165 Sterling Street
Brooklyn, NY 11225BBL 3-01314-0072Map
Owner of record: Fergusson, Wendell
165 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 Fergusson, Wendell. HPD has recorded 13 housing violations here, most recently on November 24, 2025. 11 of the 13 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 13
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 3
- HPD complaints
- 4
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 · 13
- 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 24, 2025
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.
Dec 4, 2024
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 28, 2023
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 17, 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 17, 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 27, 2020
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story
Mar 25, 2020 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story
Mar 25, 2020 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - 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 in the entire apartment located at apt first , 1st story
Mar 25, 2020 · Apt FIRST
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Discontinue the rooming unit .. in the 1st room from north located at apt first , 1st story
Mar 25, 2020 · Apt FIRST
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Discontinue the rooming unit .. in the 2nd room from north located at apt first , 1st story
Mar 25, 2020 · Apt FIRST
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Discontinue the rooming unit .. in the 3rd room from north located at apt first , 1st story
Mar 25, 2020 · Apt FIRST
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Discontinue the rooming unit .. in the 4th room from north located at apt first , 1st story
Mar 25, 2020 · Apt FIRST
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 3
- Class - 2
Work without permit.noted:at 1st floor level sheetrock wall erected at room doors of rail road apt.this dividing apt into 4 separate rooms.rem:obtain permit.
Jun 8, 2020
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in a code compliance manner;use of prohibited door & hardware per bc 1008.1.8 27-371(j)-at time of inspection,observed key operated locks at 4 room doors.rem:provide legal hardware.
Jun 8, 2020 · Penalty $312
Resolve - Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o & dept of bldg records. class'a'apt illegally converted into 4 rooming unnits at 1st sty apt 1st. remeddy: discontinue illegal use of amendend c of o.
Mar 25, 2020 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve
Complaints
- Plumbing
Water supply
Apr 28, 2022 · Apt BASEME
Close - Electric
Power outage
Apr 28, 2022 · Apt BASEME
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 25, 2020 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 24, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close
Sales history
| Date | Price | Type | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 20, 2026 | Non-market transfer | Two family dwellings | 2 |
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 / 72
- Assessed value
- $122,580
- Landmark / historic district
- Prospect Lefferts Gardens Historic District
HPD registration #821379, last renewed Nov 21, 2020.
Questions about 165 Sterling Street
Who owns 165 Sterling Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Fergusson, Wendell.
Does 165 Sterling Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 13 housing violations at this property.
Is 165 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 165 Sterling Street built?
City records list 1911 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 165 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.