87 Hicks Street
Building overview
Data as of Jul 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 1889
- Quieter than average for the neighborhood0 noise complaints in past year (vs 1 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 20 residential units. Built in 1889.
The Building DNA
Building Services
Unit Perks
The neighborhood: Brooklyn Heights
Brooklyn · 1,402 buildings tracked
Median asking rent: $4,993 1BR · $7,046 2BR
2 subway stations nearby
6 parks · 3.4 acres · incl. Adam Yauch Park
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
- Water/Plumbing13
- Safety5
- Window/Door5
Severity Key
- Class C: Immediately Hazardous (Major)
- Class B: Hazardous (Moderate)
- Class A: Non-Hazardous (Minor)
- Safety
OR REPLACE THE SMOKE DETECTOR DEFECTIVE 5 STY SOUTHEAST APT 4C ROBERTS. LOCATED AT APT 4C
Jun 25, 2008Class B - Window/Door
M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF UNOPENABLE DOORS CELLAR FRONT TO FIRE PASSAGEWAY & FROM CELLAR TO REAR YARD.
Jun 25, 2008Class B - Heat/Hot Water
M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF EXPOSED ELECTRICAL WIRE BOILER ROOM NORTH WALL.
Jun 25, 2008Class B - Electrical
M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF EXPOSED ELECTRICAL WIRE METER ROOM CELLAR SOUTHWEST.
Jun 25, 2008Class B - Structural
THE MISSING FRESH AIR VENT COVER WALL WEST FRONT CELLAR.
Jun 25, 2008Class B
Market Value Estimate
Statistical estimate based on publicly available listing data. Not an appraisal. See disclaimer.Market data as of Jul 1, 2026.
Comp Matrix
| Unit Type | This Bldg | Area Avg | Diff. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | — | $4,000 | — |
| 1 Bed | — | $4,993 | — |
| 2 Bed | — | $7,046 | — |
| 3+ Bed | — | $13,422.5 | — |
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
87 HICKS ST TENANTS CORP
Responsiveness Score
Average time to resolve violations
Similar to 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 31 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 48 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 Brooklyn Heights is about $4,993/month for a one-bedroom.