44 Sterling Place, Brooklyn, NY 11217

The three-unit, three-story residential building at 44 Sterling Place in Park Slope, owned by Romney Penn and constructed in 1874, has experienced several notable maintenance issues throughout 2023. Most recently, in September 2023, there were two complaints filed regarding pest-related sanitary conditions, though the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) was unable to gain access for inspection and the cases were closed without resolution.

Earlier in September, problems were reported with a broken window guard, a window pane issue, and a refrigerator concern, all of which were investigated by HPD but no violations were found. The summer months (July 2023) saw multiple emergency and non-emergency complaints, including issues with sewage (an emergency situation), window frame problems, and various pest-related sanitary conditions. While some of these July complaints resulted in violations being issued, including for pests and window safety issues, others were closed without inspection being conducted.

The building's recent history indicates ongoing maintenance challenges, particularly regarding window safety (with repeated reports of broken/missing window guards) and pest-related issues. Some improvements have been made, as evidenced by the closure of several complaints, though not all issues appear to have been thoroughly addressed according to the inspection results. The building's age and classification as "HEREAFTER CONVERTED CLASS B" suggest it may have undergone some form of conversion or renovation from its original use, though specific details of such modifications are not provided in the available data.