Commercial food-establishment complaints and curb-space friction dominate the immediate three blocks around this Brooklyn Heights townhouse.
An 1839 single-family Brooklyn Heights townhouse where building-level filings are minimal, leaving street-level commercial operations and curb activity as the primary local story. Three things to know:
Commercial food-service activity concentrated within three blocks creates potential venting and odor exposure. 55 food-establishment calls cleared within three blocks over the last year. While 46 of those involved pet policies, the concentration of commercial kitchen and food-handling activity within the immediate radius introduces potential odor and exhaust bleed for nearby residential windows.
Curb enforcement and parking violations define the immediate block experience. 207 illegal-parking calls were logged within three blocks over the last year, driven by 103 posted-sign violations along with 25 blocked hydrants and 24 blocked sidewalks. Curb enforcement remains the primary street-level friction point right outside.
Long-term ownership stability with a single deed transfer since 2011. The house last transferred in October 2011 for $6,000,000, shifting from a long-term individual owner. Title records have remained stable since a 2021 mortgage refi.
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74 Hicks Street is a single-family home in Brooklyn, New York City (BBL 3002200015). This building is associated with Lin, Jeffrey S. Brix does not yet have a current violation read for this property (not enough recent data), along with inspection history, DOB filings, tenant complaints, and rent stabilization status.
Built in 1839, this single-family home sits in Brooklyn and is tracked by Brix using public NYC records from HPD, DOB, ACRIS, and 311.
The building last changed hands on October 24, 2023, according to recorded deeds.
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