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481 Hicks Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231

2
DOB Complaints
17
311 Housing Calls
20
Housing Violations
0
Permits

Risk Assessment

94
Low Risk

This building shows minimal signs of maintenance issues based on our analysis.

Our AI predicts there is a 94% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 481 Hicks Street

481 Hicks Street is a four-story, 8-unit Old Law Tenement building constructed in 1920, currently owned by Brooklyn Shg 1 Llc. The building has experienced several notable maintenance issues over recent years, with the most pressing concerns being water-related problems.

In 2024, there were inspections related to wall conditions in apartment 2L, and in 2021, multiple violations were documented including water leaks, mold, and various paint/plaster issues affecting ceilings and walls. The building has also received recent attention for pest control, with a February 2024 violation for roach infestation in apartment 2L.

More concerning is the building's failure to comply with external low-pressure inspection requirements, with multiple active violations from 2018-2023 indicating this important safety procedure has not been properly documented. The property has shown persistent maintenance challenges, as evidenced by various violations and service requests being issued and subsequently closed by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) over the years. While there have been no reported issues with bedbugs in recent years (2020-2023) and the rodent inspections in 2015 showed variable results with some rat activity noted, the ongoing water-related problems and the neglect of required safety inspections present significant maintenance history for this 100+ year old building.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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481 Hicks Street Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

This building is in the riskiest 30% of buildings in Cobble Hill.

Building Characteristics

Total units 8
Year built 1920
Total area 5824 sq ft
Floors 4
Tax Abatements None
Building Class OLD LAW TENEMENT
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Key Building Statistics

2
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
20
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
17
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
2
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
0
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
0
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
1
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
0
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

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481 Hicks Street Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

Contact data is from NYC HPD building registration.

RoleNameAddress

Landlord Portfolio

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AddressUnitsCode ViolationsRisk Rating

Landlord Court Records

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Date FiledCase TitleCourtLink
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481 Hicks Street Rent Control Status

Year Built
Built before 1974
Units
More than 6 units
RGB Registration
Not registered
Tax Abatement
None found
Year BuiltUnitsRGB RegistrationTax Abatement
Before 1974 >6 units Not registered None

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Housing Maintenance Code Complaints

This table shows complaints to 311 related to potential NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) for 481 Hicks Street. These complaints are related to conditions such as lack of heat, hot water, mold, pests, and other habitability issues. Class B and C violations are the most serious and may indicate significant problems with building maintenance or safety.

Date ReceivedSttatus DateCategoryTypeStatus
2024-06-192024-06-22Paint/plaster-WallEmergencyCLOSE
2024-02-202024-03-07Unsanitary Condition-PestsNon EmergencyCLOSE
2021-08-102021-08-18Paint/plaster-CeilingImmediate EmergencyCLOSE
2021-08-102021-08-18Paint/plaster-CeilingNon EmergencyCLOSE
2021-08-102021-08-18Unsanitary Condition-MoldEmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 481 Hicks Street. These violations are related to conditions such as lack of heat, hot water, mold, pests, and other habitability issues. Class B and C violations are the most serious and may indicate significant problems with building maintenance or safety.

