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
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 136
- 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.
Mar 27, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - 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 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 - BHazardous
Discontinue the rooming unit at south west at cellar
Aug 5, 2020
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly secure the loose brick at top parapet wall at building front east center
Jun 23, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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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- ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
Refit building entrance door , 1st story
Mar 1, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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
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.