791 Sterling Place
Brooklyn, NY 11216BBL 3-01240-0071Map
Owner of record: 791 Sterling LLC
791 Sterling Place is a walk-up apartment building built in 1899 in Brooklyn, 11216. It has 15 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is 791 Sterling LLC. HPD has recorded 114 housing violations here, most recently on November 27, 2024. City tax records listed 15 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 114
- DOB violations
- 2
- ECB violations
- 13
- HPD complaints
- 144
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 114
- 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 27, 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 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 - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles at public hall, 1st story
Apr 23, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls at the cockloft at scuttle , 3rd story
Mar 12, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at cockloft at scuttle , 3rd story
Mar 12, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 26, 2019 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 26, 2019 · Apt 2L
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 = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 26, 2019 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 3rd story
Feb 19, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
§ 178, 217 m/d law provide a ventilating skylight directly over the stairwell at roof
Feb 19, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing skylight at roof
Feb 19, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective scuttle hatch at roof
Feb 19, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a notice, written in english and in spanish, on the building entrance door or other conspicuous location in the building common area, stating that: (1) the building is in the alternative enforcement program, (2) that occupants may call 311 or the aep at 212-863-8262 to report housing maintenance complaints, (3) the name, telephone, and address of the owner, and, (4) the identity of any financial institution that holds a mortgage on the property. post
Feb 5, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - IInformation / order
The premises has been selected to participate in the alternative enforcement program which may result in building-wide inspections, fees, and extensive repair work to correct violations and underlying conditions. charges for repair work done pursuant to this order, if not paid, will become liens on the property
Jan 31, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hotwater exceeding the allowable maximum temperature of 130 f in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 17, 2019 · Apt 2L
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.
Oct 19, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the private hallway , the 3rd room from north, the 4th room from north, the bathroom , the 6th room from north located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 2, 2018 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective . . . in the entrance located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 2, 2018 · Apt 2L
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
Jul 18, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 18, 2018 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective in the entrance located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 18, 2018 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 18, 2018 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 18, 2018 · Apt 2R
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 the suspended ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 18, 2018 · Apt 2R
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 missing at public hall, 1st story
Jul 18, 2018
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 north wall, baseboard at south wall, baseboard at west wall, west wall in the 6th room from north located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 13, 2018 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles on floor in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2l, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 13, 2018 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 3rd bathroom from north located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 13, 2018 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 21, 2018 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 21, 2018 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at kitchen gas range in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 21, 2018 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the kitchen , the bathroom located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 16, 2018 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the east wall, north wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 16, 2018 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at gas range in the kitchen located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 16, 2018 · Apt 2L
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) west wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 16, 2018 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at cellar
Jan 9, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at east
Jan 9, 2018 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at east
Jan 9, 2018 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures gas-range in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at east
Jan 9, 2018 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of scalding hot water exceeding the maximum temperture of 130 degrees at all hot water fixtures in bathroom in the kitchen located at apt 5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 24, 2017 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures gas range in the kitchen located at apt 6, 3rd story, apartment at east
Dec 20, 2017 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 6, 3rd story, apartment at east
Dec 20, 2017 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation heating riser in the bathroom located at apt 6, 3rd story, apartment at east
Dec 20, 2017 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls & ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 6, 3rd story, apartment at east
Dec 20, 2017 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... ceiling approximat 24 sqft, north wall approximat 6 sqft, east wall approximat 8 sqft in the bathroom located at apt 6, 3rd story, apartment at east
Dec 20, 2017 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet -- in the bathroom located at apt 6, 3rd story, apartment at east
Dec 20, 2017 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures gas range in the kitchen located at apt 6, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 19, 2017 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... mildew walls and ceiling 25 sq/ft in the bathroom located at apt 6, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 19, 2017 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 2
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 20, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 20, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 13
- Class - 1
Sec. 3314.4.4.2 pump jack scaffold loads. at time of my inspection of a 5 sty bldg of vertical enlargement alteration construction actitivites. i observed a pump jack scaffold rested on the adjacent property ro
Oct 26, 2020
