279 Van Siclen Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11207BBL 3-03994-0001Map
Owner of record: Garcia, Bladimir Rafael
279 Van Siclen Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1925 in Brooklyn, 11207. It has 5 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Garcia, Bladimir Rafael. HPD has recorded 60 housing violations here, most recently on May 6, 2026. 3 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 60
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 45
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
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 60
- 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.
May 6, 2026
Open — 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 18, 2025
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 12, 2024
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 17, 2023
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 - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, apartment at east
Dec 16, 2022 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at the bottom of the staircase leading up to the 1 st story public hall at cellar
Dec 16, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
§ 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration :walls erected creating 2 rooms at cellar
Dec 16, 2022
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at the boiler room at cellar
Dec 16, 2022
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and walls in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, apartment at east
Dec 16, 2022 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed
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- CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening consisting of a padlockable slide bolt at the public hall stair bulkhead door.
Dec 16, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at the door leading down to the cellar at public hall, 1st story
Dec 16, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening consisting of a key operated lock preventing reentry back into the building at the public hall stair bulkhead roof door.
Dec 16, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - 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 - 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 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 - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock installed at gate to basement entrance , at building front
Apr 7, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system ... at public hall, 1st story
Feb 28, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
§ 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor ... at public hall, 1st story
Feb 28, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
Feb 28, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall, 1st story
Feb 28, 2019
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 22, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system no information on sign , 1st story
Dec 11, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked to boiler room , 1st story
Dec 11, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story
Dec 11, 2017 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt bsmt, 2nd story
Dec 11, 2017 · Apt BSMT
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt bsmt, 2nd story
Dec 11, 2017 · Apt BSMT
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 30, 2017
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 15, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures .. in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 18, 2013 · Apt 2F
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 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 18, 2013 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of bicycles at public hall, 2nd story
Apr 18, 2013
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 entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 18, 2013 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective door lock in the entrance located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 18, 2013 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 18, 2013 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 20, 2012 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department .. in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 20, 2012 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 20, 2012 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector inoperable located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 17, 2012 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). inoperable located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 17, 2012 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 17, 2012 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at west
Aug 29, 2012 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 1; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 1; in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at west
Aug 29, 2012 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at west
Aug 29, 2012 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at west
Aug 29, 2012 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material (plaster) at ceiling at public hall, 2nd story
May 3, 2012
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at public hall, 2nd story
May 3, 2012
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening double key cylinder lock operated installed at security gate to building , 1st story
May 3, 2012
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Appliance
Electric/gas range
Oct 20, 2026 · Apt BASEME
Open - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Sep 30, 2026 · Apt BASEME
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 15, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 6, 2019 · Apt BSMT
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 6, 2019 · Apt BSMT
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 21, 2019 · Apt BSMT
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 20, 2019 · Apt BSMT
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 26, 2019 · Apt BSMT
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 27, 2018 · Apt BSMT2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 14, 2017 · Apt BSMT
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 13, 2017 · Apt 1L
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 11, 2017 · Apt 1R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 9, 2017 · Apt BSMT
Close - Door/window
Door
Aug 8, 2016 · Apt PH
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Aug 8, 2016 · Apt 1F
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 8, 2016 · Apt 1F
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 8, 2016 · Apt 1F
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 8, 2016 · Apt 1F
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Apr 18, 2013 · Apt 2F
Close - General
Mold
Sep 17, 2012 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Mold
Sep 17, 2012 · Apt 2R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 17, 2012 · Apt 2R
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Sep 17, 2012 · Apt 2R
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Sep 17, 2012 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Aug 24, 2012 · Apt 2R
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Aug 24, 2012 · Apt 2R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 24, 2012 · Apt 2F
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Aug 24, 2012 · Apt 2F
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Aug 24, 2012 · Apt 2R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 24, 2012 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Floor
Aug 24, 2012 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Mold
Aug 24, 2012 · Apt 2R
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
May 3, 2012 · Apt 2F
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Apr 30, 2012 · Apt 2F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 27, 2010 · Apt 1F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 18, 2010 · Apt 1F
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 27, 2010 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Mar 26, 2010 · Apt 1R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 26, 2010 · Apt 1R
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Mar 26, 2010 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Feb 11, 2010 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Feb 11, 2010 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Feb 16, 2008 · Apt BST
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Nov 9, 2007 · Apt BST
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Mar 9, 2004 · Apt 2 R
Close
Sales history
| Date | Price | Type | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 27, 2026 | $1,250,000 | Rentals - walkup apartments | 5 |
| Jan 20, 2026 | Non-market transfer | Rentals - walkup apartments | 5 |
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C2)
- Year built
- 1925
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 5
- Building area
- 3,600 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,500 ft²
- Zoning
- R5B
- Community board
- 305
- Council district
- 42
- Block / lot
- 3994 / 1
- Assessed value
- $250,200
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #305736, last renewed Jul 28, 2026.
Questions about 279 Van Siclen Avenue
Who owns 279 Van Siclen Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Garcia, Bladimir Rafael.
Does 279 Van Siclen Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 60 housing violations at this property.
Is 279 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 279 Van Siclen Avenue built?
City records list 1925 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 279 Van Siclen Avenue?
It has 5 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.