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1539 Sterling Place

Brooklyn, NY 11213BBL 3-01374-0070Map

Owner of record: St Johns 1 Assoc

1539 Sterling Place is a walk-up apartment building built in 1917 in Brooklyn, 11213. It has 42 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is St Johns 1 Assoc. HPD has recorded 743 housing violations here, most recently on October 21, 2026. 37 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
743
DOB violations
36
ECB violations
16
HPD complaints
1,112

What to know

Concern
7 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

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 · 743

  • B

    Repair the broken or defective connection watste line at sink in the kitchen located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''south''

    Oct 21, 2026 · Apt 4B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    Oct 21, 2026 · Apt 4B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''south''

    Oct 21, 2026 · Apt 4B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''south''

    Oct 12, 2026 · Apt 4B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''south''

    Oct 12, 2026 · Apt 4B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective connection waste line at sink in the kitchen located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''south''

    Oct 12, 2026 · Apt 4B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective connection waste line at sink in the kitchen located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''west''

    Oct 4, 2026 · Apt 4B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''west''

    Oct 4, 2026 · Apt 4B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''west''

    Oct 4, 2026 · Apt 4B

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • A

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective intercom system from building front to west wall in the private hallway located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 17, 2026 · Apt 4C

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant plaster at south wall at public hall, 4th story

    Sep 17, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balance lower window sash at south wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 17, 2026 · Apt 4C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    Sep 17, 2026 · Apt 4C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak over ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 1, 2026 · Apt 2D

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • B

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

    Sep 1, 2026 · Apt 2D

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic wall tiles at west, east,and south walls in the bathroom located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 1, 2026 · Apt 2D

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cabinets mounted at south and west walls in the kitchen located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 1, 2026 · Apt 2D

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective base cabinets at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 1, 2026 · Apt 2D

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling and south wall at public hall, 4th story

    Sep 1, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling at public hall, 4th story

    Sep 1, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood base vanity at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''a-d''

    Sep 1, 2026 · Apt 4B

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • A

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective ventilation system at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 1, 2026 · Apt 2D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles in the kitchen located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 1, 2026 · Apt 2D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and south wall at public hall, 4th story

    Sep 1, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling at south 1 window frame in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''a-d''

    Sep 1, 2026 · Apt 4B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch assembly at door in the bathroom located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''a-d''

    Sep 1, 2026 · Apt 4B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at all walls and ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''a-d''

    Sep 1, 2026 · Apt 4B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''a-d''

    Sep 1, 2026 · Apt 4B

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''a-d''

    Sep 1, 2026 · Apt 4B

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • C

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

    Sep 1, 2026 · Apt 2D

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 1, 2026 · Apt 2D

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • C

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

    Aug 6, 2026 · Apt 4B

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

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1d, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 5, 2026 · Apt 1D

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1d, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 5, 2026 · Apt 1D

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of heat system on during non-heat season in the entire apartment located at apt 1d, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 11, 2026 · Apt 1D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east , section at south

    May 31, 2026 · Apt 4B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective hydronic baseboard heater missing cover in the 3rd room from north located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east , section at south

    May 31, 2026 · Apt 4B

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

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

    May 31, 2026 · Apt 4B

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective mortise lock at building entrance door , 1st story

    May 29, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 29, 2026 · Apt 4B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    May 29, 2026 · Apt 4B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls and ceiling in the foyer located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 29, 2026 · Apt 4B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    May 29, 2026 · Apt 4B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls and ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 29, 2026 · Apt 4B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    May 29, 2026 · Apt 4B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 29, 2026 · Apt 4B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 29, 2026 · Apt 4B

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • C

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

    Apr 30, 2026 · Apt 4G

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective porcelain enamel reglaze at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 4g, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north , section at north

    Apr 30, 2026 · Apt 4G

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective bell buzzer system in the entire apartment located at apt 4g, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north , section at north

    Apr 30, 2026 · Apt 4G

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 36

  • Failure to post energy grade/score none

    Failure to display energy efficiency score and energy efficiency grade as per adcode sec. 28-309.12.3

    Apr 29, 2021

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 31, 2005

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 31, 2005

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 31, 2005

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 31, 2005

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 13, 2004

    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 19, 2003

    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 19, 2003

    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

    Mar 26, 2002

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • 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

    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 27, 2001

    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 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

    Feb 7, 2000

    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

    Feb 7, 2000

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 16, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 16, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 16, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jul 25, 1994

    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

    Jun 1, 1994

    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

    Jun 1, 1994

    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

    Jun 1, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 1, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 1, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 1, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 1, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 16

  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with the commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction with the dept of buildings for summons 35690160h., file a certificate of correction

    Apr 22, 2026 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with the commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction with the dept of buildings for summons 35690159k., file a certificate of correction

    Apr 22, 2026 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with the commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction with the dept of buildings for summons 35688523p., file a certificate of correction

    Apr 22, 2026 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building walls or appurtenances.noted:at time of inspection at exposure#1 at sterling place,2nd floor windows missing a/c units brackets(improperly supported)over the main entrance door,crea

    Jun 24, 2025 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    1029.5.1 unobstructed fire escape.noted at exposure 1 at sterling place observed partial obstruction at the fire escape by window air conditioners on the 2nd and 4th floor.rem:remove obstruction.