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to safeguard all persons and property affected by constructionoperations.noted:at time of my inspection of a 5 story building with alteration construction activities.i observed foam particles blown and
Oct 26, 2020
Resolve - Class - 1
Work does not conform to approved construction documents &/or approvedamendments. at time of my inspection of a 5 sty bldg of vertical enlargement alteration construction activities. i observed 2 makeshift meta
Oct 26, 2020
Resolve - Class - 1
Sec. 3307.4.7 work or storage zones. at time of my inspection of a 5 sty bldg of vertical enlargement alteration construction activities. i observed a storage dumpster beside the sidewalk shed at exp#1. i obser
Oct 26, 2020
Resolve - Class - 2
Sec. 3303.4.2 debris container not covered. at time of inspection of a5 sty alt1 currently at exiting 3 sty job site closed no construction activies observed debris container stored at roadway exp#1 full & not
Jun 11, 2020
Resolve - Class - 1
I observed in basement/cellar area main service valve in off position and gas pipes cut out and also boiler removed and water heater and no plumbing permits and or demo permits on file, obtain permit
Mar 5, 2020 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 1
I observed in basement/cellar area gas piping cut at gas meter area and left open ended with no caps and or plugs which is prohibited and not code complaint, repair and/replace
Mar 5, 2020
Resolve - Class - 1
Work does not conform to approved construction documents &/or approvedamendments.at the time of my inspection i observed demolition in progress at the cellar level while the dob approved plans stated that the
Mar 4, 2020 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 1
Unsafe/unsuitable electric equipment apparatus materials,devices,appliances or wiring in use.at the time of my inspection i observed an abundance of bx wire(live) open panel boxes & spliced wires in use:this po
Mar 4, 2020 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 2
Bc3307.2.1 failure to comply w/dot regulations as per 34 rcny 2-oj & admin code provisions 19-107,19-108 or 19-121.at the time of my inspection i observed 20 yard garbage container stored at exposure1 upon my
Mar 4, 2020
Resolve
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- Class - 2
Failure to safeguard all persons & property affected by construction operations.at time of inspection i observed no construction fence at exposure 3(backyard)& half of the yard cover w/combustible constructio
Mar 4, 2020 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain on site documents required by chpt 33.at the time of my inspection i observed there was no site safety plan,site specific orientation,or preshift safety meeting logs required by nyc bc3301.1
Mar 4, 2020 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to institute/maintain safety equipment measures or temporary. construction-no handrails.at the time of my inspection i observed demolition in progress of this site at all floors while the stairs leading
Mar 4, 2020 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 16, 2025 · Apt 1C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Sep 25, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Aug 26, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Door
Jun 3, 2021 · Apt 4A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 16, 2019 · Apt 2L
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Dec 12, 2018 · Apt 2L
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 18, 2018 · Apt 2L
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 24, 2018 · Apt 2L
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Aug 27, 2018 · Apt 2L
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 27, 2018 · Apt 2L
Close
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- Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 17, 2018 · Apt 2R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 17, 2018 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 28, 2018 · Apt 2L
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Apr 11, 2018 · Apt 2R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 11, 2018 · Apt 2R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 11, 2018 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Apr 11, 2018 · Apt 2R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 11, 2018 · Apt 2R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 11, 2018 · Apt 2R
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Apr 11, 2018 · Apt 2R
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Apr 9, 2018 · Apt 2L
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 9, 2018 · Apt 2L
Close - General
Cooking gas
Jan 5, 2018 · Apt 2L
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 5, 2018 · Apt 2L
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Dec 22, 2017 · Apt 5
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 22, 2017 · Apt 5
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 17, 2017 · Apt 6
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 12, 2017 · Apt 6
Close - General
Cooking gas
Dec 12, 2017 · Apt 6
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 11, 2017 · Apt 2L
Close - General
Cooking gas
Dec 11, 2017 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 9, 2017 · Apt 5
Close - General
Cooking gas
Dec 8, 2017 · Apt 2L
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 8, 2017 · Apt 2L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Dec 8, 2017 · Apt 6
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 8, 2017 · Apt 5
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jul 27, 2017 · Apt 2L
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 27, 2017 · Apt 2L
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 27, 2017 · Apt 2L
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 27, 2017 · Apt 2L
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 27, 2017 · Apt 2L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jun 7, 2017 · Apt 2L
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jun 7, 2017 · Apt 2L
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jun 7, 2017 · Apt 2L
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 28, 2017 · Apt 2L
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Apr 28, 2017 · Apt 2L
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 28, 2017 · Apt 2L
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 28, 2017 · Apt 2L
Close - General
Mailbox
Apr 28, 2017 · Apt 2L
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
May 27, 2016 · Apt 2L
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1899
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 15
- Building area
- 8,256 ft²
- Lot area
- 3,407 ft²
- Zoning
- R6A
- Community board
- 308
- Council district
- 36
- Block / lot
- 1240 / 71
- Assessed value
- $1,211,400
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #317218, last renewed Jul 29, 2025.
Questions about 791 Sterling Place
Who owns 791 Sterling Place?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 791 Sterling LLC.
Does 791 Sterling Place have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 114 housing violations at this property.
Is 791 Sterling Place rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 15 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 15 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 791 Sterling Place built?
City records list 1899 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 791 Sterling Place?
It has 15 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.