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442 Sterling Place

Brooklyn, NY 11238BBL 3-01173-0043Map

Owner of record: Prospect 442 LLC

442 Sterling Place is a walk-up apartment building built in 1911 in Brooklyn, 11238. It has 20 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Prospect 442 LLC. HPD has recorded 102 housing violations here, most recently on October 7, 2026. 16 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 3 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
102
DOB violations
8
ECB violations
6
HPD complaints
89

What to know

Concern
4 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Oct 7, 2026

Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.

Good
No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
3
About 15% of the building's 20 apartments

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.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 102

  • A

    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 7, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 4, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 7, 2026 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 7, 2026 · Apt 4

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balance at upper window sash in the bathroom located at apt 4, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 7, 2026 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective intercom system from building front to north wall in the foyer located at apt 4, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 7, 2026 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 7, 2026 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 10, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 1, 2026 · Apt 10

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 10, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 1, 2026 · Apt 10

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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.

    May 6, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at west wall at cellar

    Sep 17, 2025

    Open — Defect letter issued
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  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling and eastwall at laundry room at cellar

    Sep 17, 2025

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at cellar

    Sep 17, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling at cellar

    Sep 17, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in at sink , basement story , at 1st laundry room from east

    Aug 31, 2025

    Open — False certification
  • B

    Replace with new the missing exhaust ventilation system at, basement story, at 1st laundry room from east

    Aug 31, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide approved one-hour fire resistance rated self-closing door at all openings to public hall, other than apartment main entrance door at missiig vestibule door at south wall at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 31, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarde material plaster , at ceiling at 1st laundry room from east

    Aug 31, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electricla wires at ceiling , basment story, at 1st laundry room from east

    Aug 31, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... greater than 10 sq ft at ceiling and walls , basement story , at 1st laundry room from east

    Aug 31, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant materials plaster at south wall, base,ent story, at 1st laundry room from east

    Aug 31, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing mssing handrail at, stair below grade southwest section, west yard, at fire passage way

    Aug 31, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of door used to access laundry at, east wall ,basement story, opened toward egress at exit corridor , at fire passage way

    Aug 31, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening iron door at exit corrridor with eyehook mechanism capable of being padlocked , at builring front yard, at fire passage way

    Aug 31, 2025

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Replace with new the missing missing iron balusters at guardrails to stair below grade , northwest section, building front yard , at fire passage way

    Aug 31, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective marble tread with missing section at nosing 2nd from top at public hall stairs, 1st story

    Aug 31, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) throughout the public areas in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12.

    Aug 31, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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.

    Jun 11, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling, west and north walls in the 2nd room from north located at apt 19, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 19, 2025 · Apt 19

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 19, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 19, 2025 · Apt 19

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated lock installed at door leading to fire escape in the 3rd room from north located at apt 19, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 19, 2025 · Apt 19

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Remove all obstructions from water closet ... in the bathroom located at apt 19, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 19, 2025 · Apt 19

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq.ft. at ceiling and south wall in the bathroom located at apt apt8, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Nov 11, 2024 · Apt APT8

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color south wall and ceiling in the bathroom located at apt apt8, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Nov 11, 2024 · Apt APT8

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq.ft. at ceiling and south wall in the bathroom located at apt apt8, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south original violation 17411015 issued 11-nov-24 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Nov 11, 2024 · Apt APT8

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of strollers at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 11, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 27, 2024 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 27, 2024 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of rodents rats at east and south yard

    Jun 27, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system wrong information at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 3, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of strollers and bicycles at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 27, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 16, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Nov 2, 2023 · Apt 16

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 16, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Nov 2, 2023 · Apt 16

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 2 sq ft at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 12a, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west original violation 16337600 issued 26-oct-23 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Oct 26, 2023 · Apt 12A

