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178 Hicks Street

Brooklyn, NY 11201BBL 3-00235-0071Map

Owner of record: Sophisticated Hicks Housing Co

178 Hicks Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1846 in Brooklyn, 11201. It has 2 residential units across 3.5 floors. The owner of record is Sophisticated Hicks Housing Co. HPD has recorded 9 housing violations here, most recently on March 23, 2023. 4 of the 9 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
9
DOB violations
2
ECB violations
3
HPD complaints
0

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Mar 23, 2023

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 · 9

  • 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.

    Mar 23, 2023

    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.

    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
  • 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.

    Oct 9, 2015

    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.

    Dec 30, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-41.15 adm code post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building.

    Dec 30, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-21.07 adm code seal in open position the o.s.y. valve of the sprinkler system in accordance with the rules and regulations of this department cellar east.

    Dec 30, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-21.07 adm code provide 3 extra sprinkler heads and suitable wrench for emergency purposes at o.s.y. valve of sprinkler in accordance with the rules and regulations of this department cellar east.

    Dec 30, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 2

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    May 12, 2021

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    May 12, 2021

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 3

  • Class - 1

    Bc3307.2.1 obstruction of sidewalks the requirements of dot shall apply w/regards to obstruction of any part thereof.note:@time of my insp of unoccupied 5stybldg under alt,i observed stack of concrete blocks in

    Feb 12, 2021

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Bc3314.1 scaffolds used in conjunction w/ const of bldg shall be erected&maintained so that safety of public/workers&property aren't endangered of falling materials.note:@time of my insp of 5sty unoccupied bldg

    Feb 12, 2021

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    At time of inspection observed ongoing construction activiteis contrary to mayors emegrnecy executive order 120 and subsequent order incorporating requirements of governors executive order 202.34 and subsequen

    Jul 8, 2020

    Resolve

Complaints

No HPD complaints in our records

Complaint data is still being backfilled from NYC Open Data.

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C6)
Year built
1846
Floors
3.5
Residential units
2
Building area
5,085 ft²
Lot area
2,340 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
302
Council district
33
Block / lot
235 / 71
Assessed value
$1,235,700
Landmark / historic district
Brooklyn Heights Historic District

HPD registration #364660, last renewed Jun 9, 2025.

Questions about 178 Hicks Street

Who owns 178 Hicks Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Sophisticated Hicks Housing Co.

Does 178 Hicks Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 9 housing violations at this property.

Is 178 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 178 Hicks Street built?

City records list 1846 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 178 Hicks Street?

It has 2 residential units.

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