542 Van Siclen Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11207BBL 3-04073-0040Map
Owner of record: Gordon Queenie
542 Van Siclen Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1930 in Brooklyn, 11207. It has 4 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Gordon Queenie. HPD has recorded 76 housing violations here, most recently on June 11, 2025. 31 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 76
- DOB violations
- 2
- ECB violations
- 4
- HPD complaints
- 101
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 · 76
- 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.
Jun 11, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling and north, east, and west wall in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 23, 2025 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and east, west, and south wall in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 23, 2025 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective intercome system at apartment to building entrance in the foyer located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 23, 2025 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov certified late - 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.
May 7, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - 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
May 7, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story
May 7, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling.
May 7, 2025
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 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.
Apr 12, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- BHazardous
Cleanse and disinfect to the satisfaction of this department after removing the household items and raw sewage at cellar
Jun 6, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches at cellar
Jun 6, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 4sqft at south wall at cellar
Jun 6, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 4sqft at west wall at 1st cellar from east
Jun 6, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 4 sq ft at floors located at bsmt-apt, 1st bsmt-apt from south at west
Jun 6, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 4 sq ft at west wall located at bsmt-apt, 1st bsmt-apt from south at west
Jun 6, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 4 sqft at northeast wall at cellar
Jun 6, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Cleanse and disinfect to the satisfaction of this department after removing the house hold item and raw sewer water
Jun 6, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures and properly seal pipe connections at full bathroom, ( toilet, washbasin, tub) and kitchen (sink) at cellar
Jun 6, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible, gas range at cellar
Jun 6, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 4 sq ft at floors located at bsmt-apt, 1st bsmt-apt from south at west original violation 16029386 issued 06-jun-23 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Jun 6, 2023
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 4 sq ft at west wall located at bsmt-apt, 1st bsmt-apt from south at west original violation 16029412 issued 06-jun-23 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Jun 6, 2023
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 4sqft at south wall at cellar original violation 16023313 issued 06-jun-23 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Jun 6, 2023
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 4sqft at west wall at 1st cellar from east original violation 16023314 issued 06-jun-23 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Jun 6, 2023
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 4 sqft at northeast wall at cellar original violation 16029847 issued 06-jun-23 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Jun 6, 2023
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Cleanse and disinfect to the satisfaction of this department after removing the heavy accumilation of raw sewage at cellar
May 26, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective porcelain enamel finish at bathtub by method of reglazing in the bathroom located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 29, 2022 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles in the 2nd room from east located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 29, 2022 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective counter balance at lower sash, window at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 29, 2022 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective counter balance at lower sash at 2nd window from west at north wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 29, 2022 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 29, 2022 · Apt 2F
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective .. in the entrance located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 29, 2022 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling.
Apr 4, 2022
Open — Nov certified late - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing at public hall, 1st story
Apr 4, 2022
Open — Nov certified late - 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
Apr 4, 2022
Open — Nov certified late - 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 missing at public hall, 1st story
Apr 4, 2022
Open — Nov certified late - 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.
Oct 22, 2018
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 - 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 - 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.
Feb 25, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting an a/c unit, in the 4th room from east at north located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 28, 2012 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove the illegal fastening key operator lock at door leading to second means of egress, in the 4th room from east at north located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 28, 2012 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny ?11-06(b)(2) north wall, south wall, west wall in the private hallway located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 28, 2012 · Apt 1R
Open — Certification postponment granted - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny ?11-06(b)(2) north wall, south wall, west wall, 1st window frame from south at west wall, 2nd window frame from south at west wall in the 4th room from east at north located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 28, 2012 · Apt 1R
Open — Certification postponment granted - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny ?11-06(b)(2) north wall, south wall, west wall in the 4th room from east at south located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 28, 2012 · Apt 1R
Open — Certification postponment granted - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny ?11-06(b)(2) 1st window frame from west at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 28, 2012 · Apt 1R
Open — Certification postponment granted
DOB building violations · 2
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Oct 13, 2021
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Feb 9, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 4
- Class - 1
Work without a permit.at time of inspection 1st front apartment work was being performed without a permit.plumbing in bathroom spured and new lines installed electrical service change out in apt including servi
Jul 12, 2021 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 1
Unlawful acts. failure to comply w/an order of the commissioner. respondent failed to correct the conditions cited in nov #34891251h. work w/o permit,4 sro's w/kitchen & 3pc bathroom. remedy: obtain permit.
