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1579 Sterling Place, Brooklyn, NY 11213

7
DOB Complaints
67
311 Housing Calls
107
Housing Violations
0
Permits

Risk Assessment

40
Moderate Risk

This building shows some maintenance concerns that warrant attention.

Our AI predicts there is a 40% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 1579 Sterling Place

The 43-unit, 4-story residential building at 1579 Sterling Place in Crown Heights, owned by Joseph Greenfield, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues over the past few years. Most notably, there has been an ongoing pattern of water-related problems, with three emergency water leak complaints filed in March-April 2025 for heavy flow issues, and an unsanitary condition complaint regarding mold in January 2025, all of which HPD inspectors were unable to access the premises to evaluate. The building experienced substantial challenges in 2024, including a serious fire incident that caused damage to multiple residential units (RB6, RC6, RD6) with resulting roof and ceiling concerns, though this violation was ultimately dismissed in September 2024 when the vacate order was rescinded.

The property has a history of plumbing and gas-related issues, with multiple complaints in 2024 regarding various fixtures including toilets, sinks, and bathtubs. During the fall of 2024, violations were issued regarding inadequate gas supply to kitchen ranges in multiple apartments (Apts. LA2, LA5, LB2, LB4, LC2, LC4, LD4, and LC5).

More recently, two violations were recorded in December 2024 regarding obstructed exit passages and inadequate fire stopping in the basement, with penalties totaling $3,750. The building has also faced regulatory scrutiny regarding illegal conversions and occupancy issues, though the most recent investigations from late 2024 do not show any active violation status. Interestingly, the building has maintained a clean record for bedbugs since 2021, with no reported infestations in recent years. While rodent inspections have shown mixed results between 2009 and 2019, the most recent inspections passed compliance checks, suggesting some improvement in pest control conditions.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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1579 Sterling Place Report Contents

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1579 Sterling Place Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

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

Building Characteristics

Total units 43
Year built 1927
Total area 44800 sq ft
Floors 4
Tax Abatements None
Building Class NEW LAW TENEMENT
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Key Building Statistics

7
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
107
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
67
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
0
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
11
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
5
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
7
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
0
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

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1579 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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1579 Sterling Place Rent Control Status

