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279 Van Siclen Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207

2
DOB Complaints
7
311 Housing Calls
9
Housing Violations
0
Permits

Risk Assessment

96
Low Risk

This building shows minimal signs of maintenance issues based on our analysis.

Our AI predicts there is a 96% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 279 Van Siclen Avenue

279 Van Siclen Avenue is a two-story, five-unit residential building constructed in 1925 and currently owned by Felix Dennis. The property has experienced recurring heating system issues over the past several years, with the most recent complaint received in November 2023 regarding lack of heat and hot water affecting the entire building, though this was reportedly resolved within 24 hours. A pattern of heating system problems is evident, particularly during 2019 when multiple complaints were filed between February and April, affecting both individual apartments and the entire building.

The building has also faced several maintenance challenges, as documented during a comprehensive inspection in December 2022, which revealed multiple violations including self-closing door issues, a water leak in Apartment 1R's bathroom, and concerns regarding unauthorized alterations in the cellar. Two separate bedbug violation notices were issued in March 2023 and April 2024 regarding missing annual bedbug reports, though the most recent bedbug report filed in January 2025 indicates no current infestations or previous eradications. The Department of Buildings had an inspection in December 2022 regarding potential illegal work in the cellar, but access was not granted, and a 2019 complaint regarding drainage issues resulted in no violations being found upon inspection.

The building's maintenance record shows some improvements in recent years, with no new heating complaints filed between mid-2019 and late 2023, though the November 2023 heating issue suggests ongoing concerns with the building's heating system. The most recent bedbug report from January 2025 shows no current infestations, while the 2012 rodent inspection resulted in a passed status. The property appears to have maintained more recent compliance with certain maintenance codes, though multiple open violations from the 2022 inspection regarding self-closing doors and unauthorized alterations suggest some ongoing maintenance challenges.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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279 Van Siclen Avenue Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

This building is in the riskiest 10% of buildings in East New York.

Building Characteristics

Total units 5
Year built 1925
Total area 3600 sq ft
Floors 2
Tax Abatements None
Building Class NEW LAW TENEMENT
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Key Building Statistics

2
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
9
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
7
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
1
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
0
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
0
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
0
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
0
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

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279 Van Siclen Avenue Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

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RoleNameAddress

Landlord Portfolio

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AddressUnitsCode ViolationsRisk Rating

Landlord Court Records

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279 Van Siclen Avenue Rent Control Status

Year Built
Built before 1974
Units
Less than 6 units
RGB Registration
Not registered
Tax Abatement
None found
Year BuiltUnitsRGB RegistrationTax Abatement
Before 1974 <6 units Not registered None

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Housing Maintenance Code Complaints

This table shows complaints to 311 related to potential NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) for 279 Van Siclen Avenue. These complaints are related to conditions such as lack of heat, hot water, mold, pests, and other habitability issues. Class B and C violations are the most serious and may indicate significant problems with building maintenance or safety.

Date ReceivedSttatus DateCategoryTypeStatus
2023-11-152023-11-17Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
2019-04-062019-04-09Heat/hot Water-Apartment OnlyEmergencyCLOSE
2019-04-062019-04-08Heat/hot Water-Apartment OnlyEmergencyCLOSE
2019-03-202019-03-22Heat/hot Water-Apartment OnlyEmergencyCLOSE
2019-03-212019-03-22Heat/hot Water-Apartment OnlyEmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 279 Van Siclen Avenue. These violations are related to conditions such as lack of heat, hot water, mold, pests, and other habitability issues. Class B and C violations are the most serious and may indicate significant problems with building maintenance or safety.