    Jun 24, 2025 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Illegal occupancy with 3 or more additional dwelling units. c/o #221561 indicates premises(1st-4th floors) to be legally approved as class adwellings. now the cellar level has been illegally converted to 4 addi

    Apr 28, 2025 · Penalty $16,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Illegal occupancy with 3 or more additional dwelling units. c/o #221561 indicates premises(1st-4th floors) to be legally approved as class adwellings. now the cellar level has been illegally converted to 4 addi

    Apr 28, 2025 · Penalty $16,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Illegal occupancy with 3 or more additional dwelling units. c/o #221561 indicates premises(1st-4th floors) to be legally approved as class adwellings. now the cellar level has been illegally converted to 4 addi

    Apr 28, 2025 · Penalty $16,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Illegal occupancy with 3 or more additional dwelling units. c/o #221561 indicates premises(1st-4th floors) to be legally approved as class adwellings. now the cellar level has been illegally converted to 4 addi

    Apr 28, 2025 · Penalty $16,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c/o #221561. illegal occupancy noted: cellar level has been illegally converted/occupied to 4 class "a" apartments/sro's 1 apartment having a full kitchen(sink and gas stov

    Apr 28, 2025

    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 bc 1018.1(2008 code); 27-366; bc 1021.1(2014); bc 1006.3(2022 code) for class a units/sro's

    Apr 28, 2025

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work without a permit. noted: erected full height partitions at cellarlevel to create 4 additional units/sro's, shower and water closet(plumbing/water and waste lines), kitchen with gas stove. as per 1rcny 101-

    Apr 28, 2025 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Bc 907.2.8. failure to provide fire alarm system for sro's at cellar level. remedy: discontinue illegal use.

    Apr 28, 2025

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    5a,50,50a,50b,50c,50d 50)2nd (bach up) circulation defective 50a)2nd (bach up) oil pump defective 50b)fresh air fan missing, wires exposed, 50c)aquastat on domestic recirculation missing cover, 50d)hot water he

    Jun 2, 2014

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    B4a/32a/50a/50b/50c/50d/50e/50f/50g.(50a)header corroded & leaking.50b)boiler room door not opening egress.50c)holes in boiler room ceiling.50d)no back flow prevention on feed water line.50e)fresh air ventilati

    Feb 15, 2005

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    10q,10b.hot water coil fitting corroded + leaking aquer stat covers missing safety valve meal to be pipe down,

    Apr 20, 1996

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 18, 2026 · Apt 2G

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Oct 14, 2026 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Oct 14, 2026 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Oct 14, 2026 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Oct 14, 2026 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Oct 12, 2026 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Oct 12, 2026 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Oct 12, 2026 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Sep 28, 2026 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Sep 28, 2026 · Apt 4B

    Close
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  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Aug 12, 2026 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 12, 2026 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Aug 12, 2026 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Aug 12, 2026 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Aug 12, 2026 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 12, 2026 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Aug 12, 2026 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Aug 3, 2026 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Aug 3, 2026 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Aug 3, 2026 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jul 7, 2026 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    May 29, 2026 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    May 29, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    May 29, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    May 29, 2026 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    May 28, 2026 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    May 26, 2026 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    May 26, 2026 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    May 24, 2026 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    May 24, 2026 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 20, 2026 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Mar 27, 2026 · Apt 4G

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Mar 27, 2026 · Apt 4G

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 26, 2026 · Apt 4G

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Mar 19, 2026 · Apt 4G

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Mar 10, 2026 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Mar 10, 2026 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Feb 26, 2026 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Feb 14, 2026 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Feb 14, 2026 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Feb 10, 2026 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Feb 9, 2026 · Apt 2G

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 9, 2026 · Apt 1E

    Open
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Feb 6, 2026 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 2, 2026 · Apt 1G

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Jan 26, 2026 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 24, 2026 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jan 15, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 29, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 29, 2025 · Apt 1B

    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
1917
Floors
4
Residential units
42
Building area
30,032 ft²
Lot area
11,994 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
308
Council district
36
Block / lot
1374 / 70
Assessed value
$1,603,800
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #300635, last renewed Sep 4, 2025.

Questions about 1539 Sterling Place

Who owns 1539 Sterling Place?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is St Johns 1 Assoc.

Does 1539 Sterling Place have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 743 housing violations at this property.

Is 1539 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 1539 Sterling Place built?

City records list 1917 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 1539 Sterling Place?

It has 42 residential units.

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