1679 Sterling Place, Brooklyn, NY 11233

1679 Sterling Place is a 6-unit, 3-story New Law Tenement building constructed in 1911, currently owned by Steve Makowski. The property has experienced recurring issues with heating and plumbing systems over the past five years, most notably two heating hot water incidents in late 2021 and late 2020, and multiple electrical power outages in 2024 and 2023. Significant building maintenance issues have been documented, including a 2022 violation regarding an obstructed fire escape due to an air conditioner installation, and a 2021 violation related to a defective boiler that resulted in an Oath Violation being served.

The building's infrastructure has shown persistent problems, as evidenced by multiple plumbing and electrical complaints. The property has undergone several inspections revealing various maintenance challenges, including water leaks, electrical issues, and interior damage requiring repairs. Three separate violations issued in 2020 concerned unauthorized alterations to the cellar area and unauthorized construction of a metal spiral staircase from Apartment 1 to the cellar.

External building issues were documented in 2019, with violations related to loose bricks and damaged stucco on the front parapet wall. More recent inspection records show the building has maintained a clean bedbug record for the past five years, with no reported infestations. However, there are currently two active Department of Buildings violations from 2019 and 2023 regarding failure to file annual boiler inspections. The building's management has generally responded to complaints, with most issues being resolved without penalties, though some matters have required multiple inspections to confirm resolution.