495 Sterling Place
Brooklyn, NY 11238BBL 3-01167-0067Map
Owner of record: Black Veterans For Social Justice INC.
495 Sterling Place is a walk-up apartment building built in 1925 in Brooklyn, 11238. It has 20 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Black Veterans For Social Justice INC.. HPD has recorded 458 housing violations here, most recently on October 17, 2026. 41 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 19 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 458
- DOB violations
- 14
- ECB violations
- 3
- HPD complaints
- 455
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
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 458
- BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 17, 2026 · Apt 1C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 17, 2026 · Apt 1C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 17, 2026 · Apt 1C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling, window casing, and west wall in the kitchen located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 17, 2026 · Apt 1C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling, window casing and west wall in the kitchen located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 17, 2026 · Apt 1C
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 17, 2026 · Apt 1C
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 17, 2026 · Apt 1C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 17, 2026 · Apt 1C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in waste line at sink in the kitchen located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 17, 2026 · Apt 1C
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice regarding rent stabilization law, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a conspicuous location within the common area at the buildings entrance. for more information about signage requirements, please visit: https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/required-signage.page
Oct 12, 2026
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... more than 10 sq.ft but less than 30 sq.ft observed at west wall and ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 1, 2026 · Apt 1C
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 1, 2026 · Apt 1C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and west wall and south wall in the kitchen located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 1, 2026 · Apt 1C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 1, 2026 · Apt 1C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles in the kitchen located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 1, 2026 · Apt 1C
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at public hall, 1st story
Sep 1, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 1, 2026 · Apt 1C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at east and south wall in the bathroom located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 1, 2026 · Apt 1C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective caulking around bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 1, 2026 · Apt 1C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 1, 2026 · Apt 1C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 1, 2026 · Apt 1C
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 1, 2026 · Apt 1C
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 1, 2026 · Apt 1C
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the kitchen , the foyer located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 8, 2026 · Apt 3C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic wall tiles at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 8, 2026 · Apt 3C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the east wall in the foyer located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 8, 2026 · Apt 3C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at 1st window frame from south at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 8, 2026 · Apt 3C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 8, 2026 · Apt 3C
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 31, 2026 · Apt 4C
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 31, 2026 · Apt 4C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... greater than 10 sq.ft at ceiling west, south, and east walls in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 27, 2026 · Apt 1B
Open — Defect letter issued - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 27, 2026 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 27, 2026 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color west ,south and east walls in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 27, 2026 · Apt 1B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection at waste pipe at sink in the kitchen located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Mar 7, 2026 · Apt 2D
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the bathroom located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Mar 7, 2026 · Apt 2D
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at south wall south wall in the bathroom located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Mar 7, 2026 · Apt 2D
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at east wall east wall in the bathroom located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Mar 7, 2026 · Apt 2D
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at west wall west wall in the bathroom located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Mar 7, 2026 · Apt 2D
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Mar 7, 2026 · Apt 2D
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the east and west walls in the foyer located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Mar 7, 2026 · Apt 2D
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at west wall west wall in the bathroom located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north original violation 18700781 issued 07-mar-26 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code 27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Mar 7, 2026 · Apt 2D
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of rats and all underlying causes creating the pest infestations, by using integrated pest management (ipm), eliminate all burrow entry and passageways, pest nests, holes, gaps or cracks in walls, ceilings, floors, fixing leaks and managing garbage in public areas. evidence found at rats in kitchen in the entire apartment located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Mar 7, 2026 · Apt 2D
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at south wall south wall in the bathroom located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north original violation 18700783 issued 07-mar-26 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code 27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Mar 7, 2026 · Apt 2D
