638 Sterling Place, Brooklyn, NY 11238
The 6-unit, 3-story New Law tenement building at 638 Sterling Place in Crown Heights, owned by Carlina Pritchett, has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, there are currently three open violations as of mid-2025: one regarding missing carbon monoxide detectors and smoke detectors in apartment 1L (dated November 2023), and another concerning a defective self-closing door to the rear yard that has been cited multiple times (most recently in May 2023) along with excessive vegetation obstructing the fire escape.
The building has also accumulated multiple Department of Buildings violations related to failure to file required external low pressure inspections for 2019, 2020, and 2021. The property's complaint history shows recurring issues with heating/hot water systems and door problems, particularly evident in December 2022 when multiple emergency complaints were filed and three inspections were conducted, with at least one violation noted. Earlier, in 2018, there were complaints regarding plumbing and appliance issues, though most were resolved with no violations found.
Recent inspections have not revealed active rodent issues, with all three initial rodent inspections (2023-2025) passing successfully. The building has maintained a bedbug-free status according to the 2024 report, showing zero infestation or re-infestation cases over the previous two-year period. Additional concerns have included mold issues in the cellar (May 2023), which were addressed and closed, though other violations regarding door conditions and safety systems remain open as of 2025.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 6 |
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Year built | 1905 |
Total area | 6111 sq ft |
Floors | 3 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | NEW LAW TENEMENT |

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