368 Van Siclen Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207

368 Van Siclen Avenue is a three-story, two-family residential building located in East New York, owned by Maria Bolanos and constructed in 2004. The property has experienced recurring electrical issues in recent months, with three documented incidents between May 2025 and June 2025, including two power outages and one outlet/switch problem, resulting in violations from the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) that require correction. In 2018, the building faced significant violations related to illegal basement modifications, including unauthorized construction of a bedroom apartment with full-height drywall partitions and unauthorized conversion of the cellar space, for which penalties totaling $1,420 were imposed.

These violations were subsequently resolved. The property also had one historical complaint regarding an illegal curb cut or driveway in 2019, though no violations were found upon inspection. On a positive note, the building passed its initial rodent inspection in June 2012, and there were permits issued in 2018 for plumbing and electrical work.

The recent electrical issues, particularly the power outages in 2025, appear to be the most pressing current concern, with HPD violations indicating the need for repairs. The building's history shows some pattern of unauthorized modifications and code violations in 2018, though these were addressed through the appropriate resolution process. While there have been electrical problems recently, the building's other systems and overall condition cannot be fully assessed based solely on the available complaint data.