124 Van Siclen Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207

124 Van Siclen Avenue is a 15-unit, four-story Old Law Tenement building located in Cypress Hills and constructed in 1931, currently owned by Jay Gold. The building has experienced several recurring issues in recent months, with multiple reports of water leaks (heavy flow) and garbage/recycling storage problems, particularly between March and April 2025. These complaints, while resulting in inspections, were found not to violate housing laws according to HPD records.

The building has also had documented problems with unsanitary conditions, including mold (one instance labeled emergency) and door/window issues during the same period. In September 2024, multiple violations were identified in apartment 4D, including pest infestations (mice), ceiling plaster/paint issues, roof leaks affecting the ceiling, cabinet problems, and missing smoke/carbon monoxide detectors, though these violations have since been closed. The building's maintenance history shows some concerning patterns, including a documented fire incident in late 2022 that affected three apartments (2C, 1D, and 2D), with damage to party walls and fire escape windows, though this violation was later dismissed. Prior to that, in 2018, there were issues with loose metal flashing at the cornice of the building, contributing to safety concerns.

The Department of Health and Mental Hygiene inspections between 2011 and 2020 suggest generally passing rodent inspections, with only one failure noted in 2018 for unspecified reasons. Bedbug reports from 2021 through 2025 show no documented instances of infestation in the building. While some maintenance issues persist, it's worth noting that many recent complaints have been classified as non-emergency and have been addressed through official inspections, even if they didn't result in violations. The building's environmental control board violation from 2018 regarding building maintenance was resolved without penalties.