788 Van Siclen Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11207BBL 3-04349-0050Map
Owner of record: NYC Department Of Parks And Recreation
788 Van Siclen Avenue is a school building built in 1930 in Brooklyn, 11207. The owner of record is NYC Department Of Parks And Recreation. HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.
- HPD violations
- 0
- DOB violations
- 46
- ECB violations
- 108
- HPD complaints
- 2
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
HPD has not cited this building.
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 · 0
No HPD violations on record
DOB building violations · 46
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 22, 2021
Dob violation - resolved - Failure to submit eer none
Failure to submit an eer per ad. code sec. 28-308.4 - multiple years (2020)
Oct 10, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 11, 2020
Dob violation - resolved - Failure to submit eer none
Failure to submit an eer per ad. code sec. 28-308.4 in 2019
Jun 29, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report
Nov 8, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report
Nov 8, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report
Nov 8, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 2, 2019
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2017 cat 1 insp/tst tst
Sep 6, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 9, 2018
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2016 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 26, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2016 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 26, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2015 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 3, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 6, 2014
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2010 inspection/test
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 7, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Mar 8, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Mar 10, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Mar 10, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
May 13, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Jan 20, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Jan 6, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Jan 13, 1997
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Jan 13, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Mar 8, 1996
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Apr 17, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
May 31, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
1
Jun 28, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
1
Apr 7, 1992
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 3, 1991
Vp*-violation unserved ecb- dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
1
Apr 25, 1991
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
1
Jun 29, 1990
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 22, 1990
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatoroptional
1
Oct 12, 1989
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
(51)renew elevator cab and frame and replace in active service
Jun 20, 1989
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
(51) repair or dismantled elevator & file with this dept
Feb 15, 1989
Dob violation - resolved
ECB violations · 108
- Class - 2
Reissue ecb #35721189k. exit door not self-closing. note: at (1st fl) exit 5 in disrepair/not closing when tested. remedy: repair/replace door.
Apr 2, 2026 · Penalty $1,562
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue ecb #35721188z. failure to maintain building in code-compliantmanner. noted: at (3rd fl) rm 311, rm 329, girls bathroom (2nd fl)rm 203 doors are in disrepair/racked. remedy: repair and/or replace.
Apr 2, 2026 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue ecb #35721194p. reissue ecb #35721194p. failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. noted: at (1st fl) gym(cellar) kitchen doors glass panels broken/shattered. remedy: repair and/or replace.
Apr 2, 2026 · Penalty $3,125
Active - Class - 2
Reissue ecb #35721193n. failure to maintain building in code-compliantmanner. noted: at (roof)bulkheads stairs a, b, c, d with water damage/staining with spalling plaster/paint. remedy: repair and/or replace.
Apr 2, 2026 · Penalty $3,125
Active - Class - 2
Reissue ecb #35721190h. failure to maintain building in code-compliantmanner. illumination for exits, exit discharges and public corridors per bc 1006.1; 27-381. noted: at (1st fl) gym, auditorium, cafeteria em
Apr 2, 2026 · Penalty $3,125
Active - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. lack of emergency lighting for exits, exit discharges and public corridors per bc 1006.1; 27-543. noted: at (2nd fl)fitness rm #203 not installed/provided
Apr 2, 2026 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner: illumination for exits, exit discharges and public corridors per bc 1006.1; 27-381. noted at 1 floor box #2, gym(rightside), exit 9, auditorium and exit 3
Jul 15, 2025 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. noted at 3 floor 311, 313, 329, 333, girls bathroom, 2fl. 203, 214, 218 and cellar kitchen entrance doors are not closing properly. remedy: repair and/or r
Jul 15, 2025 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Exit door not self-closing. noted at 2 floor smoke stair d, 1fl.(s) exit 5 and exits 4 and 6 are not self-closing the doors. remedy: repair/replace door.
Jul 15, 2025 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. noted at gym left(1), exit 1(2), kitchen entrance(1) broken glass panels. remedy: repair and/or replace.
Jul 15, 2025 · Penalty $1,250
Active
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- Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. noted at bulkhead, stair a, b, c, d, 304, exit 7, window, door and stairwell water penetration, spalling and cracks. remedy: repair and/or replace.
