340 / 71
Assessed value
$109,920
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #367840, last renewed Feb 12, 2026.

Questions about 1503 Dean Street

Who owns 1503 Dean Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Wachala, James S Jr.

Does 1503 Dean Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 86 housing violations at this property.

Is 1503 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 1503 Dean Street built?

City records list 1910 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 1503 Dean Street?

It has 3 residential units.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.