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495 Sterling Place, Brooklyn, NY 11238

2
DOB Complaints
163
311 Housing Calls
141
Housing Violations
0
Permits

Risk Assessment

28
High Risk

This building is in the riskiest 10% of buildings in NYC with significant maintenance issues.

Our AI predicts there is a 28% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 495 Sterling Place

495 Sterling Place is a 20-unit, 4-story New Law Tenement building in Crown Heights, constructed in 1925 and currently owned by Wendy Mcclinton. The property has experienced significant maintenance challenges in recent years, particularly during 2025, with multiple complaints regarding pests, water issues, and building maintenance. Most notably, there have been persistent rodent problems, with multiple rat sightings and active inspections recorded throughout 2024 and 2025.

The building has also faced water-related issues, including heavy flow leaks in February 2025 and multiple water leak violations in apartments 3C and 4C documented in late 2024. Additional maintenance concerns have been documented, including plaster and ceiling issues, with violations specifically citing problems in apartments 3C and 4C. The building has a history of bedbug infestations, with reports filed in 2025, 2024, 2021, and 2020, affecting multiple units and indicating a recurring pest management challenge.

Infrastructure concerns have been noted in the past, including complaints about building walls and exterior maintenance in 2019, with violations related to spalding and cracking on ramps and walls. Recent inspection data shows ongoing rodent activity, despite bait application efforts earlier in 2025. The building's maintenance history reveals a pattern of unsanitary conditions, water leaks, and pest control issues, suggesting persistent challenges in property upkeep and resident comfort.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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495 Sterling Place Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

This building is in the riskiest 10% of buildings in Crown Heights.

Building Characteristics

Total units 20
Year built 1925
Total area 15368 sq ft
Floors 4
Tax Abatements None
Building Class NEW LAW TENEMENT
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Key Building Statistics

2
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
141
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
163
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
10
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
3
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
2
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
13
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
0
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

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  • 495 Sterling Pl, New York, NY 11238
  • 497 Sterling Pl, New York, NY 11238

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495 Sterling Place Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

Contact data is from NYC HPD building registration.

RoleNameAddress

Landlord Portfolio

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AddressUnitsCode ViolationsRisk Rating

Landlord Court Records

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495 Sterling Place Rent Control Status

Year Built
Built before 1974
Units
More than 6 units
RGB Registration
Registered
Tax Abatement
None found
Year BuiltUnitsRGB RegistrationTax Abatement
Before 1974 >6 units Registered None

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Housing Maintenance Code Complaints

This table shows complaints to 311 related to potential NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) for 495 Sterling Place. These complaints are related to conditions such as lack of heat, hot water, mold, pests, and other habitability issues. Class B and C violations are the most serious and may indicate significant problems with building maintenance or safety.

Date ReceivedSttatus DateCategoryTypeStatus
2025-06-302025-07-10Paint/plaster-CeilingEmergencyCLOSE
2025-06-302025-07-10Unsanitary Condition-PestsNon EmergencyCLOSE
2025-06-302025-07-10Unsanitary Condition-PestsNon EmergencyCLOSE
2025-06-302025-07-10Unsanitary Condition-PestsNon EmergencyCLOSE
2025-06-252025-07-01Paint/plaster-CeilingImmediate EmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 495 Sterling Place. These violations are related to conditions such as lack of heat, hot water, mold, pests, and other habitability issues. Class B and C violations are the most serious and may indicate significant problems with building maintenance or safety.

Inspection DateClassStatusStatus DateApartmentNOV DescriptionCertified Date
2024-12-28BOpenNone4C§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 4C, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTHNone
2024-12-28COpenNone4C§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CERAMIC WALL TILES AT SOUTH WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 4C, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTHNone
2024-09-30BOpenNone3C§ 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 3C, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTHNone
2024-09-30AOpenNone3C§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 3C, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTHNone
2024-09-30AOpenNone3C§ 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT WEST WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 3C, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTHNone
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 495 Sterling Place. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2025-06-30 11:53Illegal Animal Kept as PetTurtle Under 4 inches LongClosedDOHMH
2025-06-02 09:04RodentRat SightingClosedDOHMH
2025-05-27 11:39RodentRat SightingClosedDOHMH
2025-05-27 11:37UNSANITARY CONDITIONPESTSClosedHPD
2025-05-10 07:45RodentRat SightingClosedDOHMH
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 495 Sterling Place.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
37527612020-05-15CLOSEDEgress: - Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means2020-05-15No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2020-05-15)
36859542019-02-08CLOSEDBuilding Shaking/Vibrating/Struct Stability Affected2019-02-08Oath Violation Served (2019-02-08)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 495 Sterling Place.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2023-06-20V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2019 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
2019-09-19V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION999999 PD INV#621399592019-11-13
2019-07-09V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION810 PAID INV 621411922019-11-19
2019-05-16V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION999999 PD INV#621399622019-11-13
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 495 Sterling Place. The information includes the date, type, description, and status of each complaint. The data is sourced from DOHMH/311.

