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998 DEAN STREET

Brooklyn · ZIP 11238 · BIN 3028018 · Crown Heights (North) · On record since Sep 21, 1999

NeighborhoodⓘCrown Heights (North)
Worse than most buildings in Crown Heights (North)
More complaints than 71% of residential buildings in Crown Heights (North) over the last 10 years. Size-normalized by building volume.
71st pct
Activity TrendsLast 5 years
Complaints have increased in the last 2 years
↑ Up 833% in the last 2 years (28 vs 3 prior 2 yrs)
50250'21'26
Complaint SeverityⓘLast 10 years
About as many serious complaints as similar buildings
74 Priority A and B complaints over 27 years — 6.3 per year on average. Size-normalized by building volume.
6.3/yr62nd pct(med. 0.1/yr)fewermedianmost
Department of Buildings Complaints
Total complaints since 1999
89
2 active
Total Priority Aⓘ
9
Total Priority Bⓘ
65
1 active
No Access for Inspection (past 5 yrs)ⓘ
10%
3 complaints
Complaints over time
5 yrsAll time

First filed Sep 21, 1999. Latest: May 1, 2026.

Top complaint types
5 yrsAll time
A — ImminentB — SeriousC — StandardD — Minor
Complaint log
89total
Active onlyAll
DateComplaint typePriorityStatusClosedOutcome
May 1, 2026

Site Conditions Endangering Workers

91

ACLOSEDMay 3, 2026
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No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Feb 15, 2026

Failure to Retain Water/Improper Drainage (LL103/89)

85

CACTIVE——
Jan 30, 2026

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

BCLOSEDFeb 1, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 5, 2025

Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits

83

BACTIVEJan 29, 2026

Inspector unable to gain access - 1st attempt

Oct 29, 2025

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDOct 31, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Oct 29, 2025

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

BCLOSEDOct 29, 2025

Complaint referred to new york police department

Oct 20, 2025

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

BCLOSEDOct 21, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Sep 13, 2025

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDSep 15, 2025

Ecb violation served

Sep 13, 2025

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

BCLOSEDOct 12, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Sep 13, 2025

Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits

83

BCLOSEDOct 31, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 29, 2025

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

BCLOSEDSep 30, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 28, 2025

Illegal Conversion

45

BCLOSEDNov 6, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Aug 21, 2025

Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit

23

BCLOSEDAug 21, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 20, 2025

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

BCLOSEDSep 15, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 19, 2025

Unlicensed/Illegal/Improper Plumbing Work In-Progress

76

ACLOSEDFeb 12, 2026

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Aug 19, 2025

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDAug 28, 2025

Please see complaint number

Aug 19, 2025

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

BCLOSEDSep 3, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 19, 2025

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDJan 13, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 19, 2025

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDJan 13, 2026

Please see complaint number

Aug 19, 2025

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDAug 22, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 19, 2025

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDJan 13, 2026

Please see complaint number

Aug 19, 2025

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDJan 13, 2026

Please see complaint number

Aug 18, 2025

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

BCLOSEDSep 3, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 6, 2025

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDJan 13, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 6, 2025

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDJan 13, 2026

Please see complaint number

Aug 6, 2025

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

BCLOSEDAug 12, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 6, 2025

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDJan 13, 2026

Please see complaint number

Jul 27, 2024

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDAug 7, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 18, 2024

Storefront or Business Sign/Awning/Marquee/Canopy – Illegal

49

CCLOSEDApr 3, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Sep 13, 2022

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

BCLOSEDSep 15, 2022

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 2, 2022

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDJul 28, 2022

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Sep 27, 2021

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDOct 14, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

May 20, 2021

Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling

10

ACLOSEDMay 20, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Feb 23, 2021

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDApr 23, 2021

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Dec 22, 2020

Curb Cut/Driveway/Carport – Illegal

35

DCLOSEDJan 25, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Oct 22, 2020

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDDec 10, 2020

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 19, 2020

Certificate of Occupancy – None/Illegal/Contrary to CO

31

CCLOSEDSep 16, 2020

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jul 10, 2020

Certificate of Occupancy – None/Illegal/Contrary to CO

31

CCLOSEDSep 4, 2020

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Jun 9, 2020

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

BCLOSEDJun 12, 2020

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Jun 1, 2020

COVID-19 Executive Order

2N

CCLOSEDJun 2, 2020

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Feb 18, 2020

Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property

6M

CCLOSEDFeb 18, 2020

Ecb violation served

Apr 29, 2019

Construction Enforcement Work Order (DOB)

