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479 Hicks Street

Brooklyn, NY 11231BBL 3-00321-0023Map

Owner of record: 479 Hicks Street, LLC

479 Hicks Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Brooklyn, 11231. It has 8 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 479 Hicks Street, LLC. HPD has recorded 23 housing violations here, most recently on March 23, 2023. 8 of the 23 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
23
DOB violations
15
ECB violations
4
HPD complaints
242

What to know

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

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 · 23

  • 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
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic wall tiles at recess area around east window in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 30, 2022 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 30, 2022 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 30, 2022 · Apt 1R

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at east wall and ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 30, 2022 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing consisting of iron hook installed at building enfrance door at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 30, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Jun 30, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 6, 2022 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 6, 2022 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 6, 2022 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 6, 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

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile floor in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story, apartment at south

    Feb 15, 2017 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor around radiator in the 5th room from east located at apt 1r, 1st story, apartment at south

    Feb 15, 2017 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of scalding hot water 140 f in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, apartment at south

    Feb 15, 2017 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective and/or make operable west entrance door located at apt 1r, 1st story, apartment at south

    Feb 15, 2017 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 15, 2017

    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

    Feb 15, 2017

    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

    Feb 15, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 .. at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 15, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 13, 2017 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose wwod floor in the 2nd room from east located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 13, 2017 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose wood floor near west window in the 4th room from east located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 13, 2017 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 15

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report

    Mar 1, 2013

    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

    Jan 19, 2007

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Sep 28, 2006

    Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 6, 2006

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 31, 2005

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 19, 2003

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 26, 2002

    Dob violation - dismissed
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  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 7, 2000

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 10, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 16, 1993

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Jun 7, 1989

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 4

  • Hazardous

    Exit door: total obstruction: the rear exit door at 1st story, consistof dead bolt and padlock at lock position, thus creating a dangerous condition in the event of fire or other means of emergency escape from

    Nov 15, 2005 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain building. defect is : main wood beam at bsmt level - front of building - is cracked and water rotted also several joists in basement are water rotted and cracked at serveral locations remed

    Dec 28, 2002 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain defect is:holes in cellar cieling at various location.hole in boiler room fire rated ceiling a east section.remedyrepairdefective cellar and boiler room ceiling.

    May 1, 1995 · Penalty $875

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain main beam at center cellar sags to the east and left exposed, not rated. remedy: provide immediate maintenance to beam. submit structural stability report to dob.

    Jun 7, 1994 · Penalty $800

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Electric

    No lighting

    Jun 27, 2022 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 27, 2022 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 27, 2022 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Jun 27, 2022 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jun 27, 2022 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Apr 2, 2022 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 14, 2021 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 14, 2017 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Feb 7, 2017 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Feb 7, 2017 · Apt 1R

    Close
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  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Feb 7, 2017 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 7, 2017 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 4, 2017 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 10, 2017 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 29, 2012 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat-plant

    Dec 29, 2012 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 11, 2011 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 28, 2008 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 28, 2008 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Sep 25, 2007 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Sep 25, 2007 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Sep 25, 2007 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jul 14, 2007 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jul 14, 2007 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    May 31, 2007 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Apr 12, 2007 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Dec 19, 2006 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Dec 19, 2006 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Dec 19, 2006 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Dec 19, 2006 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 19, 2006 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Oct 2, 2006 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Oct 2, 2006 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Oct 2, 2006 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Oct 2, 2006 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Oct 2, 2006 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Oct 2, 2006 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Oct 2, 2006 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Oct 2, 2006 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Sep 6, 2006 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Janitor/super

    Sep 6, 2006 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Sep 6, 2006 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Sep 6, 2006 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Sep 6, 2006 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Sep 6, 2006 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Jul 12, 2006 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jul 12, 2006 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Jul 12, 2006 · Apt 1

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Jun 26, 2006 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Jun 26, 2006 · Apt 1

    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 (C1)
Year built
1920
Floors
4
Residential units
8
Building area
5,824 ft²
Lot area
2,301 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
306
Council district
39
Block / lot
321 / 23
Assessed value
$1,134,900
Landmark / historic district
Cobble Hill Historic District

HPD registration #333651, last renewed Jul 11, 2025.

Questions about 479 Hicks Street

Who owns 479 Hicks Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 479 Hicks Street, LLC.

Does 479 Hicks Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 23 housing violations at this property.

Is 479 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 479 Hicks Street built?

City records list 1920 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 479 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.