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159 Sterling Street

Brooklyn, NY 11225BBL 3-01314-0074Map

Owner of record: Georges, Robert A

159 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 Georges, Robert A. HPD has recorded 22 housing violations here, most recently on September 29, 2005. 22 of the 22 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
22
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
0

What to know

Concern
3 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Sep 29, 2005

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 · 22

  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the rear yard.

    Sep 29, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide adequate lighting for public hall all stories.

    Sep 29, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the flammable material wood, paper, cardboard rear yard.

    Sep 29, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the cellar throughout.

    Sep 29, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Repair the leaky and/or defective water supply pipe cold water supply in bathroom, in 1st story apt. 1r.

    Sep 29, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace with new the missing bricks in steps at building front, 3rd step from bottom.

    Sep 29, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color walls and ceiling in closet in front hallway, in 1st story apt 1r.

    Sep 29, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color walls and ceiling in bathroom, in 1st story apt 1r.

    Sep 29, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets in bathtub in bathroom, in 1st story apt 1r.

    Sep 29, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing ceramic wall tiles in bathroom, in 1st story apt 1r.

    Sep 29, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • B

    Replace with new the missing light fixture in kitchen ceiling, in 1st story apt 1r.

    Sep 29, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling & walls in kitchen, in 1st story apt 1r.

    Sep 29, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing vinyl floor tiles in kitchen, in 1st story apt. 1r.

    Sep 29, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches throughout, 1st story apt 1r.

    Sep 29, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing electric outlet face plate in 1st story apt, east wall kitchen.

    Sep 29, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plaster board ceiling, in 1st story apt 1, kitchen.

    Sep 29, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice and roaches, in 1st story apt 1.

    Sep 29, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective unhinged door rear entrance, to 1st story apt 1.

    Sep 29, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective ceiling light fixture, 1st story apt 1, kitchen.

    Sep 29, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective electric outlet, throughout 1st story apt 1.

    Sep 29, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective south ceramic tiles wall, 1st story apt 1, bathroom.

    Sep 29, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective wash basin in 1st story apt 1, bathroom.

    Sep 29, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

No HPD complaints in our records

Complaint data is still being backfilled from NYC Open Data.

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

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 / 74
Assessed value
$122,580
Landmark / historic district
Prospect Lefferts Gardens Historic District

Questions about 159 Sterling Street

Who owns 159 Sterling Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Georges, Robert A.

Does 159 Sterling Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 22 housing violations at this property.

Is 159 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 159 Sterling Street built?

City records list 1911 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 159 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.