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2381 Dean Street, Brooklyn — Grade F | OpenStoop

2381 DEAN STREET, Brooklyn

Building Health Grade: F (28/100)

Year Built: 1910 · Units: 24

2381 Dean Street

Brooklyn 11233

Health Score

Higher is better. Based on 26 data sources across violations, complaints, permits, sales, and legal records.

High Confidence

This building has critical unresolved issues — proceed with caution

Serious unresolved problems. Consider alternatives or get professional advice before proceeding.

2381 Dean Street is a cooperative walkup building built in 1910 in Brooklyn with 24 residential units. It carries a Grade F health score, with 83 open Class C hazardous violations and a history of heat and hot water complaints among the recorded concerns. Our analysis reviewed 1,538 records across 26 public data sources, benchmarked against similar large prewar residential buildings in NYC.

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vs Neighborhood (11233)

6,944 buildings in this zip code

1st

Better than 1% of buildings in 11233

Bottom tier

Avg score: 85

WorstBest in 11233

Alerts

Open Critical Violations

This building has unresolved Class C (immediately hazardous) violations that require urgent repair.

Chronic Heat/Hot Water Issues

This building has a pattern of repeated heat or hot water complaints — a sign of persistent neglect.

Severe Heat/Hot Water Crisis

10+ heat or hot water complaints filed in the past year. Tenants are likely experiencing ongoing outages.

HPD Legal Action

The city's Housing Preservation department has taken legal action against this building's owner.

High Emergency Complaints

This flag was detected in our analysis of this building.

Litigation Floor Moderate

This flag was detected in our analysis of this building.

Score Breakdown

Living ConditionsBased on housing violations — things like heat, hot water, pests, mold

0Critical

Building SafetyStructural issues, fire safety, elevator problems, code violations

23Critical

Complaint BurdenHow often residents call 311 or file complaints about this building

0Critical

Management QualityHow quickly the owner fixes problems and maintains the building

53Fair

Financial HealthTax liens, water debt, unpaid city charges

No issues

Legal & EnforcementCity lawsuits and legal actions against the building owner

12Critical

Maintenance HistoryBoiler, facade, and routine upkeep inspection records

50Fair

Violations by Year↑ Worsening

Total: 449 violations · Peak: 110 in 2025

Event Activity by Category

Complaints

971

Violations

449

Inspections

Compliance

Permits

Financial

Legal

Total: 1538 events across 7 categories

Key Statistics

412

Housing Violations→

(327 open)

City-documented problems with living conditions

15.3x neighborhood avg

Class C (Hazardous)→

Immediately dangerous conditions requiring urgent repair

48.8x neighborhood avg

Building Violations→

Department of Buildings code violations

6.8x neighborhood avg

198

Building Complaints→

Building-related 311 complaints (housing, safety, maintenance — excludes noise, parking, street)

20.2x neighborhood avg

Permits Issued→

Approved construction or renovation work

Near average

1910

Built 116 years ago

↓Getting worse — 116 violations this year vs 60 last year

Sale History

Ownership changes, mortgages, and financial transactions recorded for this property.

Sep 30, 2019

Agreement

Recorded

CRFN: 2019000315385

Jan 24, 2007

JUDG

Recorded

CRFN: 2007000045287

Nov 3, 1989

Agreement

Recorded

Jun 30, 1989

Mortgage — $56,000

Recorded

Jun 30, 1989

Mortgage — $500,000,000

Recorded

Date unknown

Deed Transfer

Recorded

No tax liens found for this property.

Litigation History

Legal actions taken by the city against this building's owner for failure to maintain safe conditions.

Jan 6, 2026

Heat and Hot Water — CYPRESS HILLS TPT HDFC,MICHELLE NEUGEBAUER,STEPHANIE SUAZO

PENDING

Case Type: Heat and Hot Water

Case Status: PENDING

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Jan 6, 2026

Jul 22, 2025

Tenant Action — CYPRESS HILLS TPT HDFC

PENDING

Case Type: Tenant Action

Case Status: PENDING

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Jul 22, 2025

Jun 27, 2025

Tenant Action — NEIGHBORHOOD RESTORE HDFC

CLOSED

Case Type: Tenant Action

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Jun 27, 2025

Jun 18, 2025

Heat and Hot Water — CYPRESS HILLS TPT HDFC,MICHELLE NEUGEBAUER,STEPHANIE SUAZO (Judgment entered)

CLOSED

Case Type: Heat and Hot Water

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: YES

Case Opened: Jun 18, 2025

Mar 6, 2023

Tenant Action — NEIGHBORHOOD RESTORE HDFC

CLOSED

Case Type: Tenant Action

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Mar 6, 2023

Mar 3, 2009

7A —

CLOSED

Case Type: 7A

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Mar 3, 2009

Mar 21, 2007

Heat and Hot Water — ALBION LIBURD,AMPARO GARCIA,ETTA RICE,JOSE-MARIA GARCIA HDFC

CLOSED

Case Type: Heat and Hot Water

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Mar 21, 2007

Complete record of violations, complaints, permits, and other events for this building, newest first.

