36 Van Siclen Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11207BBL 3-03932-0031Map
Owner of record: Merry, Elmer V III
36 Van Siclen Avenue is an one-family home built in 1910 in Brooklyn, 11207. It has 1 residential unit across 2.75 floors. The owner of record is Merry, Elmer V III. HPD has recorded 35 housing violations here, most recently on November 24, 2025. 8 of the 35 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 35
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 9
- HPD complaints
- 33
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 35
- IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Nov 24, 2025
Open — Info nov sent out - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Dec 3, 2024
Open — Info nov sent out - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Nov 28, 2023
Open — Info nov sent out - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Nov 17, 2022
Open — Info nov sent out - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Mar 17, 2022
Open — Info nov sent out - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Apr 21, 2021
Open — Info nov sent out - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Oct 30, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 23, 2013 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color east wall in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 23, 2013 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 2nd room from east located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 23, 2013 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 23, 2013 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock at entrance building door , 1st story
Nov 12, 2008
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fireproof material at the ceiling at basement
Sep 16, 2008
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at the ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 16, 2008 · Apt 1FL
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ciramic tile at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 16, 2008 · Apt 1FL
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection washbasin drain pipe in the bathroom located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 16, 2008 · Apt 1FL
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... appx. 15sq. at north wall at basement
Sep 16, 2008
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tile in the kitchen located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 16, 2008 · Apt 1FL
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 16, 2008 · Apt 1FL
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective lower sash counter balance at window in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 16, 2008 · Apt 1FL
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 16, 2008 · Apt 1FL
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of detached radiator in the kitchen located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 16, 2008 · Apt 1FL
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 16, 2008 · Apt 1FL
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide seal up of all accessible openings leading to illegal rooming unit created in cellar in the entire apartment located at cellar apt c
Jun 10, 2008 · Apt C
Closed — Violation closed - IInformation / order
The premises or apts. have been vacated by the department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for entire cellar apt.
Aug 31, 2007
Open — Defect letter issued - BHazardous
Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures where illegal and properly seal pipe connections , at cellar apartment.
Aug 24, 2007
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible , at cellar apartment.
Aug 24, 2007
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor front room, 4th sty. rear room #4.
Oct 25, 2005
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose radiator front room, 4th sty. room #4
Oct 25, 2005
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective glass lower sash 4th sty. room #4.
Oct 25, 2005
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electrical wall outlet at front rear room, 2nd sty. east room #2.
Oct 25, 2005
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice & roaches thru/out entire apt. 4th sty. rear room.
Oct 25, 2005
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wiring front room, 4th sty. rear room #4.
Oct 25, 2005
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of cascading water leak at hot water heater basement. er-1
Oct 25, 2005
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures kitchen and in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story
Jan 10, 2001 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 9
- Class - 2
Failure to file certificate of correction with dob pursant to 28-204.2for violations 34625759r apt in cellar remedy file c of o.
Apr 7, 2010 · Penalty $2,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to correct conditions cited in nov 34625759r for work done w/o a permit installed class a apt in cellar.remedy correct conditions cited.
Apr 7, 2010 · Penalty $12,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Unlawful acts. failure to comply w/ an order of the commissioner to obtain a permit for nov 34625759r, for creating class a apt. in the cellar. prior nov 34792653r remedy: comply w/ code obtain permit
Nov 20, 2009 · Penalty $6,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Sec 28-201.1 failure to comply w/ comm order to obtain a permit per violation 34625759r for creating class a apt at cellar lvl w/o a permit rem: correct violation 34625759r
Jun 11, 2009 · Penalty $8,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Sec 28-201.1 fail to comply w/comm order to obtain a permit per vio # 34625759r- for creating class "a" apt at cellar level w/o a permit. remedy: correct conditions cited in 34625759r.
Dec 10, 2008 · Penalty $16,000
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to comply w/ an order of comm to correct violation 34625759r for installing 3pc bthrm gas stove residential sink and partition wallsat cellar class a apt w/o a permit. remedy: correct conditions in
Jun 26, 2008 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legally approved number of families.noted:cellar has been altered into class 'a' apt.noted:bedroom w/bed, kitchen w/gas stove & 3 pc bathroom with
Feb 12, 2008 · Penalty $3,050
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work w/o a permit-work noted at cellar. class 'a' apt created. full height partition erected throughout bedroom created. gas line installed w/ gas stove & 3 pc bathroom (w/vanity, water closet, tub). also noted
Feb 12, 2008 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to provide at least two means of egress from room space as required. noted:class "a" apt at cellar -with sleeping quarters created with no adequate light & ventilation & second means of egress.
Feb 12, 2008 · Penalty $480
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 18, 2017 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 18, 2017 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 12, 2013 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jul 12, 2013 · Apt 1
Close - General
Floor
Jul 12, 2013 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 12, 2013 · Apt 1
Close - General
Floor
Oct 21, 2008 · Apt 1FL
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Oct 21, 2008 · Apt 1FL
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Oct 21, 2008 · Apt 1FL
Close - General
Cabinet
Oct 21, 2008 · Apt 1FL
Close
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- General
Mold
Oct 21, 2008 · Apt 1FL
Close - General
Windows
Oct 21, 2008 · Apt 1FL
Close - General
Floor
Oct 21, 2008 · Apt 1FL
Close - General
Mold
Oct 21, 2008 · Apt 1FL
Close - General
Windows
Sep 9, 2008 · Apt 1FL
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Sep 9, 2008 · Apt 1FL
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Sep 9, 2008 · Apt 1FL
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Sep 9, 2008 · Apt 1FL
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Sep 9, 2008 · Apt 1FL
Close - General
Floor
Sep 9, 2008 · Apt 1FL
Close - General
Floor
Sep 9, 2008 · Apt 1FL
Close - General
Mold
Sep 9, 2008 · Apt 1FL
Close - General
Floor
Sep 9, 2008 · Apt 1FL
Close - General
Mold
Sep 9, 2008 · Apt 1FL
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Sep 9, 2008 · Apt 1FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 4, 2008 · Apt 1FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 4, 2008 · Apt 1FL
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Aug 24, 2007 · Apt BSMT
Close - General
Floor
Aug 15, 2007 · Apt B
Close - General
Mold
Aug 15, 2007 · Apt B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 15, 2007 · Apt B
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Aug 15, 2007 · Apt B
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Aug 15, 2007 · Apt B
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- One-family home (A1)
- Year built
- 1910
- Floors
- 2.75
- Residential units
- 1
- Building area
- 2,763 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,500 ft²
- Zoning
- R4
- Community board
- 305
- Council district
- 37
- Block / lot
- 3932 / 31
- Assessed value
- $61,980
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #815804, last renewed Sep 10, 2019.
Questions about 36 Van Siclen Avenue
Who owns 36 Van Siclen Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Merry, Elmer V III.
Does 36 Van Siclen Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 35 housing violations at this property.
Is 36 Van Siclen Avenue rent stabilized?
No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.
When was 36 Van Siclen Avenue built?
City records list 1910 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 36 Van Siclen Avenue?
It has 1 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.