546 Van Siclen Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11207BBL 3-04073-0041Map
Owner of record: Forrester, Christopher F
546 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 Forrester, Christopher F. HPD has recorded 37 housing violations here, most recently on April 13, 2021. 34 of the 37 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 37
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 2
- HPD complaints
- 56
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 · 37
- 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.
Oct 14, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following 100 watts minimum required
May 5, 2012
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 4, 2010 · Apt 2F
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 4, 2010 · Apt 2F
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following 100 watt incand. minimum or equivalent required
Dec 30, 2009
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarding sheetrock atceiling at cellar
Dec 30, 2009
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of scalding hot water located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 30, 2009 · Apt 2F
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 30, 2009 · Apt 2F
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
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- BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 30, 2009 · Apt 2F
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective located at b-room 1r, 1st story
Dec 30, 2009 · Apt 1R
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at b-room 1r, 1st story
Dec 30, 2009 · Apt 1R
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny ?11-06(b)(2) north wall, east wall in the kitchen located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 23, 2009 · Apt 2F
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at public hall, 1st story
Dec 23, 2009
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of scalding hot water,at all fixtures, in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 23, 2009 · Apt 2F
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector deffective located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 2, 2009 · Apt 2F
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). deffective located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 2, 2009 · Apt 2F
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color , ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 2, 2009 · Apt 2F
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the foyer , the bathroom located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Dec 2, 2009 · Apt 2F
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - 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 in the kitchen located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 2, 2009 · Apt 2F
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective. in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Nov 27, 2009 · Apt 2F
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - 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, 2nd apartment from north at east
Nov 27, 2009 · Apt 2F
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Section 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 , suspended ceiling throughout in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 25, 2008 · Apt 2R
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 25, 2008 · Apt 2R
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 25, 2008 · Apt 2R
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - 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 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 14, 2008 · Apt 2R
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 14, 2008 · Apt 2R
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - 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 in the 4th room from east at north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 31, 2008 · Apt 2R
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - 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 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 31, 2008 · Apt 2R
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective window glass pane at upper sash, in the 4th room from east at south located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 31, 2008 · Apt 2R
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color , ceiling in the 4th room from east at south located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 31, 2008 · Apt 2R
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Section 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 suspended ceiling, in the 3rd room from east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 31, 2008 · Apt 2R
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector deffective in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 31, 2008 · Apt 2R
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - 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 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 31, 2008 · Apt 2R
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color , ceiling, south wall, 1st closet from north at east wall wall in the 4th room from east at north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 31, 2008 · Apt 2R
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation , 1st radiator from east at south wall in the 4th room from east at north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 31, 2008 · Apt 2R
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 2
- Class - 2
Work without a permit.observed:at time of inspection curb cut in public sidewalk in front of premises and "no parking"sign affixed to gate to driveway of premises all built without permit.rem:obtain permit,or r
May 23, 2017
Resolve - Class - 2
Violation of parking regulations in a residential district.observed:attime of inspection a curb cut created in the public sidewalk in front of premises and "no parking" sign affixed to gate of driveway.all cont
May 23, 2017
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 21, 2022 · Apt 2R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 22, 2011 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 22, 2011 · Apt 2F
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 30, 2010 · Apt 2F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 30, 2010 · Apt 2F
Close - General
Mold
Jun 15, 2010 · Apt 2F
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jun 15, 2010 · Apt 2F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 12, 2010 · Apt 2F
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Jan 16, 2010 · Apt 2F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 16, 2010 · Apt 2F
Close
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- Heating
Heat related
Jan 1, 2010 · Apt 2F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 18, 2009 · Apt 2F
Close - General
Windows
Dec 9, 2009 · Apt 2F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 9, 2009 · Apt 2F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 7, 2009 · Apt 1R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 7, 2009 · Apt 2F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 6, 2009 · Apt 2F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 19, 2009 · Apt 2F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 16, 2009 · Apt 1R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 13, 2009 · Apt 2F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 13, 2009 · Apt 2F
Close - General
Mold
Nov 13, 2009 · Apt 2F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 21, 2009 · Apt 2F
Close - General
Stairs
Jan 15, 2009 · Apt 2F
Close - General
Windows
Jan 15, 2009 · Apt 2F
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 15, 2009 · Apt 2F
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 15, 2009 · Apt 2F
Close - General
Mold
Jan 15, 2009 · Apt 2F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 15, 2009 · Apt 2F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 14, 2009 · Apt 1R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 14, 2009 · Apt 2F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 14, 2009 · Apt 2F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 13, 2009 · Apt 2F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 13, 2009 · Apt 1R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 13, 2009 · Apt 1R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 13, 2008 · Apt 1R
Close - General
Windows
Jul 23, 2008 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Windows
Jul 12, 2008 · Apt 2R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 7, 2006 · Apt 1R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 19, 2005 · Apt 2F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jun 1, 2004 · Apt 2F
Close - Plumbing
Sewer
Feb 18, 2004 · Apt B-1
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Feb 18, 2004 · Apt B-1
Close - General
Doors
Feb 18, 2004 · Apt B-1
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Feb 18, 2004 · Apt B-1
Close - General
Doors
Feb 18, 2004 · Apt B-1
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Feb 18, 2004 · Apt B-1
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Feb 18, 2004 · Apt B-1
Close - General
Doors
Jan 6, 2004 · Apt B-1
Close - Plumbing
Sewer
Jan 6, 2004 · Apt B-1
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 / 41
- Assessed value
- $234,450
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #313591, last renewed Jul 29, 2025.
Questions about 546 Van Siclen Avenue
Who owns 546 Van Siclen Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Forrester, Christopher F.
Does 546 Van Siclen Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 37 housing violations at this property.
Is 546 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 546 Van Siclen Avenue built?
City records list 1930 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 546 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.