503 Hicks Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231
The three-story, four-unit tenement building at 503 Hicks Street in Cobble Hill, owned by Luca Puleo and constructed in 1900, has experienced several significant issues in recent years that warrant attention. Most notably, as of April 2025, there is an active violation regarding multiple cracks observed at the exterior wall near window lintels on exposure 3, documented during a Department of Buildings inspection.
The building has a concerning pattern of violations related to bedbug reporting requirements, with open Class A violations for failing to file annual bedbug reports recorded in 2021, 2022, 2023, and most recently in 2024. There have also been safety-related complaints and violations regarding fire escapes in December 2018, though inspections resulted in no violations being issued at that time.
The building's history includes multiple complaints about egress issues between December 2018 and February 2019, with some cases resulting in "No Violation Warranted" findings, while others were marked as "Inspector Unable To Gain Access." In early 2019, there were complaints regarding potential illegal conversion of space, though again, access issues hampered inspection. More recently, in April 2025, a complaint regarding building shaking/vibrating was filed and resulted in violations being served. The property's documented issues suggest ongoing maintenance and safety compliance challenges, particularly regarding structural integrity and pest management reporting requirements.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 4 |
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Year built | 1900 |
Total area | 2772 sq ft |
Floors | 3 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | OLD LAW TENEMENT |

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