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical junction box in the private hallway located at apt 12a, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Oct 26, 2023 · Apt 12A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and north and south wall in the private hallway located at apt 12a, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Oct 26, 2023 · Apt 12A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 12a, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Oct 26, 2023 · Apt 12A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 12a, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Oct 26, 2023 · Apt 12A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 2 sq ft at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 12a, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Oct 26, 2023 · Apt 12A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of bikes and strollers at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 26, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots at 2nd story balcony at building front

    Sep 26, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 8

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Nov 22, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    Sep 24, 2021

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report

    Mar 3, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report

    May 15, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 26, 2002

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 16, 1993

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 6

  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with the commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction with the dept of buildings for summons 39092658k, file a certificate of correction

    May 19, 2026 · Penalty $6,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    I observed in apartment number three open holes with exposed, unsecured, and unprotected 6/3 wires hanging outside the wall. also there are children living in the apartment, comply with ec

    May 1, 2024 · Penalty $800

    Active
  • Class - 1

    At time of inspection observed at exp#1 fire escape landing area obstructed by garbage cans, exit passageway from exp#4 to street partially obstructed by household items., repair and/replace

    Aug 16, 2023 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 1

    At exit passageway for rear fire escapes, construction materials including ladder, plywood, sheetrock, masonry and bags obstruct exit., remove obstruction

    Aug 9, 2023

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Missing clean out at base of chimney,discharge on water heaters to be copper,cannot have extension chord to plug in sump pump and wraped around steam pipe,,correct violation & send in certificate of correction

    Feb 7, 2023

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    At the time of inspection there is no information printed on the heating system/boiler room access information sign posted at the building; correct violation and submit the certificate of correction

    Dec 10, 2019 · Penalty $625

    Active

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 6, 2026 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 2, 2026 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Oct 2, 2026 · Apt 4

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Oct 2, 2026 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Oct 2, 2026 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Aug 28, 2026 · Apt 10

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 9, 2026 · Apt 18

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 9, 2026 · Apt 18

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 9, 2026 · Apt 18

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 9, 2026 · Apt 18

    Close
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  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 31, 2026 · Apt 14

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Jun 29, 2026 · Apt 14

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    May 24, 2026 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Outside building

    Roofing

    May 21, 2026 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    May 21, 2026 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    May 21, 2026 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Mar 22, 2026 · Apt 12A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 1, 2026 · Apt 10

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Dec 27, 2025 · Apt 18

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Dec 27, 2025 · Apt 18

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Oct 23, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Aug 15, 2025 · Apt 10

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Aug 15, 2025 · Apt 10

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jun 16, 2025 · Apt 9

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Jan 18, 2025 · Apt 19

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jan 18, 2025 · Apt 19

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Jan 18, 2025 · Apt 19

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jan 18, 2025 · Apt 19

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Nov 29, 2024 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Nov 29, 2024 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Nov 29, 2024 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Nov 7, 2024 · Apt APT8

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Nov 7, 2024 · Apt APT8

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Nov 7, 2024 · Apt APT8

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 28, 2024 · Apt 14

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 28, 2024 · Apt 14

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 12, 2024 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 26, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 20, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 24, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Sep 11, 2023 · Apt 16

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Aug 8, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Aug 1, 2023 · Apt 12A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 28, 2023 · Apt 10

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Jul 1, 2023 · Apt 12A

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Jul 1, 2023 · Apt 12A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jul 1, 2023 · Apt 12A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jul 1, 2023 · Apt 12A

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Jun 8, 2023 · Apt 12A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jun 8, 2023 · Apt 12A

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C1)
Year built
1911
Floors
4
Residential units
20
Building area
16,984 ft²
Lot area
6,175 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
308
Council district
35
Block / lot
1173 / 43
Assessed value
$2,277,450
Landmark / historic district
Prospect Heights Historic District

HPD registration #327247, last renewed Sep 8, 2025.

Questions about 442 Sterling Place

Who owns 442 Sterling Place?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Prospect 442 LLC.

Does 442 Sterling Place have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 102 housing violations at this property.

Is 442 Sterling Place rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 3 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 15% of its 20 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 442 Sterling Place built?

City records list 1911 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 442 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.