17 Sterling Place, Brooklyn, NY 11217
The four-unit, four-story building at 17 Sterling Place in Park Slope, owned by Harry Dewees and dating back to 1920, has experienced recurring pest management challenges over recent years. Most notably, the property has a documented history of rodent issues, with a rat sighting reported in September 2024 leading to violation issuance by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. Prior to this, a rat activity inspection in September 2024 also indicated ongoing rodent concerns.
The building's inspection records reveal three consecutive years (2023-2024) of failing to file the required annual bedbug report, though the most recent bedbug report from December 2024 shows no infested units. A significant rodent violation occurred in March 2019 specifically affecting first-floor Apartment 1, and while this was closed in April 2019, it demonstrates the property's ongoing struggles with pest management. The building's inspection and violation history shows a mix of compliance and non-compliance related to pest control, with a compliance inspection passing for rodent activity in October 2024 immediately following a reported rat sighting.
Looking back to 2021, there was a complete eradication of bedbugs in four units, and from 2019-2020 there were no reported infestations. However, periods of non-compliance regarding pest reporting requirements have been noted, particularly in 2023-2024, when violations were issued for not filing the annual bedbug report. It's worth noting that while the building has had multiple inspections and some violations, recent records (2023-2025) indicate improved reporting compliance regarding bedbugs, with no recorded infestations during the most recent reporting periods.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 4 |
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Year built | 1920 |
Total area | 4400 sq ft |
Floors | 4 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | OLD LAW TENEMENT |

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