42 Hicks Street
Building overview
Data as of Oct 1, 2026
Based on open violations, 311 complaint patterns, and amenities.
Compared to typical rent for this neighborhood and bedroom count.
Highlights
What's great about this place
- Pre-war characterBuilt in 1893
- Quieter than average for the neighborhood0 noise complaints in past year (vs 2 median)
Things to Know
Real considerations before you sign
- Significant issues across building dataSee violation history below for details
About this building
A 5-story building located in Brooklyn Heights, containing 12 residential units. Built in 1893.
The neighborhood: DUMBO
Brooklyn · 137 buildings tracked
Median asking rent: $5,125 1BR · $9,475 2BR
2 parks · 2.3 acres · incl. Anchorage Plaza
Available Units
0 active
No past listings.
Past and off-market units will appear here when data is available.
Safety & Violations
Safety Record
Active Violations
Open HPD violations on record for this building.
Top issues
- Gas1
- Mold1
- Rubbish1
Severity Key
- Class C: Immediately Hazardous (Major)
- Class B: Hazardous (Moderate)
- Class A: Non-Hazardous (Minor)
- Rubbish
ADM CODE REMOVE ALL ENCUMBRANCES CONSISTING OF HOUSEHOLD ITEMS AND CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL AT PUBLIC HALL
Jul 22, 2026Class B - Electrical
ADM CODE REMOVE THE ACCUMULATION OF REFUSE AND/OR RUBBISH AND MAINTAIN IN A CLEAN CONDITION THE HOUSEHOLD GARBAGE AND TRASH AT BUILDING FRONT AT FRONT AREAWAY
Jul 22, 2026Class B - Window/Door
OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE LATCH AND ITS ASSEMBLIES AT VESTIBULE DOOR AT PUBLIC HALL AT 1ST STORY
Jul 22, 2026Class B - Mold
THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... LESS THEN 10 SQ FT AT WEST WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 3N, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Jul 27, 2026Class A - Gas
POST, IN A FORM APPROVED BY THE COMMISSIONER, AND MAINTAIN A NOTICE IN A COMMON AREA OF THE BUILDING REGARDING THE PROCEDURES THAT SHOULD BE FOLLOWED WHEN A GAS LEAK IS SUSPECTED AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY
Jul 22, 2026Class A
Market Value Estimate
Statistical estimate based on publicly available listing data. Not an appraisal. See disclaimer.Market data as of Oct 1, 2026.
Comp Matrix
| Unit Type | This Bldg | Area Avg | Diff. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | — | $3,549.75 | — |
| 1 Bed | — | $4,912.25 | — |
| 2 Bed | — | $9,409.25 | — |
Value Verdict
Insufficient listing or market data to compute a verdict for this building.
Rent vs. Buy Analysis
No listing data available to estimate rent vs. buy.
Management & Operations
Management & Performance
Owner/Operator
MARZ REALTY INC
Responsiveness Score
Average time to resolve violations
Slower than NYC average (45 days)
We haven't verified this building's policies yet. Pet, utility, and leasing details appear here once we've reviewed the management company's official site — we only show policies we can source, never assumptions.
Living here — quick answers
Every answer comes from public records for this specific building — we skip questions we can't answer with data.
- How well maintained is this building?
- There are 5 open HPD violations on record, none in the city's most serious category (Class C).
- Is this building rent-stabilized?
- Yes — this building appears on the DHCR rent-stabilized building list. Ask the landlord to confirm whether a specific apartment is stabilized.
- How noisy is this building?
- Neighbors filed 0 noise complaints with 311 in the past year — none on record for this building.
- How responsive is management to problems?
- Resolved violations at this building closed in about 124 days on average (NYC average is roughly 45 days). Open items are listed in the Safety & Violations section above.
- What does it cost to live here?
- We don't have current listings for this building. Typical asking rent in DUMBO is about $4,912/month for a one-bedroom.