96 Sterling Place, Brooklyn, NY 11217

The 25-unit, 5-story New Law Tenement building at 96 Sterling Place in Park Slope, owned by Stacey White and constructed in 1911, has experienced numerous maintenance issues over the past several years. Most recently, in early 2025, there were complaints about indoor air quality and ventilation problems, though these were not formally cited as violations.

The building has faced recurring issues with mold, water leaks, and varying degrees of sanitary conditions, particularly in Apartment 3D, which has open violations related to water leaks and mold as of April 2024. A significant cluster of complaints and violations was recorded in mid-2024, including issues with garbage/recycling storage, electrical wiring, and a fire escape inspection, though most of these were closed without violations being issued. The building's history includes several concerning patterns between 2020-2023, particularly during construction work that prompted multiple Environmental Control Board violations related to inadequate tenant protection and safety concerns, for which $17,500 in penalties were imposed.

During the same period, the property had multiple complaints about construction work, work without permits, and illegal conversions, though inspections often resulted in "Inspector Unable To Gain Access" determinations. The building has maintained a consistent record of bedbug reporting showing no infestations between 2018-2024, and passed rodent inspections in 2020, 2021, and 2022, except for one instance of rat activity in late 2021. The Department of Buildings records indicate proper permit issuance for various work in 2020-2021, though some related violations from construction work remain as open issues.