215 Sterling Place
Brooklyn, NY 11238BBL 3-01164-0064Map
Owner of record: Colony Heights LLC
215 Sterling Place is an elevator apartment building built in 1937 in Brooklyn, 11238. It has 82 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is Colony Heights LLC. HPD has recorded 15 housing violations here, most recently on March 22, 2021. City tax records listed 36 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 15
- DOB violations
- 27
- ECB violations
- 32
- HPD complaints
- 81
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
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 · 15
- BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt 5h, 5th story, 3rd apartment from north at east , section at east
Mar 22, 2021 · Apt 5H
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation riser pipe at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 5h, 5th story, 3rd apartment from north at east , section at east
Mar 22, 2021 · Apt 5H
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures .... in the entire apartment located at apt 6r, 6th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 10, 2016 · Apt 6R
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
File certification of satisfactory installation of smoke detecting device in accordance with h.p.d. rules and regulations. located at apt 6r, 6th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 10, 2016 · Apt 6R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at shower stall in the bathroom located at apt 6r, 6th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 10, 2016 · Apt 6R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures ... in the entire apartment located at apt 6r, 6th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 10, 2016 · Apt 6R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 6r, 6th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 10, 2016 · Apt 6R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at apt 6g, 6th story, 2nd apartment from south at west , section at west
Sep 8, 2014 · Apt 6G
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west , section at east
Aug 15, 2014 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west , section at east
Aug 8, 2014 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west , section at east
Aug 8, 2014 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector inoperable in the entire apartment located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west , section at east
Aug 8, 2014 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west , section at east
Aug 8, 2014 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the foyer located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west , section at east
Aug 8, 2014 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 1st room from east located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west , section at east
Aug 8, 2014 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 27
- Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 18, 2021
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 18, 2021
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 22, 2020
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 22, 2020
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 17, 2019
Dob violation - resolved - Failure to submit eer none
Failure to submit an energy efficiency report in 2014 per ad. code sec. 28-308.4
Dec 31, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 28, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 26, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 4, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 4, 2010
Dob violation - resolved
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- Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 4, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 23, 2009
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 23, 2009
Dob violation - resolved - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 7, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 7, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 2, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 2, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 2, 2004
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 2, 2004
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
3p2752
Mar 1, 2001
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
3p2753
Mar 1, 2001
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
3p2752
Mar 27, 2000
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
3p2753
Mar 27, 2000
Dob violation - resolved - Construction other optional
Hazardous
May 12, 1999
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
Hazardous
May 12, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 16, 1993
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 32
- Class - 1
Failure to provide required means of egress rear exit of gym occupancy180 by girls locker rm exit sign points left door leads 20' x 40' 'dead end' court yard enclosed by surrounding structures 2 doors in court
May 27, 2009
Resolve - Class - 2
08v1.98bb5.98bb 5yr test
Apr 22, 2009
Resolve - Class - 2
98bb5.38i11.16h11.08v10.40z9.39o2.32h10.34o02.16h11 hatch door pivots worn replace
Apr 15, 2009
Resolve - Class - 3
Water penetration through foundation wall at east side in locker room at cellar. remedy: water proof foundation wall.
Jul 25, 2008
Resolve - Hazardous
Exterior drain pipe is cracked and falling apart located on both of the children playground.remedy:repair/replace drain pipe.
May 7, 2007
Resolve - Non-hazardous
"reissue" 34444666p.water penetrationthrough walls in basement located in stiarcase "c" & in kitchen storage area. remedy: stop water penetratiion/make all necessary repairs to brick wall.
Mar 8, 2005
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain defect is water penetrating through mortar joints in stair case "c" at basement level remedy: repair wall
Jul 21, 2004
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain building interior & exterior noted entrance steps in need of refacing remedy maintain building remove all hazards
Dec 31, 2003
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain defect is roof leaks at the n/w corner is class room # 213 remedy : repair roof
Jan 29, 2003
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain defects are broken and defective door locks in boys and girls bathrooms is cellar class rooms # 105 and 112 remedy : replace door locks
Jan 29, 2003
Resolve
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- Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain defects are rotten broken and defective wooden door fame in boys and girls bathrooms in cellar and class room # 112 remedy : replace door frame
Jan 29, 2003
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain - hazardous defects are in cellar girls bathroom metal stall dividers are rotten and bulging with sharp edges remedy : replace dividers
Jan 29, 2003
Resolve - Non-hazardous
"reissue" failure to maintain defects are water penatrating intalled walls of building. location: kitchen storage supply room basement. remedy; do repairs.
Jan 11, 2002
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain defect is loose raised uneven heaving metal access paned on floor of gym ctripping hayard. location: gym floor basement in front of two. remedy; secure & level access panels.
Jan 11, 2002
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain defect is: corrodial ized toilet stalls. location: girls toilet basement. remedy; replace stalls.
Jan 11, 2002
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure ot maintain. defect is open accussible access door unlocked 7 gar. location boys toilet at charse wall. remedy: recoder acceso door unaccessible to children provide lock.
