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131 Sterling Street

Brooklyn, NY 11225BBL 3-01314-0086Map

Owner of record: St. Mark Affordable Housing Development Fund Corp.

131 Sterling Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1916 in Brooklyn, 11225. It has 16 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is St. Mark Affordable Housing Development Fund Corp.. HPD has recorded 126 housing violations here, most recently on October 7, 2026. 5 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 16 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
126
DOB violations
11
ECB violations
13
HPD complaints
222

What to know

Concern
3 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Oct 7, 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
16
About 100% of the building's 16 apartments

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 · 126

  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective building entrance door is binding with door frame , 1st story

    Oct 7, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch at laundry room door at west at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 5, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Refit fire door leading to east court yard at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 5, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

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

    Mar 9, 2024 · Apt 4D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

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

    Mar 9, 2024 · Apt 4D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective repair hinges in the entrance located at apt 4d, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 9, 2024 · Apt 4D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 4d, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 9, 2024 · Apt 4D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4d, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 9, 2024 · Apt 4D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet ...... in the bathroom located at apt 4d, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 9, 2024 · Apt 4D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective entrance door in the bathroom located at apt 4d, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 9, 2024 · Apt 4D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective refridgerator rubber door seal in the kitchen located at apt 4d, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 9, 2024 · Apt 4D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective base cabinet doors at north in the kitchen located at apt 4d, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 9, 2024 · Apt 4D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wooden floor in the kitchen located at apt 4d, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 9, 2024 · Apt 4D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective . in the entrance located at apt 4d, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 6, 2024 · Apt 4D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective laundry room door at west wall at public hall, 1st story

    May 17, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked. at cellar

    Mar 8, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 4a, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Mar 8, 2023 · Apt 4A

    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 10, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding maximun allowable temperture of 130 degrees f in the kitchen located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 23, 2022 · Apt 3B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 23, 2022 · Apt 3B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective lower glass at entrance door one lite at lobby, 1st story

    Sep 23, 2022

    Open — Invalid certification
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked to cellar at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 28, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Nov 28, 2021 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove the obstruction in fireproof passageway at building front at west

    Nov 8, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective glass lite, 1st from bottom at east partition at vestivule door at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 8, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door to cellar at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 3, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

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

    Nov 3, 2021 · Apt 3C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Nov 3, 2021 · Apt 3C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st and 2nd window frame in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 17, 2021 · Apt 3B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st window frame at west in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 17, 2021 · Apt 3B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector inoperativre in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 17, 2021 · Apt 3B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). inoperative in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 17, 2021 · Apt 3B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Refit the 1st closet door at south in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 17, 2021 · Apt 3B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at south wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 17, 2021 · Apt 3B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the south wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 17, 2021 · Apt 3B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st window frame at west in the 3rd room from north located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 17, 2021 · Apt 3B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling at public hall stairs, 1st story

    Oct 15, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at east wall at lobby, 1st story

    Oct 15, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at north wall windows headers in the 2nd room from east located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 8, 2021 · Apt 3B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at north wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 8, 2021 · Apt 3B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... around bath tub, approximtely 2 sq ft in the bathroom located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 8, 2021 · Apt 3B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at north wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 8, 2021 · Apt 3B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective windows frame and casings in the 1st room from east located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 8, 2021 · Apt 3B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... around bath tub, approximtely 2 sq ft in the bathroom located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north original violation 14540145 issued 08-sep-21 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Sep 8, 2021 · Apt 3B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling west wall at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 8, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceilings and walls in the kitchen located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 8, 2021 · Apt 3B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at kitchen in the kitchen located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 8, 2021 · Apt 3B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at all walls and ceiling at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 8, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing handrail at vestibule at west wall , 1st story

    May 21, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 11

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection

    Nov 14, 2025

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection

    Nov 14, 2025

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report

    May 15, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report

    May 15, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report

    May 15, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report

    May 15, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report

    Mar 1, 2013

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report

    Dec 13, 2011

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 16, 1999

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - active
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  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 16, 1993

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 13

  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation#39046671m issued on 8/27/21 and to file acertificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.rem:co

