1689 Sterling Place
Brooklyn, NY 11233BBL 3-01375-0052Map
Owner of record: 1689 Sterling LLC
1689 Sterling Place is a walk-up apartment building built in 1911 in Brooklyn, 11233. It has 7 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 1689 Sterling LLC. HPD has recorded 61 housing violations here, most recently on May 6, 2026. 4 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 7 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 61
- DOB violations
- 2
- ECB violations
- 14
- HPD complaints
- 166
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
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.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 61
- ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 13, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at west wall leading to public hall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 1f lower level, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 1, 2021 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov certified late - CImmediately hazardous
Code: replace or repair the self-closing the doors that is missing or defective in the entrance located at apt 4, 4th story, apartment at west
Sep 18, 2020 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system . door leading to the boiler room at cellar locked at public hall, 1st story
Sep 18, 2020
Open — Nov certified late - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the kitchen located at apt 4, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 24, 2020 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door in the entrance located at apt 4, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 24, 2020 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective ... in the entrance located at apt 4, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 24, 2020 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective ... in the entrance located at apt 4floor, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 7, 2020 · Apt 4FLOOR
Open — Nov certified late - CImmediately hazardous
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 ... at public hall, 1st story
Aug 7, 2020
Open — Nov certified late
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- CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 4floor, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 7, 2020 · Apt 4FLOOR
Closed — Violation closed - IInformation / order
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.
Oct 31, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
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 29, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
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 15, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the stair to basement at front yard
Jul 23, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at walls and ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 17, 2015 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 17, 2015 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 17, 2015 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... caulking at bathtub perimeter in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 17, 2015 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
§ 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration drop ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 17, 2015 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 17, 2015 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 17, 2015 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls and ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 17, 2015 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 17, 2015 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 17, 2015 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective counter balance at upper and lower window sash throughout (total 8 windows) in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 17, 2015 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 17, 2015 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room
Feb 17, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective ceiling light fixture at public hall, 1st story
Feb 17, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceilings in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 17, 2015 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling at public hall, 3rd story
Oct 23, 2014
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant ceiling at public hall, 3rd story
Oct 23, 2014
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling at public hall, 3rd story
Oct 23, 2014
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at east
Aug 30, 2014 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at east
Aug 30, 2014 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at east
Aug 30, 2014 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at east
Aug 30, 2014 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 14, 2014 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 14, 2014 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of house hold items from scuttle ladder at public hall, 3rd story
Aug 14, 2014
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures , in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 14, 2014 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
Apr 23, 2014 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures .. in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at north
Apr 23, 2014 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 14, 2013 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). -inoperative- located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 15, 2013 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector -inoperative- located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 15, 2013 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 15, 2013 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system ,door locked at public hall, 1st story
Nov 30, 2012
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story
Nov 30, 2012 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following ***minimum 100 watts of incandescent light required***
Nov 12, 2012
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 2
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Feb 7, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Feb 7, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 14
- Class - 2
Failure to maintain adequate housekeeping per section rquirements.observed excessive debris of cardboard,insulation wallboard debris on all floors and courtyard and roof stairwell.active jobsite under permit#32
Jun 15, 2018
Resolve - Class - 2
Sec. 3303.11 failure to maintain required egress during alteration work to existing bldg. at the time of inspection it was observed that there was 2 persons on the roof & the stairs leading to the roof was bloc
May 22, 2018
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain adequate housekeeping per section requirements. atthe time of inspection it was observed that the contractors hadconstr uction debris throughout the jobsite on all floors creating a hazard t
Nov 6, 2017 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Class - 1
