408 Van Siclen Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11207BBL 3-04041-0038Map
Owner of record: Mel Equity Holdings LLC
408 Van Siclen Avenue is a two-family home built in 1930 in Brooklyn, 11207. It has 2 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Mel Equity Holdings LLC. HPD has recorded 45 housing violations here, most recently on November 24, 2025. 45 of the 45 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 45
- DOB violations
- 1
- ECB violations
- 3
- HPD complaints
- 86
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 · 45
- 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 - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective shut-off valve at supply pipe at ceiling at cellar center
Nov 17, 2008
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Nov 17, 2008 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic wall tiles in the bathroom located at apt 1fl, 1st story
Nov 1, 2008 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace the broken or defective wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 1fl, 1st story
Nov 1, 2008 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story
Aug 14, 2008 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story
Aug 14, 2008 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story
Aug 14, 2008 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection waste pipe under sink in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story
Aug 14, 2008 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace the broken or defective wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story
Jul 21, 2008 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color west wall in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story
Jul 21, 2008 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace the broken or defective sink in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story
Jul 8, 2008 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures gas range in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story
Jul 8, 2008 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of electric supply at ceilings and walls outlets in the entire apartment located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 19, 2008 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures range in the kitchen located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 19, 2008 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Jun 19, 2008 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace the broken or defective wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story
May 13, 2008 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet .. in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story
May 13, 2008 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Reset, so as to secure a proper and tight connection, the water closet bowl .. in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story
May 13, 2008 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 2, 2nd story
May 13, 2008 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 2, 2nd story
May 13, 2008 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 2, 2008 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 2, 2nd story
Feb 21, 2008 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective concrete floor in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story
Feb 21, 2008 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - 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, apartment at west
Dec 26, 2007 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets shower body at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at west
Dec 26, 2007 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at west
Dec 26, 2007 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective ceiling light fixture in the 2nd room from east located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at west
Dec 26, 2007 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of water leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at west
Dec 26, 2007 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing air valve at steam radiator in the 1st room from east located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at west
Dec 26, 2007 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection at sink waste line in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at west
Dec 26, 2007 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective concrete tread #4 up from bottom at stoop building front
Oct 19, 2007
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the rear yard
Oct 19, 2007
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin ( mice ) in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story
Oct 19, 2007 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of a concealed water leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story
Oct 19, 2007 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in wasteline at sink in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story
Oct 19, 2007 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
§ 9, 56, 193, 300, 302 m.d. law- above frame building has been converted from a private dwelling to a multiple dwelling and is now occupied and maintained as such contrary to law.restore premises to lawful occupancy
Aug 20, 2003
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures where illegal and properly seal pipe connections , at cellar
Aug 20, 2003
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color water damaged ceilings thru-out in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story
Aug 20, 2003 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of no electricity thru-out per sec 27-2037 in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story
Aug 20, 2003 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 1
- Unsafe buildings none
Ub-unsafe buildings none
Jul 14, 2013
V%-dob violation
ECB violations · 3
- Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg & parts thereof in a code-compliant manner. illegal off-street parking maintained w/o dob approval contrary to zr 25-62,bc 3202.2.2.4 &/or dot specifications,creating a hazard to pedest
Apr 14, 2020 · Penalty $3,125
Active - Class - 3
Sec. zr 25-621 zoning non-conforming-location of accessory parking padfront yard(exp#1)being used as open off street accessory parking areain violation of zr 25-651. silver & white chevy impala w/no plates or
Apr 14, 2020 · Penalty $500
Active - Class - 2
Violation of parking regulations in a residential district-dead storage of motor vehicle. observed silver & white chevy impala parked on property lot(exp#1)w/o plates or registration stored on residential lot
Apr 14, 2020 · Penalty $6,250
Active
Complaints
- Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jun 29, 2016 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 29, 2016 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 2, 2009 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 17, 2009 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jan 17, 2009 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 17, 2009 · Apt 1FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 15, 2009 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 14, 2009 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Bell-buzzer/intercom
Jan 14, 2009 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 12, 2009 · Apt 2
Close
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- Heating
Heat related
Jan 5, 2009 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 22, 2008 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 20, 2008 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 19, 2008 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Nov 18, 2008 · Apt 2
Close - General
Cabinet
Nov 18, 2008 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Nov 18, 2008 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Nov 18, 2008 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 18, 2008 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 13, 2008 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 24, 2008 · Apt 1FL
Close - Heating
Heat-plant
Oct 24, 2008 · Apt 1FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 22, 2008 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Aug 11, 2008 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Aug 11, 2008 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Jul 15, 2008 · Apt 2
Close - General
Floor
Jul 15, 2008 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jul 15, 2008 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jun 26, 2008 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Jun 26, 2008 · Apt 2
Close - General
Cooking gas
Jun 18, 2008 · Apt 1FL
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Jun 18, 2008 · Apt 1FL
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Apr 29, 2008 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Apr 29, 2008 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Lighting
Apr 29, 2008 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Apr 29, 2008 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Apr 29, 2008 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Apr 29, 2008 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 30, 2008 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 21, 2008 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 21, 2008 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 20, 2008 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Feb 16, 2008 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Feb 16, 2008 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Feb 16, 2008 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 16, 2008 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Feb 15, 2008 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 15, 2008 · Apt 2
Close - Nonconst
Janitor/super
Feb 15, 2008 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Dec 17, 2007 · Apt 1
Close
Sales history
| Date | Price | Type | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 3, 2026 | $650,000 | Two family dwellings | 2 |
| Mar 2, 2026 | Non-market transfer | Two family dwellings | 2 |
Building details
- Building type
- Two-family home (B1)
- Year built
- 1930
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 2,000 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,900 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 305
- Council district
- 42
- Block / lot
- 4041 / 38
- Assessed value
- $56,460
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #820553, last renewed Dec 13, 2019.
Questions about 408 Van Siclen Avenue
Who owns 408 Van Siclen Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Mel Equity Holdings LLC.
Does 408 Van Siclen Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 45 housing violations at this property.
Is 408 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 408 Van Siclen Avenue built?
City records list 1930 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 408 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.