197 Sterling Place, Brooklyn, NY 11238

The three-story, four-unit residential building at 197 Sterling Place in Prospect Heights, owned by Rolando Prescod, presents a mixed record of maintenance and compliance over recent years. Built in 1899, this "Heretofore Converted Class A" property has experienced some notable health and safety concerns, particularly in relation to pest management.

Most recently, in April 2023, the building received a rodent-related violation from the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, though follow-up inspections resulted in a passed compliance inspection in September 2023. The building has shown a consistent pattern of non-compliance with bedbug reporting requirements, receiving three Class A violations in 2021-2023 related to the failure to file annual bedbug reports, though recent filings from 2024 indicate no infested dwelling units during the previous reporting period (2022-2023). The property's maintenance history shows some attention to compliance, with a rodent activity notice in May 2023 being addressed through subsequent inspections.

Historical records indicate proper handling of previous bedbug situations, with no infested or re-infested units reported in 2024 filings. A building permit for exterior work was issued in August 2022, showing some level of investment in property maintenance. While the recent inspection history demonstrates improved compliance with rodent management, the building's past violations and pest-related issues suggest ongoing monitoring of maintenance practices would be prudent from a tenant perspective.