685 Sterling Place
Brooklyn, NY 11216BBL 3-01238-0060Map
Owner of record: 685 Sterling Associates, LLC.
685 Sterling Place is a walk-up apartment building built in 1906 in Brooklyn, 11216. It has 20 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 685 Sterling Associates, LLC.. HPD has recorded 28 housing violations here, most recently on May 6, 2026. 7 of the 28 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 8 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 28
- DOB violations
- 4
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 45
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
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 · 28
- 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 - 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 19, 2025
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 - 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 20, 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.
Nov 9, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... ceiling (approx. 4 sqft) in the bathroom located at apt 3, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east original violation 15429248 issued 11-oct-22 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Oct 11, 2022 · Apt 3
Open — Defect letter issued - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... ceiling (approx. 4 sqft) in the bathroom located at apt 3, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Oct 11, 2022 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening consisting of an unacceptable electromagnetic locking device installed at building front entrance door
Oct 11, 2022
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Provide security in the event of a power outage by means of an acceptable mechanical heavy duty lock and latch set at building front entrance door
Oct 11, 2022
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
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- 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 - 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 - ANon-hazardous
Provide approve screen below skylight public hall
Sep 24, 2020
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
Sep 24, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective glass pane at vestibule door , 1st story
Sep 24, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective glass pane at building entrance door , 1st story
Sep 24, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots, 2nd and 3rd story balcony, stack at front of building
Sep 24, 2020
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
Sep 24, 2020
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - 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
Sep 24, 2020
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - 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 14, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors ,, in the foyer located at apt 18, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 6, 2008 · Apt 18
Open — Not complied with - 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) 1st riser from west at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 18, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 7, 2008 · Apt 18
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny ?11-06(b)(2) baseboard at south wall, baseboard at west wall, 1st door frame from south at west wall, 1st medicine cabinet from west at north wall, north wall, south wall, east wall, west wall, 1st window frame from north at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 18, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 7, 2008 · Apt 18
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny ?11-06(b)(2) south wall in the foyer located at apt 18, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 7, 2008 · Apt 18
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny ?11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from west at north wall, 1st door frame from east at south wall, 1st window frame from north at east wall in the 6th room from north located at apt 18, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 7, 2008 · Apt 18
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny ?11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from south at west wall, 1st window frame from north at east wall in the 5th room from north located at apt 18, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 7, 2008 · Apt 18
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny ?11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from east at south wall, 1st window frame from west at north wall, 2nd window frame from west at north wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 18, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 7, 2008 · Apt 18
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny ?11-06(b)(2) ceiling, 1st door frame from south at west wall, 1st dumb waiter from east at south wall, north wall, south wall, east wall, 1st window frame from north at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 18, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 7, 2008 · Apt 18
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 4
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection
Sep 23, 2024
Dob violation - active - 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
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 10, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 4, 2024 · Apt 11
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 4, 2024 · Apt 11
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 22, 2024 · Apt 16
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 22, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 4, 2024 · Apt 11
Close - Electric
Lighting
Jan 4, 2024 · Apt 11
Close - Door/window
Window pane
Jan 4, 2024 · Apt 11
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 20, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 7, 2020 · Apt 18
Close - Door/window
Door
Dec 5, 2018 · Apt 11
Close
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- Heating
Heat related
Dec 5, 2008 · Apt 18
Close - General
Windows
Dec 5, 2008 · Apt 18
Close - Paint/plaster
Door/frame
Nov 3, 2008 · Apt 18
Close - General
Windows
Sep 5, 2008 · Apt 18
Close - General
Windows
Sep 5, 2008 · Apt 18
Close - General
Windows
Sep 5, 2008 · Apt 18
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 5, 2008 · Apt 18
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 5, 2008 · Apt 18
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 5, 2008 · Apt 18
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 5, 2008 · Apt 18
Close - General
Floor
Sep 5, 2008 · Apt 18
Close - General
Windows
Sep 5, 2008 · Apt 18
Close - General
Mold
Sep 5, 2008 · Apt 18
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Dec 15, 2007 · Apt 4
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 15, 2007 · Apt 4
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 6, 2007 · Apt 12
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 6, 2007 · Apt BLDG
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 7, 2006 · Apt 4
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 7, 2006 · Apt 4
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Sep 7, 2006 · Apt 4
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 26, 2005 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 23, 2005 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 4, 2004 · Apt 18
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 16, 2004 · Apt 16
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 14, 2004 · Apt 16
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 20, 2003 · Apt 16
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Jun 30, 2003 · Apt 11
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 30, 2003 · Apt 11
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 30, 2003 · Apt 11
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jun 30, 2003 · Apt 11
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 30, 2003 · Apt 11
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 29, 2003 · Apt 11
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 19, 2003 · Apt 15
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 19, 2003 · Apt 15
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 19, 2003 · Apt 15
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1906
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 20
- Building area
- 17,276 ft²
- Lot area
- 6,026 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 308
- Council district
- 35
- Block / lot
- 1238 / 60
- Assessed value
- $1,040,400
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #325816, last renewed Nov 26, 2025.
Questions about 685 Sterling Place
Who owns 685 Sterling Place?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 685 Sterling Associates, LLC..
Does 685 Sterling Place have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 28 housing violations at this property.
Is 685 Sterling Place rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 8 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 40% of its 20 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 685 Sterling Place built?
City records list 1906 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 685 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.