481 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 1920
- Notable amenitiesDoorman
Things to Know
Real considerations before you sign
- Open critical violations1 Class C (immediately hazardous)
About this building
A 4-story building located in Carroll Gardens-Cobble Hill-Gowanus-Red Hook, containing 8 residential units. Built in 1920.
The Building DNA
Building Services
Unit Perks
The neighborhood: Cobble Hill
Brooklyn · 1,282 buildings tracked
Median asking rent: $4,600 1BR · $5,842 2BR
1 subway station nearby
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
- Pests3
- Mold2
- Admin2
Severity Key
- Class C: Immediately Hazardous (Major)
- Class B: Hazardous (Moderate)
- Class A: Non-Hazardous (Minor)
- Pests
ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2L, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Mar 7, 2024Class C - Water/Plumbing
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 EAST
Jun 21, 2024Class B - Window/Door
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 EAST
Jun 21, 2024Class B - Mold
THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... APPROXIMATELY 1 SQUARE FOOT AT CERAMIC FLOOR TILES IN SHOWERSTALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2R, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH ORIGINAL VIOLATION 14497433 ISSUED 12-AUG-21 HAS BEEN UPGRADED TO CLASS B PER ADMINISTRATIVE CODE §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Dec 16, 2021Class B - Mold
THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... APPROXIMATELY 1 SQUARE FOOT ,AT CEILING AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY, SECTION AT EAST ORIGINAL VIOLATION 14497567 ISSUED 12-AUG-21 HAS BEEN UPGRADED TO CLASS B PER ADMINISTRATIVE CODE §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Dec 16, 2021Class 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 | — | $3,200 | — |
| 1 Bed | — | $4,600 | — |
| 2 Bed | — | $6,295.75 | — |
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
BROOKLYN SHG 1 LLC
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 9 open HPD violations on record, including 1 Class C (the city's most serious category).
- 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 1 noise complaint with 311 in the past year, about the neighborhood median of 1.
- How responsive is management to problems?
- Resolved violations at this building closed in about 544 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 Cobble Hill is about $4,600/month for a one-bedroom.