1373 Sterling Place, Brooklyn, NY 11213
1373 Sterling Place is a 4-story, 30-unit New Law tenement building located in Crown Heights, constructed in 1922 and currently owned by Thomas Forde. The building has experienced recurring issues with water-related problems, most recently evidenced by a sewage odor complaint in June 2025 and multiple water leak complaints in 2024-2025, including reports of damp spots, slow leaks, and heavy flow.
Heating system reliability has been a consistent concern, with multiple emergency complaints about heat and hot water affecting different parts of the building throughout 2024-2025, though some were resolved quickly or did not result in violations. The property has documented rodent activity, with inspections showing rat presence in 2023 and 2021, along with a December 2024 violation for a rodent infestation in apartment B1. Recent complaints and violations indicate ongoing maintenance challenges, including electrical issues (no lighting complaints in 2025), plumbing problems, and various housing violations.
These include a gas utility violation in early 2024 related to improper piping and valve installation, for which a penalty of $625 was imposed, and multiple housing code violations from October-December 2024 affecting apartment A15, relating to pest infestations, paint conditions, window repairs, and plumbing fixtures. The building's bedbug reporting history shows no infestations reported since 2019, and while the property has had several emergency complaints requiring inspection, many were closed due to inability to gain access or were found not to violate housing laws. The owner has been cited for the need to correct various conditions through HPD advisories and violation notices, with some violations being certified as corrected.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 30 |
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Year built | 1922 |
Total area | 30362 sq ft |
Floors | 4 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | NEW LAW TENEMENT |

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