Brooklyn · Block 4073 · Lot 40 · 11207

542 Van Siclen Avenue

2 floors · 4 apartments · 3,120 sq ft · built 1930 · class C3 · owner of record: Gordon Queenie

60open violations
$0ECB/OATH penalties owed
10HPD class C (immediately hazardous)
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Annual property registration Applies
HPD registration · September 1 each year
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Residential buildings with three or more units, and one- and two-family homes the owner doesn't occupy, register with HPD every year ($13 fee). An unregistered building can't start a nonpayment case in Housing Court and faces civil penalties. Agency page

OverdueRegistration expired 2026-09-01
Annual parapet observation Check
Local Law 126 · By December 31 each year
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If the building has a parapet facing a street, sidewalk or other public way, a competent person (such as a mason, engineer or architect) must observe it every year and the owner keeps the report for DOB on request. Detached one- and two-family homes are exempt. Agency page

Dec 31, 2026
in 64 days
Keep the report on file (not filed with DOB)
Bedbug annual filing Applies
Local Law 69 · December 1 to 31 each year
What this is

Owners of multiple dwellings file their bedbug infestation history for the prior year with HPD and post or distribute it to tenants. Agency page

Dec 31, 2026
in 64 days
Annual
Annual notice: window guards and lead paint Applies
HPD / Health Code · January 1 to 16 each year
What this is

Deliver the annual notice to every unit asking whether a child lives there (window guards for children 10 and under; lead paint for children under 6 in pre-1960 buildings), then follow up on units that don't return it by mid-February. Agency page

Jan 16, 2027
in 80 days
Annual
Gas piping inspection (2029 cycle) Likely applies
Local Law 152 · During 2029
What this is

Buildings with gas piping (except one- and two-family homes) need a periodic gas piping inspection by a licensed master plumber every four years. Community district 5 is on the 2029 cycle; certification is filed with DOB after the inspection. Buildings with no gas piping file a certification instead. Agency page