Jul 15, 2025 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. noted at cellarentire water penetration puddling and mold all rooms foundation wall and coming up through drains. remedy: repair and/or replace.
Jul 15, 2025 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner: no fire stopping per bc 712.3; 27-345. noted at cellar electrcial room no fire stopping throughout room. remedy: provide/maintain fire stopping.
Jul 15, 2025 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Exit door not self-closing noted:the exterior doors at exits 1,3,5 and6 are not working properly.rem:repair/replace door.
Jan 20, 2023 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.noted:at basement level on the left side of the boiler room(b36),there is a large running shop crack in the cmu block wall.rem:repair/replace.
Jan 20, 2023 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner:illumination forexits,exit discharges and public corridors per bc 1006.1;27-381.noted:at the main entrance em#1,auditorium stage left,and gymnasium exit sig
Jan 20, 2023 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.noted:at exposure 1 second landing and main entrance to the building,the handrails areloose in various areas.rem:repair and/or replace.
Jan 20, 2023 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue #35548400k failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.chimney at roof level has running step cracks and broken metal blaching/covesed in serveral locations.remedy:repair and/or replace
Feb 9, 2022 · Penalty $1,562
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue #35548404h failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.at kitchen exit on van siclen ave has crack spalling on several locations.remedy:repair and/or replace.
Feb 9, 2022 · Penalty $1,562
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue #35548401m failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.main entrance exit a/b exit doors broken cracked steps gap in between/loose.remedy:repair and/or replace.
Feb 9, 2022 · Penalty $1,562
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. noted: the ramp at the cafeteria kitchen exit(van siclen ave)side has cracks & is missingmasonry in various areas throughout. remedy: repair &/or replace.
Apr 5, 2021 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. noted: at the roof level;the chimney has running step cracks & broken metal on various areas throughout. remedy: repair &/or replace.
Apr 5, 2021 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner: no fire stopping per bc 712.3;27-345. noted: at the cellar level electrical meter room;has holes above the entrance doors. remedy: provide/maintain fire stoppi
Apr 5, 2021 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Exit door not self closing. noted: at stair d by 236,cafeteria kitchenexterior exit door,auditorium left rear & left stage,& the exterior exit door #1 by 101;the exit door are not closing properly. remedy: repa
Apr 5, 2021 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue#35491020y noted: at the main entrance to the bldg,stair a & b leading down to the exit doors;all have broken & cracked steps & some missing masonry. remedy: repair &/or replace.
Apr 5, 2021 · Penalty $1,562
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner illumination forexits.exit discharges and public corridors per bc 1006.1;27-381.note at auditorium emergency exit lights not working did not light.rem:repai
Apr 21, 2020 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Emergency signs at elevator call stations missing defective or non comliant with section requirements note at 1st and 2nd floor elevator no emergency signs in place.rem:install and or repair signs.
Apr 21, 2020 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain buildings in code compliant manner note 1st floor staircase 1 & 2 3rd step from bottom is cracked and loose.rem:repair and or replace.
Apr 21, 2020 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. lack of emergency lighting for exits, exit discharges and public corridors per bc 1006.1; 27542 at inspection throughout building in public assembly areas
Feb 19, 2019
Resolve - Class - 1
Cu05m10, 42g11. 05m10- missing part on restrictor; 42g11-remove jump er on the fuses.
Dec 11, 2018
Resolve - Class - 1
97x17 the only wheelchair lift in building out of service, creating hazardous as per 14cny. 11-02. rmdy: restore to service. immediately and notify nycdob the device has been returned to service call 212-
Dec 11, 2018
Resolve - Class - 1
(97-x-10)device is out of service only elevator in the building.restore to service immediately and contact nyc dob.
