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1488 Sterling Place

Brooklyn, NY 11213BBL 3-01379-0027Map

Owner of record: Balfour Court

1488 Sterling Place is a walk-up apartment building built in 1922 in Brooklyn, 11213. It has 32 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Balfour Court. HPD has recorded 160 housing violations here, most recently on February 18, 2026. 3 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 32 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
160
DOB violations
16
ECB violations
26
HPD complaints
258

What to know

Concern
3 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Feb 18, 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
32
About 100% of the building's 32 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 · 160

  • A

    Post a proper notice regarding rent stabilization law, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a conspicuous location within the common area at the buildings entrance. for more information about signage requirements, please visit: https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/required-signage.page

    Feb 18, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at vestibule door

    Feb 11, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt b2, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Dec 18, 2025 · Apt B2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt b2, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Dec 18, 2025 · Apt B2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt b2, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Nov 6, 2025 · Apt B2

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing in the entire apartment located at apt b2, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Nov 6, 2025 · Apt B2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt b2, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Nov 6, 2025 · Apt B2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance window lower sash at east wall in the kitchen located at apt a7, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Aug 10, 2025 · Apt A7

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose electrical switch cover at south wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt a7, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Aug 10, 2025 · Apt A7

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective entrance door knob in the 4th room from north located at apt a7, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Aug 10, 2025 · Apt A7

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective water supply pipe under the sink in the kitchen located at apt a7, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Aug 10, 2025 · Apt A7

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles at public hall, 2nd story

    Oct 30, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles at public hall, 3rd story

    Oct 30, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Oct 21, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Oct 21, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

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

    Oct 21, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective glass pane at lower sash at window at public hall stairs, 2nd story

    Oct 21, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at east wall at vestibule , 1st story

    Oct 21, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the east wall at vestibule , 1st story

    Oct 21, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling, east wall, west wall in the private hallway located at apt a1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 19, 2024 · Apt A1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective 2nd concrete tread up from bottom at front stairs at fire passage way at east

    Mar 19, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective 4th concrete tread up from bottom at front stairs at fire passage way at east

    Mar 19, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the east and north walls at vestibule at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 19, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at the east and north walls at vestibule at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 19, 2024

    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) ceiling, east wall, west wall in the private hallway located at apt a1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 19, 2024 · Apt A1

    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) east wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt a1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 19, 2024 · Apt A1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective ... bulkhead (hinges) at public hall, 4th story

    Mar 19, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the steam riser at east wall in the kitchen located at apt a7, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Mar 19, 2024 · Apt A7

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective knob at entrance door in the 1st room from east at south located at apt a7, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Mar 19, 2024 · Apt A7

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective springbalance at lower window sash (1st from north at east) in the 1st room from east at south located at apt a7, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Mar 19, 2024 · Apt A7

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt a7, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Mar 19, 2024 · Apt A7

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling (approx. 4 sq. ft.) in the bathroom located at apt a1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 19, 2024 · Apt A1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) east wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt a1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 14, 2023 · Apt A1

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

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the bathroom , the private hallway , the kitchen located at apt a1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 14, 2023 · Apt A1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at east wall in the private hallway located at apt a1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 14, 2023 · Apt A1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt a1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 14, 2023 · Apt A1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Replace with standard wire glass the present glass in vestibule door at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 18, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling in the public hall stairs at roof bulkhead

    Nov 30, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant ceiling in the public hall stairs at roof bulkhead

    Nov 30, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of barbed wire at 4th from north wrought iron door at west fire passageway

    Nov 30, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective fire door leading to boiler room from west fire passageway at cellar

    Nov 30, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove the illegal fastening consisting of exterior key operated lock installed at roof bulkhead door

    Nov 30, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove the illegal fastening consisting of slide bolt capable of being padlocked at 4th from north wrought iron door in the west fire passageway

    Nov 30, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove the illegal fastening consisting of slide bolt capable of being padlocked at 2nd from north wrought iron door in the west fire passageway

    Nov 30, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Fire escape defective. adjust the dropladder so that it will slide easily in the guide rods drop ladder in the down position at 1st stack from west at south fire escape, building rear

    Nov 30, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of antenna installed on south exterior wall at 4th story balcony, 1st stack from west at south fire escape, building rear

    Nov 30, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove the illegal fastening consisting of slide bolt capable of being padlocked at 3rd from north wrought iron door in the west fire passageway

    Nov 30, 2022

    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 2nd stack from west at south fire escape, building rear

    Nov 30, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at vestibule at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 20, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wooden flooring by the radiator in the 2nd room from north located at apt a7, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Jul 14, 2022 · Apt A7

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 16

  • Boiler boiler optional

    B-boiler boiler optional

    Jul 30, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 10, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boiler boiler optional

    B-boiler boiler optional

    Nov 4, 1996

    Vp*-violation unserved ecb- dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boiler boiler optional

    B-boiler boiler optional

    Dec 8, 1994

    Vp*-violation unserved ecb- 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

    Aug 16, 1993

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 1, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Mar 19, 1992

    Vp*-violation unserved ecb- dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Mar 19, 1992

    Vp*-violation unserved ecb- dismissed
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  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Mar 19, 1992

    Vp*-violation unserved ecb- dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Mar 19, 1992

    Vp*-violation unserved ecb- dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Aug 12, 1991

    Vp*-violation unserved ecb- dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Aug 12, 1991

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Aug 12, 1991

    Vp*-violation unserved ecb- dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Sep 12, 1990

    Vp*-violation unserved ecb- dismissed

ECB violations · 26

  • Non-hazardous

    B4a,19b,9b,36,50a,b,c,d,e,f.50a-remove waste oil fro boiler room.50b-pigtail on steam gauge missing.50c-flue pipe need support strap.50d-improper weld.50e-missing check valve on feed water line.50f-pipe hot wat

    Mar 8, 2008

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    36. boiler not registered.

