719 Sterling Place, Brooklyn, NY 11216

The four-story, 16-unit New Law tenement building at 719 Sterling Place in Crown Heights, owned by Abe Tyberg, has experienced recurring heating system challenges in recent years, with multiple HPD complaints about heat and hot water outages affecting the entire building. Most notably, there have been three documented heat/hot water incidents between late November and March 2025, with HPD investigations confirming restoration of services during inspections. The building has a documented history of heating system problems, with similar complaints recorded in 2022, 2021, and 2020.

Other maintenance concerns include a slow water leak reported in April 2024 (investigation took place until September), and a rodent infestation issue in 2022 that prompted multiple DOHMH inspections and bait applications between November 2021 and June 2022. The building has undergone several violations related to safety systems and maintenance. In 2022, there was a violation regarding missing or defective self-closing doors at the first entrance.

In 2021, violations were noted for missing smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in Apartment 5, and mold issues were identified in Apartment 12A. The property has maintained an effective record in terms of pest management; according to bedbug reporting from 2021 to 2025, there have been no documented cases of bedbug infestations or re-infestations. The building's most recent inspection history shows some violations, including a 2024 citation for storing bicycles in a public hall, though these issues appear to have been addressed promptly following citations.