172 Van Sicklen Street

Brooklyn, NY 11223BBL 3-07085-0118Map

172 Van Sicklen Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1925 in Brooklyn, 11223. It has 4 residential units across 2.5 floors. The owner of record is Palmeri, Joseph J. HPD has recorded 12 housing violations here, most recently on May 6, 2026. 7 of the 12 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations: 12
DOB violations: 1
ECB violations: 2
HPD complaints: 22

What to know

Good

No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

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 · 12

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.
May 6, 2026
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 20, 2025
Open — Info 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.
Jun 11, 2025
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.
Apr 12, 2024
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
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 2, 2022
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.
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
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.
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 31, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed

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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

DOB building violations · 1

Construction other optional
Work without permit(s) noted: ercetion of wood structure and concrete foundation approx. 12' x 20' x 15' high at rear yard without obtaining required d.o.b. permits remedy: stop all work immediately-obtyain permits pay all fines, call for inspection prior to return to work
May 12, 2009
Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed

ECB violations · 2

Class - 3
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the cert of occupancy or bldg dept records. c of o # 302035232 indicates 2nd floor & attic(front) to be used as duplex apt. illegal occupancy noted: 2nd floor apt does not
Mar 11, 2014 · Penalty $400
Active
Class - 2
Illegal use in residential district r4a zone note side yard of property being used for storage of vehicle observed one red sedan vehicle w/o lic plate #registration this condition constitutes dead storage of ve
Jun 10, 2010 · Penalty $150
Resolve

Complaints

Heating
Heat related
Mar 7, 2004 · Apt BLDG
Close
Plumbing
Toilet
May 8, 2003 · Apt BSMT
Close
Electric
Lighting
May 8, 2003 · Apt BSMT
Close
Electric
Lighting
May 8, 2003 · Apt BSMT
Close
Plumbing
Shower-stall
May 8, 2003 · Apt BSMT
Close
Nonconst
Smoke detector
May 8, 2003 · Apt BSMT
Close
General
Floor
May 8, 2003 · Apt BSMT
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
May 8, 2003 · Apt BSMT
Close
General
Ceramic-tile
May 8, 2003 · Apt BSMT
Close
Plumbing
Basin/sink
May 8, 2003 · Apt BSMT
Close

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Plumbing
Toilet
May 8, 2003 · Apt BSMT
Close
Plumbing
Water-leaks
May 8, 2003 · Apt BSMT
Close
Electric
Electric-supply
May 8, 2003 · Apt BSMT
Close
Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
May 8, 2003 · Apt BSMT
Close
Plumbing
Basin/sink
May 8, 2003 · Apt BSMT
Close
Plumbing
Sewer
Apr 10, 2003 · Apt BSMT
Close
Nonconst
Smoke detector
Apr 10, 2003 · Apt BSMT
Close
General
Locks
Apr 10, 2003 · Apt BSMT
Close
Plumbing
Shower-stall
Apr 10, 2003 · Apt BSMT
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 10, 2003 · Apt BSMT
Close
Electric
Lighting
Apr 10, 2003 · Apt BSMT
Close
General
Floor
Apr 10, 2003 · Apt BSMT
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: 1925
Floors: 2.5
Residential units: 4
Building area: 2,850 ft²
Lot area: 7,118 ft²
Zoning: R4A
Community board: 311
Council district: 44
Block / lot: 7085 / 118
Assessed value: $362,700
Landmark / historic district: No

HPD registration #364201, last renewed Oct 21, 2024.

Questions about 172 Van Sicklen Street

Who owns 172 Van Sicklen Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Palmeri, Joseph J.

Does 172 Van Sicklen Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 12 housing violations at this property.

Is 172 Van Sicklen Street 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 172 Van Sicklen Street built?

City records list 1925 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 172 Van Sicklen Street?

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.