679 Sterling Place

Brooklyn, NY 11216BBL 3-01238-0065Map

679 Sterling Place is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11216. It has 6 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is 679 Sterling Place C. HPD has recorded 16 housing violations here, most recently on May 6, 2026.

HPD violations: 16
DOB violations: 6
ECB violations: 7
HPD complaints: 111

What to know

Good

No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

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

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 16

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
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.
Jun 11, 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.
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
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
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 15, 2016
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.
Jul 4, 2015
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.
Jul 4, 2015
Closed — Violation closed
CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of sheet metal protruding below scuttle cover at roof
Jul 4, 2015
Closed — Violation closed

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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.
Jun 24, 2015
Closed — Violation closed
ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1l, 1st story, apartment at west
Jun 24, 2015 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 1l, 1st story, apartment at west
Jun 24, 2015 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector inoperative located at apt 1l, 1st story, apartment at west
Jun 24, 2015 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation closed
CImmediately hazardous
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 at 1 story public hall
Mar 5, 2009
Closed — Violation closed
ANon-hazardous
§ 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration wood and plasterboard walls erected at cellar front created room
Sep 14, 1999
Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 6

Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Sep 21, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
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
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - active
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - active
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 7

Class - 3
B354 36 15 50b 50a. 50a-no cleanout on flue pipe. 50b-low water cut off connection leaking.
Jun 30, 2011 · Penalty $200
Resolve
Class - 3
B354 36 15 50a 50b. 50a-no clean out on flue pipe. 50b-boiler room not a storage room.
Jun 30, 2011 · Penalty $200
Resolve
Class - 3
B354 36 15 50a. 50a-no clean out on flue pipe.
Jun 30, 2011 · Penalty $200
Resolve
Class - 3
B354 36 15.
Jun 30, 2011
Resolve
Class - 3
B354 36 15.
Jun 30, 2011
Resolve
Class - 3
B354 36 15.
Jun 30, 2011
Resolve
Class - 1
B101 50a. 50a-no bl work temp filed w/dob (further). (b) gas fired boilers.
Jun 30, 2011
Resolve

Complaints

Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Mar 26, 2016 · Apt 1L
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jun 30, 2015 · Apt 1R
Close
Water leak
Slow leak
Oct 4, 2014 · Apt 1L
Close
General
Janitor/super
Oct 4, 2014 · Apt 1L
Close
Plumbing
Sewer
Sep 28, 2013 · Apt 1L
Close
Heating
Heat related
Dec 8, 2010 · Apt 2L
Close
General
Mold
Nov 28, 2010 · Apt 2R
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 28, 2010 · Apt 2R
Close
General
Ventilation system
Nov 28, 2010 · Apt 2R
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 28, 2010 · Apt 2R
Close

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Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 28, 2010 · Apt 2R
Close
General
Mold
Nov 28, 2010 · Apt 2R
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 28, 2010 · Apt 2R
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 28, 2010 · Apt 2R
Close
Electric
Wiring
Nov 28, 2010 · Apt 2R
Close
General
Floor
Nov 28, 2010 · Apt 2R
Close
General
Floor
Nov 28, 2010 · Apt 2R
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 28, 2010 · Apt 2R
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 28, 2010 · Apt 2R
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 28, 2010 · Apt 2R
Close
Heating
Heat-plant
Nov 28, 2010 · Apt 2R
Close
Heating
Heat related
Nov 28, 2010 · Apt 2R
Close
General
Cooking gas
Nov 28, 2010 · Apt 2R
Close
Heating
Heat related
Nov 27, 2010 · Apt BLDG
Close
General
Mold
Oct 30, 2010 · Apt 2R
Close
Heating
Heat related
Oct 30, 2010 · Apt 2R
Close
General
Mold
Oct 30, 2010 · Apt 2R
Close
General
Floor
Oct 30, 2010 · Apt 2R
Close
Electric
Wiring
Oct 30, 2010 · Apt 2R
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 30, 2010 · Apt 2R
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 30, 2010 · Apt 2R
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 30, 2010 · Apt 2R
Close
General
Floor
Oct 30, 2010 · Apt 2R
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 30, 2010 · Apt 2R
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 30, 2010 · Apt 2R
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 30, 2010 · Apt 2R
Close
General
Cooking gas
Oct 30, 2010 · Apt 2R
Close
General
Mold
Oct 22, 2010 · Apt 2R
Close
General
Mold
Oct 22, 2010 · Apt 2R
Close
General
Floor
Oct 22, 2010 · Apt 2R
Close
Electric
Wiring
Oct 22, 2010 · Apt 2R
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 22, 2010 · Apt 2R
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 22, 2010 · Apt 2R
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 22, 2010 · Apt 2R
Close
General
Floor
Oct 22, 2010 · Apt 2R
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 22, 2010 · Apt 2R
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 22, 2010 · Apt 2R
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 22, 2010 · Apt 2R
Close
Heating
Heat related
Oct 22, 2010 · Apt 2R
Close
General
Cooking gas
Oct 22, 2010 · Apt 2R
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 (C2)
Year built: 1931
Floors: 3
Residential units: 6
Building area: 5,703 ft²
Lot area: 3,515 ft²
Zoning: R6B
Community board: 308
Council district: 35
Block / lot: 1238 / 65
Assessed value: $847,350
Landmark / historic district: No

HPD registration #323325, last renewed Sep 2, 2025.

Questions about 679 Sterling Place

Who owns 679 Sterling Place?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 679 Sterling Place C.

Does 679 Sterling Place have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 16 housing violations at this property.

Is 679 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 679 Sterling Place built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 679 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.