Jan 11, 2002
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Reissue failure to maintain defect use water damaged & cracked walls. location: rm 213 auditioum. rm 101 one door & windoms rm 106 basemt wall ajecent to kitchen supply room & kitchen supply room gym & basement
Jan 11, 2002
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain,defects water penetrating interior walls of buildig,locations:storage supply room basement.remedy:do repairs.
Jun 13, 2001
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain defects exit door not self closing. location from gym to yard at sterling place. remedy: do repairs.
Jun 13, 2001
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain defects water damaged walls. locations rm 213, auditorium east wall adjacent vanderbilt ave. 101 above door and windows, 106 vanderbilt front, 112 at vanderbilt. remedy: do repairs.
Jun 13, 2001
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain defects perimeter fence heavy oxidation and loose dent, sections of iron fence. location: exterior perimeter fence. remedy: do repairs maintain fence.
Jun 13, 2001
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain.defects.defective front main entrance door.location:front door sterling place remedy:repair replace
Jun 13, 2001
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain defects are:1)perimeter fences have deteriorated/rusted/decaying broken-repaint/exterior door/frames unstable separating from walls 3)exterior steps -broken treds, defective 4)interior doors
May 24, 2000
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain bldg interior & exterior. noted: entrance steps in need of re-facing. railings throughout school faulty, need replacing. hot water lines deliver brown, rusty water (hazard).
May 12, 1999
Resolve - Non-hazardous
75u5,2l11,74m7,17i12,73u16. 74-capacity plate. 17-car door vision panel. 73-provide correct city id # 3p2752.
Dec 15, 1998
Resolve - Non-hazardous
17i12,53b7,75u5,74m7,31q3,73u16. 17-car door vision panel. 74-capacityplate. 31-shaftway riser. 73-properly tag device w/ correct city id # 3p2753.
Dec 15, 1998
Resolve - Non-hazardous
05j,05l,21x.
Aug 30, 1991
Resolve - Non-hazardous
05j,05l,21x.
Aug 30, 1991
Resolve - Non-hazardous
21l,39h
Jul 10, 1991
Resolve - Non-hazardous
21l,50f
Jul 10, 1991
Resolve - Non-hazardous
21l,09h,05a,57o,14l
Apr 25, 1991 · Penalty $150
Resolve - Non-hazardous
05a,14m,57o
Apr 25, 1991
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 1, 2026 · Apt 1L
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 7, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 21, 2023 · Apt 6N
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Dec 21, 2023 · Apt 6N
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 26, 2022 · Apt 3G
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Oct 6, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Paint/plaster
Radiator
Mar 16, 2021 · Apt 5H
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 16, 2021 · Apt 5H
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Mar 16, 2021 · Apt 5H
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Nov 23, 2020 · Apt 6R
Close
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- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 22, 2019 · Apt 6M
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Aug 25, 2018 · Apt 3G
Close - Door/window
Door frame
Aug 25, 2018 · Apt 3G
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jan 28, 2017 · Apt 5J
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jan 28, 2017 · Apt 3G
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jan 28, 2017 · Apt 2L
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Mar 9, 2016 · Apt 6R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 9, 2016 · Apt 6R
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Oct 1, 2015 · Apt 5D
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 29, 2015 · Apt B23
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 29, 2015 · Apt B23
Close - Door/window
Door
May 29, 2015 · Apt B23
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Oct 27, 2014 · Apt 6A
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Oct 27, 2014 · Apt 6A
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Oct 27, 2014 · Apt 6A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 28, 2014 · Apt 1L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 28, 2014 · Apt 1L
Close - Door/window
Door
Aug 22, 2014 · Apt 6G
Close - Door/window
Door frame
Aug 22, 2014 · Apt 6G
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Aug 22, 2014 · Apt 6G
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 15, 2014 · Apt 1L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 15, 2014 · Apt 1L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 15, 2014 · Apt 1L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 15, 2014 · Apt 1L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 7, 2014 · Apt 1L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 7, 2014 · Apt 1L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 7, 2014 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Aug 7, 2014 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 7, 2014 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 7, 2014 · Apt 1L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 7, 2014 · Apt 1L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 12, 2014 · Apt 1L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 12, 2014 · Apt 1L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 23, 2014 · Apt C8
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 11, 2013 · Apt 6M
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
May 11, 2012 · Apt 5N
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Nov 3, 2011 · Apt 6G
Close - General
Floor
Nov 3, 2011 · Apt 6G
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Nov 3, 2011 · Apt 6G
Close - General
Mold
Nov 3, 2011 · Apt 6G
Close
Sales history
| Date | Price | Type | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 28, 2026 | Non-market transfer | Rentals - elevator apartments | 82 |
Building details
- Building type
- Elevator apartment building (D1)
- Year built
- 1937
- Floors
- 6
- Residential units
- 82
- Building area
- 92,902 ft²
- Lot area
- 22,925 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 308
- Council district
- 35
- Block / lot
- 1164 / 64
- Assessed value
- $3,735,450
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #305247, last renewed Sep 11, 2025.
Questions about 215 Sterling Place
Who owns 215 Sterling Place?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Colony Heights LLC.
Does 215 Sterling Place have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 15 housing violations at this property.
Is 215 Sterling Place rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 36 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 44% of its 82 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 215 Sterling Place built?
City records list 1937 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 215 Sterling Place?
It has 82 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.