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154 Hicks Street

Brooklyn, NY 11201BBL 3-00235-0058Map

Owner of record: Katzman, Aaron

154 Hicks Street is an one-family home built in 1879 in Brooklyn, 11201. It has 1 residential unit across 4 floors. The owner of record is Katzman, Aaron. HPD has recorded 36 housing violations here, most recently on November 24, 2025. 1 of the 36 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
36
DOB violations
16
ECB violations
14
HPD complaints
4

What to know

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No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Nov 24, 2025

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 · 36

  • 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, 2025

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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 17, 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.

    Apr 9, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 20, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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 a minimum of 100 watts of incandescent light required. (light fixture present)

    Jan 11, 2014

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Provide a manager who shall be responsible for the conduct, operation and maintenance of premises and who shall live on premises or be regularly present therein.

    Jul 26, 2002

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective brownstone exterior walls front of bldg all stys.

    Feb 13, 1991

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-19.05 adm code provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination vestibule 1 sty public hall.

    Feb 13, 1991

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective marble saddle front door entrance to bldg 1 sty public hall.

    Feb 13, 1991

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance to bldg 1 sty public hall.

    Feb 13, 1991

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • B

    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 no lights night inspection 100 watts

    Feb 9, 1991

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective bell system vestibule to 4 sty room 6 front.

    Aug 16, 1988

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling 4 sty front room 6.

    Aug 16, 1988

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls & ceiling 4 sty front room 6.

    Aug 16, 1988

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls & ceiling 4 sty public hall bathroom.

    Aug 16, 1988

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls & ceiling 4 sty public hall bathroom.

    Aug 16, 1988

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    D26-21.03 adm code paint or post a sign indicating floors on walls at or near stair all stys public halls.

    Sep 25, 1987

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing ceramic wall tile 3 sty public hall community bathroom.

    Sep 25, 1987

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly secure the loose balustrade 3 to 4 sty public hall.

    Sep 25, 1987

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of household items 4 sty public hall.

    Sep 25, 1987

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-19.05 adm code provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination all stys public hall.

    Sep 25, 1987

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plasterboard walls & ceilings all stys public halls.

    Sep 25, 1987

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    D26-20.08 adm code post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing.

    Sep 25, 1987

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    D26-12.03 adm code paint to the satisfaction of this department the exterior window frames and sashes all stys front & rear.

    Sep 25, 1987

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    § 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor frame missing.

    Sep 25, 1987

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly secure the loose balustrade basement to 1 sty public hall.

    Sep 25, 1987

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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 1 sty public hall & on boiler room door.

    Sep 25, 1987

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    § 12 m/d law discontinue the storage of combustible material boiler room cellar.

    Sep 25, 1987

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling 3 sty public hall bathroom.

    Sep 25, 1987

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    § 62 m/d law rearrange television and/or radio antenna to be at least 10 feet above roof and not attached to any fire escape or soil or vent line roof center.

    Sep 25, 1987

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls & ceilings all stys public hall.

    Sep 25, 1987

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of household items basement public hall.

    Sep 25, 1987

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plaster board ceiling cellar thru out.

    Sep 25, 1987

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors boiler room cellar center.

    Sep 25, 1987

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-11.01, 11.03, 11.05 adm code remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the cellar & boiler room thru out.

    Sep 25, 1987

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing balusters all stys public hall.

    Sep 25, 1987

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 16

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report

    Nov 8, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    Conform to approved documentation or amendments

    Aug 10, 2018

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report

    Apr 6, 2018

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report

    Feb 24, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report

    Oct 1, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report

    Oct 1, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report

    Mar 3, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    Mar 21, 2007

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    Mar 21, 2007

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    Jul 20, 2006

    Dob violation - dismissed
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  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    Apr 5, 2006

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Emergency none

    Egncy-emergency none

    Sep 20, 2004

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    May 4, 1998

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 1, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 16, 1993

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 1, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 14

  • Class - 1

    Failure to institute/maintain safety equipment measures or temporary construction-no handrails,no toeboards. noted: on basement level not protected opening in floor to cellar level at rear workers use shaft to

    Aug 10, 2018 · Penalty $2,530

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    B265 as per class (2) b265 28-303.7 failure to file a complete boilerinspection report as per dob records.

    Apr 26, 2017 · Penalty $530

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain bdlg exterior. noted: 1)loose & spalling brownstone thruout 1st floor level to roof top front elevation facade appears to be in danger of failling onto public sidewalk. 2)missing & spalling

    Jun 10, 2005 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain in that brownstone stucco and decorative molding at various locations of facade and around windows are defective,loose,missing and pulling away.remedy:maintain exterior wall,make all necessa

    Jun 9, 2005 · Penalty $2,000

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain in that brownstone stucco and decorative molding at various locations of facade and around windows are defective,missing,loose,and pulling away.remedy:maintain exterior building wall,make sa

    Feb 18, 2005 · Penalty $2,000

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain adequate housekeeping.noted:excessive amount of dead leave,fallen brunches,and other debris at rear yard.there is also arefrigerator being store at rear yard and pool cover is retaining exce

    Dec 8, 2004 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain bldg defects noted: front yard bldg storage of conbustible debris furnisher pc of wood & also boxs remedy: remedy: maintian bldg: make site safe

    Oct 28, 2004 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain defect noted brownstone facade has loose spallijngand missing pieces decorative molding is missing /broken and loose at various areas.remedy:maintain building make safe repair defects noted

    Sep 29, 2004 · Penalty $2,000

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain exterior wall defects noted front facade brownstone is pulling away from wall missing brownstone around at various location in front facade.remedy:maintain exterior building wall make site

    Sep 28, 2004 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain exterior building wall. noted: at front of premises lentils are cracked and in danger of falling in various locations, the brown stones are cracked and peeling and also in danger of collapse

    Sep 18, 2004 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
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  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain:defect noted (1)brown stone decorative molding around 3rd floor window is missing exposing brick and 3 inch gap to weather (2)brown stone facade has loose spalling and missing pieces,with

    May 14, 2004 · Penalty $2,000

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain exterior bldg wall.(1)front of house-all windows and main entrance door.decorative concrete trim is broken,cracked and missing.(2)front of house-concrete peices are peeling and bulging.(3)

    Apr 5, 2004

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Illegal use in a residential district note-an above grounf pool has been erected in yard pool is erected 1 foot of property line.remedy:remove pool/move pool

    Apr 5, 2004

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain exterior building wall. hazardous defects are. facade around third story north window is missing exposing bricks, also facade from 1st to 4th story at various locations are crack, loose and

    Oct 29, 2003 · Penalty $800

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Construction

    Collapsing building

    Mar 22, 2004 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Mar 22, 2004 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Rubbish

    Mar 22, 2004 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Janitor/super

    Jul 22, 2003 · Apt BLDG

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type
One-family home (A4)
Year built
1879
Floors
4
Residential units
1
Building area
4,523 ft²
Lot area
1,543 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
302
Council district
33
Block / lot
235 / 58
Assessed value
$547,680
Landmark / historic district
Brooklyn Heights Historic District

HPD registration #822167, last renewed Sep 30, 2024.

Questions about 154 Hicks Street

Who owns 154 Hicks Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Katzman, Aaron.

Does 154 Hicks Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 36 housing violations at this property.

Is 154 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 154 Hicks Street built?

City records list 1879 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 154 Hicks Street?

It has 1 residential units.

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