709 Sterling Place, Brooklyn, NY 11216

709 Sterling Place is a 5-story, 7-unit residential building constructed in 1910, currently owned by Yossel Lichtman and located in Crown Heights. The building has experienced recurring issues with heating and hot water systems, most notably in February 2022 when multiple emergency complaints were filed regarding heat/hot water problems, window frame issues, and unsanitary sewage conditions - though inspectors were unable to gain access to verify these conditions. These heating system problems previously occurred in September 2019, when violations were issued.

The building has shown consistent attention to rodent control, passing all rodent inspections from 2019 through 2025, including the most recent inspection in February 2025. Bedbug reports indicate no infestations in the past five reporting periods, from 2019 through 2024. Significant safety and maintenance violations were recorded in September 2019, including deficiencies in required safety notices and building management postings, though these were subsequently addressed by September 26, 2019.

The building's heating system access was documented as being secured in September 2019, which may have contributed to the emergency complaints. The property has maintained compliance with regular bedbug reporting requirements from 2020 through 2024, showing zero units affected. While there were two complaints about excessive debris in 2018, inspections found no violations. The building has demonstrated regular permit activity, with at least two permits issued in 2018 for unspecified work.