Jan 26, 2011 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/o permit noted at cellar full ht partitions installed for 4 sros w/ individual locking devices water & waste lines for 3pc btrm tub toilet sink residential sink at ktcn w/ gas line for stove & full ktcn
Nov 20, 2010 · Penalty $8,000
Active - Class - 2
Residence altered for occupancy by more than the legally approved # of families: note app reg #385439 & i cards indicate legal 4 family w/2 2 ap tech on fl # 1 & 2 no occupancy at cellar residence altered at
Nov 20, 2010 · Penalty $1,450
Resolve
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jul 1, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Mar 20, 2025 · Apt 1R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 20, 2025 · Apt 1R
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Mar 20, 2025 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Jun 5, 2023 · Apt BSMT
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Jun 5, 2023 · Apt BSMT
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 5, 2023 · Apt BSMT
Close - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Jun 1, 2023 · Apt BSMT
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Jun 1, 2023 · Apt BSMT
Close - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Jun 1, 2023 · Apt BSMT
Close
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- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 1, 2023 · Apt BSMT
Close - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
May 19, 2023 · Apt BASEME
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 19, 2023 · Apt BASEME
Close - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
May 10, 2023 · Apt BASEME
Close - Safety
Fire escape
May 10, 2023 · Apt BASEME
Close - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
May 10, 2023 · Apt BASEME
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jan 10, 2023 · Apt BSMT
Close - Door/window
Door
Jan 10, 2023 · Apt BSMT
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Apr 30, 2022 · Apt 2F
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Apr 30, 2022 · Apt 2F
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Apr 30, 2022 · Apt 2F
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Apr 4, 2022 · Apt BASEME
Close - Door/window
Door
Apr 2, 2022 · Apt BSMT
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 2, 2022 · Apt BSMT
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 11, 2020 · Apt 2R
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Oct 11, 2020 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 11, 2020 · Apt 2R
Close - Electric
Wiring
Oct 11, 2020 · Apt 2R
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Oct 11, 2020 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Oct 11, 2020 · Apt 2R
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Oct 11, 2020 · Apt 2R
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Oct 11, 2020 · Apt 2R
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jun 25, 2020 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jun 25, 2020 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jun 25, 2020 · Apt 2R
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Jun 25, 2020 · Apt 2R
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jun 25, 2020 · Apt 2R
Close - Door/window
Door
Nov 14, 2017 · Apt BSMT
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 14, 2017 · Apt BSMT
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Nov 14, 2017 · Apt BSMT
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Nov 14, 2017 · Apt BSMT
Close - Door/window
Door
Nov 14, 2017 · Apt BSMT
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 14, 2017 · Apt BSMT
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Nov 14, 2017 · Apt BSMT
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 25, 2017 · Apt BSMT
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Sep 25, 2017 · Apt BSMT
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Sep 25, 2017 · Apt BSMT
Close - Door/window
Door
Aug 31, 2017 · Apt BSMNT
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 27, 2017 · Apt BSMT
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 27, 2017 · Apt BSMT
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C3)
- Year built
- 1930
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 4
- Building area
- 3,120 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,375 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 305
- Council district
- 42
- Block / lot
- 4073 / 40
- Assessed value
- $234,450
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #317599, last renewed Oct 16, 2025.
Questions about 542 Van Siclen Avenue
Who owns 542 Van Siclen Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Gordon Queenie.
Does 542 Van Siclen Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 76 housing violations at this property.
Is 542 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 542 Van Siclen Avenue built?
City records list 1930 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 542 Van Siclen Avenue?
It has 4 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.