Inspection DateClassStatusStatus DateApartmentNOV DescriptionCertified Date
2024-06-20BOpenNone2L§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CERAMIC TILES AT SOUTH WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2L, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EASTNone
2024-06-20BOpenNone2L§ 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE SPRING BALANCE AT LOWER SASH AT 1ST WINDOW FROM EAST AT SOUTH IN THE 4th ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 2L, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EASTNone
2024-06-20CCloseNoneNone§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CERAMIC TILES AT FLOOR , MISSING AT VESTIBULE AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORYNone
2024-03-06COpenNone2LHMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2L, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTHNone
2022-05-02BCloseNoneNone§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE FIRE EGRESS DEFECTIVE. MAKE STATIONARY THE IRON LADDER LEADING TO SCUTTLE OPENING IN ROOF .. AT PUBLIC HALL, 4th STORYNone
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 481 Hicks Street. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2024-06-19 17:26PAINT/PLASTERWALLClosedHPD
2024-02-20 22:04UNSANITARY CONDITIONPESTSClosedHPD
2021-08-10 11:57WATER LEAKSLOW LEAKClosedHPD
2021-08-10 11:57FLOORING/STAIRSFLOORClosedHPD
2021-08-10 11:57PAINT/PLASTERCEILINGClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 481 Hicks Street.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 481 Hicks Street.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2023-06-30V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2020 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
2023-06-30V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2021 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
2023-06-20V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2018 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
2023-06-20V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2019 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
2023-04-25V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2022 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 481 Hicks Street. The information includes the date, type, description, and status of each complaint. The data is sourced from DOHMH/311.

DateTypeDescriptionStatus
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Bedbug Infestations

The table below shows the bedbug reports filed by the landlord for 481 Hicks Street. The information includes the file date, infested units, eradicated units, re-infested units, filing start date, and filing end date. The data is sourced from DOHMH. Landlords are required to file these reports; missing data may indicate non-compliance.

File DateInfested UnitsEradicated UnitsRe-infested UnitsFiling Start DateFiling End Date
2023-12-080002022-11-012023-10-31
2023-01-160002021-11-012022-10-31
2022-02-210002020-11-012021-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 481 Hicks Street. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2015-10-16CompliancePassed
2015-07-23InitialRat Activity
2015-05-21InitialPassed
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 481 Hicks Street. The information includes the open date, case type, status, judgement, penalty and whether harassment was found. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: HPD
Open DateCase TypeStatusJudgementPenaltyHarassment found
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OATH Cases Explanation

The table below shows the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings cases for 481 Hicks Street. The information includes the date, agency, respondent, charge, result, penalty, and status. The data is sourced from OATH.

Source: Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH)
DateAgencyRespondentChargeResultPenaltyStatus
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ECB Violations

Environmental Control Board violations for 481 Hicks Street. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 481 Hicks Street. The information includes the start date, start violations, discharge date, and status. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
Start DateStart ViolationsDischarge DateStatus
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Vacate Orders Explanation

The table below shows the vacate orders for 481 Hicks Street. The information includes the effective date, rescinded date, reason, type, and units. The data is sourced from DOB.

Source: Department of Buildings (DOB)
Effective DateRescinded DateReasonTypeUnits
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Work Orders Explanation

The table below shows the work orders for 481 Hicks Street. The information includes the date created, type, description, and charge. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
Date CreatedTypeDescriptionCharge
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Liens Explanation

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Source: NYC Department of Finance
Tax ClassMonthWater OnlyAmountCycle
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Sales Records

Sales transactions for 481 Hicks Street. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 481 Hicks Street. Data includes filing date, type, and status.

Start DateEnd DateStatusProcedureFloor

Fire Violations

Violations issued by the Fire Department for this property.

Violation NumberDateDescriptionStatus
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Fire Inspections

Fire Department inspection records for this property.

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Fire Certificates

Fire safety certificates for this property.

TypeIssue DateExpiration
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Water Connections

Water connection permits and records for 481 Hicks Street. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 481 Hicks Street. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 481 Hicks Street. Data includes violation date, type, and status.

DateTypeStatus

Planning Projects

City Planning (ZAP) project applications for this building. Data includes project ID, status, borough, and lot/block information.

Project IDStatusBoroughBlockLot
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Building Permits

Department of Buildings issued building permits for this property. This includes permits for construction, alteration, and demolition work. Data includes permit type, job number, status, and issue date.

Permit TypeJob NumberStatusIssue Date

Electrical Permits

Department of Buildings issued electrical permits for this property. This includes permits for electrical work, installations, and modifications. Data includes permit type, job number, status, and issue date.

Permit TypeJob NumberStatusIssue Date

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