471 Hicks Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231

The 4-story, 8-unit residential building at 471 Hicks Street in Cobble Hill, owned by Gregory Oconnell, has experienced several significant maintenance issues since 2019, with the most recent being an open violation from April 2021 regarding improper storage of bicycles and wheelchairs in the first-story public hall. Between 2019 and 2023, the building faced multiple infrastructure challenges, including water leaks, electrical problems, heating issues affecting the entire building, and concerns about pest control.

Notably, there were documented violations in Apartment 6 in 2020 concerning water leaks, electrical fixtures, and plaster/paint conditions, though records indicate these were eventually addressed. The building experienced four rat sightings and received pest control treatment in late 2019, though subsequent bedbug reports from 2021 through 2025 show no evidence of infestation, with the most recent filing confirming zero infested or re-infested units. The property has undergone several inspections and maintenance responses, with issues ranging from fire escape safety concerns to unsanitary garbage storage.

While some violations have been closed, including those related to the bathroom conditions in Apartment 6 and various safety issues, others remain open or were previously classified as open. In terms of recent improvements, the building's bedbug reporting history from 2019 to 2025 indicates successful eradication efforts with no new infestations, though an April 2024 violation regarding annual bedbug reporting requirements was noted. The most recent violation status as of April 2024 is difficult to ascertain from the provided records, as it appears to reference a violation that was already addressed in 2021.