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703 Sterling Place

Brooklyn, NY 11216BBL 3-01238-0052Map

Owner of record: Errol I. Brown

703 Sterling Place is a walk-up apartment building built in 1906 in Brooklyn, 11216. It has 18 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Errol I. Brown. HPD has recorded 100 housing violations here, most recently on May 6, 2026. 43 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 12 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
100
DOB violations
9
ECB violations
5
HPD complaints
169

What to know

Concern
9 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 6, 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
12
About 67% of the building's 18 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 · 100

  • 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
  • I

    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 19, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • I

    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 27, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 5, 2024 · Apt 2C

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 5, 2024 · Apt 2C

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles in the kitchen located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 5, 2024 · Apt 2C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective .. in the entrance located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 24, 2024 · Apt 1A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 24, 2024 · Apt 1A

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • A

    § 53, 187, 231 m/d law and department rules and regulations. provide a stop at top of guide rods so as to prevent removal of dropladder rear of building fire escape at north at fire escape

    Jul 24, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • 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.

    Apr 11, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective bell door in the entrance located at apt 2c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 13, 2024 · Apt 2C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 13, 2024 · Apt 2C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 13, 2024 · Apt 2C

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 8, 2023 · Apt 2C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor walking area in the 6th room from north located at apt 2c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 8, 2023 · Apt 2C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 6th room from north located at apt 2c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 8, 2023 · Apt 2C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and a walls in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 8, 2023 · Apt 2C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at all walls in the bathroom located at apt 2c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 8, 2023 · Apt 2C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper.

    Nov 8, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical outlet at south wall in the 6th room from north located at apt 2c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 8, 2023 · Apt 2C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling abd all walls in the 6th room from north located at apt 2c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 8, 2023 · Apt 2C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at window recess in the 6th room from north located at apt 2c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 8, 2023 · Apt 2C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation at heat riser in the 6th room from east located at apt 2c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 8, 2023 · Apt 2C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 5th room from north located at apt 2c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 8, 2023 · Apt 2C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective door at closet in the 5th room from north located at apt 2c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 8, 2023 · Apt 2C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Provide a peep hole in entrance door of the dwelling unit so located so as to permit a person inside the dwelling to view any person outside entrance door at door in the entrance located at apt 2c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 8, 2023 · Apt 2C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 8, 2023 · Apt 2C

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 8, 2023 · Apt 2C

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at north all in the kitchen located at apt 2c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 8, 2023 · Apt 2C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective counter top at sink in the kitchen located at apt 2c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 8, 2023 · Apt 2C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling around heat riser in the bathroom located at apt 2c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 8, 2023 · Apt 2C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical outlet at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 2c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 8, 2023 · Apt 2C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical outlet at east wall in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 2c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 8, 2023 · Apt 2C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Refit door at closet in the 5th room from north located at apt 2c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 8, 2023 · Apt 2C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles throughout in the kitchen located at apt 2c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 8, 2023 · Apt 2C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1d, 4th story

    Sep 2, 2023 · Apt 1D

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retard plaster at ceiling at public hall, 4th story

    Sep 2, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling at public hall, 4th story

    Sep 2, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper.

    Sep 2, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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

    Sep 2, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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.

    Sep 2, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    Sep 2, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s).

    Sep 2, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at public hall, 4th story

    Sep 2, 2023

    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.

    Mar 27, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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 9, 2022

    Open — Violation will be reinspected
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Jul 7, 2022 · Apt 3A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at cellar

    Jul 7, 2022

    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 located at apt 3a, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Jul 7, 2022 · Apt 3A

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 9

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection

    Nov 14, 2025

    Dob violation - active
  • 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 16, 1999

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    May 4, 1998

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 16, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 10, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • 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

    Aug 16, 1993

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 5

  • Class - 3

    Failure to maintain building in code-complaint manner. defect noted: at 4th sty apt 4d at rear of building,bathroom north wall presents a 1/4" gap at bottom seam with flr. remedy: repair and/or replace.

    May 8, 2009 · Penalty $100

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    B154,48a,48b,15,50a,50b,50c,51. 50 safety or relief discharge reduce. 50b safety valve leaking. 50c heavy carbon monoxide coming from aroundboiler section.

    Apr 13, 2009 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Sec. 28-201.1 failure to comply w/comm's order to correct vio #34640363x for work w/o permit @ cellar. built illegal class 'a' apt w/3 pc bath. no record of correction. remedy: comply w/comm's order & obtain

    Sep 18, 2008

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work w/o a permit. work noted: cellar erected interior partition walk creating a class "a" apt 3pc bathroom full kitchen with gas stove 2 bedroom at front part of cellar. cellar rear erected interior partition

    Apr 4, 2008

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legally approved number of families. noted cellar class "a" apt 3pc bathroomfull kitchen with gas stove and also 2 bedroom front part of cellar. r

    Apr 4, 2008

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Jul 16, 2024 · Apt PH

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 15, 2024 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jul 15, 2024 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jul 15, 2024 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jul 15, 2024 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 15, 2024 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jul 15, 2024 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Nov 7, 2023 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Nov 7, 2023 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Nov 7, 2023 · Apt 2C

    Close
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  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Nov 7, 2023 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Nov 7, 2023 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Nov 7, 2023 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Nov 7, 2023 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Nov 7, 2023 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Nov 7, 2023 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Nov 7, 2023 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Nov 7, 2023 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Nov 7, 2023 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Nov 7, 2023 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Nov 7, 2023 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Steam pipe/riser

    Nov 7, 2023 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Nov 7, 2023 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Radiator

    Nov 7, 2023 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Nov 7, 2023 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Nov 7, 2023 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Nov 7, 2023 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Nov 7, 2023 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Nov 7, 2023 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Nov 7, 2023 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Nov 7, 2023 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • General

    Janitor/super

    Nov 7, 2023 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • General

    Janitor/super

    Sep 20, 2023 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Sep 20, 2023 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Sep 20, 2023 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Sep 20, 2023 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Sep 20, 2023 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 20, 2023 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Sep 20, 2023 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Sep 20, 2023 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Sep 20, 2023 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Sep 20, 2023 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Sep 20, 2023 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Radiator

    Sep 20, 2023 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Sep 20, 2023 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Radiator

    Sep 20, 2023 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Sep 20, 2023 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Sep 20, 2023 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Window/frame

    Sep 20, 2023 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Sep 20, 2023 · Apt 2C

    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
1906
Floors
4
Residential units
18
Building area
16,240 ft²
Lot area
6,026 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
308
Council district
35
Block / lot
1238 / 52
Assessed value
$600,300
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #366349, last renewed Feb 18, 2026.

Questions about 703 Sterling Place

Who owns 703 Sterling Place?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Errol I. Brown.

Does 703 Sterling Place have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 100 housing violations at this property.

Is 703 Sterling Place rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 12 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 67% of its 18 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 703 Sterling Place built?

City records list 1906 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 703 Sterling Place?

It has 18 residential units.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.