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215 Sterling Street

Brooklyn, NY 11225BBL 3-01314-0050Map

Owner of record: 215 Sterling, LLC

215 Sterling Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1924 in Brooklyn, 11225. It has 40 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 215 Sterling, LLC. HPD has recorded 963 housing violations here, most recently on August 22, 2026. 22 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 34 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
963
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
12
HPD complaints
774

What to know

Concern
10 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Aug 22, 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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
34
About 85% of the building's 40 apartments
Down from 38 in 2018

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 · 963

  • 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 = 0; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 1; in the entire apartment located at apt a22, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Aug 22, 2026 · Apt A22

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balance lower sash at 2nd window from south at west in the 1st room from north located at apt a33, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west , section at west

    Aug 15, 2026 · Apt A33

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile at west wall in the bathroom located at apt a33, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west , section at west

    Aug 15, 2026 · Apt A33

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of free standing refrigerator with door intact at center court

    Aug 15, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt a33, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west , section at west

    Aug 15, 2026 · Apt A33

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt a33, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west , section at west

    Aug 15, 2026 · Apt A33

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at 1st closet from south at west wall door, 1st closet from north at east wall door, 1st closet from south at west wall door in the foyer located at apt a22, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Jul 17, 2026 · Apt A22

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt a22, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Jul 17, 2026 · Apt A22

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st closet from west at north wall door in the private hallway located at apt a22, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Jul 17, 2026 · Apt A22

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 2nd room from east at south, the kitchen located at apt a22, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Jul 17, 2026 · Apt A22

    Open — Civ14 mailed
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  • 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) 1st window frame from east at south wall in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt a22, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Jul 17, 2026 · Apt A22

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard-paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface and either tested inconclusive for lead content at 0.5mg/cm2 or tested positive for lead content on a metal or ceramic substrate as set forth in (28 rcny §11-07(b)) using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2). 1st closet from north at east wall door frame in the foyer located at apt a22, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Jul 17, 2026 · Apt A22

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard-paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface and either tested inconclusive for lead content at 0.5mg/cm2 or tested positive for lead content on a metal or ceramic substrate as set forth in (28 rcny §11-07(b)) using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2). baseboard at south wall in the private hallway located at apt a22, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Jul 17, 2026 · Apt A22

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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, 1st closet from west at north wall door frame in the private hallway located at apt a22, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Jul 17, 2026 · Apt A22

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt a22, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Jul 17, 2026 · Apt A22

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at south wall in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt a22, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Jun 18, 2026 · Apt A22

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the private hallway , the 2nd room from east at south located at apt a22, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Jun 18, 2026 · Apt A22

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and south wall in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt a22, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Jun 18, 2026 · Apt A22

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt a22, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Jun 18, 2026 · Apt A22

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Provide escutcheon plate at riser at ceiling and floor in the kitchen located at apt a33, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 12, 2026 · Apt A33

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt a33, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 12, 2026 · Apt A33

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt a33, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 12, 2026 · Apt A33

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective lower escutcheon plate at heat riser in the kitchen located at apt 22, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Jan 17, 2026 · Apt 22

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor under radiator in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 22, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Jan 17, 2026 · Apt 22

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 22, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Jan 17, 2026 · Apt 22

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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 22, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Jan 17, 2026 · Apt 22

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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 22, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Jan 17, 2026 · Apt 22

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at south and west wall in the bathroom located at apt a2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west original violation 18576379 issued 17-jan-26 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code 27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Jan 17, 2026 · Apt A2

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at basement at boiler room

    Jan 17, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt a2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 17, 2026 · Apt A2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at south and west wall in the bathroom located at apt a2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 17, 2026 · Apt A2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt a2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 17, 2026 · Apt A2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective cracked glass at window lower sash in the kitchen located at apt a2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 17, 2026 · Apt A2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective window lower sash spring balance in the kitchen located at apt a2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 17, 2026 · Apt A2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of refrigerator with door intact at public hall, 3rd story

    Nov 19, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch in the entrance located at apt a33, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 19, 2025 · Apt A33

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at west wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt a33, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west original violation 18391147 issued 19-nov-25 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code 27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Nov 19, 2025 · Apt A33

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at west wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt a33, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 19, 2025 · Apt A33

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes air-conditioner unit protuding beyond 6 inches east at fire escape, 3rd story

    Nov 19, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt a15, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 19, 2025 · Apt A15

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of refrigerator with door intact at public hall, 4th story

    Nov 19, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring ballance at lower window sash at west wall in the kitchen located at apt a33, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 19, 2025 · Apt A33

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective connection at wasteline at sink in the kitchen located at apt a33, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 19, 2025 · Apt A33

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic wall tile at west wall in the bathroom located at apt a33, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 19, 2025 · Apt A33

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring ballance at lower window sash at west wall in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt a33, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 19, 2025 · Apt A33

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt a33, 4th story

    Sep 28, 2025 · Apt A33

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of uncapped radiator steam line at the south wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt a26, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''north''

