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1579 Sterling Place

Brooklyn, NY 11213BBL 3-01374-0054Map

Owner of record: Sterling Place Estate LLC

1579 Sterling Place is a walk-up apartment building built in 1927 in Brooklyn, 11213. It has 43 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Sterling Place Estate LLC. HPD has recorded 325 housing violations here, most recently on October 21, 2026. 5 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 43 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
325
DOB violations
8
ECB violations
11
HPD complaints
544

What to know

Concern
3 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Oct 21, 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
43
About 100% of the building's 43 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 · 325

  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt rd6, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 21, 2026 · Apt RD6

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt rc43rd, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north , section ''east''

    Oct 21, 2026 · Apt RC43RD

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt rc4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 21, 2026 · Apt RC4

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of consisting of flower pots at balcony at 2nd stack from west at south at fire escape, 3rd story

    Aug 30, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • 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.

    Jun 11, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and all walls in the bathroom located at apt ra4, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north , section ''east''

    Apr 15, 2025 · Apt RA4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at east wall (around circuit breaker box) in the private hallway located at apt ld2, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 24, 2025 · Apt LD2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose circuit breaker box frame and cover at east wall in the private hallway located at apt ld2, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 24, 2025 · Apt LD2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges and latch at bulkhead door at public hall, 4th story, section at west

    Feb 24, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges and latch at boiler room

    Feb 24, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of cables attached to gooseneck ladder (at roof) at east at fire escape

    Feb 24, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt rd5, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 12, 2024 · Apt RD5

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt lc1, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south , section at west

    Oct 8, 2024 · Apt LC1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt ld4, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north , section at west

    Oct 8, 2024 · Apt LD4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt lc4, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north , section at west

    Aug 21, 2024 · Apt LC4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt lc2, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west , section at west

    Aug 21, 2024 · Apt LC2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt lb5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north , section at west

    Aug 21, 2024 · Apt LB5

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt lb2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west , section at west

    Aug 21, 2024 · Apt LB2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt lb1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south , section at west

    Aug 21, 2024 · Apt LB1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt la2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west , section at west

    Aug 21, 2024 · Apt LA2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt lb3, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west , section at west

    Aug 21, 2024 · Apt LB3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt lc5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north , section at west

    Aug 21, 2024 · Apt LC5

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt lb4, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north , section at west

    Aug 21, 2024 · Apt LB4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt la5, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north , section at west

    Aug 21, 2024 · Apt LA5

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt rd2, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west , section at east

    Jul 30, 2024 · Apt RD2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt rd1, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south , section at east

    Jul 30, 2024 · Apt RD1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt rc6, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south , section at east

    Jul 30, 2024 · Apt RC6

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt rc3, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Jul 30, 2024 · Apt RC3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt rc1, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south , section at east

    Jul 30, 2024 · Apt RC1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt rb6, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south , section at east

    Jul 30, 2024 · Apt RB6

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt rb2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west , section at east

    Jul 30, 2024 · Apt RB2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt rb1, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south , section at east

    Jul 30, 2024 · Apt RB1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt ra4, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north , section at east

    Jul 30, 2024 · Apt RA4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt ra3, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west , section at east

    Jul 30, 2024 · Apt RA3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt ra1, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south , section at east

    Jul 30, 2024 · Apt RA1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt rc2, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west , section at east

    Jul 30, 2024 · Apt RC2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt ra2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 30, 2024 · Apt RA2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt rb5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north , section at east

    Jul 30, 2024 · Apt RB5

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt rc4, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north , section at east

    Jul 30, 2024 · Apt RC4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt rc5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north , section at east

    Jul 30, 2024 · Apt RC5

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt rd6, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south , section at east

    Jul 30, 2024 · Apt RD6

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt rb3, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west , section at east

    Jul 30, 2024 · Apt RB3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt ra5, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north , section at east

    Jul 30, 2024 · Apt RA5

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) throughout the public areas in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12.

    Jul 24, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 53, 187, 231 m/d law and department rules and regulations. provide a shoe properly secured to bottom of string of dropladder at fire escape 1st stack from west building front.

    Jul 9, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt rd3, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 9, 2024 · Apt RD3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 53, 187, 231 m/d law and department rules and regulations. provide a shoe properly secured to bottom of string of dropladder at fire escape at building rear.

    Jul 9, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 53, 187, 231 m/d law and department rules and regulations. provide a shoe properly secured to bottom of string of dropladder at fire escape 2nd stack from west building front

    Jul 9, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • I

    The premises or apts. have been vacated by the department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for entire building, vacate number 244968, effective date 12/16/2023

    Dec 15, 2023

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

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

    Nov 24, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 8

  • Structurally compromised building none

    Failure to submit an acceptable inspectn rpt for structurally compromised bldg.

