1682 Sterling Place, Brooklyn, NY 11233

The 33-unit, 4-story tenement building at 1682 Sterling Place in Crown Heights, owned by Ismene Speliotis, has experienced recurring maintenance issues over the past two years. Notably, there has been an ongoing pattern of heat and hot water problems, with multiple complaints filed and both emergency and non-emergency responses from the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) between December 2024 and January 2025, including several complaints about building-wide and apartment-specific heating issues.

In summer 2023, multiple violations were issued including concerns about fire escape egress obstruction, defective smoke detectors, and missing carbon monoxide detectors in apartments 1B and 10A. The building has also faced electrical issues, plumbing problems (including toilet and bathtub/shower concerns), and pest control challenges, though these complaints were often closed without access being granted for inspection. Recent inspections in 2024 revealed significant safety concerns, including a failed rodent inspection in September 2024, though detailed findings were not specified.

The building's management has addressed some violations, as evidenced by certification dates showing resolution of certain issues, such as the carbon monoxide and smoke detector violations in apartment 10A. The building has maintained a bedbug-free status, with no reported infestations in recent years, and has had regular rodent inspections. The persistence of heating system complaints suggests an ongoing maintenance challenge, while the pattern of closed complaints due to access issues indicates potential communication difficulties between tenants and management/HPD regarding maintenance concerns.