57 Hicks Street
Brooklyn, NY 11201BBL 3-00216-0002Map
Owner of record: Safi 121, LLC
57 Hicks Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1826 in Brooklyn, 11201. It has 3 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Safi 121, LLC. HPD has recorded 12 housing violations here, most recently on December 3, 2024.
- HPD violations
- 12
- DOB violations
- 5
- ECB violations
- 10
- HPD complaints
- 11
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
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 · 12
- 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.
Dec 3, 2024
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.
Nov 17, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 5, 2020 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective mortise lockset at door in the entrance located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 5, 2020 · Apt 1
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.
Dec 23, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective (inoperative) radiator at east in the 1st room from east at south located at bsmt-apt 1
Dec 19, 2019 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt 1, 1st bsmt-apt from west at north
Dec 19, 2019 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling of the boiler room at east, at cellar
Dec 19, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Cleanse and disinfect to the satisfaction of this department after removing the accumulation of water, on the floor of the boiler room, at east at cellar
Dec 19, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of water seapage on the floor, at west at cellar
Dec 19, 2019
Closed — Violation closed
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- CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding the allowed maximum temperature of 130 degrees f. temperature found: 135 degrees f. in the fixtures located at bsmt-apt 1, 1st bsmt-apt from west at north
Dec 19, 2019 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 4, 2019 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 5
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Dec 22, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Sep 29, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Mar 25, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Nov 30, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
Work without a permit.hazardous work noted: metal structure being erected in rear of premises. metal columns erected attached to inter- ior floor beams. holes made in building to insert metal slats to sup- port metal columns. welding being done on interior & exterior without water hose. remedy: stop all work. make site safe. obtain permits etc
Nov 24, 1998
Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed
ECB violations · 10
- Class - 1
At time of inspection observed at exposure 4 cement stucco wall in state of disrepair, has cracks at multiple locations, bulging and section of cement wall between 3 and 4 floor displaced in danger to future co
Oct 14, 2022
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/commissioner's order contained in summons/v35631629x issued9/15/21 &to file c/c pursuant to28-201.1&1rcny102-01.for:failure to maintain bldg in codecompliant manner note:no records of correc
Jan 24, 2022 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. observed: at exp#1,facade w/several cracks,deteriorated cornice w/holes,detachment parts,deterioration of gutters,facade in general unrepaired. remedy: repair
Sep 15, 2021 · Penalty $6,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Project info panel on sws parapet panel not provided not in compliancew/ sec.note:ato my insp of 4sty occupied bldg w/sws erected&supported scf erected on top of sws on bldgs exp1.i observed project info (illeg
Jul 21, 2021 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Pedestrian protection doesnt meet code specs.no lights,no light fixtures underneath sws to light underneath [email protected]:ato my insp of occupied 4stybldgalt.i obsered underneath sws w/no lighting fixtures to
Jul 21, 2021 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Class - 1
At the time of inspection there were numerous defects observed throughout the entire exterior of the building. sections of the cornice missing and paint spalling., repair and/replace
Jul 11, 2021 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work contrary to approved plans #300821662. non conforming work notedfire escape at rear extends more than 5' from rear wall (6' measured).standard 60 degree fire escape stairs have been replaced at all levels
Jul 9, 1999 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Exit passageway from rear fire escape install under permit #300821662 (signed off by professional) is being used for storage of const material & scaffold parts. passageway is on south lot line of premise
Jul 9, 1999 · Penalty $350
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c of o #182030 issued 11/30/62. states bsmt store in conjunction w/ 1 fl 1 fam dwelling. to dwelling space maintained on bsmt level store removed.
Jul 9, 1999 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Hazardous
Work wihtout a permit hazardous work notedmetal structure being erected in rear of premises metal columns erected attached to interior floor beams holes in building to inest metal stats tp support metal columns
Nov 24, 1998
Resolve
Complaints
- Door/window
Door
Aug 24, 2021 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
No lighting
Feb 26, 2020 · Apt 1
Close - General
Ventilation system
Feb 1, 2020 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
Lighting
Dec 13, 2019 · Apt 1
Close - Door/window
Door
Dec 13, 2019 · Apt 1
Close - Door/window
Door
Dec 13, 2019 · Apt 1
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Dec 13, 2019 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Dec 13, 2019 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 13, 2019 · Apt 1
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Dec 13, 2019 · Apt 1
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 3, 2019 · Apt 1
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C0)
- Year built
- 1826
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 3
- Building area
- 4,000 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,017 ft²
- Zoning
- R7-1
- Community board
- 302
- Council district
- 33
- Block / lot
- 216 / 2
- Assessed value
- $425,160
- Landmark / historic district
- Brooklyn Heights Historic District
HPD registration #820675, last renewed Jul 8, 2025.
Questions about 57 Hicks Street
Who owns 57 Hicks Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Safi 121, LLC.
Does 57 Hicks Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 12 housing violations at this property.
Is 57 Hicks 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 57 Hicks Street built?
City records list 1826 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 57 Hicks Street?
It has 3 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.