1X

BCLOSEDMay 14, 2019

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Apr 4, 2019

Vent/Exhaust – Illegal/Improper

53

DCLOSEDFeb 14, 2020

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jan 30, 2019

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDJan 30, 2019

Ecb violation served

Jan 25, 2019

SEP – Professional Certification Compliance Audit

4B

BCLOSEDFeb 12, 2019

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jan 10, 2019

SEP – Professional Certification Compliance Audit

4B

BCLOSEDFeb 20, 2019

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jan 6, 2019

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

BCLOSEDJan 7, 2019

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Sep 21, 2018

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

BCLOSEDSep 25, 2018

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Sep 11, 2018

SEP – Professional Certification Compliance Audit

4B

BCLOSEDSep 19, 2018

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 6, 2018

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

BCLOSEDAug 9, 2018

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

ACLOSED
May 1, 2026
Site Conditions Endangering Workers
91
Closed May 3, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CACTIVE
Feb 15, 2026
Failure to Retain Water/Improper Drainage (LL103/89)
85
BCLOSED
Jan 30, 2026
After Hours Work – Illegal
04
Closed Feb 1, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BACTIVE
Dec 5, 2025
Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits
83
Closed Jan 29, 2026

Inspector unable to gain access - 1st attempt

BCLOSED
Oct 29, 2025
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Oct 31, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Oct 29, 2025
After Hours Work – Illegal
04
Closed Oct 29, 2025

Complaint referred to new york police department

BCLOSED
Oct 20, 2025
After Hours Work – Illegal
04
Closed Oct 21, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Sep 13, 2025
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Sep 15, 2025

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Sep 13, 2025
After Hours Work – Illegal
04
Closed Oct 12, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Sep 13, 2025
Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits
83
Closed Oct 31, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Aug 29, 2025
After Hours Work – Illegal
04
Closed Sep 30, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Aug 28, 2025
Illegal Conversion
45
Closed Nov 6, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Aug 21, 2025
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed Aug 21, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Aug 20, 2025
After Hours Work – Illegal
04
Closed Sep 15, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Aug 19, 2025
Unlicensed/Illegal/Improper Plumbing Work In-Progress
76
Closed Feb 12, 2026

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Aug 19, 2025
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Aug 28, 2025

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Aug 19, 2025
After Hours Work – Illegal
04
Closed Sep 3, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Aug 19, 2025
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Jan 13, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Aug 19, 2025
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Jan 13, 2026

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Aug 19, 2025
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Aug 22, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Aug 19, 2025
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Jan 13, 2026

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Aug 19, 2025
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Jan 13, 2026

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Aug 18, 2025
After Hours Work – Illegal
04
Closed Sep 3, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Aug 6, 2025
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Jan 13, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Aug 6, 2025
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Jan 13, 2026

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Aug 6, 2025
After Hours Work – Illegal
04
Closed Aug 12, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Aug 6, 2025
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Jan 13, 2026

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Jul 27, 2024
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Aug 7, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Mar 18, 2024
Storefront or Business Sign/Awning/Marquee/Canopy – Illegal
49
Closed Apr 3, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Sep 13, 2022
After Hours Work – Illegal
04
Closed Sep 15, 2022

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jun 2, 2022
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Jul 28, 2022

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Sep 27, 2021
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Oct 14, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
May 20, 2021
Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling
10
Closed May 20, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Feb 23, 2021
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Apr 23, 2021

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

DCLOSED
Dec 22, 2020
Curb Cut/Driveway/Carport – Illegal
35
Closed Jan 25, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Oct 22, 2020
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Dec 10, 2020

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Aug 19, 2020
Certificate of Occupancy – None/Illegal/Contrary to CO
31
Closed Sep 16, 2020

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Jul 10, 2020
Certificate of Occupancy – None/Illegal/Contrary to CO
31
Closed Sep 4, 2020

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Jun 9, 2020
After Hours Work – Illegal
04
Closed Jun 12, 2020

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

CCLOSED
Jun 1, 2020
COVID-19 Executive Order
2N
Closed Jun 2, 2020

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Feb 18, 2020
Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property
6M
Closed Feb 18, 2020

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Apr 29, 2019
Construction Enforcement Work Order (DOB)
1X
Closed May 14, 2019

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

DCLOSED
Apr 4, 2019
Vent/Exhaust – Illegal/Improper
53
Closed Feb 14, 2020

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Jan 30, 2019
Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service
6S
Closed Jan 30, 2019

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Jan 25, 2019
SEP – Professional Certification Compliance Audit
4B
Closed Feb 12, 2019

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jan 10, 2019
SEP – Professional Certification Compliance Audit
4B
Closed Feb 20, 2019

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jan 6, 2019
After Hours Work – Illegal
04
Closed Jan 7, 2019

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Sep 21, 2018
After Hours Work – Illegal
04
Closed Sep 25, 2018

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Sep 11, 2018
SEP – Professional Certification Compliance Audit
4B
Closed Sep 19, 2018

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Aug 6, 2018
After Hours Work – Illegal
04
Closed Aug 9, 2018

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

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