Year Built
Built before 1974
Units
More than 6 units
RGB Registration
Registered
Tax Abatement
None found
Year BuiltUnitsRGB RegistrationTax Abatement
Before 1974 >6 units 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 1579 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
2025-03-182025-05-16Water Leak-Heavy FlowEmergencyCLOSE
2025-04-242025-05-16Water Leak-Heavy FlowEmergencyCLOSE
2025-03-112025-04-01Water Leak-Heavy FlowEmergencyCLOSE
2025-01-242025-03-22Unsanitary Condition-MoldEmergencyCLOSE
2024-11-052024-11-07Heat/hot Water-Apartment OnlyEmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 1579 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
2024-11-12BCloseNoneRD5§ 27-2070 ADM CODE PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF GAS TO THE FIXTURES AT RANGE IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT RD5, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH2024-11-21T00:00:00.000Z
2024-10-08BCloseNoneLD4§ 27-2070 ADM CODE PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF GAS TO THE FIXTURES AT RANGE IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT LD4, 4th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH , SECTION AT WEST2024-10-22T00:00:00.000Z
2024-10-08BCloseNoneLC1§ 27-2070 ADM CODE PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF GAS TO THE FIXTURES AT RANGE IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT LC1, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH , SECTION AT WEST2024-10-22T00:00:00.000Z
2024-08-21BCloseNoneLA5§ 27-2070 ADM CODE PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF GAS TO THE FIXTURES AT RANGE IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT LA5, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH , SECTION AT WESTNone
2024-08-21BCloseNoneLB4§ 27-2070 ADM CODE PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF GAS TO THE FIXTURES AT RANGE IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT LB4, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH , SECTION AT WEST2024-09-02T00:00:00.000Z
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 1579 Sterling Place. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2025-04-24 11:02WATER LEAKHEAVY FLOWClosedHPD
2025-03-18 17:46WATER LEAKHEAVY FLOWClosedHPD
2025-03-11 15:22WATER LEAKHEAVY FLOWClosedHPD
2025-01-24 16:41UNSANITARY CONDITIONMOLDClosedHPD
2024-11-05 10:04HEAT/HOT WATERAPARTMENT ONLYClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 1579 Sterling Place.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
39882232024-12-17CLOSEDIllegal Conversion No Access Follow-Up2024-12-17Violation Served For Disobeying A Vacate Order (2025-01-30)
39819602024-10-25CLOSEDIllegal Conversion2024-12-26Oath Violation Served (2024-12-26)
39536112024-03-27CLOSEDGas Utility Referral2024-05-22No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2024-05-22)
39367772023-11-27CLOSEDConstruction Enforcement Work Order (DOB)2023-11-27No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2023-11-27)
39365432023-11-23CLOSEDBuilding Shaking/Vibrating/Struct Stability Affected2024-07-19Vacate Order Fully Rescinded (2024-07-22)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 1579 Sterling Place.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2024-01-15V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILURE TO SUBMIT AN ACCEPTABLE INSPECTN RPT FOR STRUCTURALLY COMPROMISED BLDG.STRUCTURALLY COMPROMISED BUILDINGS REPORT HAS BEEN ACCEPTED.2025-02-27
2023-11-23V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDPREMISE NON-COMPLIANT THE PREMISE HAS FIRE DAMAGE TO RB6,RC6,RD6, WITH AN OPEN ROOF, LOBBY CEILING IN DANGER OF COLLAPSE, WATER AND SMOKE DAMAGE DUE TO FIRE AND FIRE FIGHTING OPERATIONS RENDERING THE PREMISE NON-COMPLIANTOK TO DISMISS. VACATE ORDER HAS BEEN RESCINDED ON 7/19/20242024-09-25
2020-08-02V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILURE TO FILE BENCHMARKING REPORT OF ENERGY USE AS PER AD. CODE SEC. 28-309.4000810 PAID INVOICE 905194782022-01-05
2020-05-02V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILURE TO FILE BENCHMARKING REPORT OF ENERGY USE AS PER AD. CODE SEC. 28-309.4000810 PAID INVOICE 905194732022-01-05
2019-11-13V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATIONECB DISMISSED2020-03-20
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 1579 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 1579 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
2025-06-160002023-11-012024-10-31
2024-03-180002022-11-012023-10-31
2022-12-190002021-11-012022-10-31
2022-02-080002020-11-012021-10-31
2021-04-200002019-11-012020-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 1579 Sterling Place. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2019-05-22CompliancePassed
2019-04-19InitialFailed for Other R
2018-06-08InitialRat Activity
2016-06-13CompliancePassed
2016-05-11InitialFailed for Other R
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 1579 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 1579 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 1579 Sterling Place. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2024-12-2639133718LSTERLING PLACE ESTATE LLCFAILURE TO PROVIDE UNOBSTRUCTED EXIT PASSAGEWAY. AT TIME OF INSPECTION, OBSERVED AT BASEMENT LEVEL. COURTYARD ACCESS BLOCKED DUE TO LARGE COUCH/SOFA STORED ON PALLETS IN FRONT OF THE EGRESS EXIT/ENTRY DOOR., RERESOLVE1250.01250.0
2024-12-2639133719NSTERLING PLACE ESTATE LLCFAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE-COMPLIANT MANNER: NO FIRE STOPPING PER BC 712.3; 27-345. AT TIME OF INSPECTION, OBSERVED LARGE OPENINGS AND GAPS IN SHEETROCK THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT CEILING EXPOSING FLOORRESOLVE2500.02500.0
2024-12-1735684153ZSTERLING PLACE ESTATE LLCFAILURE TO OBEY A VACATE ORDER FROM THE COMMISSIONER PER 28-207.4. NOTE VACATE ORDER B399/19 ISSUED ON 8/23/2019 FOR UNIT RC4 ACTIVE. NOTED:AT TIME OF INSPECTION UNIT RC4 EQUIPPED ARRANGED AND OCCUPIED HAVING ORESOLVE4800.04800.0
2024-12-1735684154KSTERLING PLACE ESTATE LLCREMOVED OR DEFACED A WRITTEN VACATE ORDER. NOTED: VACATE ORDER B399/19ISSUED ON 8/23/2019 STICKER WAS REMOVED FROM THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR TO UNIT RC4 AND STICKER WAS POSTED ON 8/28/19. REMEDY: COMPLY WITH CODERESOLVE2500.02500.0
2019-08-2335443738RSTERLING PLACE ESTATE LLCBC907.2.8/FAILURE TO PROVIDE A FIRE ALARM SYSTEM OR SRO FURNISHED ROOM FOR APT RC4;REM:DISCONTINUE LEGALLY OCCUPANCYRESOLVE2500.00.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 1579 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 1579 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 1579 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 1579 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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Sales Records

Sales transactions for 1579 Sterling Place. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 1579 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 1579 Sterling Place. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 1579 Sterling Place. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 1579 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.

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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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