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1679 Sterling Place

Brooklyn, NY 11233BBL 3-01375-0055Map

Owner of record: Sterling Residence LLC

1679 Sterling Place is a walk-up apartment building built in 1911 in Brooklyn, 11233. It has 6 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Sterling Residence LLC. HPD has recorded 136 housing violations here, most recently on May 6, 2026.

HPD violations
136
DOB violations
20
ECB violations
2
HPD complaints
152

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation May 6, 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 · 136

  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    May 6, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Mar 27, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of air conditioner protruding beyond window sill at 2nd story balcony. stack at south. building front. at fire escape

    Dec 21, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling, north and west walls in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 5, 2020 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx., 4 square feet, on the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 5, 2020 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the foyer located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 5, 2020 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    § 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 wood floor and joists removed, and metal spiral stair erected, to south west cellar. in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 5, 2020 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Discontinue the rooming unit at south west at cellar

    Aug 5, 2020

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly secure the loose brick at top parapet wall at building front east center

    Jun 23, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective stucco cement at at entire parapet exterior wall (25 feet long x 6 feet high) at building front

    Jun 23, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • A

    Provide a lock and key to the entrance door of dwelling unit and, if a cl a multiple dwelling, also a door chain guard missing in the entrance located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 7, 2019 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors in the entrance located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 7, 2019 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 7, 2019 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 15, 2018 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 1; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 15, 2018 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 15, 2018 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 15, 2018 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 15, 2018 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of rubbish and debris obstructing fire escape dropladder at building front yard, section at south

    Jun 12, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide sufficient, proper and separate metal receptacles for the deposit of garbage, rubbish and other waste material and arrange for collection and disposal of such material. yard, section at south

    Jun 12, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    Jun 12, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes air conditioners protruding out on 2nd story balcony ,building front at fire escape

    Jun 12, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective crack ceramic tiles at window stool in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 4, 2nd story, apartment at north

    May 8, 2018 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor and vinyl tiles in the kitchen located at apt 4, 2nd story, apartment at north

    May 8, 2018 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of excessive rubbish bags and debris obstructing drop ladder to floor at building front yard

    Apr 17, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    Apr 17, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated lock on door at room with fire escape access in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 17, 2018 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove the illegal double cylinder key operated locking device at door at apartment in the entrance located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 17, 2018 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes air conditioner protruding on 2nd story balcony, building front at fire escape

    Apr 17, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 17, 2018 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 17, 2018 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove the illegal double cylinder key operated locking device at door at apartment in the entrance located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 17, 2018 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) north wall, south wall, west wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 1, 2018 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the north wall, south wall, west wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 1, 2018 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) south wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 1, 2018 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose wooden treads 1st,2nd,3rd,4th and 5th from bottom up at public hall stairs, 1st story

    Mar 1, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing base board radiator cover at south wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 1, 2018 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of window sill exceeding 3 feet from floor obstructing egress at fire escape window in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 1, 2018 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Remove the illegal double cylinder key operated locking device at door ... in the entrance located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 1, 2018 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood flooring throughout in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 1, 2018 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 2; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 1, 2018 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the south wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 1, 2018 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Refit building entrance door , 1st story

    Mar 1, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 20, 2017 · Apt 4

    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

    Dec 20, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector inoperative in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 20, 2017 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing switch cover plate at south wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 20, 2017 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the north wall in the kitchen located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 20, 2017 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the kitchen , the 1st room from north at east, the foyer , the bathroom , the 1st room from north at west located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 20, 2017 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). inoperative in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 20, 2017 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 20

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 30, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report

    Nov 8, 2019

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report

    Apr 6, 2018

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report

    Feb 24, 2017

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report

    Oct 1, 2015

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report

    Dec 13, 2011

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 3, 2008

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 6, 2006

    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

    Mar 19, 2003

    Dob violation - active
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  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 26, 2002

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 27, 2001

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 7, 2000

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 16, 1999

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    May 4, 1998

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 16, 1997

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 10, 1997

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 1, 1994

    Dob violation - active
  • 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 - active

ECB violations · 2

  • Class - 2

    Debris and storage at the gas meters/no ventilation in gas meter area/the buildings sewer cleanout caps are not correctly installed;correct violation and submit the certificate of correction

    Oct 21, 2021

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o &&/or dept of bbldgs records. spiral stairs erected at 1st fl at apt#1 breeching 1st fl to cellar creating an illegal duplex apt. partitions erected creating illegal

    Aug 5, 2020

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Sep 5, 2024 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Jan 28, 2023 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 20, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 18, 2020 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Aug 5, 2020 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Aug 5, 2020 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Aug 5, 2020 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Aug 22, 2019 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Jun 29, 2019 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Jun 20, 2019 · Apt HOUSE

    Close
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  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Dec 31, 2018 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Nov 13, 2018 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Nov 13, 2018 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Nov 13, 2018 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Nov 13, 2018 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Nov 10, 2017 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Nov 10, 2017 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 7, 2017 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 11, 2016 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jun 20, 2016 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Mar 17, 2016 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Mar 17, 2016 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Mar 17, 2016 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Mar 17, 2016 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Mar 12, 2016 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Mar 12, 2016 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jan 4, 2016 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jan 4, 2016 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jan 4, 2016 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Jan 4, 2016 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Jan 4, 2016 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 9, 2015 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Nov 5, 2015 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Nov 5, 2015 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 5, 2015 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Nov 3, 2015 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Nov 3, 2015 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Nov 3, 2015 · Apt 5

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Nov 3, 2015 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Nov 3, 2015 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Oct 26, 2015 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 26, 2015 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 26, 2015 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Oct 26, 2015 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Oct 26, 2015 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Oct 26, 2015 · Apt 5

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Oct 26, 2015 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Oct 26, 2015 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Oct 26, 2015 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Oct 26, 2015 · Apt 5

    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 (C2)
Year built
1911
Floors
3
Residential units
6
Building area
4,485 ft²
Lot area
2,333 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
308
Council district
41
Block / lot
1375 / 55
Assessed value
$329,400
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #360357, last renewed Oct 1, 2025.

Questions about 1679 Sterling Place

Who owns 1679 Sterling Place?

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

Does 1679 Sterling Place have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 136 housing violations at this property.

Is 1679 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 1679 Sterling Place built?

City records list 1911 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 1679 Sterling Place?

It has 6 residential units.

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