55 Hicks Street
Brooklyn, NY 11201BBL 3-00216-0003Map
Owner of record: 55 Hicks St Corp
55 Hicks Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1914 in Brooklyn, 11201. It has 30 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is 55 Hicks St Corp. HPD has recorded 12 housing violations here, most recently on February 25, 2022.
- HPD violations
- 12
- DOB violations
- 3
- ECB violations
- 1
- HPD complaints
- 3
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
- 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.
Feb 25, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin bed bugs in the entire apartment located at apt 51, 5th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Apr 11, 2009 · Apt 51
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Section 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration wood deck and sitting area near gooseneck ladder at open space, roof
Nov 24, 2003
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Section 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration door opening sealed with cement block cellar to front north fire passage.
Sep 1, 1989
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Section 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration door opening sealed with cement block cellar to rear south fire passage.
Sep 1, 1989
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing ceramic floor tile 2 sty northeast apt 25 bathroom. , section '' ''
Feb 19, 1987 · Apt 25
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the broken or defective marble saddle 2 sty northeast apt 25 bathroom. , section '' ''
Feb 19, 1987 · Apt 25
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code refit upper & lower sash windows thru out 2 sty northeast apt 25. , section '' ''
Feb 19, 1987 · Apt 25
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls thru out 4 sty northwest apt 42. , section '' ''
Jan 27, 1987 · Apt 42
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective sheet metal walls 4 sty northeast apt 42 bathroom. , section '' ''
Jan 27, 1987 · Apt 42
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the broken or defective marble saddle 4 sty northeast apt 42 bathroom. , section '' ''
Jan 27, 1987 · Apt 42
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls & ceiling 2 sty southwest apt 25 foyer. located at apt 25
Jan 27, 1987 · Apt 25
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 3
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - active - Immediate emergency anythingoptional
Imegncy-immediate emergency anythingoptional
Jun 18, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 1
- Hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior bldg wall. defect is: metal cornice aboveparapet wall on bldg. facade is loose & defective & pieces have fallenonto public walkway (missing section approx 3'x3'). remedy: provide
Jun 16, 1999 · Penalty $800
Resolve
Complaints
- Nonconst
Vermin
Apr 9, 2009 · Apt 51
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 25, 2009 · Apt 21
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 8, 2008 · Apt 34
Close
Sales history
| Date | Price | Type | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 17, 2026 | $590,000 | Coops - walkup apartments | — |
| Mar 27, 2026 | $487,000 | Coops - walkup apartments | — |
| Jan 30, 2026 | $510,000 | Coops - walkup apartments | — |
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C6)
- Year built
- 1914
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 30
- Building area
- 17,245 ft²
- Lot area
- 5,060 ft²
- Zoning
- R7-1
- Community board
- 302
- Council district
- 33
- Block / lot
- 216 / 3
- Assessed value
- $1,848,600
- Landmark / historic district
- Brooklyn Heights Historic District
HPD registration #326837, last renewed Aug 29, 2025.
Questions about 55 Hicks Street
Who owns 55 Hicks Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 55 Hicks St Corp.
Does 55 Hicks Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 12 housing violations at this property.
Is 55 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 55 Hicks Street built?
City records list 1914 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 55 Hicks Street?
It has 30 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.