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
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 · 86
- 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 - 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
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.
Apr 8, 2021
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.
Oct 29, 2019
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 - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - 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 - 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
Replace with new the missing lock and assembly at building entrance door at public hall, 1st story
Jul 23, 2014
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - 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 1, 1st story
Nov 10, 2010 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt bsmt
Jun 16, 2010 · Apt BSMT
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system cellar door lock at cellar
Feb 24, 2007
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
Feb 24, 2007 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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
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.