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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

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Nov 24, 2025

Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.

Good
No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 35

  • I

    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
  • I

    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
  • I

    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
  • I

    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
  • I

    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
  • I

    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
  • I

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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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  • B

    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
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock at entrance building door , 1st story

    Nov 12, 2008

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fireproof material at the ceiling at basement

    Sep 16, 2008

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • I

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor front room, 4th sty. rear room #4.

    Oct 25, 2005

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose radiator front room, 4th sty. room #4

    Oct 25, 2005

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective glass lower sash 4th sty. room #4.

    Oct 25, 2005

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective electrical wall outlet at front rear room, 2nd sty. east room #2.

    Oct 25, 2005

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice & roaches thru/out entire apt. 4th sty. rear room.

    Oct 25, 2005

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wiring front room, 4th sty. rear room #4.

    Oct 25, 2005

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the nuisance consisting of cascading water leak at hot water heater basement. er-1

    Oct 25, 2005

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

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.