638 Sterling Place
Brooklyn, NY 11238BBL 3-01175-0049Map
Owner of record: 638 Sterling Place Hd
638 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 638 Sterling Place Hd. HPD has recorded 129 housing violations here, most recently on May 6, 2026. 14 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 129
- DOB violations
- 16
- ECB violations
- 2
- HPD complaints
- 98
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
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 129
- 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.
May 6, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - 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.
Jun 11, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Oct 24, 2024
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.
Apr 11, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 19, 2023 · Apt 1L
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 19, 2023 · Apt 1L
Open — Invalid certification - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of excessive vegetation at building rear yard obstructing egress from south fire escape
May 25, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 1; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 1; in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
May 25, 2023 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal double cylinder key operated locking device at door at secondary entrance door located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
May 25, 2023 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective secondary entrance door located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
May 25, 2023 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed
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- ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... ceiling (approx. 28 sqft) in the cellar
May 25, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... ceiling (approx. 28 sqft) in the cellar original violation 16011098 issued 25-may-23 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
May 25, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door leading to building rear yard
May 25, 2023
Open — Second no access to re-inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door leading to 1st story public hall at cellar
May 25, 2023
Open — Second no access to re-inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective boiler room door in the cellar
May 25, 2023
Open — Second no access to re-inspect violation - 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 - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 3sq ft at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south original violation 15617414 issued 17-dec-22 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Dec 17, 2022 · Apt 1L
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective ... in the entrance located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 17, 2022 · Apt 1L
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 3sq ft at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 17, 2022 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective .. the vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Dec 17, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - 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 at public hall, 1st story
Dec 17, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - 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 14, 2022
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 2, 2022
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.
Mar 2, 2022
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.
Apr 13, 2021
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 - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jan 17, 2019 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jan 17, 2019 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant south wall at public hall, 6th story
Oct 23, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling,south and west wall in the bathroom located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 1, 2018 · Apt 1L
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 1, 2018 · Apt 1L
Open — Nov certified late - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the south wall, 2nd window frame from west at north wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Aug 29, 2018 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the east wall in the private hallway located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Aug 29, 2018 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling, west wall in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Aug 29, 2018 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - 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) south wall, 2nd window frame from west at north wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Aug 29, 2018 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - 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, west wall in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Aug 29, 2018 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - 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, west wall in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Aug 29, 2018 · Apt 2R
Open — Defect letter issued - 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) east wall in the private hallway located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Aug 29, 2018 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant ceiling at public hall, 3rd story
Aug 20, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling at public hall, 3rd story
Aug 20, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story
Aug 20, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box sign missing at public hall, 1st story
Aug 20, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. at public hall, 1st story
Aug 20, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - 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 20, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 2; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Aug 20, 2018 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over the ceiling at public hall, 3rd story
Aug 20, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective marble saddle at door in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Aug 20, 2018 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - 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 20, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective heavy duty lock and latch set at entrance door in the foyer located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 24, 2015 · Apt 1L
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing cover plate at east wall outlet in the bathroom located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 24, 2015 · Apt 1L
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 16
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 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 - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report
Feb 24, 2017
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report
Oct 1, 2015
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report
Mar 3, 2015
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - active
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- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - active - 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
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 2
- Class - 2
B265. as per class 2 (b265) 28-303.7 failure to file a complete boiler inspection report as per dob records. submit a current b-09 report.
Feb 21, 2017 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Hazardous
Exit door: total obstruction. exit doors of apt 1l and 1r and basemententry/exit to basement is obstructed by storage of shopping carts (2) large plastic ben and many large plastic bags. all items are stuffed
Feb 22, 2006 · Penalty $480
Active
Complaints
- Door/window
Door
Dec 14, 2022 · Apt 1L
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 14, 2022 · Apt 1L
Close - Door/window
Door
Dec 10, 2022 · Apt 1L
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 10, 2022 · Apt 1L
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Aug 13, 2018 · Apt 1L
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Aug 10, 2018 · Apt 1L
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Aug 10, 2018 · Apt 1L
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Aug 10, 2018 · Apt 1L
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 11, 2016 · Apt 1L
Close - Door/window
Door
Aug 7, 2015 · Apt 1L
Close
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- Door/window
Door
Aug 7, 2015 · Apt 1L
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Aug 7, 2015 · Apt 1L
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Aug 7, 2015 · Apt 1L
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Aug 7, 2015 · Apt 1L
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Aug 7, 2015 · Apt 1L
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Apr 24, 2015 · Apt 1L
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Apr 24, 2015 · Apt 1L
Close - General
Cabinet
Apr 24, 2015 · Apt 1L
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Apr 24, 2015 · Apt 1L
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Nov 23, 2014 · Apt 1L
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Nov 23, 2014 · Apt 1L
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 11, 2014 · Apt 1L
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Oct 20, 2014 · Apt 1L
Close - Electric
Lighting
Oct 20, 2014 · Apt 1L
Close - Electric
Lighting
Oct 20, 2014 · Apt 1L
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 20, 2014 · Apt 1L
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 20, 2014 · Apt 1L
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Oct 20, 2014 · Apt 1L
Close - Electric
Lighting
Sep 21, 2014 · Apt 1L
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Sep 21, 2014 · Apt 1L
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 21, 2014 · Apt 1L
Close - Electric
Lighting
Sep 21, 2014 · Apt 1L
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Sep 21, 2014 · Apt 1L
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 21, 2014 · Apt 1L
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Aug 27, 2014 · Apt 1L
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Aug 27, 2014 · Apt 1L
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 27, 2014 · Apt 1L
Close - Electric
Lighting
Aug 27, 2014 · Apt 1L
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 27, 2014 · Apt 1L
Close - Electric
Lighting
Aug 27, 2014 · Apt 1L
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Aug 27, 2014 · Apt 1L
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jul 14, 2014 · Apt 1L
Close - Door/window
Door
Jun 9, 2014 · Apt 1L
Close - Door/window
Door
Jun 9, 2014 · Apt 1L
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jun 9, 2014 · Apt 1L
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Jun 9, 2014 · Apt 1L
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 9, 2014 · Apt 1L
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jun 9, 2014 · Apt 1L
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jun 9, 2014 · Apt 1L
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 9, 2014 · Apt 1L
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C6)
- Year built
- 1905
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 6
- Building area
- 6,111 ft²
- Lot area
- 3,603 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 308
- Council district
- 35
- Block / lot
- 1175 / 49
- Assessed value
- $908,100
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #362515, last renewed Oct 16, 2025.
Questions about 638 Sterling Place
Who owns 638 Sterling Place?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 638 Sterling Place Hd.
Does 638 Sterling Place have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 129 housing violations at this property.
Is 638 Sterling Place rent stabilized?
No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.
When was 638 Sterling Place built?
City records list 1905 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 638 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.