686 Van Siclen Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11207BBL 3-04304-0024Map
Owner of record: Okoli, Chinedu
686 Van Siclen Avenue is a two-family home built in 1975 in Brooklyn, 11207. It has 2 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Okoli, Chinedu. HPD has recorded 17 housing violations here, most recently on September 29, 2026. 11 of the 17 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 17
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 37
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 · 17
- CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 2c, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 29, 2026 · Apt 2C
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at all walls and ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 2c, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 29, 2026 · Apt 2C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2c, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 29, 2026 · Apt 2C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2c, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 29, 2026 · Apt 2C
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft observed at ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2c, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 29, 2026 · Apt 2C
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at west and south walls in the bathroom located at apt 2c upper level, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 29, 2026 · Apt 2C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 2c upper level, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 23, 2026 · Apt 2C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 2c upper level, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 23, 2026 · Apt 2C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 23, 2026 · Apt 2C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 23, 2026 · Apt 2C
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 16, 2021 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 16, 2021 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 16, 2021 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 16, 2021 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 16, 2021 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at south and west wall in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 16, 2021 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective electrical service panel under front stoop at front areaway
Feb 11, 2008
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Electric
Power outage
Sep 28, 2026 · Apt 2C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 25, 2026 · Apt 2C
Close - Electric
No lighting
Sep 25, 2026 · Apt 2C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 25, 2026 · Apt 2C
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Sep 25, 2026 · Apt 2C
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Sep 25, 2026 · Apt 2C
Close - Electric
No lighting
Sep 25, 2026 · Apt 2C
Close - Electric
Power outage
Sep 23, 2026 · Apt 2C
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Sep 23, 2026 · Apt 2C
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 23, 2026 · Apt 2C
Close
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- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 23, 2026 · Apt 2C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 23, 2026 · Apt 2C
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jul 7, 2026 · Apt 2C
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jul 7, 2026 · Apt 2C
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 7, 2025 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Nov 7, 2025 · Apt 1
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Nov 7, 2025 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 7, 2025 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Aug 18, 2025 · Apt BASEME
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 18, 2025 · Apt BASEME
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 18, 2025 · Apt BASEME
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Aug 18, 2025 · Apt BASEME
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 18, 2025 · Apt BASEME
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Aug 18, 2025 · Apt BASEME
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jun 2, 2022 · Apt 2A
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jan 13, 2022 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
Power outage
Nov 15, 2021 · Apt 2A
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Nov 15, 2021 · Apt 2A
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Nov 15, 2021 · Apt 2A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 15, 2021 · Apt 2A
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 15, 2021 · Apt 2A
Close - Door/window
Door
Aug 27, 2020 · Apt 2
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Aug 27, 2020 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 27, 2020 · Apt 2
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Aug 27, 2020 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 27, 2020 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Wiring
Nov 14, 2007 · Apt BASEM
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Two-family home (B1)
- Year built
- 1975
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 2,175 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,740 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 305
- Council district
- 42
- Block / lot
- 4304 / 24
- Assessed value
- $61,380
- Landmark / historic district
- No
Questions about 686 Van Siclen Avenue
Who owns 686 Van Siclen Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Okoli, Chinedu.
Does 686 Van Siclen Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 17 housing violations at this property.
Is 686 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 686 Van Siclen Avenue built?
City records list 1975 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 686 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.