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885 Sterling Place, Brooklyn, NY 11216

12
DOB Complaints
9
311 Housing Calls
11
Housing Violations
5
Permits

Risk Assessment

95
Low Risk

This building shows minimal signs of maintenance issues based on our analysis.

Our AI predicts there is a 95% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 885 Sterling Place

The three-story, four-unit building at 885 Sterling Place in Crown Heights, currently owned by Mordechai Appelbaum, has experienced persistent maintenance and safety issues over recent years. Most notably, there have been multiple complaints regarding mold and unsanitary conditions, with the most recent mold complaint recorded in late 2024. The building has also faced recurring rodent problems, with rat activity consistently documented between 2022 and 2025, despite some baiting efforts.

Water-related issues have been a concern, with complaints about damp spots and leaks in 2024, and a pattern of unsanitary conditions related to sewage and pests recorded in late 2022. A significant inspection in January 2023 revealed multiple violations requiring attention to fire safety systems, including the sprinkler system, emergency egress, and security features. These violations related to sprinkler system maintenance, emergency access, and illegal modifications were certified as corrected by May 2023.

The building's recent history shows some construction-related concerns, with a 2024 Environmental Control Board violation regarding construction debris and improper asbestos handling, resulting in a $3,125 penalty. While the building has maintained a clean record for bedbugs over the past five years, the ongoing issues with moisture, pests, and safety systems suggest continuing maintenance challenges. The property has undergone several permit issuances for various work, with the most recent being from October 2023, indicating active building maintenance and management efforts.

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

Renter Risk Rating

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

Building Characteristics

Total units 4
Year built 1894
Total area 4194 sq ft
Floors 3
Tax Abatements None
Building Class HEREAFTER CONVERTED CLASS B
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Key Building Statistics

12
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
11
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
9
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
0
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
1
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
0
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
30
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
5
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

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885 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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Date FiledCase TitleCourtLink
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885 Sterling Place Rent Control Status

Year Built
Built before 1974
Units
Less than 6 units
RGB Registration
Not registered
Tax Abatement
None found
Year BuiltUnitsRGB RegistrationTax Abatement
Before 1974 <6 units Not 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 885 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
2024-11-252025-01-20Unsanitary Condition-MoldEmergencyCLOSE
2024-08-102024-09-16Unsanitary Condition-MoldEmergencyCLOSE
2024-08-102024-09-16Water Leak-Damp SpotNon EmergencyCLOSE
2022-10-262022-11-15Unsanitary Condition-MoldEmergencyCLOSE
2022-10-262022-11-15Unsanitary Condition-PestsNon EmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 885 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
2023-01-31ACloseNonePP§ 300 M/D LAW FILE PLANS AND APPLICATION AND LEGALIZE THE FOLLOWING ALTERATION OR RESTORE TO THE LEGAL CONDITION EXISTING PRIOR TO THE MAKING OF SAID ALTERATION CONSISTING OF WOOD FLOOR PIERCED ERECTING METAL STAIRS CASE FROM BASEMENT APARTMENT TO CELLAR CREATING ILLEGAL DUPLEX APARTMENT IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT BSMT-APT PP2023-05-11T00:00:00.000Z
2023-01-31ACloseNonePP§ 300 M/D LAW FILE PLANS AND APPLICATION AND LEGALIZE THE FOLLOWING ALTERATION OR RESTORE TO THE LEGAL CONDITION EXISTING PRIOR TO THE MAKING OF SAID ALTERATION CONSISTING OF CLASS-A APARTMENT ILLEGALLY CONVERTED TO A CLASS-A DUPLEX APARTMENT IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE CELLAR LOCATED AT BSMT-APT PP, 1st BSMT-APT FROM NORTH AT EAST2023-05-11T00:00:00.000Z
2023-01-31CCloseNoneNone§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROVIDE ACCESS TO ROOF AS PRIMARY MEANS OF EGRESS FROM 3RD STORY PUBLIC HALL2023-02-23T00:00:00.000Z
2023-01-31CCloseNoneNone§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE THE ILLEGAL FASTENING CONSISTING OF WOODEN BAR AFFIXED AT THE INTERIOR OF EXIT DOOR AND FRAME PREVENTING DOOR FROM OPENING,OBSTRUCTING EGRESS TO FRONT YARD AT BASEMENT2023-02-14T00:00:00.000Z
2023-01-31BCloseNoneNone§ 27-2050 ADM CODE SEAL IN OPEN POSITION THE O.S.Y. VALVE OF THE SPRINKLER SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THIS DEPARTMENT .. AT CELLAR2023-02-14T00:00:00.000Z
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 885 Sterling Place. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2024-11-25 14:08UNSANITARY CONDITIONMOLDClosedHPD
2024-09-18 12:29RodentRat SightingClosedDOHMH
2024-08-10 10:49WATER LEAKDAMP SPOTClosedHPD
2024-08-10 10:49UNSANITARY CONDITIONMOLDClosedHPD
2022-10-26 12:09UNSANITARY CONDITIONSEWAGEClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 885 Sterling Place.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
39582572024-04-26CLOSEDWork Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling2024-04-26No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2024-04-29)
39582582024-04-26CLOSEDSafety Net/Guard Rail – Damaged/Inadequate/None (6-stories 75FT or Less)2024-04-29Oath Violation Served (2024-04-29)
39556682024-04-10CLOSEDSidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold/Inadequate/Defect/NONE/NO PMT/NO CERT2024-04-11No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2024-04-11)
37837642021-01-17CLOSEDAfter Hours Work – Illegal2021-01-17No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2021-01-18)
37740822020-10-23CLOSEDWork Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling2020-10-26Inspector Unable To Gain Access – 2nd Final Attempt (2020-10-26)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 885 Sterling Place.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2024-01-22V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
2024-01-22V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED2025-03-07
2023-06-20V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2018 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTIONCIANOW CRM Violation Dismissed2025-01-06
2023-06-20V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2019 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTIONCIANOW CRM Violation Dismissed2025-01-06
2019-11-08V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDVIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2017 INSPECTION REPORTCIANOW CRM Violation Dismissed2021-06-16
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 885 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 885 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
2024-12-310002023-11-012024-10-31
2024-01-040002022-11-012023-10-31
2023-01-250002021-11-012022-10-31
2022-03-030002020-11-012021-10-31
2021-04-150002019-11-012020-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 885 Sterling Place. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2025-04-15ComplianceRat Activity
2024-10-17InitialRat Activity
2024-09-21BAITBait applied
2024-04-25ComplianceRat Activity
2024-04-02InitialRat Activity
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 885 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 885 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 885 Sterling Place. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2024-04-2939528076PSTEEL STONE CONSTRUCTIONAT THE TIME OF MY INSPECTION OF A 3 STORY BUILDING, I OBSERVED NO ASBESTOS BEEN REMOVED CONSTRUCTION SITE IS CLOSED, BUT AT EXPOSURE #1 LARGE AMOUNT GARBAGE AND CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS PILE UP APPROXIMATELY 5 FEET,RESOLVE3125.03125.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 885 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 885 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 885 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 885 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
Tax ClassMonthWater OnlyAmountCycle
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Case NumberDateTypeStatusDetails

Sales Records

Sales transactions for 885 Sterling Place. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 885 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 885 Sterling Place. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 885 Sterling Place. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 885 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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