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783 Sterling Place

Brooklyn, NY 11216BBL 3-01240-0073Map

Owner of record: Cathy Sam

783 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 Cathy Sam. HPD has recorded 37 housing violations here, most recently on May 6, 2026. 29 of the 37 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
37
DOB violations
11
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
22

What to know

Concern
8 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

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 · 37

  • 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
  • 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
  • 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

    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

    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
  • 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.

    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
  • 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 15, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 15, 2007 · Apt 1L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 15, 2007 · Apt 1L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    Dec 15, 2007 · Apt 1L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 3rd room from north located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 15, 2007 · Apt 1L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile floor in the bathroom located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 15, 2007 · Apt 1L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective gasket for refrigerator door in the kitchen located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 15, 2007 · Apt 1L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 15, 2007 · Apt 1L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective counterbalance at lower window sash in the kitchen located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 15, 2007 · Apt 1L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Refit window in the kitchen located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 15, 2007 · Apt 1L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 4th room from north located at apt 3l, 3rd story, apartment at west

    Oct 12, 2003 · Apt 3L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak at the ceiling in the 4th room from north located at apt 3l, 3rd story, apartment at west

    Oct 12, 2003 · Apt 3L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, apartment at west

    Oct 12, 2003 · Apt 3L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of mold present around window frame at the west wall at bathroom, 3rd story, apartment

    Oct 12, 2003 · Apt 3L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following 200 watts required

    May 29, 2003

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the door in the kitchen located at apt 1-r, 1st story, apartment at east

    Jan 8, 2003 · Apt 1-R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the walls located at apt 1-r, 1st story, apartment at east

    Jan 8, 2003 · Apt 1-R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing knobs at front apartment door in the entrance located at apt 1r, 1st story, apartment at east

    Oct 8, 2002 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective front apartment door frame in the entrance located at apt 1r, 1st story, apartment at east

    Oct 8, 2002 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface on wood trim, doors, or windows - using exclusive interim controls, which include a surface dust test in accordance with statute. east door frame in the entrance located at apt 1r, 1st story, apartment at east

    Oct 8, 2002 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or is on a deteriorated subsurface - using exclusive interim controls. west wall, east wall in the private hallway from north located at apt 1r, 1st story, apartment at east

    Oct 8, 2002 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or is on a deteriorated subsurface - using exclusive interim controls. ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, apartment at east

    Oct 8, 2002 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface on wood trim, doors, or windows - using exclusive interim controls, which include a surface dust test in accordance with statute. west closet door, west door closet frame in the 2nd room from north located at apt 1r, 1st story, apartment at east

    Oct 8, 2002 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or is on a deteriorated subsurface - using exclusive interim controls. ceiling, west wall, north wall, north closet wall 1 in the 2nd room from north located at apt 1r, 1st story, apartment at east

    Oct 8, 2002 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly secure the loose unhinged door from north 2 room in the 3rd room from north located at apt 1r, 1st story, apartment at east

    Oct 8, 2002 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or is on a deteriorated subsurface - using exclusive interim controls. west closet wall 1 in the 3rd room from north located at apt 1r, 1st story, apartment at east

    Oct 8, 2002 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface on wood trim, doors, or windows - using exclusive interim controls, which include a surface dust test in accordance with statute. west closet door, north door, north door frame in the 3rd room from north located at apt 1r, 1st story, apartment at east

    Oct 8, 2002 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood frame at door from north 2 room in the 3rd room from north located at apt 1r, 1st story, apartment at east

    Oct 8, 2002 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 11

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection

    Apr 25, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report

    Nov 8, 2019

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report

    Mar 1, 2013

    Dob violation - active
  • 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

    Jan 3, 2008

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 6, 2006

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 31, 2005

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 13, 2004

    Dob violation - active
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  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 16, 1999

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Jul 8, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 7, 2007 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Dec 6, 2007 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Dec 6, 2007 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Dec 6, 2007 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Dec 6, 2007 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • General

    Ceramic-tile

    Dec 6, 2007 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Dec 6, 2007 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Dec 6, 2007 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Dec 6, 2007 · Apt 1L

    Close
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  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Dec 6, 2007 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 11, 2004 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Nov 11, 2004 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Nov 11, 2004 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Nov 11, 2004 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Nov 11, 2004 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Nov 11, 2004 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Sep 24, 2003 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Sep 24, 2003 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Sep 24, 2003 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Sep 24, 2003 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • General

    Mailbox

    Sep 24, 2003 · Apt 3L

    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
5,676 ft²
Lot area
3,407 ft²
Zoning
R6A
Community board
308
Council district
36
Block / lot
1240 / 73
Assessed value
$702,900
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #313301, last renewed Oct 20, 2025.

Questions about 783 Sterling Place

Who owns 783 Sterling Place?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Cathy Sam.

Does 783 Sterling Place have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 37 housing violations at this property.

Is 783 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 783 Sterling Place built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 783 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.