Brooklyn · Block 4305 · Lot 75 · 11207

655 Van Siclen Avenue

3 floors · 29,700 sq ft · built 1973 · class N9 · owner of record: 645 Van Siclen Associates Llc

5open violations
$1,250ECB/OATH penalties owed
2HPD class C (immediately hazardous)
190dto Energy and water benchmarking

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Compliance deadlines

RequirementDueStatus
Annual parapet observation Check
Local Law 126 · By December 31 each year
What this is

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 69 days
Keep the report on file (not filed with DOB)
Energy and water benchmarking Likely applies
Local Law 84 · May 1 each year
What this is

Buildings over 25,000 sq ft (this lot shows 29,700 sq ft) report energy and water use for the prior calendar year through ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager. The city's Covered Buildings List is the final word on which buildings must file. Agency page

May 1, 2027
in 190 days
Annual filing
Building emissions report Likely applies
Local Law 97 · May 1 each year (extensions available)
What this is

Covered buildings file an annual greenhouse gas emissions report certified by a registered design professional. Buildings over their emissions limit owe penalties, so it pays to check early. Agency page

May 1, 2027
in 190 days
Annual filing
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

Dec 31, 2029
in 1165 days
Next cycle year 2029
Annual boiler inspection (1 boiler) Applies
Boiler inspection · By December 31 each year
What this is

Boilers are inspected each calendar year and the report is filed in DOB NOW: Safety within 14 days of the inspection (low-pressure boilers in residential buildings of 5 or fewer families are exempt). Latest report on record: 2026-03-24 (Accepted). Agency page

On file2026 reports accepted

Open violations

ECB / OATH (2) · $1,250 owed
IssuedViolationHearingBalance
Nov 12, 2025Construction CLASS - 2
IN BASEMENT, GAS DRYER EXHAUST VENT NOT CONNECTED. PVC DRAIN LINES INSTALLED IN BASEMENT AND ON ROOF. SPRINKLER HEADS CAPS MISSING THROUGHOUT BUILDING AND TRAPS UNDER THE SINK IS NOT INSULATED WHICH IS CONTRARY
#39166707R
Mar 11, 2026
IN VIOLATION
$1,250
Jan 9, 2025Construction CLASS - 2
FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE-COMPLIANT MANNER. OBSERVED PLASTIC ACCESS PANEL. NOT FIRE RATED. POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARD., REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE
#39135049M
Apr 28, 2025
IN VIOLATION
$0
DOB (0)

None open.

DOB NOW Safety (1)
IssuedViolationStatus
Dec 19, 2025GHG Emissions - LL97 FTF-EN-LL97320
Active
HPD (2) · C 2 · B 0 · A 0
IssuedClassViolationCorrect by
Sep 28, 2026C§ 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE HINGES AT WEST FIRE STAIRS (STAIR B) AT CELLAROct 12, 2026
Jun 22, 2026C§ 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE AT STAIR (B) HINGEJul 6, 2026

Issued in the last 120 days

DateSourceWhatNow
Sep 28, 2026HPD C§ 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE HINGES AT WEST FIRE STAIRS (STAIR B) AT CELLAROpen

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Always confirm on the city's own systems before acting: DOB BIS property profile · DOB NOW · HPD Online · Pay ECB/OATH penalties (CityPay)

City records as of Oct 23, 2026, 3:15 PM ET. BBL 3043050075.

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