1172 Sterling Place
Brooklyn, NY 11213BBL 3-01251-0027Map
Owner of record: Gerald Wells
1172 Sterling Place is a walk-up apartment building built in 1907 in Brooklyn, 11213. It has 3 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Gerald Wells. HPD has recorded 82 housing violations here, most recently on October 9, 2026. 50 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 82
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 1
- HPD complaints
- 11
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 · 82
- CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 9, 2026 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... more than 10 sq.ft but less than 30 sq.ft observed at ceiling and all walls in the bathroom located at apt 2fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 9, 2026 · Apt 2FL
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 2fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 9, 2026 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 9, 2026 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 9, 2026 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - 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 missing at public hall, 1st story
Oct 9, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Oct 9, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
§ 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor missing at public hall, 1st story
Oct 9, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mailbox missing at public hall, 1st story
Oct 9, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in private dwellings missing
Oct 9, 2026
Open — Nov sent out
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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.
Oct 9, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected
Oct 9, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinge at vestibule door
Oct 9, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at cellar at boiler room
Oct 9, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... greater than 10sq at ceiling and south wall in the bathroom located at apt 2floor, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 9, 2026 · Apt 2FLOOR
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 2floor, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 9, 2026 · Apt 2FLOOR
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2floor, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 9, 2026 · Apt 2FLOOR
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective base cabinet at sink in the kitchen located at apt 2floor, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 9, 2026 · Apt 2FLOOR
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2floor, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 9, 2026 · Apt 2FLOOR
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Open — Nov sent out - 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 19, 2025
Open — Info nov sent out - 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
Open — Nov sent out - 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 26, 2024
Open — Info nov sent out - 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 11, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - 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 20, 2023
Open — Info nov sent out - 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
Open — Nov sent out - 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 7, 2022
Open — Info nov sent out - 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.
Mar 2, 2022
Open — Info nov sent out - 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
Open — Nov sent out - 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.
Apr 13, 2021
Open — Info nov sent out - 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
Open — Nov sent out - 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 31, 2019
Open — Info nov sent out - 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
Open — Info nov sent out - 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 29, 2017
Open — Info nov sent out - 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
Open — Info nov sent out - 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 14, 2015
Open — Info nov sent out - 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.
Feb 24, 2015
Open — Info nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective wooden floor basement pub hall at rear.
Oct 1, 1984
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-20.01 adm code provide a peep hole in entrance door of the dwelling unit so located so as to permit a person inside the dwelling to view any person outside entrance door all apts all stys.
Oct 1, 1984
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Section 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 dropped clg & panel walls cellar thru out.
Oct 1, 1984
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-19.05 adm code provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination all stys pub hall.
Oct 1, 1984
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department clg & walls all stys pub hall.
Oct 1, 1984
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-21.07 adm code provide a piece of garden hose 10 feet in length with female coupling and a 10 quart pail on premises to test sprinkler system.
Oct 1, 1984
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-11.01, 11.03, 11.05 adm code remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the cellar throughout.
Oct 1, 1984
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code abate the nuisance consisting of storage of inflamables cellar throughout.
Oct 1, 1984
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-16.01 adm code provide suitable tight cover for the handhole opening of trap cellar front.
Oct 1, 1984
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls & ceiling 3rd sty public hall.
Oct 1, 1984
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing bulb to light fixture at rear yard.
Oct 1, 1984
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Section 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor frame missing.
Oct 1, 1984
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing wood risers of stairs 9 up from bottom cellar to 1 sty public hall.
Oct 1, 1984
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 1
- Class - 2
No ventilation in blr rm/no ventilation in gas meter rm/debris@gas mtr/holes in blr rm/open ceiling@gas mtr/chimney base not accessible for inspection/safety discharge pipe incorrect/manual reset pressure contr
Sep 20, 2023 · Penalty $3,125
Active
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 7, 2026 · Apt 2FL
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Sep 6, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Cabinet
Sep 3, 2026 · Apt 2FLOOR
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 3, 2026 · Apt 2FLOOR
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Sep 3, 2026 · Apt 2FLOOR
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Sep 3, 2026 · Apt 2FLOOR
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 3, 2026 · Apt 2FLOOR
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Apr 15, 2026 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 28, 2010 · Apt 3FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 25, 2009 · Apt 3FL
Close
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- Appliance
Sprinker cert
Jul 26, 2004
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C0)
- Year built
- 1907
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 3
- Building area
- 2,984 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,512 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 308
- Council district
- 35
- Block / lot
- 1251 / 27
- Assessed value
- $115,860
- Landmark / historic district
- Crown Heights North III Historic District
HPD registration #372690, last renewed Sep 6, 2006.
Questions about 1172 Sterling Place
Who owns 1172 Sterling Place?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Gerald Wells.
Does 1172 Sterling Place have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 82 housing violations at this property.
Is 1172 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 1172 Sterling Place built?
City records list 1907 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 1172 Sterling Place?
It has 3 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.