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523 Van Siclen Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11207BBL 3-04074-0011Map

Owner of record: Davis, Selwyn

523 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 Davis, Selwyn. HPD has recorded 20 housing violations here, most recently on May 6, 2026. 10 of the 20 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
20
DOB violations
1
ECB violations
3
HPD complaints
20

What to know

Concern
2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 6, 2026

Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.

Good
No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 20

  • A

    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
  • I

    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

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • A

    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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • I

    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
  • A

    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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • I

    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
  • A

    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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • I

    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
  • I

    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
  • A

    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

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • I

    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
  • A

    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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • I

    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
  • I

    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
  • I

    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
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 2, 2016 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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

    Aug 2, 2016

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story

    Jul 27, 2016 · Apt 2F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at cellar

    Jul 27, 2016

    Open — Nov sent out
  • I

    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

DOB building violations · 1

  • Plumbing none

    The dob has issued a notice to revoke laa #340401238 due to revocation of the master plumber's license #1350. all work in connection with this application is ordered to stop immediately except to make site safe

    Dec 16, 2017

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 3

  • Class - 1

    Work w/o a permit.on 7/11/16 @approx 10:15am i observed in the cellar an active gas meter w.a broken lock feeding a gas stove on the 2nd flrfront apt.there was a newly installed gas piping &fitting w.no permits

    Jul 11, 2016 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to have new or altered plumbing system tested.on 7/11/16 @approx 10:15am i observed on the 2nd flr front apt a newly installed gas piping &fittings no permit,inspections or tests were conducted by dob.u

    Jul 11, 2016 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Gas being supplied to bldg w/o inspection &certification by dob.on 7/11/16 @approx 10:15am i observed in the cellar an active gas meter w.a broken lock feeding a gas stove on the &flr front apt.there was a newl

    Jul 11, 2016 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 22, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 30, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 22, 2021 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jul 29, 2016 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jul 26, 2016 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jul 23, 2016 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Jul 23, 2016 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jul 21, 2016 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jul 20, 2016 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Jul 20, 2016 · Apt BLDG

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jul 18, 2016 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jul 18, 2016 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Jul 18, 2016 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jul 15, 2016 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jul 13, 2016 · Apt FLR1

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Jul 13, 2016 · Apt FLR1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jul 13, 2016 · Apt 1

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Jul 13, 2016 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jul 13, 2016 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 6, 2006 · Apt BLDG

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C3)
Year built
1930
Floors
2
Residential units
4
Building area
3,900 ft²
Lot area
2,500 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
305
Council district
42
Block / lot
4074 / 11
Assessed value
$270,450
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #338067, last renewed Feb 24, 2025.

Questions about 523 Van Siclen Avenue

Who owns 523 Van Siclen Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Davis, Selwyn.

Does 523 Van Siclen Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 20 housing violations at this property.

Is 523 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 523 Van Siclen Avenue built?

City records list 1930 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 523 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.