1540 Sterling Place
Brooklyn, NY 11213BBL 3-01380-0014Map
Owner of record: Sterling Rochester L.p.
1540 Sterling Place is an elevator apartment building built in 1923 in Brooklyn, 11213. It has 34 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Sterling Rochester L.p.. HPD has recorded 131 housing violations here, most recently on May 6, 2026. 1 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 131
- DOB violations
- 46
- ECB violations
- 5
- HPD complaints
- 304
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 · 131
- 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 - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at apt 1h, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 11, 2025 · Apt 1H
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective located at apt 1h, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 11, 2025 · Apt 1H
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak above ceiling at public hall, 4th story
Oct 26, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 26, 2023 · Apt 4C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 20sq ft of mold at window frames at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 26, 2023 · Apt 4C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak above ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 26, 2023 · Apt 4C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 26, 2023 · Apt 4C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 20sq ft of mold at window frames at north wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 26, 2023 · Apt 4C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak above ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 26, 2023 · Apt 4C
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at north wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 26, 2023 · Apt 4C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 4th story
Oct 26, 2023
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 - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the west wall in the foyer located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south , section at south
Jan 27, 2023 · Apt 3F
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all cabinets in the kitchen located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south , section at south
Jan 27, 2023 · Apt 3F
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south , section at south
Jan 27, 2023 · Apt 3F
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling, walls and trims throughout in the entire apartment located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south , section at south
Jan 27, 2023 · Apt 3F
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south , section at south
Jan 27, 2023 · Apt 3F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective mortise lock at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Jan 20, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 4, 2023 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south , section ''east''
Dec 16, 2022 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 2sq feet at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south , section at north
Oct 15, 2022 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 4th room from north located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south , section at north
Oct 15, 2022 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south , section at north
Oct 15, 2022 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in wasteline under washbasin in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south , section at north
Oct 15, 2022 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes household items on 2nd story balcony 2nd stack from east at north at building front at fire escape
Sep 19, 2022
Open — Violation will be reinspected - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 4th room from north located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south , section ''north''
Apr 11, 2022 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 4th room from north located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south , section ''north''
Apr 11, 2022 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south , section ''north''
Apr 11, 2022 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective cold radiator in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 8, 2022 · Apt 1B
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 in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 28, 2021 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the 4th room from north located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 28, 2021 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, apartment at south
Dec 28, 2021 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling approxiamately 9 square feet ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 28, 2021 · Apt 1B
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 in the 3rd room from north located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 28, 2021 · Apt 1B
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 in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 28, 2021 · Apt 1B
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 in the 3rd room from north located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 28, 2021 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling approxiamately 9 square feet ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south original violation 14758246 issued 28-dec-21 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Dec 28, 2021 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 28, 2021 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 28, 2021 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 28, 2021 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 28, 2021 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of protruding air coditioner unit on 3rd story balcony east stack at building front at fire escape
Nov 21, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south , section ''north''
Nov 21, 2021 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective wooden cabinet at floor board at north wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 17, 2021 · Apt 3F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wooden subfloor in the 2nd room from north located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 17, 2021 · Apt 3F
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 17, 2021 · Apt 3F
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and the ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 2, 2020 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 2, 2020 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the private hallway , the 1st room from east at south located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 15, 2019 · Apt 4A
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 46
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 9, 2021
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 9, 2021
Dob violation - resolved - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Aug 2, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
May 2, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 8, 2020
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 8, 2020
Dob violation - resolved - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Feb 2, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Nov 2, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Aug 2, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
May 2, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 1, 2019
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 1, 2019
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 30, 2018
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 30, 2018
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 12, 2016
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 2, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 2, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Vcat1-elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Oct 8, 2010
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 7, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 7, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 12, 2009
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 12, 2009
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 9, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 9, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 3, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 3, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 3, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 8, 2006
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 8, 2006
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 13, 2005
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 13, 2005
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 13, 2005
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 13, 2005
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 21, 2004
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 21, 2004
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
3p7455
Mar 27, 2002
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
3p7454
Mar 27, 2002
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Mar 8, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Mar 10, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Jan 13, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Jan 13, 1997
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 16, 1993
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 5
- Class - 2
Repair inspection box ( does not engaging in to inspection mode)., repair top of car light., repair pit light., properly secure door operator cover
Mar 23, 2020 · Penalty $310
Resolve - Class - 2
4a,50,50a-50)hw tank safety valve pipe corroded. 50a)poor flame noise on start.
Sep 15, 2017
Resolve - Class - 2
5b,25a,48b,50,50a,50b-50)exhaust fan in boiler room. 50a)old ao smith hwh not legally abandoned. 50b)lwco cross tee has aquastate well into it.
Sep 15, 2017
Resolve - Non-hazardous
4a,19b.
Jan 24, 2001 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Non-hazardous
7x11,57o2. 7-repair saf-t-edge. 57-clean pit.
Mar 17, 1998
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 13, 2025 · Apt 1H
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 10, 2025 · Apt 1H
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 7, 2025 · Apt 1D
Close - Electric
Wiring
Jan 11, 2025 · Apt 4B
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 11, 2025 · Apt 4B
Close - General
Cabinet
Jan 11, 2025 · Apt 4B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jan 11, 2025 · Apt 4B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 8, 2025 · Apt 1H
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 23, 2024 · Apt 1H
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 16, 2024 · Apt 1H
Close
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- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 13, 2024 · Apt 4G
Close - General
Cabinet
May 30, 2024 · Apt 3F
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
May 30, 2024 · Apt 3F
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
May 30, 2024 · Apt 3F
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
May 30, 2024 · Apt 3F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 16, 2024 · Apt 4D
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Dec 21, 2023 · Apt 1B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 13, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 8, 2023 · Apt 4C
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Sep 17, 2023 · Apt 1B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 14, 2023 · Apt 4G
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 2, 2023 · Apt 1B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 30, 2022 · Apt 1B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 29, 2022 · Apt 3A
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 21, 2022 · Apt 1B
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 12, 2022 · Apt 1B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 8, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Oct 11, 2022 · Apt 1B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 11, 2022 · Apt 1B
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Oct 11, 2022 · Apt 1B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 11, 2022 · Apt 1B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 11, 2022 · Apt 1B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 28, 2022 · Apt 1B
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Sep 28, 2022 · Apt 1B
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Sep 28, 2022 · Apt 1B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 28, 2022 · Apt 1B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 28, 2022 · Apt 1B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 13, 2022 · Apt 1B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 13, 2022 · Apt 1B
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 13, 2022 · Apt 1B
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Sep 13, 2022 · Apt 1B
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Mar 28, 2022 · Apt 1B
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Mar 15, 2022 · Apt 3F
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Mar 15, 2022 · Apt 3F
Close - General
Cabinet
Mar 15, 2022 · Apt 3F
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Mar 15, 2022 · Apt 3F
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Feb 24, 2022 · Apt 1B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 7, 2022 · Apt 1B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 3, 2022 · Apt 1B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 7, 2022 · Apt 1B
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Elevator apartment building (D1)
- Year built
- 1923
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 34
- Building area
- 25,840 ft²
- Lot area
- 9,600 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 308
- Council district
- 36
- Block / lot
- 1380 / 14
- Assessed value
- $1,335,150
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #300077, last renewed Oct 3, 2025.
Questions about 1540 Sterling Place
Who owns 1540 Sterling Place?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Sterling Rochester L.p..
Does 1540 Sterling Place have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 131 housing violations at this property.
Is 1540 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 1540 Sterling Place built?
City records list 1923 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 1540 Sterling Place?
It has 34 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.