1172 Sterling Place
1172 Sterling Place in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, has 81 open HPD violations, 10 of them class C, and no rent-stabilized units are on its tax bill, as of Oct 26, 2026. StreetSpy grade: F (35/100).
Multi-family walk-up · 3 units · Built 1907
StreetSpy grade: F (Severe, 35/100)
- 10 immediately hazardous violations open (the class that covers no heat, pests, lead paint and similar).
- 3 open violations are classified rent-impairing under NY Multiple Dwelling Law section 302-a.
- No rent-stabilized units on the tax bill. Increases aren't capped by stabilization, though Good Cause Eviction may still limit them.
More open violations per unit than 9 in 10 Brooklyn buildings this size.
- Repairs: High (81 open, 10 class C), records as of Oct 26, 2026
- Heat and hot water: 2 complaints, 12 mo, records as of Oct 25, 2026
- Pests: Clear (No bedbug filing, 3 yr), records as of Oct 28, 2026
- Safety: Clear (No open DOB violations), records as of Oct 26, 2026
- Registration: Expired Oct 1, 2007, records as of Oct 3, 2026
Housing code violations (HPD)
81 open violations: 10 class C (immediately hazardous), 33 class B, 26 class A, 12 class I (HPD orders such as lead paint or heat orders, not a hazard class). 6 issued in the last 12 months. 82 on record. Oldest open violation issued 2008-05-28. Newest violation issued 2026-09-10.
HPD recorded no violation closed here in the last 12 months.
3 open violations are classified rent-impairing under NY Multiple Dwelling Law section 302-a. Section 302-a; NY Courts guidance on getting repairs.
- Class C: Broken window or sash. D26-10.01 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING GLASS LOWER SASH NORTHWEST ROOM 2 STY APT 3. LOCATED AT APT 3 (apt 3), issued 2008-05-28. HPD violation 2126414
- Class C: Leak or water damage (roof). D26-10.01 ADM CODE REPAIR THE ROOF SO THAT IT WILL NOT LEAK OVER 2ND ROOM FROM FRONT NORTH ROOM 2 STY APT 3 ER1. LOCATED AT APT 3 (apt 3), issued 2008-05-28. HPD violation 2168136
- Class C: Broken window or sash. D26-10.01 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING GLASS LOWER SASH EAST & WEST WINDOWS REAR SOUTHEAST ROOMS 2 STY APT 3 ER1 LOCATED AT APT 3 (apt 3), issued 2008-05-28. HPD violation 2126412
- Class C: Broken window or sash. D26-10.01 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING GLASS UPPER SASH WEST WINDOWS REAR SOUTHEAST ROOM 2 STY APT 3. LOCATED AT APT 3 (apt 3), issued 2008-05-28. HPD violation 2126413
- Class C: Broken window or sash, kitchen. D26-10.01 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE ROTTED WINDOW SASHES UPPER & LOWER KITCHEN 2 STY APT 3 ER1. LOCATED AT APT 3 (apt 3), issued 2008-05-28. HPD violation 2126411
- Class C: No heat / heating defect (hallway). POST NOTICE, IN FORM APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT, STATING THE NAME AND LOCATION OF THE PERSON DESIGNATED BY THE OWNER TO HAVE KEY TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM MISSING AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY. HPD violation 19285684
- Class C: Self-closing door not working (entrance). , 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE HINGE AT VESTIBULE DOOR. HPD violation 19285691
- Class C: Self-closing door not working, 1st floor. , 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE HINGES IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 2FL, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH (apt 2FL). HPD violation 19285681
311 housing complaints
8 in the last 12 months, 8 in 5 years. Most common: Heat/Hot Water (2), Paint/Plaster (2), Unsanitary Condition (2), Plumbing (1), Water Leak (1).
Bedbugs
No bedbug filing on record for the last 3 years. HPD's bedbug filings are self-reported by the owner once a year; HPD does not inspect to confirm them.
- 2026: No bedbug filing on record for this year
- 2025: No bedbug filing on record for this year
- 2024: No bedbug filing on record for this year
- 2023: No bedbug filing on record for this year
- 2022: No bedbug filing on record for this year
- 2021: No bedbug filing on record for this year
Buildings department (DOB)
No open DOB violations. 0 DOB violations on record. Check on DOB BIS.
Evictions and housing court
0 executed evictions in the last 3 years (0 on record). 0 open HPD cases; 0 harassment findings.
Rent stabilization
No rent-stabilized units on the tax bill.
Owner and management
Owner: GERALD,A A WELLS. See the full portfolio.
Last HPD registration Sep 6, 2006. HPD registration expired Oct 1, 2007 and had not been renewed as of Oct 3, 2026. Buildings with 3+ units must register with HPD every year.
Tax lot and city IDs
BBL 3012510027, HPD building ID 376298. HPD Online, ACRIS, DOB BIS.
Nearest subway
- Kingston Av (3), 4 min walk
- Crown Hts-Utica Av (3, 4), 8 min walk
- Nostrand Av (3), 11 min walk
How the grade is calculated
| Factor | On record | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Open HPD violations | 81 open (10 class C, 33 class B, 26 class A, 12 class I). 3 rent-impairing | −45 |
| 311 housing complaints (12 mo) | 8 | −20 |
| Bedbug reports (3 yr) | None reported | 0 |
| Executed evictions (3 yr) | None | 0 |
| Housing litigation | No open cases | 0 |
| Open DOB violations | None | 0 |
Sources: NYC HPD Housing Maintenance Code Violations, NYC 311 Service Requests, NYC HPD Bedbug Reporting, NYC Marshal Evictions (DOI), NYC HPD Housing Litigations, NYC DOB Violations, NYC DOF tax bills (via JustFix Who Owns What portfolio API, v2), NYC HPD Property Registration. Methodology. Report generated 2026-10-28.