270 Van Siclen Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11207BBL 3-03993-0022Map
Owner of record: John H Foust
270 Van Siclen Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1970 in Brooklyn, 11207. It has 20 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is John H Foust. HPD has recorded 50 housing violations here, most recently on August 18, 2026. 9 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 20 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 50
- DOB violations
- 2
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 77
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 50
- CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 5b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 18, 2026 · Apt 5B
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 5b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 18, 2026 · Apt 5B
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective from main intercom at building entrance to intercom system at north wall in the entrance located at apt 5b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 18, 2026 · Apt 5B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Refit lower window sash at east in the 1st room from east located at apt 5b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 18, 2026 · Apt 5B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 5b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 18, 2026 · Apt 5B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective caulking around bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 5b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 18, 2026 · Apt 5B
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 5b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 30, 2026 · Apt 5B
Open — Defect letter issued - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the radiator cover at east wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 5b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 30, 2026 · Apt 5B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective intercom system at building front to return buzzer at north wall in the private hallway located at apt 5b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 30, 2026 · Apt 5B
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 5b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 30, 2026 · Apt 5B
Open — Defect letter issued
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- ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation radiator cover at west wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 5b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 30, 2026 · Apt 5B
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of lock at door leading to fire escape window in the 3rd room from north located at apt 5b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 30, 2026 · Apt 5B
Closed — Violation closed - 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 18, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 26, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Mar 27, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 7, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Mar 2, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Apr 13, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 13, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 31, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 5b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 14, 2019 · Apt 5B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 5b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 14, 2019 · Apt 5B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at ceiling light in the bathroom located at apt 5b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 14, 2019 · Apt 5B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing escutchean plate at riser in the bathroom located at apt 5b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 14, 2019 · Apt 5B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at north wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 5b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 14, 2019 · Apt 5B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective locking device at door in the entrance located at apt 5b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 14, 2019 · Apt 5B
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at north wall at public hall, 1st story
Aug 14, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening lock door at north side at public hall at public hall, 1st story
Aug 14, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose upper hinges at pantry cabinet in the kitchen located at apt 5b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 14, 2019 · Apt 5B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate ... in the 2nd room from north located at apt 5b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 14, 2019 · Apt 5B
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation radiator cover in the kitchen located at apt 5b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 14, 2019 · Apt 5B
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 5b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 14, 2019 · Apt 5B
Open — Defect letter issued - BHazardous
Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination ... at public hall, 1st story
Aug 14, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Aug 14, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Aug 14, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at north wall at public hall, 1st story
Aug 14, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint at all stories at front of the building at fire escape
May 4, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - 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 14, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 4d, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Oct 7, 2013 · Apt 4D
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 4d, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Oct 7, 2013 · Apt 4D
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective intercom. system in the entire apartment located at apt 4d, 4th story, 3rd apartment from south at west
Oct 7, 2013 · Apt 4D
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective concrete floor at 1st story public hall
May 2, 2008
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint ceiling front north room 3 sty front north apt 5c alvarez 495 6637 er1 3401142. , section '' ''
Dec 6, 1991 · Apt 5C
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint north wall kitchen 3 sty front north apt 5c er1 3401142. , section '' ''
Dec 6, 1991 · Apt 5C
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint ceilings front north & front south rooms & kitchen 3 sty southeast apt 1c mcclamy 485 8631 er1. , section '' ''
Apr 21, 1989 · Apt 1C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets sink 3 sty northeast apt kitchen.
Apr 14, 1989
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceilings 3 sty northeast apt kitchen northeast & center rooms.
Apr 14, 1989
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective metal ceiling boiler room cellar.
Jun 21, 1988
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective paving north court yard.
Apr 21, 1988
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective eroded mortar joints at north exterior wall causing leakage & mold 3 sty apt 4c kitchen. , section '' ''
Apr 5, 1988 · Apt 4C
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 2
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 14, 2026 · Apt 5B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 14, 2026 · Apt 5B
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Aug 14, 2026 · Apt 5B
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Aug 14, 2026 · Apt 5B
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Aug 14, 2026 · Apt 5B
Close - Plumbing
Steam pipe/riser
Aug 14, 2026 · Apt 5B
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Aug 10, 2026 · Apt 5B
Close - Plumbing
Steam pipe/riser
Aug 10, 2026 · Apt 5B
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Aug 10, 2026 · Apt 5B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 10, 2026 · Apt 5B
Close
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- Safety
Fire escape
Aug 10, 2026 · Apt 5B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 10, 2026 · Apt 5B
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Feb 17, 2026 · Apt 5B
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Feb 17, 2026 · Apt 5B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Feb 17, 2026 · Apt 5B
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Feb 17, 2026 · Apt 5B
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 17, 2026 · Apt 5B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 17, 2026 · Apt 5B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 17, 2026 · Apt 5B
Close - Paint/plaster
Radiator
Feb 17, 2026 · Apt 5B
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Feb 17, 2026 · Apt 5B
Close - Plumbing
Steam pipe/riser
Feb 17, 2026 · Apt 5B
Close - General
Cabinet
Feb 17, 2026 · Apt 5B
Close - Electric
No lighting
Feb 17, 2026 · Apt 5B
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Feb 5, 2026 · Apt 5A
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 12, 2019 · Apt 5B
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 12, 2019 · Apt 5B
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Aug 12, 2019 · Apt 5B
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Aug 12, 2019 · Apt 5B
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Aug 12, 2019 · Apt 5B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 12, 2019 · Apt 5B
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Nov 14, 2018 · Apt 4D
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Nov 14, 2018 · Apt 4D
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 14, 2018 · Apt 4D
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Nov 14, 2018 · Apt 4D
Close - General
Cooking gas
Nov 14, 2018 · Apt 4D
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 6, 2018 · Apt 4D
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 9, 2013 · Apt 4D
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Oct 4, 2013 · Apt 4D
Close - Electric
Bell-buzzer/intercom
Oct 4, 2013 · Apt 4D
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Oct 4, 2013 · Apt 4D
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 4, 2013 · Apt 4D
Close - Electric
Bell-buzzer/intercom
Feb 18, 2013 · Apt 4D
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 18, 2013 · Apt 4D
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Feb 18, 2013 · Apt 4D
Close - General
Ventilation system
Feb 18, 2013 · Apt 4D
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Feb 18, 2013 · Apt 4D
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 25, 2013 · Apt 5A
Close - General
Floor
Jan 7, 2013 · Apt 4D
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jan 7, 2013 · Apt 4D
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1970
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 20
- Building area
- 15,200 ft²
- Lot area
- 5,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R5B
- Community board
- 305
- Council district
- 42
- Block / lot
- 3993 / 22
- Assessed value
- $462,150
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #313258, last renewed Dec 23, 2025.
Questions about 270 Van Siclen Avenue
Who owns 270 Van Siclen Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is John H Foust.
Does 270 Van Siclen Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 50 housing violations at this property.
Is 270 Van Siclen Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 20 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 20 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 270 Van Siclen Avenue built?
City records list 1970 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 270 Van Siclen Avenue?
It has 20 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.