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1521 Sterling Place

Brooklyn, NY 11213BBL 3-01373-0049Map

Owner of record: NYC Pact Preservation Partners LLC

1521 Sterling Place is a walk-up apartment building built in 1921 in Brooklyn, 11213. It has 31 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is NYC Pact Preservation Partners LLC. HPD has recorded 53 housing violations here, most recently on September 2, 2026. 16 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
53
DOB violations
19
ECB violations
13
HPD complaints
41

What to know

Concern
5 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Sep 2, 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

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 · 53

  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household garbage and trash at public hall at 3rd story, south section

    Sep 2, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges , 1st story

    Jun 30, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1e, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Jun 30, 2026 · Apt 1E

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling and east wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 1e, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Jun 30, 2026 · Apt 1E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    Jun 30, 2026 · Apt 1E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the private hallway located at apt 1e, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Jun 30, 2026 · Apt 1E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt 4e, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east , section at north

    Jun 24, 2026 · Apt 4E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures at sink in the kitchen located at apt 4e, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east , section at north

    Jun 24, 2026 · Apt 4E

    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 1g, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west , section at south

    Jun 17, 2026 · Apt 1G

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at south wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 1g, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 16, 2026 · Apt 1G

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective mortise lock at door in the entrance located at apt 1d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 16, 2026 · Apt 1D

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

    Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 16, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 16, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in private dwellings missing

    Feb 16, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system missing at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 16, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor missing at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 16, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 16, 2026 · Apt 1D

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

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

    Feb 16, 2026 · Apt 1G

    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 at closet in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 1g, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 16, 2026 · Apt 1G

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

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

    Feb 16, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

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

    Feb 19, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

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

    Feb 19, 2025 · Apt 2H

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

    Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in pipe wasteline for water drainage at boiler room

    Jan 25, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected

    Jan 25, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling.

    Jan 25, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd.

    Jan 25, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing

    Jan 25, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in pipe wasteline for water drainage center court

    Jan 25, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building.

    Jan 25, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor missing

    Jan 25, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of illegal fastening of an unacceptable electromagnetic push button lock device installed on entrance door frame at building front

    Jan 25, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in pipe wasteline under bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 25, 2025 · Apt 1F

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 25, 2025 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat from an approved central heating system, or an approved system of gas or electrical heating in good operating condition for the dwelling unit in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 25, 2025 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide security in the event of a power outage by means of an acceptable mechanical heavy duty lock and latch on entrance door at building front

    Jan 25, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the private hallway located at apt 4h, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 22, 2024 · Apt 4H

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarded plaster at ceiling at public hall, 4th story

    Dec 22, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak at 1st closet from west at north wall ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 4h, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 22, 2024 · Apt 4H

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less then 10 sqft of mold at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 1e, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west , section at north

    Dec 16, 2024 · Apt 1E

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak over the ceiling in the 4th room from east located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 16, 2024 · Apt 2D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less then 10 sqft of mold at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 1e, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west , section at north original violation 17559406 issued 16-dec-24 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Dec 16, 2024 · Apt 1E

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective consisting of fire retardant material at the ceiling at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 16, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

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

    Dec 16, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 4th room from east located at apt 1e, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west , section at north

    Dec 16, 2024 · Apt 1E

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

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

    Dec 16, 2024 · Apt 1E

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling,south, north and east walls in the 4th room from east located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 16, 2024 · Apt 2D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak over the ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 16, 2024 · Apt 2D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Dec 16, 2024 · Apt 2D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 4e, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 11, 2024 · Apt 4E

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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.

    Apr 11, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 19

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection

    Nov 14, 2025

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection

    Nov 14, 2025

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection

    Nov 14, 2025

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection

    Nov 14, 2025

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection

    Nov 14, 2025

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection

    Nov 14, 2025

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner: observed exposu defect @ 1 & 2fl crack stone, crack sill & water proofing at damaged area. exposure 2 & 3 crack masonry. exposure 4 damaged joints along 1st fire escape landing & corrosions of fire escape defect coping stone roof. remedy: repair and/or replace

    Jun 2, 2025

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    Emergency work order due to crack stone @ exposure 1, 1fl & damaged masonry & vertical crack at the corner of exposure 3 & exposure 4 extended from parapet down. remedy: immediately remove or replace broken stone under supervision of nyc licensed professional & provide safety measures @ corner of exposure 3 and exposure 4

    Jun 2, 2025

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 19, 2003

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 26, 2002

    Dob violation - dismissed
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  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 26, 2002

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 27, 2001

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 7, 2000

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 16, 1999

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    May 4, 1998

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 1, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 16, 1993

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 1, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 13

  • Class - 1

    Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway. note: at the time of inspection observed object at fire escape landing at exposure 4. remedy: remove egress obstruction.