    Jan 15, 2024

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    Premise non-compliant the premise has fire damage to rb6,rc6,rd6, with an open roof, lobby ceiling in danger of collapse, water and smoke damage due to fire and fire fighting operations rendering the premise non-compliant

    Nov 23, 2023

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Failure to benchmark none

    Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4

    Aug 2, 2020

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Failure to benchmark none

    Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4

    May 2, 2020

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Nov 13, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report

    Apr 6, 2018

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 3, 2008

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jul 25, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 11

  • Class - 1

    Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway. at time of inspection, observed at basement level. courtyard access blocked due to large couch/sofa stored on pallets in front of the egress exit/entry door., re

    Dec 26, 2024 · Penalty $312

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner: no fire stopping per bc 712.3; 27-345. at time of inspection, observed large openings and gaps in sheetrock throughout the basement ceiling exposing floor

    Dec 26, 2024 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to obey a vacate order from the commissioner per 28-207.4. note vacate order b399/19 issued on 8/23/2019 for unit rc4 active. noted:at time of inspection unit rc4 equipped arranged and occupied having o

    Dec 17, 2024 · Penalty $4,800

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Removed or defaced a written vacate order. noted: vacate order b399/19issued on 8/23/2019 sticker was removed from the front entrance door to unit rc4 and sticker was posted on 8/28/19. remedy: comply with code

    Dec 17, 2024 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Dwelling coverted maintained an occupied with 3 or more additional dwelling units than legally authorized by dept of building records based on physical inspection apt rc4 having 3 room with room 1 has been conv

    Aug 23, 2019

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Bc907.2.8/failure to provide a fire alarm system or sro furnished room for apt rc4;rem:discontinue legally occupancy

    Aug 23, 2019 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Dwelling converted maintained on occupied with 3 or more additional dwelling unit thatn authrourized by dept of building records base on physical inspection apt rc4 having 3 room with room2 has been converted t

    Aug 23, 2019

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Dwelling converted maintained on occupied with 3 or more additional dwelling units than legally authorized by dept of building records basedon physical inspection apt rc4 having 3 room room 3 has been converted

    Aug 23, 2019

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner lack of automatic sprinkler system where is required as per bc903.2 and 27-954 for srofurnished room in apt rc4.rem:discontinue ilegally occupancy.

    Aug 23, 2019 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work without a permit work noted in apt rc4 a erected full height partition walls to subdivide apartment in the 3 room with electrical outlets and light and key lock device to rooms.

    Aug 23, 2019

    Resolve
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  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner lack of required number of means of egress for every floor per bc101.8(2008 code)27-366 bc1021.1 for sro/furnished room in apt rc4.rem:discontinue illegally

    Aug 23, 2019 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 20, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 18, 2026 · Apt RD6

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 18, 2026 · Apt RC43RD

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 18, 2026 · Apt RD6

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 18, 2026 · Apt RB5

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Sep 14, 2026 · Apt RC4

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Aug 29, 2026 · Apt C4

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    May 12, 2026 · Apt LA1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 24, 2026 · Apt LA1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jan 24, 2026 · Apt LA1

    Close
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  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jan 24, 2026 · Apt LA1

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jan 24, 2026 · Apt LA1

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jan 16, 2026 · Apt LA1

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jan 16, 2026 · Apt LA1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 24, 2025 · Apt LB1

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Apr 24, 2025 · Apt RC2

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Mar 18, 2025 · Apt RC2

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Mar 11, 2025 · Apt RC2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jan 24, 2025 · Apt RB5

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 5, 2024 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Sep 3, 2024 · Apt RC1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Sep 3, 2024 · Apt RC1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Sep 3, 2024 · Apt RC1

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Sep 3, 2024 · Apt RC1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Sep 3, 2024 · Apt RC1

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Sep 3, 2024 · Apt RC1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 16, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Nov 29, 2023 · Apt RC2

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Nov 29, 2023 · Apt RC2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 29, 2023 · Apt RC2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Nov 29, 2023 · Apt RC2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 29, 2023 · Apt RC2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Oct 25, 2023 · Apt RC2

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Oct 25, 2023 · Apt RC2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 16, 2023 · Apt RD4

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 15, 2023 · Apt RD4

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Oct 10, 2023 · Apt RD6

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Oct 2, 2023 · Apt RD6

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Sep 29, 2023 · Apt RC2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 29, 2023 · Apt RC2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 18, 2023 · Apt RC2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 18, 2023 · Apt RC2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 18, 2023 · Apt RC2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 8, 2023 · Apt LA1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 8, 2023 · Apt LA1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Aug 1, 2023 · Apt RC2

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Aug 1, 2023 · Apt RC2

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Aug 1, 2023 · Apt RC2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 1, 2023 · Apt RC2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 1, 2023 · Apt RC2

    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
1927
Floors
4
Residential units
43
Building area
44,800 ft²
Lot area
12,775 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
308
Council district
36
Block / lot
1374 / 54
Assessed value
$1,540,350
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #336559, last renewed Jul 24, 2025.

Questions about 1579 Sterling Place

Who owns 1579 Sterling Place?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Sterling Place Estate LLC.

Does 1579 Sterling Place have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 325 housing violations at this property.

Is 1579 Sterling Place rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 43 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 43 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 1579 Sterling Place built?

City records list 1927 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 1579 Sterling Place?

It has 43 residential units.

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