Which neighborhood does 500 Sterling Place, Brooklyn, NY 11238 fall under?

In the neighborhood Crown Heights, New York

Does 500 Sterling Place, Brooklyn, NY 11238 have any open violations?

This building has 14 open violations

In the past year, did any apartments in 500 Sterling Place, Brooklyn, NY 11238 have bedbug infestations?

In the past year, this building had no reports of bedbug infestations

NYC buildings Brooklyn Crown Heights500 Sterling Place

500 Sterling Place

Crown Heights, Brooklyn, NY 11238

77 units·7 floors·Built in 2013

3.8

10 reviews

Rent-stabilized apartments

This building has apartments that entitle you to a renewal and limited rent increases.

Highlights

Evictions

Open violations

Litigation cases

Bedbug history

Pet friendly

Renter recommendations

Renters recommend this building

Renters approve of the building's owners

Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Recent reviews for 500 Sterling Place highlight its excellent location near multiple subway lines and friendly, attentive doormen contributing to a welcoming atmosphere. The building is generally clean with convenient amenities and on-site parking. Many appreciate the pet-friendly policy and spacious units, though some note drafty windows causing high utility costs. Noise levels vary, with some complaints about thin walls and hallway sounds. Pest control and management responsiveness have been inconsistent; several tenants report past rat infestations and slow issue resolution, affecting overall satisfaction. Rent increases without improved amenities have also raised concerns. Overall, the building suits those valuing location and staff but requires management improvements.

Reviews

Former tenant·9 minutes ago

Good Building and Location

Pros

Excellent doormen. Great location. On-site parking.

Cons

The basement floor had some flooding issues. This didn’t impact my apartment since I was on the top floor, but it’s something to note.

Former tenant·1 month ago

great, but not for the rising prices

Pros

AMAZING front desk staff, great location, clean building (for the most part)

Cons

dirty gym, rooftpo is neglected, rent increases exponentially without any additional benefits

Advice to the owners

improve the amenities if you're going to raise rent exponentially YoY

Building ratings

Cleanliness

Trash management

Pest control

Water pressure

Heat

Neighbors

Noise levels

Owner responsiveness

Cleanliness

Trash management

Pest control

Water pressure

Heat

Neighbors

Noise levels

Owner responsiveness

Rents and deposits

Renters received their security deposits back

Electronic rent payments

Open violations

From past 10 years · Updated 4 days ago

Average violations per unit in this building is better than the city average.

Building average0.18Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

3Class C

Immediately hazardous

Rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts

9Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

2Class A

Non-hazardous

No peephole on a door, no street number on the building, unlawful keeping of animals

0Class I

Missing info

Missing or non-compliant with administrative information orders or filings

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