Higher is better. Based on 25 data sources across violations, complaints, permits, sales, and legal records.
Moderate Confidence
This building is in excellent condition — well-maintained and fully compliant
No red flags found. Standard due diligence recommended.
278 Hicks Street is a two-family home built in 1920 in Brooklyn with 2 residential units. It carries a Grade A health score — one of the cleaner records in its peer group, with no open violations or active complaints. Active permit activity suggests ongoing maintenance investment. Our analysis reviewed 40 records across 25 public data sources, benchmarked against similar small prewar residential buildings in NYC.
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vs Neighborhood (11201)
2,229 buildings in this zip code
79th
Better than 79% of buildings in 11201
Above average
Avg score: 89
WorstBest in 11201
Clean record
No open violations, no complaints, no liens — this building is well-maintained and fully compliant.
Score Breakdown
Living ConditionsBased on housing violations — things like heat, hot water, pests, mold
No issues
Building SafetyStructural issues, fire safety, elevator problems, code violations
No issues
Complaint BurdenHow often residents call 311 or file complaints about this building
96Excellent
Management QualityHow quickly the owner fixes problems and maintains the building
No issues
Financial HealthTax liens, water debt, unpaid city charges
No issues
Legal & EnforcementCity lawsuits and legal actions against the building owner
No issues
Maintenance HistoryBoiler, facade, and routine upkeep inspection records
Ownership changes, mortgages, and financial transactions recorded for this property.
Feb 14, 2013
Deed Transfer
Recorded
CRFN: 2013000064629
Mar 2, 2004
Deed Transfer
Recorded
CRFN: 2004000127294
Jan 7, 1986
Deed Transfer
Recorded
Date unknown
LDMK
Recorded
No tax liens found for this property.
No litigation records found for this property.
Complete record of violations, complaints, permits, and other events for this building, newest first.
Critical Issues (1)
Safety Complaint
Dec 13, 2018• 7 years ago
I2
Failure to Maintain
Category: 10
Disposition: I2
Disposition Date: 12/14/2018
Inspection Date: 12/14/2018
Unit: ERT
Low Priority (2)
Inspection
Sep 1, 2015• 10 years ago
Passed
Initial (Job PC7045818)
Type: Initial
Result: Passed
Job: PC7045818
Approved: Sep 2, 2015
Inspection
Feb 21, 2013• 13 years ago
Passed
Initial (Job PC6993983)
Type: Initial
Result: Passed
Job: PC6993983
Approved: Feb 27, 2013
Informational (17)
Tax Record
Jan 1, 2027• Today
Assessed
EMILY BETH STERN REVOCABLE TRUST
Year Built: 1,920
Building Class: B9
Gross Area: 3,640 sqft
Units: 2
Stories: 2
Zoning: R6
Assessed Value: $294,720
Market Value: $4,912,000
Tax Record
Jan 1, 2026• 4 months ago
Assessed
EMILY BETH STERN REVOCABLE TRUST
Year Built: 1,920
Building Class: B9
Gross Area: 3,640 sqft
Units: 2
Stories: 2
Zoning: R6
Assessed Value: $338,400
Market Value: $5,640,000
Tax Record
Jan 1, 2026• 4 months ago
Assessed
EMILY BETH STERN REVOCABLE TRUST
Year Built: 1,920
Building Class: B9
Gross Area: 3,640 sqft
Units: 2
Stories: 2
Zoning: R6
Assessed Value: $338,400
Market Value: $5,640,000
Tax Record
Jan 1, 2025• 1 year ago
Assessed
CAROL STERN AS TRUSTEE
Year Built: 1,920
Building Class: B9
Gross Area: 3,640 sqft
Units: 2
Stories: 2
Zoning: R6
Assessed Value: $398,100