    Jul 30, 1997 · Penalty $350

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit.work noted:having removed fireproofing from cei-ling in cellar and installing new sheetrock without a permit. remedy:obtain a permit if feasible or restore premises to prior legal conditi

    Mar 29, 1993

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to provide ventilation in boiler room remedy obtain a permit and provide ventilation as per the nyc building code

    Mar 18, 1993

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain front step defected remedy-make necessary repairs to the satisfaction of this dept

    Aug 12, 1991 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain no window or hardware on entry door. remedy-make necessary repairs to the satisfaction of this dept

    Aug 12, 1991 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain:defect is excessive erosion of mortar and bricks at all location of parapet wall. remedy-make necessary repairs to the satisfaction of this dept.

    Aug 12, 1991 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maitain defect is protective screening missing under skylight in public hallway. remedy:make necessary repairs to the satisfaction of this dept

    Aug 12, 1991 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain: defect is: excessive erosion of mortar and brick at all locations on parapet wall. remedy: make necessary repairs to the satisfaction of this dept.

    Sep 12, 1990 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain. defective: loose and defective masonary around exit door to roof. remedy: make necessary repairs to the satisfaction of this dept.

    Sep 12, 1990 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
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  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain. defect is: protective screening missing under skylight is public hallway. remedy: make necessary repairs to the satisfaction of this dept.

    Sep 12, 1990 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain. defect is: front steps defective. remedy: make necessary repairs to the satisfaction of this dept.

    Sep 12, 1990 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain. defect is: no windows or hardware on entry door. remedy: make necessary repairs to the satisfaction of this dept.

    Sep 12, 1990 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain. front steps defective. remedy: make necessary repairs to the satisfaction of this department.

    Oct 12, 1989 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain. no windows or hardware on entry door. make necessary repairs to the satsfaction of this department.

    Oct 12, 1989 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failrue to maintain. fire rating missing in boiler room at ceiling remedy: make necessary repairs to the satisfaction of this department

    Oct 12, 1989 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Unknown

    Failrue to provide ventilation in boiler room. remedy: provide ventilation as required in building code.

    Oct 12, 1989 · Penalty $250

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failrue to maintain. broken, cracked and loose marble on walls in foyer. remedy: make necessary reapairs to the satisfaction of this dept.

    Oct 12, 1989 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain: protective screening missing under skylight in public hallway. remedy: make necessary repairs to the satisfacion of this department.

    Oct 12, 1989 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failrue to maintain . losse and defective masonary around exit door to roof.

    Oct 12, 1989 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain. excessive erosion of mortar and brick at all locations at parapet wall. remedy: make necessary repairs to the satisfaction of this department.

    Oct 12, 1989 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failrue to maintain. coping missing at various locations on parapet wall. remedy: make necessary repairs to the satisfaction of this department.

    Oct 12, 1989 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failrue to maintain. remedy: exit door to the roof is defective. remedy: make necessary repairs to the satisfaction of this department.

    Oct 12, 1989 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to mainttain. fire rating missing on ceiling area of entire basement. remedy: make necessary repairs to the satisfaction of the department

    Oct 12, 1989 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain. loose brickwork on chimney. remedy: make necessary reapairs to the satisfaction of this department.

    Oct 12, 1989 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain. defect is: wire protective screen missing uder skylight at public hallway. remedy: replace missing wire screen

    — · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 4, 2026 · Apt APTB1

    Open
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 4, 2026 · Apt APTB1

    Open
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 17, 2026 · Apt B1

    Open
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 22, 2026 · Apt R1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    May 22, 2026 · Apt R1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 22, 2026 · Apt D1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 13, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 13, 2026 · Apt D1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 9, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 9, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 9, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 9, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 8, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 7, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jan 22, 2026 · Apt A7

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 15, 2025 · Apt B2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 29, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 10, 2025 · Apt D6

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 5, 2025 · Apt B2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 1, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 28, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Steam pipe/riser

    Aug 9, 2025 · Apt A7

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Aug 9, 2025 · Apt A7

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 16, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 20, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 30, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 27, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 26, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 25, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 15, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 12, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 11, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 6, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 4, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 16, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 15, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 6, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 3, 2024 · Apt D8

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 2, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 29, 2024 · Apt B1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 25, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 23, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 23, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 22, 2024 · Apt B3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 18, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 14, 2024 · Apt A7

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 12, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 11, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 10, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 28, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    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
1922
Floors
4
Residential units
32
Building area
24,416 ft²
Lot area
9,362 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
308
Council district
36
Block / lot
1379 / 27
Assessed value
$437,850
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #305774, last renewed Nov 5, 2025.

Questions about 1488 Sterling Place

Who owns 1488 Sterling Place?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Balfour Court.

Does 1488 Sterling Place have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 160 housing violations at this property.

Is 1488 Sterling Place rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 32 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 32 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 1488 Sterling Place built?

City records list 1922 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 1488 Sterling Place?

It has 32 residential units.

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