447 Hicks Street
Brooklyn, NY 11201BBL 3-00310-0002Map
Owner of record: Hicks St Constr.inc
447 Hicks Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1900 in Brooklyn, 11201. It has 8 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Hicks St Constr.inc. HPD has recorded 26 housing violations here, most recently on November 14, 2023. 1 of the 26 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 26
- DOB violations
- 11
- ECB violations
- 1
- HPD complaints
- 14
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
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 · 26
- CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing consisting of permanent stopper installed at the building entrance door at public hall, 1st story
Nov 14, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing permanent stopper installed at the vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Nov 14, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing .. , 1st story
Jun 6, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated lock installed at entrance door to roof at bulkhead at public hall stairs, 4th story
Feb 24, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing consisting of permanent stopper installed at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Feb 24, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at entrance leading to roof at bulkhead at public hall stairs, 4th story
Feb 24, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing stopper at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Sep 21, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at the bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 19, 2022 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective in the entrance located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 19, 2022 · Apt 4B
Open — Violation will be reinspected - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 19, 2022 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 19, 2022 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 19, 2022 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of household items at 2nd story balcony north stack, building front
Jul 8, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - 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.
Apr 9, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors the entrance to building 1st story
Oct 23, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes at 2nd story west stack front yard
Oct 23, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - IInformation / order
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 18, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 on wall at public hall, 1st story
Feb 4, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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
Feb 4, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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
Feb 4, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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
Feb 4, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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
Feb 4, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box sign missing on wall at public hall, 1st story
Feb 4, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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 sign missing on wall at public hall, 1st story
Feb 4, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - IInformation / order
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 - IInformation / order
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 · 11
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report
Mar 3, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Feb 19, 2010
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Feb 19, 2010
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
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
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmrk-landmark none
Nov 5, 1986
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Nov 5, 1986
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 1
- Non-hazardous
Failure to terminate clemney as per dept of building code. defect is: chimney at roof north front terminated with in 10' of the window of the adjacent building at north remedy: terminate chimney 3' above the ro
Mar 12, 1997 · Penalty $350
Resolve
Complaints
- Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jul 11, 2022 · Apt 4B
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jul 11, 2022 · Apt 4B
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jun 30, 2022 · Apt 4B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 19, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 18, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 17, 2018 · Apt 1B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 18, 2018 · Apt 1B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 2, 2018 · Apt 4A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jan 23, 2018 · Apt 1B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 23, 2018 · Apt 1B
Close
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- Water leak
Damp spot
Jan 23, 2018 · Apt 1B
Close - General
Ventilation system
Jan 23, 2018 · Apt 1B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 14, 2017 · Apt 4A
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Mar 8, 2005 · Apt 2B
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1900
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 8
- Building area
- 4,320 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,184 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 306
- Council district
- 39
- Block / lot
- 310 / 2
- Assessed value
- $1,001,250
- Landmark / historic district
- Cobble Hill Historic District
HPD registration #369490, last renewed Sep 10, 2025.
Questions about 447 Hicks Street
Who owns 447 Hicks Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Hicks St Constr.inc.
Does 447 Hicks Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 26 housing violations at this property.
Is 447 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 447 Hicks Street built?
City records list 1900 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 447 Hicks Street?
It has 8 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.