DateTypeDescriptionStatus
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Bedbug Infestations

The table below shows the bedbug reports filed by the landlord for 495 Sterling Place. The information includes the file date, infested units, eradicated units, re-infested units, filing start date, and filing end date. The data is sourced from DOHMH. Landlords are required to file these reports; missing data may indicate non-compliance.

File DateInfested UnitsEradicated UnitsRe-infested UnitsFiling Start DateFiling End Date
2025-05-011112023-11-012024-10-31
2024-04-181112022-11-012023-10-31
2021-02-262112019-11-012020-10-31
2020-01-153212018-11-012019-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 495 Sterling Place. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2025-03-28ComplianceRat Activity
2025-02-02BAITBait applied
2025-01-19BAITBait applied
2025-01-12BAITBait applied
2024-12-11ComplianceRat Activity
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 495 Sterling Place. The information includes the open date, case type, status, judgement, penalty and whether harassment was found. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: HPD
Open DateCase TypeStatusJudgementPenaltyHarassment found
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OATH Cases Explanation

The table below shows the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings cases for 495 Sterling Place. The information includes the date, agency, respondent, charge, result, penalty, and status. The data is sourced from OATH.

Source: Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH)
DateAgencyRespondentChargeResultPenaltyStatus
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ECB Violations

Environmental Control Board violations for 495 Sterling Place. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2019-06-2835414695NBLACK VETERANS FOR SCOAILFAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING WALLS AND APPURTENNACES NOTED EXPOSURE 1 WHEEL CHAIR RAMP AND STEPS CRACKING AND SPALDING ALSO EXP3&4 CRACKS AND SPALLING STUCCO INVARIOUS LOCATION REPAIR AND OR REPLACERESOLVE12500.00.0
2019-04-0835415282JBLACK VETERANS FOR SOCIALFAILURE TO MAINTAIN BLDG EXTERIOR AND APPURTENANCES.RAMP IN DISREPAIR.CRAKCS THROUGHOUT SPALIDING THROUGHOUT RAMP.EXP #3 TOP ELEVATION HAS STUCCO PULLING AWAY FROM THE WALLS.REM:MAINTAIN BLDG WALLSRESOLVE6250.00.0
2019-02-0835375705ZBLACK VETERANS FOR SOCIALFAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING EXTERIOR AND APPURTENANCES. AT TIME OF INSPECTION NOTED SPALDING ON RAMP TO FRONT DOOR SPALDING AND LOOSE PLASTER AT 4EXP 3 OVER FIRE ESCAPE AND EXP 4 BACK LEFT CORNER.ALSORESOLVE6250.00.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 495 Sterling Place. The information includes the start date, start violations, discharge date, and status. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
Start DateStart ViolationsDischarge DateStatus
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Vacate Orders Explanation

The table below shows the vacate orders for 495 Sterling Place. The information includes the effective date, rescinded date, reason, type, and units. The data is sourced from DOB.

Source: Department of Buildings (DOB)
Effective DateRescinded DateReasonTypeUnits
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Work Orders Explanation

The table below shows the work orders for 495 Sterling Place. The information includes the date created, type, description, and charge. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
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Liens Explanation

The table below shows tax and water liens for 495 Sterling Place. Information includes tax class, month, water only flag, amount, and cycle. Data is sourced from NYC Department of Finance.

Source: NYC Department of Finance
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Case NumberDateTypeStatusDetails

Sales Records

Sales transactions for 495 Sterling Place. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 495 Sterling Place. Data includes filing date, type, and status.

Start DateEnd DateStatusProcedureFloor

Fire Violations

Violations issued by the Fire Department for this property.

Violation NumberDateDescriptionStatus
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Fire Inspections

Fire Department inspection records for this property.

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Fire Certificates

Fire safety certificates for this property.

TypeIssue DateExpiration
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Water Connections

Water connection permits and records for 495 Sterling Place. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 495 Sterling Place. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 495 Sterling Place. Data includes violation date, type, and status.

DateTypeStatus

Planning Projects

City Planning (ZAP) project applications for this building. Data includes project ID, status, borough, and lot/block information.

Project IDStatusBoroughBlockLot
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Building Permits

Department of Buildings issued building permits for this property. This includes permits for construction, alteration, and demolition work. Data includes permit type, job number, status, and issue date.

Permit TypeJob NumberStatusIssue Date

Electrical Permits

Department of Buildings issued electrical permits for this property. This includes permits for electrical work, installations, and modifications. Data includes permit type, job number, status, and issue date.

Permit TypeJob NumberStatusIssue Date

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