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Next cycle year 2029

Open violations

ECB / OATH (2)
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Jul 12, 2021Construction CLASS - 1
WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT.AT TIME OF INSPECTION 1ST FRONT APARTMENT WORK WAS BEING PERFORMED WITHOUT A PERMIT.PLUMBING IN BATHROOM SPURED AND NEW LINES INSTALLED ELECTRICAL SERVICE CHANGE OUT IN APT INCLUDING SERVI
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Nov 24, 2021
ADMIT/IN-VIO
$0
Nov 20, 2010Construction CLASS - 1
WORK W/O PERMIT NOTED AT CELLAR FULL HT PARTITIONS INSTALLED FOR 4 SROS W/ INDIVIDUAL LOCKING DEVICES WATER & WASTE LINES FOR 3PC BTRM TUB TOILET SINK RESIDENTIAL SINK AT KTCN W/ GAS LINE FOR STOVE & FULL KTCN
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Jan 10, 2011
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DOB (1)
IssuedViolationStatus
Oct 13, 2021FAIL TO CERTIFY CLASS 1
FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
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DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
DOB NOW Safety (1)
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Oct 13, 2021AEUHAZ FTC-AEU-HAZ
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HPD (56) · C 10 · B 32 · A 14
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May 27, 2025AApt 1R · § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE INTERCOME SYSTEM AT APARTMENT TO BUILDING ENTRANCE IN THE FOYER LOCATED AT APT 1R, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WESTAug 30, 2025
May 12, 2025A§ 27-2046.1 HMC: POST A PROPER NOTICE OF CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE REQUIREMENTS, IN A FORM APPROVED BY THE COMMISSIONER, IN A COMMON AREA OF A CLASS A MULTIPLE DWELLING NEAR INSPECTION CERTIFICATE OR PROVIDE NOTICE TO TENANTS IN A PRIVATE DWELLING.Aug 15, 2025
May 12, 2025A§ 26-1103 ADMIN. CODE: 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.Aug 15, 2025
May 12, 2025A§ 27-2005 HMC: POST, IN A FORM APPROVED BY THE COMMISSIONER, AND MAINTAIN A NOTICE IN A COMMON AREA OF THE BUILDING REGARDING THE PROCEDURES THAT SHOULD BE FOLLOWED WHEN A GAS LEAK IS SUSPECTEDAug 15, 2025
May 12, 2025A§ 27-2104 ADM CODE POST AND MAINTAIN A PROPER SIGN ON WALL OF ENTRANCE STORY SHOWING THE REGISTRATION NUMBER ASSIGNED BY THE DEPARTMENT AND THE ADDRESS OF THE BUILDING. AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORYAug 15, 2025
Oct 25, 2023B§ 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... APPROX 4SQFT AT SOUTH WALL AT CELLAR ORIGINAL VIOLATION 16023313 ISSUED 06-JUN-23 HAS BEEN UPGRADED TO CLASS B PER ADMINISTRATIVE CODE §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).Nov 29, 2023
Oct 25, 2023B§ 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... APPROX 4SQFT AT WEST WALL AT 1st CELLAR FROM EAST ORIGINAL VIOLATION 16023314 ISSUED 06-JUN-23 HAS BEEN UPGRADED TO CLASS B PER ADMINISTRATIVE CODE §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).Nov 29, 2023
Oct 25, 2023B§ 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... APPROX 4 SQFT AT NORTHEAST WALL AT CELLAR ORIGINAL VIOLATION 16029847 ISSUED 06-JUN-23 HAS BEEN UPGRADED TO CLASS B PER ADMINISTRATIVE CODE §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).Nov 29, 2023
Oct 10, 2023B§ 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... APPROX 4 SQ FT AT FLOORS LOCATED AT BSMT-APT, 1st BSMT-APT FROM SOUTH AT WEST ORIGINAL VIOLATION 16029386 ISSUED 06-JUN-23 HAS BEEN UPGRADED TO CLASS B PER ADMINISTRATIVE CODE §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).Nov 14, 2023
Oct 10, 2023B§ 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... APPROX 4 SQ FT AT WEST WALL LOCATED AT BSMT-APT, 1st BSMT-APT FROM SOUTH AT WEST ORIGINAL VIOLATION 16029412 ISSUED 06-JUN-23 HAS BEEN UPGRADED TO CLASS B PER ADMINISTRATIVE CODE §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).Nov 14, 2023
Jun 27, 2023B§ 27-2010, 2011, 2012 ADM CODE CLEANSE AND DISINFECT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT AFTER REMOVING THE HOUSEHOLD ITEMS AND RAW SEWAGE AT CELLARAug 1, 2023
Jun 27, 2023CHMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES AT CELLARJul 23, 2023
Jun 27, 2023B§ 27-2081 ADM CODE DISCONTINUE USE OF ROOMS FOR LIVING, DISCONNECT PLUMBING FIXTURES AND PROPERLY SEAL PIPE CONNECTIONS AT FULL BATHROOM, ( TOILET, WASHBASIN, TUB) AND KITCHEN (SINK) AT CELLARAug 1, 2023
Jun 27, 2023B§ 27-2070 ADM CODE DISCONTINUE UNLAWFUL COOKING SPACE OR FILE PLANS AND APPLICATION WITH THIS DEPARTMENT TO LEGALIZE SAME, IF LAWFULLY FEASIBLE, GAS RANGE AT CELLARAug 1, 2023
