roofy

131 Hicks Street

Brooklyn, NY 11201BBL 3-00236-0097Map

Owner of record: John A Prizeman

131 Hicks Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1848 in Brooklyn, 11201. It has 5 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is John A Prizeman. HPD has recorded 38 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 25 of the 38 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
38
DOB violations
5
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
3

What to know

Concern
8 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 4, 2026

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 · 38

  • 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.

    May 4, 2026

    Open — 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 18, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment located at apt 4f, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 7, 2025 · Apt 4F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 7, 2025 · Apt 3R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 7, 2025 · Apt 3F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Correct failure to provide to the department within 45 days of demand all records required to be maintained by owner pursuant to local law 1 of 2004 related to lead-based paint notices, inspections and remediation/abatement activities.

    Aug 11, 2025 · Apt 4R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Correct failure to notify occupants and/or to investigate lead-based paint hazards.

    Aug 11, 2025 · Apt 4R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    Jun 9, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 10, 2024

    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.

    Mar 23, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
Show 28 more ↓
  • 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 4, 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
  • 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 dismissed
  • A

    Replace with new the missing protective caps on electrical outlet at north wall at public hall, 3rd story

    Jul 9, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint or post a sign indicating floors at all stories public hall

    Jul 9, 2018

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected

    Jul 9, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 9, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box not posted at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 9, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 9, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the east wall in the 22nd room from north at east located at apt 4r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 9, 2018 · Apt 4R

    Open — Invalid certification
  • 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 missing at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 9, 2018

    Open — Invalid certification
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 22nd private hallway located at apt 4r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 9, 2018 · Apt 4R

    Open — Nov certified late
  • C

    Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 1; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 7; in the entire apartment located at apt 4r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 9, 2018 · Apt 4R

    Open — Nov certified late
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st door from north at east wall in the 11th room from north at east located at apt 4r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 9, 2018 · Apt 4R

    Open — Invalid certification
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st window frame from north at east wall in the 12th room from north at east located at apt 4r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 9, 2018 · Apt 4R

    Open — Invalid certification
  • A

    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. at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 9, 2018

    Open — Invalid certification
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door from east at south wall, 1st door frame from east at south wall in the foyer located at apt 4r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 9, 2018 · Apt 4R

    Open — Second no access to re-inspect violation
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door from north at east wall, 1st door frame from north at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 4r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 9, 2018 · Apt 4R

    Open — Second no access to re-inspect violation
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st closet from south at west wall door, 1st door from south at west wall, 1st door frame from south at west wall in the 22nd room from north at east located at apt 4r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 9, 2018 · Apt 4R

    Open — Second no access to re-inspect violation
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the kitchenette located at apt 4r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 9, 2018 · Apt 4R

    Open — Invalid certification
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door from south at west wall in the 12th room from north at east located at apt 4r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 9, 2018 · Apt 4R

    Open — Second no access to re-inspect violation
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st window frame from north at east wall in the 11th room from north at east located at apt 4r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 9, 2018 · Apt 4R

    Open — Second no access to re-inspect violation
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 9, 2018

    Open — Invalid certification
  • A

    Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 9, 2018

    Open — Invalid certification
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 9, 2018

    Open — Invalid certification
  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 9, 2018

    Open — Invalid certification
  • 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
  • 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

DOB building violations · 5

  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 10, 1997

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 1, 1994

    Dob violation - active
  • 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 - active

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Safety

    Window guard broken/missing

    Jul 30, 2025 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jul 21, 2025 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Window/frame

    Mar 8, 2018 · Apt 4R

    Close

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 (C2)
Year built
1848
Floors
3
Residential units
5
Building area
5,700 ft²
Lot area
2,775 ft²
Zoning
R7-1
Community board
302
Council district
33
Block / lot
236 / 97
Assessed value
$1,247,400
Landmark / historic district
Brooklyn Heights Historic District

HPD registration #312500, last renewed Sep 21, 2024.

Questions about 131 Hicks Street

Who owns 131 Hicks Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is John A Prizeman.

Does 131 Hicks Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 38 housing violations at this property.

Is 131 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 131 Hicks Street built?

City records list 1848 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 131 Hicks Street?

It has 5 residential units.

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