1540 Sterling Place, Brooklyn, NY 11213

1540 Sterling Place is a 34-unit, 4-story residential building located in Crown Heights and owned by Max Belush. The 1923 New Law Tenement has recently experienced multiple concerning issues, particularly in early 2025 when several emergencies were reported and subsequently closed by HPD, including problems with mold, electrical wiring, general cabinet issues, and wall conditions. Between November 2024 and January 2025, the building faced significant heat and hot water service complaints, though inspectors could not gain access to verify the conditions.

The building has documented persistent maintenance challenges, as evidenced by Housing Maintenance Code Violations from October 2023, particularly affecting apartment 4C, which included problems with leaks, mold, and deteriorated plaster surfaces. These issues led to both emergency and non-emergency classifications by HPD. The property has a notable history of elevator maintenance violations, with several documented issues between 2019-2020 including failures to file required inspection reports and problems with the inspection box and various elevator safety features.

While the building has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations since 2019, with no reported cases, there have been recurring issues with heat and hot water availability, building maintenance, and elevator operations over the past several years. Recent inspections show improved response to some violations, with many being certified as corrected, though there are still some open violations from 2023 related to roof leaks and fire retardant materials. The building's management has consistently filed annual bedbug reports showing no infestations, but the property has experienced various maintenance-related complaints that suggest ongoing challenges with building systems and infrastructure.