    Oct 13, 2021 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Alleyway exit from back of the building to street partially obstructed by refrigerator, stove and shopping cart., remove obstruction

    Aug 27, 2021 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    At exposure#3 and 2 stucco on facade chipping and falling at multiple locations. at exposure# 2 at corner of the 4 and 3 floor window facade has 2 vertical cracks. exit alleyway to street ceiling plaster displa

    Aug 27, 2021 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/ the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation#32092166j issued on 10/31/17, and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28.201.1 and 1rcny 102-01(d)(2). an acceptable cert

    Jul 6, 2018 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/ the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation#32092167l issued on 10/31/17, and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28.201.1 and 1rcny 102-01(d)(2). an acceptable cert

    Jul 6, 2018 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    36,50a-c. (50)main circulator is noisy & vibrating. (50a)hw temperature gauge corroded. (50b)boiler safety discharge pipe has a black nipple. (50c)2" nipple & cap are corroded @ bottom of hw, storage tank.

    Oct 31, 2017 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    15,32a,36,50a-b. (50)both heating circulators leaking. (50a)gas meter room ventilation is 1/2 closed. (50b)chimney base has no clean out.

    Oct 31, 2017 · Penalty $500

    Active
  • Class - 3

    B354,36,15,32a,50a. 50a- no louva on fresh air intake.

    May 24, 2011

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    50a,50b. 50a- no work permit filed with dob for the replace domestic hot water water boiler. 50b- work w.o a permit 28-105.1

    Jul 21, 2010 · Penalty $8,000

    Active
  • Class - 2

    36,15,16. 50a- defective cool hot water jump. 50b- fresh air intake louva defective

    Jul 21, 2010 · Penalty $500

    Active
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  • Class - 3

    354 15.50a.50b 5a check valv missing on feed water line 50b louver broken on fresh air intake

    Oct 27, 2009 · Penalty $200

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Altered building occupied w/o a valid certificate of occupancy (c of o) noted : in that temporary certificate of occupancy number 235795 issued 03-11-1991, expired 06-11-1991. remedy : obtian a valid certificat

    Apr 17, 2004

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit. expired permit. remedy: stop all work, renew bldg permit prior to resuming work.

    Feb 27, 1990 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Oct 1, 2026 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • General

    Ventilation system

    Oct 1, 2026 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Oct 1, 2026 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 3, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 3, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 4, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jan 3, 2024 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Jan 3, 2024 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Jan 3, 2024 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Jan 3, 2024 · Apt 4D

    Close
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  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Dec 24, 2023 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Dec 11, 2023 · Apt APT2D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 22, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Jun 24, 2023 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 8, 2023 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 8, 2023 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 7, 2023 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 7, 2023 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Sep 13, 2022 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Sep 13, 2022 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Sep 13, 2022 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window pane

    Aug 24, 2022 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Aug 24, 2022 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Apr 20, 2022 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Apr 20, 2022 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 20, 2022 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Apr 20, 2022 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Apr 20, 2022 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • General

    Ventilation system

    Apr 20, 2022 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Apr 20, 2022 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Apr 20, 2022 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Apr 20, 2022 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 20, 2022 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Apr 20, 2022 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 20, 2022 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 29, 2021 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Nov 27, 2021 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Nov 27, 2021 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 27, 2021 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 26, 2021 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 26, 2021 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 24, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 23, 2021 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 23, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 6, 2021 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 3, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 3, 2021 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 2, 2021 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 28, 2021 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Oct 12, 2021 · Apt 3B

    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 (C1)
Year built
1916
Floors
4
Residential units
16
Building area
18,040 ft²
Lot area
5,275 ft²
Zoning
R5
Community board
309
Council district
40
Block / lot
1314 / 86
Assessed value
$390,600
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #337289, last renewed Oct 1, 2025.

Questions about 131 Sterling Street

Who owns 131 Sterling Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is St. Mark Affordable Housing Development Fund Corp..

Does 131 Sterling Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 126 housing violations at this property.

Is 131 Sterling Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 16 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 16 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 131 Sterling Street built?

City records list 1916 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 131 Sterling Street?

It has 16 residential units.

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