598 Van Siclen Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207

The two-family house at 598 Van Siclen Avenue in East New York, currently owned by Christopher Russell, has a documented history of various maintenance issues and complaints spanning from late 2020 through 2025. The building has experienced recurring problems with electrical systems, including two power outages in 2021 and multiple wiring complaints in late 2020, some of which were categorized as emergencies.

The property faced significant maintenance challenges in 2020, with several complaints regarding unsanitary conditions including mold and pest issues, as well as a water leak with heavy flow problems, all classified as emergency situations. These complaints often resulted in inspections where access was not granted, hindering proper evaluation of the reported conditions. More recent issues include a heat and hot water complaint in December 2021 that was resolved within a day through HPD intervention.

The building's compliance history shows three significant Department of Buildings complaints between July and October 2020 regarding possible illegal conversions, though inspectors were unable to gain access to verify these claims. A zoning complaint from October 2024 was investigated in April 2025, but no violations were found at the time of inspection. Despite these various issues, all documented complaints have received some form of closure, either through resolution or inability to confirm the reported conditions during inspections.