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179 Sterling Street

Brooklyn, NY 11225BBL 3-01314-0066Map

Owner of record: Frantz L. Desir Living Trust Dtd 6/06/20 25

179 Sterling Street is a two-family home built in 1911 in Brooklyn, 11225. It has 2 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Frantz L. Desir Living Trust Dtd 6/06/20 25. HPD has recorded 7 housing violations here, most recently on November 24, 2025. 1 of the 7 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
7
DOB violations
2
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
1

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Nov 24, 2025

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 · 7

  • 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 24, 2025

    Open — Info 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.

    Dec 4, 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 17, 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 17, 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.

    Apr 21, 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 7, 2019

    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 1, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 2

  • Landmark none

    Landmrk-landmark none

    Nov 4, 1992

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    Nov 4, 1992

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Electric

    No lighting

    Dec 17, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close

Sales history

DatePriceTypeUnits
Dec 23, 2025Non-market transferTwo family dwellings2

Building details

Building type
Two-family home (B1)
Year built
1911
Floors
2
Residential units
2
Building area
2,128 ft²
Lot area
2,000 ft²
Zoning
R5
Community board
309
Council district
40
Block / lot
1314 / 66
Assessed value
$122,580
Landmark / historic district
Prospect Lefferts Gardens Historic District

HPD registration #815257, last renewed Apr 22, 2025.

Questions about 179 Sterling Street

Who owns 179 Sterling Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Frantz L. Desir Living Trust Dtd 6/06/20 25.

Does 179 Sterling Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 7 housing violations at this property.

Is 179 Sterling Street 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 179 Sterling Street built?

City records list 1911 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 179 Sterling Street?

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.