Inspection DateClassStatusStatus DateApartmentNOV DescriptionCertified Date
2024-04-12ACloseNoneNone(A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BED BUGS.None
2023-03-27ACloseNoneNone(A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BED BUGS.None
2022-12-16BCloseNone1R§ 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT THE CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 1R, 1st STORY, APARTMENT AT EASTNone
2022-12-16AOpenNoneNone§ 300 M/D LAW FILE PLANS AND APPLICATION AND LEGALIZE THE FOLLOWING ALTERATION OR RESTORE TO THE LEGAL CONDITION EXISTING PRIOR TO THE MAKING OF SAID ALTERATION :WALLS ERECTED CREATING 2 ROOMS AT CELLARNone
2022-12-16CCloseNoneNone§ 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE STAIRCASE LEADING UP TO THE 1 ST STORY PUBLIC HALL AT CELLARNone
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 279 Van Siclen Avenue. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2023-11-15 07:33HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2019-04-06 03:42HEAT/HOT WATERAPARTMENT ONLYClosedHPD
2019-04-06 03:39HEAT/HOT WATERAPARTMENT ONLYClosedHPD
2019-03-21 02:39HEAT/HOT WATERAPARTMENT ONLYClosedHPD
2019-03-20 22:02HEAT/HOT WATERAPARTMENT ONLYClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 279 Van Siclen Avenue.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
38867352022-12-20CLOSEDSRO: Illegal Work/No Permit/Change in Occupancy Use2022-12-23Inspector Unable To Gain Access – 2nd Final Attempt (2022-12-23)
36895932019-03-06CLOSEDFailure to Retain Water/Improper Drainage (LL103/89)2019-05-29No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2019-05-29)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 279 Van Siclen Avenue.

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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 279 Van Siclen Avenue. The information includes the date, type, description, and status of each complaint. The data is sourced from DOHMH/311.

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Bedbug Infestations

The table below shows the bedbug reports filed by the landlord for 279 Van Siclen Avenue. The information includes the file date, infested units, eradicated units, re-infested units, filing start date, and filing end date. The data is sourced from DOHMH. Landlords are required to file these reports; missing data may indicate non-compliance.

File DateInfested UnitsEradicated UnitsRe-infested UnitsFiling Start DateFiling End Date
2025-01-300002023-11-012024-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 279 Van Siclen Avenue. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2012-06-08InitialPassed
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 279 Van Siclen Avenue. The information includes the open date, case type, status, judgement, penalty and whether harassment was found. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: HPD
Open DateCase TypeStatusJudgementPenaltyHarassment found
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OATH Cases Explanation

The table below shows the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings cases for 279 Van Siclen Avenue. The information includes the date, agency, respondent, charge, result, penalty, and status. The data is sourced from OATH.

Source: Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH)
DateAgencyRespondentChargeResultPenaltyStatus
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ECB Violations

Environmental Control Board violations for 279 Van Siclen Avenue. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 279 Van Siclen Avenue. The information includes the start date, start violations, discharge date, and status. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
Start DateStart ViolationsDischarge DateStatus
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Vacate Orders Explanation

The table below shows the vacate orders for 279 Van Siclen Avenue. The information includes the effective date, rescinded date, reason, type, and units. The data is sourced from DOB.

Source: Department of Buildings (DOB)
Effective DateRescinded DateReasonTypeUnits
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Work Orders Explanation

The table below shows the work orders for 279 Van Siclen Avenue. The information includes the date created, type, description, and charge. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
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Liens Explanation

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Source: NYC Department of Finance
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Sales Records

Sales transactions for 279 Van Siclen Avenue. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 279 Van Siclen Avenue. Data includes filing date, type, and status.

Start DateEnd DateStatusProcedureFloor

Fire Violations

Violations issued by the Fire Department for this property.

Violation NumberDateDescriptionStatus
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Fire Inspections

Fire Department inspection records for this property.

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Fire Certificates

Fire safety certificates for this property.

TypeIssue DateExpiration
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Water Connections

Water connection permits and records for 279 Van Siclen Avenue. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 279 Van Siclen Avenue. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 279 Van Siclen Avenue. Data includes violation date, type, and status.

DateTypeStatus

Planning Projects

City Planning (ZAP) project applications for this building. Data includes project ID, status, borough, and lot/block information.

Project IDStatusBoroughBlockLot
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Building Permits

Department of Buildings issued building permits for this property. This includes permits for construction, alteration, and demolition work. Data includes permit type, job number, status, and issue date.

Permit TypeJob NumberStatusIssue Date

Electrical Permits

Department of Buildings issued electrical permits for this property. This includes permits for electrical work, installations, and modifications. Data includes permit type, job number, status, and issue date.

Permit TypeJob NumberStatusIssue Date

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