87 Hicks Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201

87 Hicks Street is a historic 5-story, 20-unit Old Law Tenement building located in Brooklyn Heights, constructed in 1889 and currently managed by 87 Hicks Street Tenants Corp. The building has experienced recurring plumbing issues, particularly in 2023 with multiple complaints about basin/sink problems, though most were resolved or closed by mid-2023. The property has a documented history of rodent issues, with the most recent inspection in 2022 showing compliance, though earlier inspections in 2019 and 2020 noted rat activity.

A significant incident occurred in 2019 involving multiple Environmental Control Board violations related to construction work, including failure to maintain fire stopping, distribute tenant protection plans, and provide required 72-hour notifications, resulting in fines totaling $10,875. The building has also experienced heat and hot water issues, most notably in October 2020 when tenants reported problems with these essential services. Recent records indicate regular compliance with bedbug reporting requirements from 2019 to 2024, showing zero reported infestations during this period.

The building has undergone several permitted construction activities between 2019 and 2020, including work categorized under "EW" (Emergency Work) and "PL" (Plumbing). While there have been various complaints and violations over the years, including a 2022 Health Department violation regarding conditions attracting rodents, most recent inspections have shown improvements in compliance. The property's bedbug reporting history, spanning from 2019 to 2024, shows consistent reporting with no recorded cases of infestation, suggesting effective pest management practices in recent years.