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at east wall east wall in the bathroom located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north original violation 18700782 issued 07-mar-26 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code 27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Mar 7, 2026 · Apt 2D
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice regarding rent stabilization law, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a conspicuous location within the common area at the buildings entrance. for more information about signage requirements, please visit: https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/required-signage.page
Feb 11, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 11, 2026 · Apt 1B
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... more than 10 sqft at ceiling and all walls in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 11, 2026 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling, west wall in the kitchen located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 3, 2026 · Apt 4C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective door bell buzzer intercom system from building entrance to box at east wall in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 3, 2026 · Apt 4C
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 14
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Sep 19, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jul 9, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
May 16, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 16, 1993
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 3
- Class - 1
Failure to maintain building walls and appurtennaces noted exposure 1 wheel chair ramp and steps cracking and spalding also exp3&4 cracks and spalling stucco invarious location repair and or replace
Jun 28, 2019 · Penalty $12,500
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg exterior and appurtenances.ramp in disrepair.crakcs throughout spaliding throughout ramp.exp #3 top elevation has stucco pulling away from the walls.rem:maintain bldg walls
Apr 8, 2019 · Penalty $6,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building exterior and appurtenances. at time of inspection noted spalding on ramp to front door spalding and loose plaster at 4exp 3 over fire escape and exp 4 back left corner.also
Feb 8, 2019 · Penalty $6,250
Resolve
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 9, 2026 · Apt BUILD
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Oct 9, 2026 · Apt 3D
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 9, 2026 · Apt 3D
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Oct 9, 2026 · Apt 3D
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 9, 2026 · Apt 3D
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Oct 9, 2026 · Apt 3D
Close - Door/window
Door
Oct 9, 2026 · Apt 4C
Open - Safety
Smoke detector
Oct 9, 2026 · Apt 4C
Open - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Oct 9, 2026 · Apt 4C
Open - Electric
Outlet/switch
Oct 9, 2026 · Apt 4C
Open
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- Electric
Lighting
Oct 9, 2026 · Apt 4C
Open - Plumbing
Water supply
Oct 9, 2026 · Apt 4C
Open - Safety
Fire escape
Oct 9, 2026 · Apt 2A
Open - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 9, 2026 · Apt 2A
Open - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 9, 2026 · Apt 2A
Open - Door/window
Door
Oct 9, 2026 · Apt 2A
Open - Safety
Smoke detector
Oct 9, 2026 · Apt 2A
Open - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Oct 9, 2026 · Apt 2A
Open - Plumbing
Water supply
Oct 9, 2026 · Apt 2A
Open - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 9, 2026 · Apt 2B
Open - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 9, 2026 · Apt 2B
Open - Door/window
Door
Oct 9, 2026 · Apt 2B
Open - Safety
Smoke detector
Oct 9, 2026 · Apt 2B
Open - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Oct 9, 2026 · Apt 2B
Open - Plumbing
Water supply
Oct 9, 2026 · Apt 2B
Open - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 9, 2026 · Apt 1C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 9, 2026 · Apt 3D
Close - Electric
Lighting
Oct 9, 2026 · Apt BUILD
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 9, 2026 · Apt 1C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Oct 9, 2026 · Apt BUILD
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Oct 9, 2026 · Apt BUILD
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 9, 2026 · Apt BUILD
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Oct 9, 2026 · Apt 1C
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Oct 9, 2026 · Apt 1C
Close - Electric
Lighting
Oct 9, 2026 · Apt BUILD
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Oct 9, 2026 · Apt 1C
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Oct 9, 2026 · Apt 1C
Close - Outside building
Roofing
Oct 9, 2026 · Apt BUILD
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 27, 2026 · Apt 1C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jul 1, 2026 · Apt 3C
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jul 1, 2026 · Apt 3C
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jul 1, 2026 · Apt 3C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jun 24, 2026 · Apt 3C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 24, 2026 · Apt 3C
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Apr 26, 2026 · Apt 4C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 22, 2026 · Apt 4C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 22, 2026 · Apt 4C
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 22, 2026 · Apt 4C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 5, 2026 · Apt 2D
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Mar 5, 2026 · Apt 2D
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1925
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 20
- Building area
- 15,368 ft²
- Lot area
- 6,550 ft²
- Zoning
- R6A
- Community board
- 308
- Council district
- 35
- Block / lot
- 1167 / 67
- Assessed value
- $703,350
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #305796, last renewed Jul 7, 2025.
Questions about 495 Sterling Place
Who owns 495 Sterling Place?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Black Veterans For Social Justice INC..
Does 495 Sterling Place have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 458 housing violations at this property.
Is 495 Sterling Place rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 19 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 95% of its 20 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 495 Sterling Place built?
City records list 1925 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 495 Sterling Place?
It has 20 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.