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222 Van Siclen Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11207BBL 3-03977-0026Map

Owner of record: Cruz Mendez, Marvin A

222 Van Siclen Avenue is a two-family home built in 1910 in Brooklyn, 11207. It has 2 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Cruz Mendez, Marvin A. HPD has recorded 119 housing violations here, most recently on November 24, 2025. 2 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
119
DOB violations
6
ECB violations
18
HPD complaints
96

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 · 119

  • 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 17, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 6th room from east, the 2nd bathroom from east at south, the 5th room from east, the 4th bathroom from east located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 6, 2022 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling ceiling in the 5th room from east located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 6, 2022 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak .. ceiling in the 2nd bathroom from east at south located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 6, 2022 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak .. ceiling in the 6th room from east located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 6, 2022 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective connection at waste line in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 6, 2022 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace the broken or defective kitchen sink in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 6, 2022 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective connection at waste line at washbasin in the 4th bathroom from east located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 6, 2022 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 4th room from east located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 29, 2022 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling in the 4th room from east located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 29, 2022 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    § 27-2028, 2032 admin.code: provide an adequate supply of heat from an approved central heating system or an approved system of gas or electrical heating in good operating condition for the dwelling unit in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 29, 2022 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 10, 2022 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 3rd bathroom from east at south, the 4th bathroom from east, the 5th room from east, the private hallway located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 10, 2022 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 10, 2022 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at the ceiling in the 5th room from east located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 10, 2022 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling in the 5th room from east located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 10, 2022 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 15 sq ft at the ceiling in the 5th room from east located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 10, 2022 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the north wall in the private hallway located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 10, 2022 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 10, 2022 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective connection at waste line at wash basin in the 1st bathroom from east located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 1, 2022 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling and all walls in the 4th room from east located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 1, 2022 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in waste line at wash basin in the 2nd bathroom from east located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 1, 2022 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling in the 2nd bathroom from east located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 1, 2022 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 15 sq ft at ceiling in the 1st bathroom from east located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 1, 2022 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 1, 2022 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st bathroom from east at north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 18, 2022 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 18, 2022 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at south wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 18, 2022 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ( approximately 12sqft in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 18, 2022 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 18, 2022 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective electrical outlet at south and east walls in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 18, 2022 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of no electricity at electrical outlet south wall in the private hallway located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 18, 2022 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Reset, so as to secure a proper and tight connection, the water closet bowl ...at east wall in the 1st bathroom from east located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 18, 2022 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the 1st bathroom from east located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 18, 2022 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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.

    Jan 18, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 18, 2022 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 2nd bathroom from east at south located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 18, 2022 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ( approximately 25 sqft ) in the 2nd bathroom from east at south located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 18, 2022 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 18, 2022 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the private hallway , the kitchen , the 3rd room from east at north, the 1st bathroom from east at north, the 2nd bathroom from east at south, the 1st room from east at south located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 18, 2022 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 18, 2022 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 18, 2022 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story

    Jan 15, 2022 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story

    Jan 15, 2022 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 10, 2021 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 10, 2021 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at outlets at north, east , and south walls in the 1st room from east located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 10, 2021 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 10, 2021 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 6

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Sep 29, 2021

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Jul 7, 2021

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Feb 3, 2021

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Unsafe buildings none

    Ub-unsafe buildings none

    Jun 23, 2012

    V%*-dob violation - dismissed
  • Unsafe buildings none

    Ub-unsafe buildings none

    Jan 8, 2008

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Immediate emergency anythingoptional

    Amended

    Oct 2, 2007

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 18

  • Class - 3

    Failure to maintain building and parts thereof in a code-compliant manner. illegal off-street parking maintained without dob approval contrary to zr 25-62, bc 3202.2.2.4, and/or dot specifications, creating a h

    Dec 26, 2024 · Penalty $500

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with commissioner's order contained in summons/violation #35578172p issued on 06/24/21 and to file certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.failure to maintain building

    Aug 10, 2021 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. noted: observed at exp#4,part of the siding is missing. remedy: repair & replace.

    Jun 24, 2021 · Penalty $3,125

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg in codecompliant manner:@exp4 siding b/w 1&2fl peeled away from bldg expose surface&approx6"x12" opening(rain today) exposed to elements.@rear interior exp3 bedrm,hallway,2bathrms have

    Apr 15, 2021

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Work w/o permit,noted@cellar level installed water/waste line for 3pc bathrm(sink,toilet shower)&residential sink.obtain permit.

