868 Sterling Place
Brooklyn, NY 11216BBL 3-01248-0013Map
Owner of record: Welch, Jean
868 Sterling Place is a two-family home built in 1889 in Brooklyn, 11216. It has 2 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Welch, Jean. HPD has recorded 105 housing violations here, most recently on June 1, 2026. 46 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 105
- DOB violations
- 3
- ECB violations
- 18
- HPD complaints
- 104
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
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 105
- 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.
Jun 1, 2026
Open — Info nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt baseme, 1st apartment from east at south
May 30, 2026 · Apt BASEME
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of at west wall in the kitchen located at apt baseme, 1st apartment from east at south
May 30, 2026 · Apt BASEME
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling and south wall in the kitchen located at apt baseme, 1st apartment from east at south
May 30, 2026 · Apt BASEME
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at south wall in the kitchen located at apt baseme, 1st apartment from east at south
May 30, 2026 · Apt BASEME
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective window frame at south wall in the kitchen located at apt baseme, 1st apartment from east at south
May 30, 2026 · Apt BASEME
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective lower countrer balance at south in the kitchen located at apt baseme, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 20, 2026 · Apt BASEME
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective gasket at refrigerator door in the kitchen located at apt baseme, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 20, 2026 · Apt BASEME
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical wire west wall in the kitchen located at apt baseme, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 20, 2026 · Apt BASEME
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
§ 9, 170, 171, 300, 301, 302 m.d.law-file plans and application and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the conversion from a private dwelling to multiple dwelling use if lawfully feasible or restore to lawful occupancy
Aug 28, 2025
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible for gas range at basement
Aug 28, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures where illegal and properly seal pipe connections to residential sink, water closet, wash basin and bathtub at basement
Aug 28, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of rats and all underlying causes conducive to pest infestations, by using integrated pest management (ipm), eliminate all burrow entry and passageways, pest nests, holes, gaps or cracks in walls,ceilings, floors, fixing leaks and manage garbage in public areas. evidence found at observed fresh rat dropping at time of inspection in the entire apartment located at apt 1stflo, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 8, 2025 · Apt 1STFLO
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible gas cooking range at basement
Jun 22, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures where illegal and properly seal pipe connections wash basin, water closet, bathtub, residential sink at basement
Jun 22, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Make safe by properly repairing the structural defect. rotten floor joists and beams at rear of celler at cellar
May 9, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing upper cabinet at west wall in the kitchen located at bsmt-apt baseme, 1st bsmt-apt from south at west
May 9, 2025 · Apt BASEME
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling in the kitchen located at bsmt-apt baseme, 1st bsmt-apt from south at west
May 9, 2025 · Apt BASEME
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of rats and all underlying causes conducive to pest infestations, by using integrated pest management (ipm), eliminate all burrow entry and passageways, pest nests, holes, gaps or cracks in walls,ceilings, floors, fixing leaks and manage garbage in public areas. evidence found at rat excreta in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt ground, 1st bsmt-apt from east at south
Apr 21, 2025 · Apt GROUND
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 2nd room from north located at bsmt-apt ground, 1st bsmt-apt from east at south
Apr 21, 2025 · Apt GROUND
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective upper and lower window sash in the kitchen located at bsmt-apt ground, bsmt-apt at south
Apr 21, 2025 · Apt GROUND
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at south wall in the kitchen located at bsmt-apt ground, 1st bsmt-apt from east at south
Apr 21, 2025 · Apt GROUND
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling in the kitchen located at bsmt-apt ground, 1st bsmt-apt from east at south
Apr 21, 2025 · Apt GROUND
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing lower sash at window, 1st from east at south wall in the kitchen located at apt bsmt, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 6, 2025 · Apt BSMT
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly secure the loose upper wood cabinet at west wall in the kitchen located at apt bsmt, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 6, 2025 · Apt BSMT
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective glass pane at upper sash window, 1st from east at south wall in the kitchen located at apt bsmt, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 6, 2025 · Apt BSMT
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective wood girder out of pocket at besement floor, rear at cellar
Jan 6, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
§ 27-2028, 2032 admin.code: provide an adequate supply of heat from an approved central heating system or an approved system of gas or electrical heating in good operating condition for the dwelling unit in the entire apartment located at apt bsmt, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 6, 2025 · Apt BSMT
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing cover for electrical outlet at west wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt bsmt, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 6, 2025 · Apt BSMT
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling, east wall in the bathroom located at apt bsmt, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 6, 2025 · Apt BSMT
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt bsmt, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 6, 2025 · Apt BSMT
