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477 Hicks Street

Brooklyn, NY 11231BBL 3-00321-0024Map

Owner of record: Herrera, Nelson

477 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 Herrera, Nelson. HPD has recorded 34 housing violations here, most recently on March 1, 2026. 2 of the 34 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
34
DOB violations
8
ECB violations
1
HPD complaints
79

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Mar 1, 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 · 34

  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Mar 1, 2026 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch at vestibule door

    Mar 1, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door leading to east yard at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 1, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 20, 2025

    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.

    Jun 9, 2025

    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 29, 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.

    Apr 10, 2024

    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 22, 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.

    Mar 23, 2023

    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 14, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • 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
  • 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
  • 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.

    Apr 9, 2021

    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 18, 2018

    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.

    Nov 9, 2016

    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
  • 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
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Nov 18, 2008 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective metal door located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Nov 18, 2008 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective wood door in the foyer located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Nov 18, 2008 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls and ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Nov 18, 2008 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective wood door in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Nov 18, 2008 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective wood door in the 1st room from east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Nov 18, 2008 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Nov 18, 2008 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing lock at secondary entrance door located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at south

    Oct 23, 2008 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective fire proof self closing secondary entrance door located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at south

    Oct 23, 2008 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls and ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, apartment at south

    Oct 23, 2008 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wiiring at boiler room,cellar.

    Oct 23, 2008

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wiring at cellar throughout.

    Oct 23, 2008

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective mortise lock at entrance door in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Oct 12, 2008 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective wood entrance door in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Oct 12, 2008 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Oct 12, 2008 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 8

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report

    Mar 3, 2015

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report

    Dec 13, 2011

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    Work without a permit: remedy; stop all work @ 2r obtain required permit from dob, make site safe

    Apr 14, 2010

    Vw-violation work without permit - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required

    Dec 31, 2009

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 1, 2009

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 3, 2008

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    May 23, 2007

    Vw-violation work without permit - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 31, 2005

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 1

  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg noted several cracks are in 2nd 3rd and 4th fl apts apt 2r has approx 1w vertical crack kitchen lift corner and the 5 escape on 2nd fl level has a broken stip apt 4r has numerous cracks

    Oct 25, 2008 · Penalty $1,000

    Active

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 26, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 26, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 20, 2024 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 21, 2014 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 9, 2014 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 4, 2014 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 27, 2012 · Apt NA

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Jan 31, 2010 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Jan 31, 2010 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 31, 2010 · Apt 2R

    Close
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  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 30, 2009 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Aug 16, 2009 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Dec 19, 2008 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Dec 19, 2008 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Dec 19, 2008 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Dec 19, 2008 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Nov 17, 2008 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Nov 17, 2008 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Nov 17, 2008 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Nov 17, 2008 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Door/frame

    Nov 17, 2008 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Nov 17, 2008 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Nov 17, 2008 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Nov 17, 2008 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Nov 17, 2008 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Nov 17, 2008 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Nov 17, 2008 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Nov 17, 2008 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Shower-stall

    Nov 17, 2008 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Nov 17, 2008 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • General

    Ceramic-tile

    Nov 17, 2008 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Nov 17, 2008 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Nov 17, 2008 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Nov 17, 2008 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Nov 10, 2008 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 10, 2008 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • General

    Locks

    Oct 30, 2008 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 22, 2008 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 22, 2008 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 22, 2008 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Oct 22, 2008 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Oct 22, 2008 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 22, 2008 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 22, 2008 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 20, 2008 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • General

    Locks

    Oct 9, 2008 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Oct 9, 2008 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Oct 9, 2008 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Aug 20, 2008 · Apt 4LEFT

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Mar 10, 2008 · 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 (C1)
Year built
1920
Floors
4
Residential units
8
Building area
6,000 ft²
Lot area
2,272 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
306
Council district
39
Block / lot
321 / 24
Assessed value
$1,887,300
Landmark / historic district
Cobble Hill Historic District

HPD registration #372017, last renewed Jul 27, 2026.

Questions about 477 Hicks Street

Who owns 477 Hicks Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Herrera, Nelson.

Does 477 Hicks Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 34 housing violations at this property.

Is 477 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 477 Hicks Street built?

City records list 1920 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 477 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.