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
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 · 160
- ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at vestibule door
Feb 11, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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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- BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles at public hall, 2nd story
Oct 30, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles at public hall, 3rd story
Oct 30, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over the ceiling at public hall, 4th story
Oct 21, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at public hall, 4th story
Oct 21, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the east wall at vestibule , 1st story
Oct 21, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - 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) 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 - 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) 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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
Replace with standard wire glass the present glass in vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Jan 18, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
Remove the illegal fastening consisting of exterior key operated lock installed at roof bulkhead door
Nov 30, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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
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.