1043 Sterling Place, Brooklyn, NY 11213

1043 Sterling Place is a four-story, 17-unit New Law Tenement building constructed in 1912 and currently owned by Scott Castellano. The property, located in Crown Heights, has experienced recurring issues with water leaks in recent years, with emergency complaints registered in April 2025 and several instances in 2023, including heavy flow leaks that HPD inspectors were often unable to access for proper examination. The building has also faced significant challenges with heating systems, evidenced by multiple heat/hot water complaints in April 2025 that affected both individual apartments and the entire building.

The property has a documented history of maintenance issues as of 2023, including mold problems, unsanitary conditions, and pest infestations, particularly affecting unit 1E, which had multiple violations relating to mold, water leaks, and defective smoke/carbon monoxide detectors that were eventually certified as corrected. Building infrastructure concerns are evident from complaints about deficient self-closing doors in public areas, though these violations were also closed. The Department of Buildings records show attempts to investigate illegal conversion and boiler issues in 2021, but inspectors were unable to gain access during their visits.

While recent rodent inspections (2022-2024) passed, indicating no current pest concerns, the building does show a pattern of maintenance request submissions being difficult to address due to access issues, as seen in multiple HPD inspections being unable to proceed. The property has maintained a consistent record of zero bedbug infestations from 2019 through 2024, with the only reported incident occurring between 2017-2018 and reportedly resolved. The most recent permit activity dates back to 2018, showing various construction work approvals, including electrical and plumbing improvements. This building's historical and recent data indicate persistent challenges with basic building systems (water, heat) and maintenance access, though many documented violations have been addressed and closed.