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance at lower sash window, 2nd from east at south wall in the kitchen located at apt bsmt, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 6, 2025 · Apt BSMT
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance at lower sash window, 2nd from east at south wall in the kitchen located at apt bsmt, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 6, 2025 · Apt BSMT
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the south wall in the kitchen located at apt bsmt, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 6, 2025 · Apt BSMT
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of rodents rats in the entire apartment located at apt bsmt, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 6, 2025 · Apt BSMT
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt bsmt, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 6, 2025 · Apt BSMT
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of screw jack supporting floor joist out of plumb at cellar at cellar
Jan 6, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeds the maximum allowable operating temterature at 130 degrees, 157 f found at fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt bsmt, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 6, 2025 · Apt BSMT
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt bsmt, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 6, 2025 · Apt BSMT
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling and south wall in the kitchen located at apt bsmt, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 6, 2025 · Apt BSMT
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq.ft at ceiling and south wall in the kitchen located at bsmt-apt bsmt, 1st bsmt-apt from south at west
Jan 4, 2025 · Apt BSMT
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding the maximum temperature of 130 degrees at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt baseme, 1st bsmt-apt from south at west
Jan 4, 2025 · Apt BASEME
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
§ 27-2028, 2032 admin.code: provide an adequate supply of heat from an approved central heating system or an approved system of gas or electrical heating in good operating condition for the dwelling unit in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt baseme, 1st bsmt-apt from south at west
Jan 4, 2025 · Apt BASEME
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling and south wall in the kitchen located at bsmt-apt bsmt, 1st bsmt-apt from south at west
Jan 4, 2025 · Apt BSMT
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of rodents rats in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt bsmt, 1st bsmt-apt from south at west
Jan 4, 2025 · Apt BSMT
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq.ft at ceiling and south wall in the kitchen located at bsmt-apt bsmt, 1st bsmt-apt from south at west original violation 17595877 issued 04-jan-25 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Jan 4, 2025 · Apt BSMT
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding the maximum temperature of 130 degrees f at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt bb, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 26, 2024 · Apt BB
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt bb, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 26, 2024 · Apt BB
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of rodents rats in the entire apartment located at apt bb, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 26, 2024 · Apt BB
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 21, 2024 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 3
- Construction other optional
Requesting an engineer report due to temporary shoring at cellar level. one of the temporary shoring is not at plumb level and leaning at a 45-degree angle. an engineering report is required to assess and rectify the damages property has sustained.
Jan 16, 2025
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
Failure to maintain building in a code compliant manner. at time of inspection observed at rear of cellar, wood girder out of pocket and floor joist sagging. observed screw jacks installed without engineers guidance and jacks not plumb.
Jun 26, 2023
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Dec 23, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 18
- Class - 1
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order in dob violation vio23-01931 dated 6/26/2023 respondent was required to submit an eninbeer's report concerning structurally deficient conditions as of 12/23/25an
Dec 23, 2025 · Penalty $12,500
Active - Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o and/or department of building records. partition erected creating an illegal class a apartment at basement. rooms used for living. gas range and sink present, also p
Aug 28, 2025 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o and/or the department of buildings records. partition erected creating an illegal class a apartment at basement. gas stove and residential sink present. also present
Jun 22, 2025 · Penalty $1,280
Active - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in a code compliant manner. observed at rear of cellar wood gridder deteriorated and rotted. also observed screw jack not maintained as its leaning at a 45-degree angle. staircase a
May 13, 2025 · Penalty $25,000
Active - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in a code compliant manner. at time of inspection observed obstructions with bicycles obstructing passageway at main entrance. also observed damaged and exposed ceiling at cellar le
Jan 16, 2025 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 1
Work without permits. at time of inspection observed 2 temporary shoring at cellar level. one of the temporary shoring was leaning at 45-degree angle not plumb. upon review no permits were issued for scope of w
Jan 16, 2025 · Penalty $12,500
Active - Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o and/or the department of buildings records. partitions erected creating rooms at basement for living. unlawful gas range and kitchen sink present. also present a bat
May 18, 2024 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 1
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order in dob violation vio23-01931, dated 6/26/2023. respondent was required to submit an engineer's report concerning structurally deficient conditions. as of 10/11/20
Oct 11, 2023
Resolve - Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o and/or the department of building records. partition erected creating an illegal class "a" apartment at basement rooms used for living wailing c of o from p.d. to m.
