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87 Hicks Street

Brooklyn, NY 11201BBL 3-00226-0006Map

Owner of record: 87 Hicks St Tenants Corp

87 Hicks Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1889 in Brooklyn, 11201. It has 20 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is 87 Hicks St Tenants Corp. HPD has recorded 34 housing violations here, most recently on February 25, 2022. 31 of the 34 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
34
DOB violations
1
ECB violations
7
HPD complaints
6

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Feb 25, 2022

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 · 34

  • I

    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, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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
  • I

    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 24, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose wood floor boards foyer 5 sty northeast apt 4b , section '' ''

    Jan 17, 1995 · Apt 4B

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective connection radiator air valve west room 5 sty northeast apt 4b , section '' ''

    Jan 17, 1995 · Apt 4B

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet bathroom 5 sty northeast apt 4b , section '' ''

    Jan 17, 1995 · Apt 4B

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor at front room 5 sty apt 4b. , section '' ''

    Dec 9, 1994 · Apt 4B

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    Refit window upper & lower sash at kitchen window 4 sty apt 4b. , section '' ''

    Aug 23, 1994 · Apt 4B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Reset, so as to secure a proper and tight connection, the water closet bowl bathroom 4 sty apt 4b. , section '' ''

    Aug 23, 1994 · Apt 4B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department window sill kitchen window 5 sty apt 4b , section '' ''

    Jun 16, 1994 · Apt 4B

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • A

    Reset, so as to secure a proper and tight connection, the water closet bowl bathroom 5 sty apt 4b , section '' ''

    Jun 16, 1994 · Apt 4B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective lock on gate for fire escape window 5 sty apt 4b , section '' ''

    Dec 29, 1993 · Apt 4B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective tile floor bathroom 5 sty apt 4b , section '' ''

    Dec 29, 1993 · Apt 4B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly secure the loose marble saddle at bathroom 5 sty apt 4b , section '' ''

    Dec 29, 1993 · Apt 4B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective wood floor rear room 5 sty apt 4b , section '' ''

    Dec 29, 1993 · Apt 4B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of approved type gate at window to fire escapes inoperable 4 sty north apt 4b. , section '' ''

    Sep 1, 1993 · Apt 4B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective lower sash glass kitchen window & 2nd room from kitchen 4 sty north apt 4b. , section '' ''

    Sep 1, 1993 · Apt 4B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly secure the loose marble saddle bathroom 4 sty north apt 4b. , section '' ''

    Sep 1, 1993 · Apt 4B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector inoperative 4 sty north apt 4b dodd. , section '' ''

    Sep 1, 1993 · Apt 4B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures bathtub bathroom 4 sty north apt 4b. , section '' ''

    Sep 1, 1993 · Apt 4B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling & walls bathroom 4 sty north apt 4b. , section '' ''

    Sep 1, 1993 · Apt 4B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling bathroom 5 sty northeast apt 4b. , section '' ''

    May 15, 1992 · Apt 4B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective glass bottom sash east window kitchen 5 sty northeast apt 4b. , section '' ''

    May 15, 1992 · Apt 4B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective glass bottom sash window west room 5 sty northeast apt 4b , section '' ''

    May 15, 1992 · Apt 4B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective 5 sty apt 4b dodd , section '' ''

    Aug 30, 1991 · Apt 4B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic wall tiles bathroom 5 sty apt 4b , section '' ''

    Aug 30, 1991 · Apt 4B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls and ceiling bathroom 5 sty apt 4b , section '' ''

    Aug 30, 1991 · Apt 4B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures sink kitchen 5 sty apt 4b , section '' ''

    Aug 30, 1991 · Apt 4B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures sink kitchen 5 sty apt 4b , section '' ''

    Aug 30, 1991 · Apt 4B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing fresh air vent cover wall west front cellar.

    Nov 27, 1989

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wire meter room cellar southwest.

    Nov 27, 1989

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wire boiler room north wall.

    Nov 27, 1989

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of unopenable doors cellar front to fire passageway & from cellar to rear yard.

    Feb 26, 1987

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    D26-20.08 adm code repair or replace the smoke detector defective 5 sty southeast apt 4c roberts. located at apt 4c

    Feb 26, 1987 · Apt 4C

    Open — Nov certified late

DOB building violations · 1

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Oct 17, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 7

  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#39006522h issued on 07/26/19 & to file a cert of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01(d)(2). an acceptible certificate has not yet been fi

    Aug 3, 2020

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to post or distribute safe construction bill of rights. note: during time of inspection, observed construction work being performed in apartment b on the first floor with no safe construction bill of r

    Jul 26, 2019 · Penalty $3,125

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to post or distribute tenant protection plan. note: during time of inspection, observed no tenant protection plan posted and gc stated tenant protection plan was never distributed to tenants in the bui

    Jul 26, 2019

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to notify department with 72 hour notice. note: during time of inspection, observed construction work being performed in apartment b on the 1st floor with gc not giving department 72 hour notification

    Jul 26, 2019 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain fire stopping. note: during time of inspection, observed all firestopping removed from ceiling in back left bathroom, above joists and above bathtub was visible. apartment above is occupie

    Jul 26, 2019 · Penalty $6,250

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    24b/ 32a/ 50/ 50a/ 50b/ (50) boiler safty valve not in up right position not piped down. (50a) back flow preventer not piped down (50b) holes in boiler room wall and ceilings

    Oct 18, 2004 · Penalty $180

    Active
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain exterior building wall. defects noted n.w. wall atbottom wall is loose and also pulling away. remedy: maintained building wall make site safe immediately.

    Aug 16, 2004 · Penalty $800

    Active

Complaints

  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Apr 8, 2023 · Apt APTA

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Apr 7, 2023 · Apt APTA

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 29, 2020 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 7, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 12, 2008 · Apt A

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jun 29, 2004 · Apt 4D

    Close

Sales history

DatePriceTypeUnits
May 1, 2026$430,000Coops - walkup apartments—

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C6)
Year built
1889
Floors
5
Residential units
20
Building area
9,435 ft²
Lot area
2,525 ft²
Zoning
R7-1
Community board
302
Council district
33
Block / lot
226 / 6
Assessed value
$952,650
Landmark / historic district
Brooklyn Heights Historic District

HPD registration #363888, last renewed Aug 28, 2025.

Questions about 87 Hicks Street

Who owns 87 Hicks Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 87 Hicks St Tenants Corp.

Does 87 Hicks Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 34 housing violations at this property.

Is 87 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 87 Hicks Street built?

City records list 1889 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 87 Hicks Street?

It has 20 residential units.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.