653 Hicks Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231

The 6-story, 40-unit residential building at 653 Hicks Street in Carroll Gardens, owned by Jonathan Ng and built in 2004, has experienced several significant maintenance issues over the past few years. Most concerning are two recent plumbing complaints in February 2025 regarding water supply problems, both of which resulted in HPD inspectors being unable to complete their inspections.

The building has a documented history of heating system challenges, particularly noted in January 2020 with multiple complaints about heat/hot water failures affecting both individual apartments and the entire building. Specific violations were issued during this period, particularly affecting apartment 4G, including issues with hot water supply, smoke detector functionality, carbon monoxide detector functionality, and entrance door self-closing mechanisms. The building's elevator system has also been a source of concern, with an active Environmental Control Board violation as of April 2021 detailing multiple issues including worn gibs, leaking oil, and maintenance log discrepancies.

Compliance with bedbug reporting requirements has been maintained, with the most recent annual filings (2021-2024) showing zero infested units. Although there were initial rodent activity issues documented in 2010, subsequent inspections in 2011 and 2012 showed compliance, with no reported rodent problems in recent years. Two significant elevator-related violations from 2018 and 2021 remain relevant, with one showing as active regarding maintenance concerns.