Aug 23, 2023 · Penalty $500
Active - Class - 1
In cellar,at rear , wood girder not in pocket. temporary screw jacks installed for support. wood joist sagging and water stained at rear., repair and/replace
Jun 26, 2023 · Penalty $6,250
Active
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- Class - 1
Failure to comply w/commissioner's order contained in summons/v35475590x issued1/14/21 &to file c/c pursuant to28-201.1&1rcny102-01.work w/opermit comply w/commissioner's order &/or file c/c.
Oct 27, 2021
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/o a permit. failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35475590x issued on 01/14/21 & to file a cert of correctionpursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. previous ecb#35533722l.
Sep 2, 2021
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/o a permit. failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35475590x issued on 01/14/21 & to file a cert of correctionpursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. previous ecb#35530451p.
Jul 1, 2021
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/o a permit. failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35475590x issued on 01/14/21 & to file a cert of correctionpursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. previous ecb#35527831j.
May 11, 2021
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation#35475590x issued on 10/4/2020 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.work without a permit a
Mar 24, 2021
Resolve - Class - 2
38-210.1-residence converted maintained or occupied as a dwelling for more tahn the legally approved number of families at basement level created class a apt with kicthen and 3 pc bathroom changing residence fr
Oct 4, 2020 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 1
Work without a pemrit at basement level erected full height partitions creating 3 pc bathroom and kitchen with gas line for stove no permits on file obtain permits
Oct 4, 2020
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain at rear of premises exposure 3 water leak cause damage to ceiling & wood joist at rear of basement level and exteiror panging at () repair and or replace
Oct 4, 2020 · Penalty $625
Active
Complaints
- Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 28, 2026 · Apt BASEME
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
May 28, 2026 · Apt BASEME
Close - Electric
Wiring
May 28, 2026 · Apt BASEME
Close - General
Cabinet
May 28, 2026 · Apt BASEME
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
May 28, 2026 · Apt BASEME
Close - Door/window
Window frame
May 28, 2026 · Apt BASEME
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 11, 2026 · Apt BASEME
Close - General
Cabinet
Feb 11, 2026 · Apt BASEME
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Feb 11, 2026 · Apt BASEME
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Feb 11, 2026 · Apt BASEME
Close
Show 40 more ↓
- Electric
Wiring
Feb 11, 2026 · Apt BASEME
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Dec 15, 2025 · Apt BASEME
Close - Door/window
Window pane
Dec 15, 2025 · Apt BASEME
Close - Electric
Wiring
Dec 15, 2025 · Apt BASEME
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Dec 15, 2025 · Apt BASEME
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 3, 2025 · Apt BSMNT
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Oct 3, 2025 · Apt BSMNT
Close - Door/window
Window pane
Oct 3, 2025 · Apt BSMNT
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Oct 3, 2025 · Apt BSMNT
Close - Door/window
Window pane
Jul 31, 2025 · Apt 1STFLB
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jul 31, 2025 · Apt 1STFLB
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 6, 2025 · Apt 1STFLO
Close - Door/window
Window pane
Jun 20, 2025 · Apt BASEME
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 20, 2025 · Apt BASEME
Close - General
Cabinet
May 8, 2025 · Apt BASEME
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Apr 12, 2025 · Apt GROUND
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Apr 12, 2025 · Apt GROUND
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 7, 2025 · Apt BASEME
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 6, 2025 · Apt GROUND
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 6, 2025 · Apt GROUND
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jan 6, 2025 · Apt GROUND
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 5, 2025 · Apt GROUND
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 4, 2025 · Apt BASEME
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 4, 2025 · Apt BSMT
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 3, 2025 · Apt BASEME
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jan 1, 2025 · Apt BSMT
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 1, 2025 · Apt BSMT
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 1, 2025 · Apt BSMT
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 31, 2024 · Apt BASEME
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 27, 2024 · Apt BASEME
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 26, 2024 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 25, 2024 · Apt GROUND
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 23, 2024 · Apt GROUND
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 22, 2024 · Apt BSMT
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 20, 2024 · Apt PRIVAT
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 15, 2024 · Apt GROUND
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 14, 2024 · Apt 1BASEM
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 13, 2024 · Apt BASEME
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 11, 2024 · Apt BASEME
Close - Door/window
Window pane
Dec 6, 2024 · Apt BASEME
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Two-family home (B3)
- Year built
- 1889
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 2,388 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,875 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 308
- Council district
- 35
- Block / lot
- 1248 / 13
- Assessed value
- $135,060
- Landmark / historic district
- Crown Heights North II Historic District
Questions about 868 Sterling Place
Who owns 868 Sterling Place?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Welch, Jean.
Does 868 Sterling Place have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 105 housing violations at this property.
Is 868 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 868 Sterling Place built?
City records list 1889 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 868 Sterling Place?
It has 2 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.