Market Value: $6,635,000
Tax Record
Jan 1, 2025• 1 year ago
Assessed
CAROL STERN AS TRUSTEE
Year Built: 1,920
Building Class: B9
Gross Area: 3,640 sqft
Units: 2
Stories: 2
Zoning: R6
Assessed Value: $398,100
Market Value: $6,635,000
Tax Record
Jan 1, 2024• 2 years ago
Assessed
CAROL STERN AS TRUSTEE
Year Built: 1,920
Building Class: B9
Gross Area: 3,640 sqft
Units: 2
Stories: 2
Zoning: R6
Assessed Value: $406,440
Market Value: $6,774,000
Tax Record
Jan 1, 2024• 2 years ago
Assessed
CAROL STERN AS TRUSTEE
Year Built: 1,920
Building Class: B9
Gross Area: 3,640 sqft
Units: 2
Stories: 2
Zoning: R6
Assessed Value: $406,440
Market Value: $6,774,000
Tax Record
Jan 1, 2023• 3 years ago
Assessed
CAROL STERN AS TRUSTEE
Year Built: 1,920
Building Class: B9
Gross Area: 3,640 sqft
Units: 2
Stories: 2
Zoning: R6
Assessed Value: $369,060
Market Value: $6,151,000
Tax Record
Jan 1, 2023• 3 years ago
Assessed
CAROL STERN AS TRUSTEE
Year Built: 1,920
Building Class: B9
Gross Area: 3,640 sqft
Units: 2
Stories: 2
Zoning: R6
Assessed Value: $369,060
Market Value: $6,151,000
Property Sale
Feb 14, 2013• 13 years ago
Recorded
Deed Transfer
CRFN: 2013000064629
Permit
Aug 16, 2012• 13 years ago
R
Minor Alteration: INSTALLATION OF HEAVY DUTY SIDEWALK SHED OF 35 LF AS PER PLANS. SHED IS DESIGNED FOR A LIVE LOAD OF
Job Type: A3
Job Description: INSTALLATION OF HEAVY DUTY SIDEWALK SHED OF 35 LF AS PER PLANS. SHED IS DESIGNED FOR A LIVE LOAD OF 300 PSF. ALL WORK SHALL BE ACCORDING TO CHAPTER #33 OF THE 2008 NYC BUILDING CODE. NO CHANGE IN USE,
Permit Status: R
Filing Date: 08/16/2012
Building Type: OTHERS
Existing Stories: 2
Proposed Stories: 2
Permit
Aug 16, 2012• 13 years ago
R
Minor Alteration: INSTALLATION OF HEAVY DUTY SIDEWALK SHED OF 35 LF AS PER PLANS. SHED IS DESIGNED FOR A LIVE LOAD OF
Job Type: A3
Job Description: INSTALLATION OF HEAVY DUTY SIDEWALK SHED OF 35 LF AS PER PLANS. SHED IS DESIGNED FOR A LIVE LOAD OF 300 PSF. ALL WORK SHALL BE ACCORDING TO CHAPTER #33 OF THE 2008 NYC BUILDING CODE. NO CHANGE IN USE,
Minor Alteration: INSTALLATION OF HEAVY DUTY SIDEWALK SHED OF 35 LF AS PER PLANS. SHED IS DESIGNED FOR A LIVE LOAD OF
Job Type: A3
Job Description: INSTALLATION OF HEAVY DUTY SIDEWALK SHED OF 35 LF AS PER PLANS. SHED IS DESIGNED FOR A LIVE LOAD OF 300 PSF. ALL WORK SHALL BE ACCORDING TO CHAPTER #33 OF THE 2008 NYC BUILDING CODE. NO CHANGE IN USE,
Permit Status: R
Filing Date: 08/16/2012
Building Type: OTHERS
Existing Stories: 2
Proposed Stories: 2
Permit
Aug 16, 2012• 13 years ago
R
Minor Alteration: INSTALLATION OF HEAVY DUTY SIDEWALK SHED OF 35 LF AS PER PLANS. SHED IS DESIGNED FOR A LIVE LOAD OF
Job Type: A3
Job Description: INSTALLATION OF HEAVY DUTY SIDEWALK SHED OF 35 LF AS PER PLANS. SHED IS DESIGNED FOR A LIVE LOAD OF 300 PSF. ALL WORK SHALL BE ACCORDING TO CHAPTER #33 OF THE 2008 NYC BUILDING CODE. NO CHANGE IN USE,
Permit Status: R
Filing Date: 08/16/2012
Building Type: OTHERS
Existing Stories: 2
Proposed Stories: 2
Permit
Aug 16, 2012• 13 years ago
R
Minor Alteration: INSTALLATION OF HEAVY DUTY SIDEWALK SHED OF 35 LF AS PER PLANS. SHED IS DESIGNED FOR A LIVE LOAD OF
Job Type: A3
Job Description: INSTALLATION OF HEAVY DUTY SIDEWALK SHED OF 35 LF AS PER PLANS. SHED IS DESIGNED FOR A LIVE LOAD OF 300 PSF. ALL WORK SHALL BE ACCORDING TO CHAPTER #33 OF THE 2008 NYC BUILDING CODE. NO CHANGE IN USE,
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