    Jun 2, 2025 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Observed same conditions cited in class 1 violation #: 39535075z issued 12-11-24; debris container - w/ material piled above top of container - not enclosed within street barriers & 5 ft chain link fence at exp

    Feb 6, 2025 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    No certificate of corrections filed for class 1 violation #: 39534320z issued 11-12-2024 for pipe scaffold not conforming to dob approved construction documents. atoi, no one was working, hence unable to verify

    Jan 6, 2025 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    At time of inspection of a 4 story building under partial stop work order, stop all exterior work and use of pipe scaffold under complaint #3983955. observed active work at roof level workers were using pipe sc

    Dec 30, 2024 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Bc3308.7 failure to provide guardrail system. at time of inspection of a 4story observed active work at roof level. upon inspection observed no guardrails system in place along unenclosed perimeter. inadequate

    Dec 30, 2024 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    At time of inspection of 4 story building observed active work at roof level. upon request for approved dob sidewalk shed plans, facade repair plan, load impose letter documents none where provided nor located

    Dec 30, 2024 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    At the time of my inspection i observed a debris container at street level at exposure 1 unprotected with no barriers and 5 feet high chain link fencing connected to each other to protect the safety of unauthor

    Dec 11, 2024 · Penalty $6,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    At time of inspection of a 4 story building during active construction, observed active use of debris chute attached to pipe scaffold from roof level down to dumpster at exposure #2. upon research department of

    Nov 12, 2024 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    At time of inspection on an active jobsite of a 4 story building observed pipe scaffold installed at exposure #1 & #2 above sidewalk shed. upon review of approved dob supported pipe scaffold plans i notice that

    Nov 12, 2024 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Pedestrian protection does not meet code specifications. at the time of my inspection of 3 story building, i observed sidewalk shed in placeat exposure #1 and 4 with a valid permit and the following objection m

    Nov 22, 2023 · Penalty $2,400

    Active
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  • Class - 1

    Failure to provide sidewalk shed where required observed large vertical crack running up height of building with stucco beginning to spall at top & spalling stucco by roof fire escape ladder on exp #3 north ele

    Dec 20, 2022 · Penalty $10,000

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to provide sidewalk shed where required to protect the public.noted:at time of inspection observed at exp #1 #3 defective conditions such as cracks & spalling masonry no safety measures in place.remedy:

    Jun 17, 2022 · Penalty $10,000

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Pipe leaking above expansion tank-sewer pipe leaking at boiler room door-gas meter room ventilation is blocked

    Dec 6, 2018 · Penalty $3,125

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Door/window

    Door

    Oct 5, 2026 · Apt 3B

    Open
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jul 26, 2026 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jun 1, 2026 · Apt 1E

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 11, 2026 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 11, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 11, 2026 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 10, 2026 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 10, 2026 · Apt 1G

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 10, 2026 · Apt 1G

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 8, 2026 · Apt 4G

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 5, 2026 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Feb 4, 2026 · Apt 1G

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Feb 4, 2026 · Apt 1G

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 3, 2026 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 19, 2026 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 15, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 2, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Aug 15, 2025 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 21, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 21, 2025 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 19, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 17, 2025 · Apt 2H

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 22, 2025 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Dec 26, 2024 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Dec 26, 2024 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Dec 26, 2024 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door frame

    Dec 26, 2024 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Dec 16, 2024 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Dec 16, 2024 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 11, 2024 · Apt 4F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 8, 2024 · Apt 4F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 6, 2024 · Apt 4H

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Dec 6, 2024 · Apt 4H

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 5, 2024 · Apt 4F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 4, 2024 · Apt 1E

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Dec 4, 2024 · Apt 1E

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Dec 4, 2024 · Apt 1E

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Dec 4, 2024 · Apt 1E

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Dec 4, 2024 · Apt 1E

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Dec 4, 2024 · Apt 1E

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 18, 2024 · 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
1921
Floors
4
Residential units
31
Building area
31,920 ft²
Lot area
9,900 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
308
Council district
36
Block / lot
1373 / 49
Assessed value
$1,438,650
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #304244, last renewed Aug 25, 2025.

Questions about 1521 Sterling Place

Who owns 1521 Sterling Place?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is NYC Pact Preservation Partners LLC.

Does 1521 Sterling Place have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 53 housing violations at this property.

Is 1521 Sterling Place 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 1521 Sterling Place built?

City records list 1921 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 1521 Sterling Place?

It has 31 residential units.

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