639 Sterling Place
Brooklyn, NY 11238BBL 3-01168-0062Map
Owner of record: Summit 639 Sterling Place LLC
639 Sterling Place is a walk-up apartment building built in 1905 in Brooklyn, 11238. It has 6 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Summit 639 Sterling Place LLC. HPD has recorded 13 housing violations here, most recently on May 11, 2026. City tax records listed 2 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 13
- DOB violations
- 5
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 68
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 · 13
- ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at north wall and ceiling at public hall, 3rd story
May 11, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at north wall and ceiling at public hall, 3rd story
May 11, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch set at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Aug 24, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Aug 24, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - 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 11, 2024
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 22, 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 27, 2023
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 31, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Aug 17, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Aug 17, 2019
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.
Nov 29, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny ?11-06(b)(2) ceiling in the 4th room from north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 5, 2010 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
§ 242 m/d law provide under completed permit,a proper enclosure with fireproof selfclosing doors and assemblies,at the top and the bottom of the cellar stairs, front center.
Dec 2, 1988
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 5
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
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 3, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Mar 17, 2026 · Apt 3L
Close - General
Signage missing
Mar 17, 2026 · Apt 3L
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Dec 19, 2023 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Dec 19, 2023 · Apt 2R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 24, 2019 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 15, 2019 · Apt 2L
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 4, 2016 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Dec 13, 2010 · Apt 3R
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Dec 13, 2010 · Apt 3R
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Dec 13, 2010 · Apt 3R
Close
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- Heating
Heat related
Nov 27, 2010 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 27, 2010 · Apt 2L
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Oct 12, 2010 · Apt 2L
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Sep 21, 2010 · Apt 3R
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Sep 21, 2010 · Apt 3R
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Sep 21, 2010 · Apt 3R
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Sep 21, 2010 · Apt 3R
Close - General
Stairs
Sep 8, 2010 · Apt 3R
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Sep 8, 2010 · Apt 3R
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Sep 8, 2010 · Apt 3R
Close - Plumbing
Shower-stall
Sep 8, 2010 · Apt 3R
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Sep 8, 2010 · Apt 3R
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Sep 8, 2010 · Apt 3R
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Aug 5, 2010 · Apt 3L
Close - General
Locks
Aug 5, 2010 · Apt 3L
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Aug 5, 2010 · Apt 3L
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Aug 5, 2010 · Apt 3L
Close - General
Windows
Aug 5, 2010 · Apt 3L
Close - General
Floor
Aug 5, 2010 · Apt 3L
Close - General
Cabinet
Aug 5, 2010 · Apt 3L
Close - General
Ceramic-tile
Aug 5, 2010 · Apt 3L
Close - General
Doors
Aug 5, 2010 · Apt 3L
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 5, 2010 · Apt 3L
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Aug 5, 2010 · Apt 3L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 14, 2009 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Windows
Dec 14, 2009 · Apt 3L
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Dec 14, 2009 · Apt 3L
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Dec 14, 2009 · Apt 3L
Close - Paint/plaster
Radiator
Dec 14, 2009 · Apt 3L
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
May 22, 2009 · Apt 3R
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
May 22, 2009 · Apt 3R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 16, 2009 · Apt 3R
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
May 16, 2009 · Apt 3R
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
May 16, 2009 · Apt 3R
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
May 16, 2009 · Apt 3R
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
May 16, 2009 · Apt 3R
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
May 1, 2009 · Apt 3R
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
May 1, 2009 · Apt 3R
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
May 1, 2009 · Apt 3R
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
May 1, 2009 · Apt 3R
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C2)
- Year built
- 1905
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 6
- Building area
- 5,373 ft²
- Lot area
- 3,537 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 308
- Council district
- 35
- Block / lot
- 1168 / 62
- Assessed value
- $798,300
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #337030, last renewed Jun 4, 2026.
Questions about 639 Sterling Place
Who owns 639 Sterling Place?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Summit 639 Sterling Place LLC.
Does 639 Sterling Place have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 13 housing violations at this property.
Is 639 Sterling Place rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 2 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 33% of its 6 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 639 Sterling Place built?
City records list 1905 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 639 Sterling Place?
It has 6 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.