1452 Sterling Place, Brooklyn, NY 11213

1452 Sterling Place is a historic 4-story, 16-unit New Law tenement building constructed in 1916 in Crown Heights, currently owned by Kerry Kramer. The property has experienced recurring heating issues over the past two years, with three documented heat/hot water emergencies in both December 2024 and January 2025, though in each instance, inspectors from the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) could not confirm the lack of heat/hot water during their visit.

The building has also faced various maintenance challenges in 2024, including multiple complaints about pest issues and unsanitary conditions, though no violations were found upon inspection in June 2024. Other documented issues include an attempted appliance inspection in March 2024 (for an electric/gas range), a window frame concern, and multiple complaints about flooring conditions, all of which were eventually closed without violations being issued. Recent inspections conducted in January 2025 under Local Law 188/17 Compliance Inspections found no violations, suggesting compliance with this specific regulatory requirement.

The building has a history of boiler-related inspections, with one documented oath violation served in May 2020 regarding defective or inoperative equipment. Notably, during the most recent bedbug reporting period (November 2023 to October 2024), the building reported zero infested units, eradicated units, or re-infested units, indicating effective management of this particular issue. While the absence of violations in most inspections is positive, the recurring heating issues and multiple maintenance complaints suggest ongoing challenges with building systems and maintenance access.