    Sep 14, 2025 · Apt A26

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    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 a26, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''north''

    Sep 14, 2025 · Apt A26

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    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 a26, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''north''

    Sep 14, 2025 · Apt A26

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective porcelain enamel glaze at the bathtub in the bathroom located at apt a26, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''north''

    Sep 14, 2025 · Apt A26

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 12

  • Class - 2

    Atoi, observed new pvc drain from the basement to the 1st floor. dob records reveal no permit was filed. laa permit: b01131991 issued 10/24/25 is for cap and remove. prior permits not applicable., obtain all pe

    Apr 11, 2025 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Atoi, plumbing failure to maintain - improper materials installed throughout basement - pvc drainage pipe used in a mixed-use building. by code, this material is not allowed., remove non-complying material or e

    Apr 11, 2025 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Atoi, observed structural work in basement. no permit filed. observed multiple installations of temporary support jacks and shoring holding up the ceiling. shoring jacks not properly secured to the floor. no re

    Apr 11, 2025 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Atoi, observed electrical wires removed from demising walls in former class a apt. no electrical permit filed for electrical wiring and fixtures removed from kitchen and bathroom with removal of ceiling lights

    Apr 11, 2025 · Penalty $1,600

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Atoi, licensed master plumber made a false statement regarding signed-off permit# b01131991-i1-la. permit states "cellar: cap and remove bathroom and kitchen (1-water closet, 1-lavatory, 1-shower, 1-kitchne sin

    Apr 11, 2025

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in summons/violation# 39109453p issued on 3/20/2024 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01. occupancy contrary to

    Jul 9, 2024 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in summons/violation# 39109338j issued on 3/20/2024 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01. work without a permit,

    Jul 9, 2024

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work with out a permit created a class a aparment in in the celler. on icard states no aparment in the celler. 28-105.1, obtain permit; comply with noitices of violation

    Mar 20, 2024

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Observed water , and drainage piping ran to in basement a three piece bathroom ( toilet, lavatory basin, and tub. and kitchen sink in an illegal apartment in basement. having no permit filed with the department

    Mar 20, 2024

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Observed in basement a sink that was installed with no trap or vent. also electric dryer is not properly vented., repair and/or replace

    Mar 20, 2024 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
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  • Class - 1

    Observed an occupied class a apartment erected in cellar. this illegal unit has a 3pience bathroom, full working kitchen, insufficient light and air and inadequate firestopping. 28-118.3.2, discontinue illegal

    Mar 20, 2024 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Class - 2

    32a,15,16,38,34b,40,50a,50b,50c (50a) no clean out on chimney base (50b) controll covers missing (50c) boiler room not a storage room

    Apr 15, 2014 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jul 11, 2026 · Apt A22

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jun 13, 2026 · Apt 822

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jun 13, 2026 · Apt 822

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 8, 2026 · Apt A253RD

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 7, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 5, 2026 · Apt A26

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 2, 2026 · Apt 15A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 1, 2026 · Apt A25

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 29, 2026 · Apt 16A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 28, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 28, 2026 · Apt A26

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 17, 2026 · Apt A26

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 15, 2026 · Apt A26

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jan 3, 2026 · Apt A2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jan 3, 2026 · Apt A2

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window pane

    Jan 3, 2026 · Apt A2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 16, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 21, 2025 · Apt A25

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 17, 2025 · Apt A15

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Nov 17, 2025 · Apt A15

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Nov 10, 2025 · Apt A33

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Nov 10, 2025 · Apt A33

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Nov 10, 2025 · Apt A33

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Nov 5, 2025 · Apt A33

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Nov 5, 2025 · Apt A33

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Nov 5, 2025 · Apt A33

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Nov 5, 2025 · Apt A33

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 28, 2025 · Apt 15A

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Jun 4, 2025 · Apt A26

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Feb 26, 2025 · Apt 15A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Feb 26, 2025 · Apt 15A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 21, 2025 · Apt B31

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 21, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 21, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 18, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 17, 2025 · Apt A3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 14, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 12, 2025 · Apt A3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 11, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 10, 2025 · Apt A3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 7, 2025 · Apt A33

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 6, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 5, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 4, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 4, 2025 · Apt A17

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 4, 2025 · Apt A25

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Dec 17, 2024 · Apt A3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 21, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 20, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 18, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    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 (C7)
Year built
1924
Floors
4
Residential units
40
Building area
34,370 ft²
Lot area
9,925 ft²
Zoning
R5
Community board
309
Council district
40
Block / lot
1314 / 50
Assessed value
$1,120,050
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #364681, last renewed Sep 4, 2025.

Questions about 215 Sterling Street

Who owns 215 Sterling Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 215 Sterling, LLC.

Does 215 Sterling Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 963 housing violations at this property.

Is 215 Sterling Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 34 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 85% of its 40 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 215 Sterling Street built?

City records list 1924 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 215 Sterling Street?

It has 40 residential units and 45 units in total.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.