    Jan 6, 2021 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner noted:at time of inspection,observed siding missing & filling off at exposure #4 along w/ water penetration in ceilings in bedroom & bathroom also water (string

    Nov 7, 2020 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.note:in front and side yard of building and sidewalk are over grown trees and combustible garbage,also second story front window is missing.rem:maintain bui

    Oct 31, 2015 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain bldg in a code-complaint manner @ time of insp observed @ exterior facade missing,loose & defective siding @ various locations w/some sections hanging and in danger of falling.also,observed

    May 21, 2011 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain bldg. noted: bldg is missing windows thru out the second flr missing siding of bldg exposing structure to environmental elements. remedy: maintain bldg.

    May 5, 2008 · Penalty $10,000

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain exterior bldg wall. noted: siding @ south & north sides of the bldg is missing sections in some places. also hanging & looose on both sides of the bldg. remedy: replace &/or installed new

    Feb 6, 2008 · Penalty $10,000

    Resolve
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  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain bldg. noted: @ the 1st & 2nd flr missing windows thru-out. aluminum siding missing @ side of bldg. remedy: maintain bldg

    Dec 6, 2007 · Penalty $10,000

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain exterior bldg wall noted:siding on the south & north side of bldg is missing sections in some places & loose & hanging on both sides of the bldg a section of siding is also missing from the

    Oct 27, 2007 · Penalty $10,000

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain bldg. note: windows on the 1st & 2nd flrs @ the front, rear & south side broken/missing. entrance door @ south side broken open. aluminum siding on south side missing through out. bldg is

    Aug 30, 2007 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain exterior bldg wall.note:siding on the north & south side loose,hanging in places & w/large missing sections on both sides.a section of siding is also missing from the front facade exposing

    Jun 21, 2007 · Penalty $10,000

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain exterior bldg wall. noted: at south side of premises loose & partially missing siding approx 20'x 10' area at 2nd fl level. also at north side loose & partially missing siding approx 15'x 5'

    Mar 15, 2007 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain exterior bldg wall.defect is(1)vinyl siding missi ng @various location @ north & south side of bldg.(2)large hole in facade under 2nd floor at front of bldg.(3)windows broken @ north & south

    Mar 4, 2007 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain exterior bldg wall.defects noted:on north side & south side of above premises numerous sections of the siding is missingor falling.also note numerous windows are broken on both sides of hous

    Feb 18, 2007 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain exterior wall. hazardous. noted:there were loose sideing and missing sideing on north and south wall approx. 400 sq ft. as well as; 2 doors on the south side and one window on south side are

    Mar 23, 2006 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jun 17, 2022 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 28, 2022 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Feb 28, 2022 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Feb 28, 2022 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Feb 28, 2022 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Feb 28, 2022 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Feb 28, 2022 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Feb 28, 2022 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Feb 28, 2022 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 28, 2022 · Apt 1

    Close
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  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jan 10, 2022 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jan 10, 2022 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Jan 10, 2022 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jan 10, 2022 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jan 10, 2022 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jan 10, 2022 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jan 10, 2022 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 10, 2022 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Nov 3, 2021 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Nov 3, 2021 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Nov 3, 2021 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Nov 3, 2021 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Nov 3, 2021 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 3, 2021 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 1, 2021 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Jun 1, 2021 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 6, 2021 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 6, 2021 · Apt 1

    Close
  • General

    Ventilation system

    May 6, 2021 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    May 6, 2021 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    May 6, 2021 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    May 6, 2021 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 16, 2021 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Apr 16, 2021 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Apr 16, 2021 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 16, 2021 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Apr 16, 2021 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 16, 2021 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Nov 13, 2020 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Outside building

    Roofing

    Nov 5, 2020 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window pane

    Nov 5, 2020 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Nov 5, 2020 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Nov 5, 2020 · Apt 1

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Nov 5, 2020 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Nov 5, 2020 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Nov 5, 2020 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Nov 5, 2020 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Nov 5, 2020 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Nov 5, 2020 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Nov 5, 2020 · Apt 1

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Two-family home (B2)
Year built
1910
Floors
2
Residential units
2
Building area
1,602 ft²
Lot area
2,500 ft²
Zoning
R5B
Community board
305
Council district
37
Block / lot
3977 / 26
Assessed value
$46,560
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #820291, last renewed Sep 12, 2023.

Questions about 222 Van Siclen Avenue

Who owns 222 Van Siclen Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Cruz Mendez, Marvin A.

Does 222 Van Siclen Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 119 housing violations at this property.

Is 222 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 222 Van Siclen Avenue built?

City records list 1910 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 222 Van Siclen Avenue?

It has 2 residential units.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.