Jun 25, 2018
Resolve - Class - 1
50x1-cu; 5x10cu; 11i10. 59x-repair brake monitoring sw; 5x-repair cardoor monitoring to lift cese use. call 212-393-2435 or email nyc dob at [email protected]
Jun 12, 2018
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner lack of emergency lighting for exits,exit discharges and public corridors per bc 1006.1;27-542.note:at inspection throughout bldg in public assembly areas(gym,c
Jan 31, 2018
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue #34987340x failure to maintain bldg in code-compliant manner.noted:defective tread pans @stairway "d: from bsmt up to 1st fl the overhead metal tread pans are rusted through & separating several pans w/
May 4, 2016
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code-compliant manner:lack of emergency lighting per-bc 1006.1,27-542 noted:inoperable emergency lighting w/battery backup (were) observed @following areas.@gym 3 emergency lighting
May 4, 2016
Resolve - Class - 2
Exit door self-closing noted:exit doors (4) @cafeteria are not self-closing due to defective door closers.rem:repair/replace doors.
May 4, 2016
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue #35129350p failure to maintain bldg wall(s) or appurtenances.noted:@cellar level,exit "k" door rusted along w/door frame allowing sunlight to be visible.also mortor joints missing.replace/repair door.
May 4, 2016
Resolve - Class - 2
Re-issue#35107630m failure to maintain bldg wall(s) or appurtenances.main entry exterior landing missing slate tiles in several areas creating trip hazard.re:replace tiles & make safe.
Jun 24, 2015
Resolve - Class - 2
Re-issue#35107633h failure to maintain bldg wall(s) or appurtenances.@cellar level,exit k door rusted allowing sunlight to be visible.door frame is also rusted w/mortar joints missing.rem:replace exit door.
Jun 24, 2015
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner.failure to provide wired vision panel glass in the following doors as per 27-371(b)at time of insp.noted the following doors do not have wired glass 324,317,308
Jun 24, 2015
Resolve - Class - 2
27-371(b) re-issue#35107631y vision panels use of prohibited plexiglass in the following doors:324,317,308,203,211 & 220.rem:provide required glass panels.
Jun 24, 2015
Resolve - Class - 2
Fail to maintain.main entry landing @ top of entry stairs missing slate stone creating trip haz.rem:maintain ext stairs.
Aug 8, 2014
Resolve - Class - 2
27-371(b) vision panels.use of prohibited plexi glass in the followingdoors.rooms 108,121,203,220,324 & smoke corridor door btwn room 307 & 309.rem:provide required glass panels.
Aug 8, 2014
Resolve - Class - 2
Fail to maintain.@ exit e(1st fl)has wall cracks:spalling plaster.@ receiving hatch in bsmt leaking from outside creating spalling & flakingplaster.rem:maintain bldg walls.
Aug 8, 2014
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue 35012364r & 34987340x.fail to maintain steel pan stairs from bsmt to 2nd flr rusting @ several areas w/seperation @ tread/riser supports.rem:repair or replace.
Aug 8, 2014
Resolve - Class - 2
Vision panels.door @ exit 13 @ rear of gym has no vision panel.rem:provide required glass panel.
Aug 8, 2014
Resolve - Class - 2
Fail to maintain.@ cellar lvl,exit k doors is rusted allowing sunlightto be visible.door frame is also rusted w/mortar missing.rem:replace door.
Aug 8, 2014
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue 34987337p at stair d, 1st flr racked and at stair f exterior door is racked concrete at right side and at saddle cracked and hearing. remedy: repair all defects.
Mar 7, 2013
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue: 34987339z illegal hardware at bulkhead door. lockable slide bolt. remedy: remove illegal hardware.
Mar 7, 2013
Resolve
Complaints
- Door/window
Door
May 23, 2022 · Apt 13C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 6, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- School building (W1)
- Year built
- 1930
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- —
- Building area
- 116,886 ft²
- Lot area
- 106,225 ft²
- Zoning
- R5
- Community board
- 305
- Council district
- 42
- Block / lot
- 4349 / 50
- Assessed value
- $7,652,700
- Landmark / historic district
- No
Questions about 788 Van Siclen Avenue
Who owns 788 Van Siclen Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is NYC Department Of Parks And Recreation.
Does 788 Van Siclen Avenue have violations?
NYC HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.
Is 788 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 788 Van Siclen Avenue built?
City records list 1930 as the year it was built.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.