110 Van Siclen Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207

The three-story, two-family house at 110 Van Siclen Avenue in Cypress Hills, owned by Ralph Daniele, was built in 1920 and has experienced several significant maintenance issues over the past few years. Most notably, there has been a recurring pattern of heat and hot water problems, with eight documented complaints between 2022 and 2024, including three complaints in 2022, three in 2023, and two in late 2024, with the most recent incident reported in November 2024.

While many of these complaints were ultimately resolved, they suggest an ongoing challenge with the building's heating and hot water systems. The building also has active violations regarding external low-pressure inspections, with six such violations issued between 2023 and 2024, indicating non-compliance with required safety inspections. In terms of housing maintenance violations, a June 2022 inspection revealed hot water issues affecting both the 2nd and 3rd floor apartments, and identified lead paint hazards in the 3rd floor apartment that required correction.

The building has also experienced general maintenance issues, including mailbox problems in early 2022 and multiple violations requiring painting work to be completed to the Department's satisfaction, particularly affecting the 3rd floor apartment. Rodent inspections showed mixed results, with the building passing in December 2018, but failing in October 2012 for unspecified reasons. It's worth noting that many service requests were resolved promptly, often within one or two days, though this may indicate a reactive rather than proactive approach to building maintenance.