1342 Sterling Place, Brooklyn, NY 11213

This 6-unit, 3-story New Law tenement building at 1342 Sterling Place in Crown Heights, owned by Batia Brandel and dating back to 1907, has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, in April 2024, there were reports of heat and hot water outages affecting the entire building, though these issues were reportedly resolved according to HPD.

The building currently has two open Class B violations (as of April 2024) regarding obstructions in common areas: one involving household items, water bottles, a shoe rack, and boxes in the first-story public hall, and another concerning flower pots and a large sponge obstructing a fire escape on the second story. The property has maintained a consistent record of compliance with bedbug reporting requirements from 2019 through 2024, with no reported infestations or cases requiring eradication during this period. Previous violations from 2021 included a requirement for Apartment 3A to repaint walls and ceilings with light-colored paint and to address self-closing door issues, both of which were subsequently closed.

Earlier citations from 2019 regarding damaged ceramic tiles in the first-story public hall and issues with vestibule doors were also resolved. A 2018 rodent inspection resulted in a passing grade, indicating no significant pest issues at that time. The building's violation history shows a pattern of addressing common area maintenance issues, with most previous violations being successfully closed, though the current open violations require attention.