Sec. 1814.1 & 28-104.7.1 failure to provide & prepare site specific plans,details,& sequence of construction for underpinning & related workperformed under app#321555143. at the time of inspection it was observ
Nov 6, 2017 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Class - 1
Construction superintendent failed to perform dutoes as per rule. at the time of inspection it was observed that under the superision of natan rapoport,he failed to designate a competent person to supervise the
Nov 6, 2017 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 2
Sec. 3301-02(d) construction superintendent fails to maintain &/or make job site logs available. at the time of inspection it was observed that the construction superintendent failed to maintain his log books
Nov 6, 2017
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain/display on site documents required by chapter 33. at the time of inspection it was observed that the contractors failed to produce the monitoring reports for the vibration,optical & crack
Nov 6, 2017
Resolve - Class - 2
Sec. 3303.2.4 failure to provide sanitary facilities during construction,remodeling,or demolition activities as required by pc 311.1 & ansi z4.3. at the time of inspection it was observed that there was no toil
Nov 6, 2017
Resolve - Class - 1
Work does not conform to approved construction documents &/or approvedamendments. at the time of inspection it was observed that the contractors removed the roof,removed floor joists from various areas througho
Nov 6, 2017 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Sec. 3309.3 failure to perform inspection & document conditions of existing structures adjoining a construction or demolition site in a pre-construction survey. at the time of inspection it was observed that th
Nov 6, 2017 · Penalty $250
Resolve
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- Class - 2
Work does not conform to approved construction documents &/or approvedamendments. at the time of inspection it was observed that the contractors did not follow the dob approced plans. soe 003.00 stated that box
Nov 6, 2017 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to institute/maintain safety equipment measures or temporary construction-no guardrails. at the time of inspection it was observed that the contractors had numerous box pits open for underpinning & not
Nov 6, 2017 · Penalty $1,200
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain/display on site documents required by chapter 33. at the time of inspection it was observed that the contractors performed underpinning work but failed to keep the special inspection reports
Nov 6, 2017
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to notify the dept prior to commencement of earthwork. at the time of inspection ot was observed that the contractors excavated to perform underpinning work. no rule 52 notification existed for the abov
Nov 6, 2017 · Penalty $1,200
Resolve
Complaints
- Plumbing
Water supply
Aug 20, 2020 · Apt 4THFLO
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Aug 20, 2020 · Apt 4THFLO
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Aug 4, 2020 · Apt 4FLOOR
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jul 9, 2020 · Apt 1F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 12, 2019 · Apt 1F
Close - Electric
Lighting
Dec 12, 2019 · Apt 1F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 3, 2019 · Apt 2F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Aug 3, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jun 29, 2016 · Apt B
Close - Outside building
Roof door/hatch
Jun 29, 2016 · Apt B
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 18, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Oct 3, 2015 · Apt 3B
Close - Electric
No lighting
Aug 25, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Mar 7, 2015 · Apt 3B
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Mar 7, 2015 · Apt 3B
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Feb 10, 2015 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 10, 2015 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Feb 10, 2015 · Apt 1
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Feb 10, 2015 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 10, 2015 · Apt 1
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Feb 10, 2015 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Feb 10, 2015 · Apt 1
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jan 28, 2015 · Apt 3B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 8, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 7, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Nov 25, 2014 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Nov 25, 2014 · Apt 1
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Nov 25, 2014 · Apt 1
Close - Door/window
Door
Nov 25, 2014 · Apt 1
Close - Door/window
Door
Nov 25, 2014 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 25, 2014 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 19, 2014 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 19, 2014 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 25, 2014 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 20, 2014 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
Power outage
Oct 15, 2014 · Apt 2
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Oct 14, 2014 · Apt 2
Close - Door/window
Door
Oct 8, 2014 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 8, 2014 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 8, 2014 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 8, 2014 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 8, 2014 · Apt 2
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Oct 8, 2014 · Apt 2
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Oct 8, 2014 · Apt 2
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Oct 8, 2014 · Apt 2
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Oct 8, 2014 · Apt 2
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Oct 8, 2014 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Aug 16, 2014 · Apt BLDG
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Aug 14, 2014 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Aug 14, 2014 · Apt 2
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1911
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 7
- Building area
- 6,763 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,333 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 308
- Council district
- 41
- Block / lot
- 1375 / 52
- Assessed value
- $405,450
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #303330, last renewed Aug 29, 2025.
Questions about 1689 Sterling Place
Who owns 1689 Sterling Place?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 1689 Sterling LLC.
Does 1689 Sterling Place have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 61 housing violations at this property.
Is 1689 Sterling Place rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 7 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 7 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 1689 Sterling Place built?
City records list 1911 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 1689 Sterling Place?
It has 7 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.