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
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 · 23
- 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.
Mar 23, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - 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.
Jun 30, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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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- CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at public hall, 1st story
Apr 6, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Feb 25, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - 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 at public hall, 1st story
Feb 15, 2017
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 15, 2017
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 15, 2017
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 .. at public hall, 1st story
Feb 15, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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
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.