797 Sterling Place, Brooklyn, NY 11216

797 Sterling Place is a 6-story, 9-unit residential building in Crown Heights, constructed in 2017 and currently owned by 797 Sterling Jv LLC. The building has experienced persistent water-related issues throughout 2024, with multiple emergency water leak complaints recorded, including heavy flow incidents in March, April, and July, as well as a more recent heavy flow complaint in October 2024. These water issues have resulted in several Housing Maintenance Code violations, particularly affecting Apartment 2B, where inspections in June 2024 identified problems with mold (approximately 5 sq.

ft. in the bathroom), water leaks (east wall and ceiling), and defective plastered surfaces requiring repair. The building has also faced challenges with heat and hot water service, evidenced by an October 2024 complaint regarding lack of heat/hot water that the Department of Housing Preservation and Development was unable to inspect.

While there have been residence-related violations and repairs suggested, including issues with garbage/recycling storage and ceiling maintenance, the bedbug situation appears stable with zero reported infestations in recent years. Notably, there is active rodent management occurring as of 2025, with multiple inspections and bait applications indicating ongoing rat activity in and around the building. The property has a documented history of construction-related violations from 2018-2019, including issues with building wall maintenance and other construction compliance matters that were subsequently resolved.