High Priority (9)

Complaint

Apr 5, 2026• 3 days ago

OPEN

HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING [EMERGENCY] (Apt BLDG)

Type: EMERGENCY

Apartment: BLDG

Space Type: BUILDING-WIDE

Unit Type: BUILDING-WIDE

Complaint Status: OPEN

Problem Status: CLOSE

Received Date: Apr 3, 2026

Resolution: HPD responded to a complaint of no heat or hot water in the building. An occupant of the building confirmed heat and hot water had been restored when the Inspector attempted to conduct the inspection or contacted you at the phone number associated wi

Complaint

Apr 5, 2026• 3 days ago

OPEN

HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING [EMERGENCY] (Apt BLDG)

Type: EMERGENCY

Apartment: BLDG

Space Type: BUILDING-WIDE

Unit Type: BUILDING-WIDE

Complaint Status: OPEN

Problem Status: CLOSE

Received Date: Apr 4, 2026

Resolution: More than one complaint was received for this building-wide condition. This complaint status is for the initial complaint.The Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted a tenant in the building and verified that the following condit

Complaint

Apr 3, 2026• 5 days ago

OPEN

HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING [EMERGENCY] (Apt BLDG)

Type: EMERGENCY

Apartment: BLDG

Space Type: BUILDING-WIDE

Unit Type: BUILDING-WIDE

Complaint Status: OPEN

Problem Status: CLOSE

Received Date: Apr 3, 2026

Complaint

Apr 3, 2026• 5 days ago

OPEN

HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING [EMERGENCY] (Apt BLDG)

Type: EMERGENCY

Apartment: BLDG

Space Type: BUILDING-WIDE

Unit Type: BUILDING-WIDE

Complaint Status: OPEN

Problem Status: CLOSE

Received Date: Apr 2, 2026

Resolution: HPD inspected this condition so the complaint has been closed. Violations were issued. The law provides the property owner time to correct the condition(s). Violation descriptions and the dates for the property owner to correct any violations are av

Complaint

Apr 3, 2026• 5 days ago

OPEN

HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING [EMERGENCY] (Apt BLDG)

Type: EMERGENCY

Apartment: BLDG

Space Type: BUILDING-WIDE

Unit Type: BUILDING-WIDE

Complaint Status: OPEN

Problem Status: CLOSE

Received Date: Apr 2, 2026

Complaint

Apr 3, 2026• 5 days ago

OPEN

HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING [EMERGENCY] (Apt 4)

Type: EMERGENCY

Apartment: 4

Space Type: BUILDING-WIDE

Unit Type: BUILDING-WIDE

Complaint Status: OPEN

Problem Status: CLOSE

Received Date: Apr 2, 2026

Resolution: More than one complaint was received for this building-wide condition. This complaint status is for the initial complaint.HPD called the telephone number on file for this complaint. Someone at that number indicated that the condition was corrected.

Complaint

Mar 21, 2026• 18 days ago

OPEN

PLUMBING — BASIN/SINK [EMERGENCY] (Apt 6)

Type: EMERGENCY

Apartment: 6

Space Type: KITCHEN

Unit Type: APARTMENT

Complaint Status: OPEN

Problem Status: CLOSE

Received Date: Mar 19, 2026

Complaint

Mar 21, 2026• 18 days ago

OPEN

PAINT/PLASTER — CEILING [EMERGENCY] (Apt 6)

Type: EMERGENCY

Apartment: 6

Space Type: KITCHEN

Unit Type: APARTMENT

Complaint Status: OPEN

Problem Status: CLOSE

Received Date: Mar 19, 2026

Resolution: The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.

Complaint

Mar 21, 2026• 18 days ago

OPEN

PLUMBING — BASIN/SINK [EMERGENCY] (Apt 6)

Type: EMERGENCY

Apartment: 6

Space Type: KITCHEN

Unit Type: APARTMENT

Complaint Status: OPEN

Problem Status: CLOSE

Received Date: Mar 19, 2026

Medium Priority (3)

Complaint

Apr 3, 2026• 6 days ago

OPEN

FLOORING/STAIRS — FLOOR [NON EMERGENCY] (Apt 4)

Type: NON EMERGENCY

Apartment: 4

Space Type: KITCHEN

Unit Type: APARTMENT

Complaint Status: OPEN

Problem Status: OPEN

Received Date: Apr 2, 2026

Resolution: The following complaint conditions are still open. HPD has already attempted to notify the property owner that the condition exists; the tenant should provide access for the owner to make the repair. HPD may attempt to contact the tenant by phone to

Complaint

Mar 21, 2026• 18 days ago

OPEN

GENERAL — CABINET [NON EMERGENCY] (Apt 6)

Type: NON EMERGENCY

Apartment: 6

Space Type: KITCHEN

Unit Type: APARTMENT

Complaint Status: OPEN

Problem Status: CLOSE

Received Date: Mar 19, 2026

Resolution: The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. Violations were previously issued for these conditions. Information about specific violations is available at www.nyc.gov/hpd.