Jun 27, 2023B§ 27-2010, 2011, 2012 ADM CODE CLEANSE AND DISINFECT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT AFTER REMOVING THE HOUSE HOLD ITEM AND RAW SEWER WATERAug 1, 2023
May 30, 2023C§ 27-2010, 2011, 2012 ADM CODE CLEANSE AND DISINFECT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT AFTER REMOVING THE HEAVY ACCUMILATION OF RAW SEWAGE AT CELLARJun 5, 2023
Aug 1, 2022AApt 2F · § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PORCELAIN ENAMEL FINISH AT BATHTUB BY METHOD OF REGLAZING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2F, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EASTNov 4, 2022
Aug 1, 2022BApt 2F · § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE VINYL FLOOR TILES IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 2F, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EASTSep 5, 2022
Aug 1, 2022BApt 2F · § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE COUNTER BALANCE AT LOWER SASH, WINDOW AT NORTH WALL IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 2F, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EASTSep 5, 2022
Aug 1, 2022BApt 2F · § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE COUNTER BALANCE AT LOWER SASH AT 2ND WINDOW FROM WEST AT NORTH WALL IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 2F, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EASTSep 5, 2022
Aug 1, 2022CApt 2F · HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2F, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EASTAug 27, 2022
Apr 5, 2022C§ 27-2033 ADM CODE POST NOTICE, IN FORM APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT, STATING THE NAME AND LOCATION OF THE PERSON DESIGNATED BY THE OWNER TO HAVE KEY TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM MISSING AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORYApr 11, 2022
Apr 5, 2022A§ 26-1103 ADMIN. CODE: 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 STORYJul 9, 2022
Apr 5, 2022A§ 27-2045 ADM CODE POST A PROPER NOTICE OF SMOKE DETECTOR REQUIREMENTS, IN A FORM APPROVED BY THE COMMISSIONER, AT OR NEAR THE MAIL BOX MISSING AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORYJul 9, 2022
Apr 5, 2022A§ 27-2046.1 HMC: POST A PROPER NOTICE OF CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE REQUIREMENTS, IN A FORM APPROVED BY THE COMMISSIONER, IN A COMMON AREA OF A CLASS A MULTIPLE DWELLING NEAR INSPECTION CERTIFICATE OR PROVIDE NOTICE TO TENANTS IN A PRIVATE DWELLING.Jul 9, 2022
Sep 4, 2012CApt 1R · SECTION 27-2056.6 ADM CODE - 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 Oct 14, 2012
Sep 4, 2012BApt 1R · SECTION 27-2046.1 HMC: REPAIR OR REPLACE THE CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE(S). DEFFECTIVE LOCATED AT APT 1R, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WESTOct 9, 2012
Sep 4, 2012BApt 1R · SECTION 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE AND DEPT. RULES AND REGULATIONS. REMOVE THE ENCUMBRANCE OBSTRUCTING EGRESS FROM FIRE ESCAPES CONSISTING AN A/C UNIT, IN THE 4th ROOM FROM EAST AT NORTH LOCATED AT APT 1R, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WESTOct 9, 2012
Sep 4, 2012BApt 1R · SECTION 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE THE ILLEGAL FASTENING KEY OPERATOR LOCK AT DOOR LEADING TO SECOND MEANS OF EGRESS, IN THE 4th ROOM FROM EAST AT NORTH LOCATED AT APT 1R, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WESTOct 9, 2012
Sep 4, 2012AApt 1R · SECTION 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT , 1st DOOR FRAME FROM NORTH AT EAST WALL IN THE 4th ROOM FROM EAST AT NORTH LOCATED AT APT 1R, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WESTDec 8, 2012
Sep 4, 2012BApt 1R · SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR , EAST WALL IN THE 4th ROOM FROM EAST AT SOUTH LOCATED AT APT 1R, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WESTOct 9, 2012
Sep 4, 2012AApt 1R · SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE PAINT METAL IN ACCORDANCE WITH DEPT. REGULATION , 1st RADIATOR FROM WEST AT NORTH WALL IN THE 4th ROOM FROM EAST AT SOUTH LOCATED AT APT 1R, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WESTDec 8, 2012
Sep 4, 2012BApt 1R · SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR , WEST WALL, SOUTH WALL, EAST WALL, NORTH WALL, CEILING IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 1R, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WESTOct 9, 2012
