47 Hicks Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201

The four-story, seven-unit residential building at 47 Hicks Street in Brooklyn Heights, owned by Charles Cara, has been subject to several noteworthy incidents and inspections since 2018. Most significantly, between 2019 and 2020, there were multiple smoking violation complaints (five in total), all of which were eventually addressed and closed by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH).

In 2020, there was one complaint regarding food establishment issues involving rodents/insects/garbage, which was also closed after being addressed. More recent activity includes two Department of Buildings complaints from late 2023 related to construction and adjacent buildings, though inspectors were unable to gain access to conduct their evaluations. The building has maintained a clean record regarding pest issues, with bedbug reporting from 2018 through 2024 showing zero infested or re-infested dwelling units.

The property has also passed rodent inspections in 2013 and 2015, suggesting effective pest management. The most recent bedbug report (2024-2025) continues the pattern of confirmed pest-free status for all units. While there have been multiple health-related complaints requiring attention over the years, particularly in 2020, records indicate these issues were resolved, though the smoking violations represent a recurring concern over multiple years.