Housing Violation

Mar 21, 2026• 18 days ago

OPEN

Class B: § 27-2026 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CONNECTION AT WASTE PIPE AT SINK IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 6, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST

Class: B

Apartment: 6

Floor: 3

Status: VIOLATION OPEN

Status Date: Mar 21, 2026

Informational (1)

Tax Record

Jan 1, 2027• Today

Assessed

Tax Year 2027 Market Value: $1,787,000 Exemptions: $804,150

Owner: CYPRESS HILLS TPT HOUSING DEVELOPMENT FU ND CORPORA

Year Built: 1,910

Building Class: C6

Gross Area: 22,688 sqft

Units: 27

Stories: 4

Zoning: R6

Assessed Value: $804,150

Market Value: $1,787,000

Other Events (7)

311 Complaint

Apr 4, 2026• 4 days ago

OPEN

ENTIRE BUILDING

Complaint Type: HEAT/HOT WATER

Descriptor: ENTIRE BUILDING

Descriptor2: NO HEAT AND NO HOT WATER

Resolution Description: This complaint is a duplicate of a building-wide condition already reported by another tenant. The original complaint is still open, and HPD may only need to confirm that the condition exists by insp

Agency: Department of Housing Preservation and Development

Location Type: RESIDENTIAL BUILDING

311 Complaint

Apr 3, 2026• 5 days ago

OPEN

ENTIRE BUILDING

Complaint Type: HEAT/HOT WATER

Descriptor: ENTIRE BUILDING

Descriptor2: NO HOT WATER

Resolution Description: The following complaint conditions are still open. HPD has already attempted to notify the property owner that the condition exists; the tenant should provide access for the owner to make the repair.

Agency: Department of Housing Preservation and Development

Location Type: RESIDENTIAL BUILDING

311 Complaint

Apr 3, 2026• 5 days ago

CLOSED

ENTIRE BUILDING

Complaint Type: HEAT/HOT WATER

Descriptor: ENTIRE BUILDING

Descriptor2: NO HEAT AND NO HOT WATER

Resolution Description: The Department of Housing Preservation and Development conducted or attempted to conduct an inspection. More information about inspection results can be found through HPD's website at www.nyc.gov/hpd

Closed Date: Apr 3, 2026

Agency: Department of Housing Preservation and Development

Location Type: RESIDENTIAL BUILDING

311 Complaint

Apr 3, 2026• 6 days ago

OPEN

ENTIRE BUILDING

Complaint Type: HEAT/HOT WATER

Descriptor: ENTIRE BUILDING

Descriptor2: NO HEAT AND NO HOT WATER

Agency: Department of Housing Preservation and Development

Location Type: RESIDENTIAL BUILDING

311 Complaint

Apr 3, 2026• 6 days ago

OPEN

FLOOR

Complaint Type: FLOORING/STAIRS

Descriptor: FLOOR

Descriptor2: FLOOR COVERING TORN OR MISSING

Agency: Department of Housing Preservation and Development

Location Type: RESIDENTIAL BUILDING

311 Complaint

Apr 3, 2026• 6 days ago

OPEN

ENTIRE BUILDING

Complaint Type: HEAT/HOT WATER

Descriptor: ENTIRE BUILDING

Descriptor2: NO HEAT AND NO HOT WATER

Agency: Department of Housing Preservation and Development

Location Type: RESIDENTIAL BUILDING

Code Violation

Apr 1, 2026• 8 days ago

ACTIVE

Boilers: FOUND 1 WEIL MCLAIN(MODEL# 588) OIL FIRED BOILER LEAKING AND JACKET DAMAGED, MAINTAIN BOILER; CORREC — $1,250 penalty

Type: Boilers

ECB Status: ACTIVE

Severity: CLASS - 2

Penalty: $1,250

Amount Paid: $0

Balance Due: $1,250

Hearing: PENDING

Respondent: CYPRESS HILLS TPT HOUSING

Law: 28-301.1 FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE-COMPLIANT MANNER: SERVICE EQUIPME

Property Details

Year Built

1910

Total Units

Residential Units

Building Class

Location

BBL

3014420066

Zipcode

11233

Location

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Property Owner

CYPRESS HILLS TPT HOUSING DEVELOPMENT FU ND CORPORA

Registered owner of 2381 Dean Street

Owner Portfolio

Buildings

Avg Grade

This owner has a pattern of issues across their portfolio

Avg Health

C: 2D: 1F: 1

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2381 DEAN STREET, Brooklyn — Grade F

2381 Dean Street

This building has critical unresolved issues — proceed with caution

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