Sep 4, 2012AApt 1R · SECTION 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT , 1st DOOR FRAME FROM EAST AT SOUTH WALL, 1st CLOSET FROM SOUTH AT WEST WALL DOOR FRAME, 1st CLOSET FROM SOUTH AT WEST WALL DOOR IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 1R, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WESDec 8, 2012
Sep 4, 2012AApt 1R · SECTION 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT ALL PEELING PAINT SURFACES IN THE BATHROOM , THE FOYER , THE 3rd ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 1R, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WESTDec 8, 2012
Sep 4, 2012CApt 1R · SECTION 27-2056.6 ADM CODE - 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) 1st WINDOW FRAME FROM WEST AT NORTH WALL IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 1R, 1st SOct 14, 2012
Sep 4, 2012CApt 1R · SECTION 27-2056.6 ADM CODE - 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, 1st WINDOW FRAME FROM SOUTH AT WEST WALL, 2ndOct 14, 2012
Sep 4, 2012CApt 1R · SECTION 27-2056.6 ADM CODE - 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 PRIVATE HALLWAY LOCATED AT APT 1R, 1st Oct 14, 2012
May 9, 2012BSECTION 27-2040 ADM CODE 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 ***MINIMUM 100 WATTS OF INCANDESCENT LIGHT REQUIRED***Jun 13, 2012
Apr 13, 2011CSECTION 27-2033 ADM CODE PROVIDE READY ACCESS TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM DOOR TO CELLAR LOCKED AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORYApr 19, 2011
Apr 13, 2011BApt 1F · SECTION 27-2045 ADM CODE REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SMOKE DETECTOR DEFECTIVE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1F, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTHMay 18, 2011
Apr 13, 2011BApt 1F · SECTION 27-2046.1, 2046.2 HMC: PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE, INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAW AND RULES. IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1F, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTHMay 18, 2011
Oct 15, 2010BApt 2R · SECTION 27-2070 ADM CODE PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF GAS TO THE FIXTURES GAS RANGE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2R, 2nd STORYNov 19, 2010
Oct 15, 2010BApt 2R · SECTION 27-2026 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CONNECTION WAISTLINE AT WASH BASIN. IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2R, 2nd STORYNov 19, 2010
Oct 15, 2010BApt 2R · SECTION 27-2026 ADM CODE REPAIR THE LEAKY AND/OR DEFECTIVE FAUCETS AT SINK IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 2R, 2nd STORYNov 19, 2010
Oct 14, 2010BApt 2R · SECTION 27-2018 ADMIN. CODE: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2R, 2nd STORYNov 18, 2010
Oct 14, 2010BApt 2R · SECTION 27-2046.1 HMC: REPAIR OR REPLACE THE CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE(S). ... IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2R, 2nd STORYNov 18, 2010
Oct 14, 2010BApt 2R · SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING ELECTRICAL WALL OUTLET COVERS IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2R, 2nd STORYNov 18, 2010
Jul 2, 2008ASECTION 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT WALLS & CEILING 2 STY PUBLIC HALL.Oct 5, 2008
Jul 2, 2008BSECTION 242 M/D LAW PROVIDE UNDER COMPLETED PERMIT,A PROPER ENCLOSURE WITH FIREPROOF SELFCLOSING DOORS AND ASSEMBLIES,AT THE TOP AND THE BOTTOM OF THE CELLAR STAIRS, CELLAR AT 1ST STY.Aug 6, 2008
Jul 2, 2008BSECTION 185, 240 M/D LAW PROPERLY FIRE RETARD IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THIS DEPARTMENT THE CELLAR CEILING CELLAR THRU OUT.Aug 6, 2008
Jul 2, 2008BSECTION 65 M/D LAW PROVIDE UNDER COMPLETED PERMIT, A PROPER ENCLOSURE FOR THE CENTRAL HEATING PLANT, BOILER CELLAR REAR.Aug 6, 2008
Jul 2, 2008BSECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE MARBLE SADDLE ENTRANCE DOOR TO VESTIBULE 1 STY.Aug 6, 2008
Sep 5, 2007BApt 2-R · SECTION 27-2026 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CONNECTION WASTELINE SINK IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 2-R, 2nd STORYOct 10, 2007
Sep 5, 2007CApt 2-R · SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF MILDEW WALLS AND CEILING IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH AT WEST LOCATED AT APT 2-R, 2nd STORYSep 11, 2007
Sep 5, 2007BApt 2 · SECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN UNIFORM COLOR WALLS AND CEILING IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd STORYOct 10, 2007

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