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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

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Nov 27, 2024

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
15
About 100% of the building's 15 apartments
Up from 14 in 2023

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 · 114

  • 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
  • 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

    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.

    Mar 2, 2022

    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.

    Apr 13, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 23, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at cockloft at scuttle , 3rd story

    Mar 12, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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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  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 3rd story

    Feb 19, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 178, 217 m/d law provide a ventilating skylight directly over the stairwell at roof

    Feb 19, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace with new the missing skylight at roof

    Feb 19, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective scuttle hatch at roof

    Feb 19, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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
  • I

    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
  • C

    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
  • 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.

    Oct 19, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    § 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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at cellar

    Jan 9, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

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.