# 296 Hicks Street, Brooklyn

Two-family · built c. 1879 · Block 260, Lot 47.

On Umarelli: https://umarelli.org/nyc/3002600047/296-hicks-street

More construction in Brooklyn Heights: https://umarelli.org/nyc/brooklyn/brooklyn-heights.md

Every lot on block 260: https://umarelli.org/nyc/brooklyn/260.md

## Building permits

- Alteration, filed Jan 2, 2025, estimated cost $46K, described as “Install solar PV system on the existing rooftop. No changes to use, egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Jul 17, 2024, estimated cost $19K, described as “Installation of pipe scaffolding and heavy duty sidewalk shed as per plans. Temporary equipment shall comply with chapter #33 of the 2022 code. No change in use, egress or occupancy under this application.”
- Alteration, filed Aug 10, 2023, estimated cost $1.0M, described as “Removal of interior non-load bearing partitions, ceilings, doors and finishes.”

## Property taxes

- Assessment: $434,100
- 2026–27 tax: $20,304
- Market value (city estimate): $7,235,000
- Taxable value: $120,305
- Assessed land: $75,360
- Assessed improvements: $358,740

## Tax breaks

- Solar abatement, through Jun 30, 2029, a $3,569 credit this tax year.

## Zoning

R6: floor area ratio 2.00 built, 2.43 allowed by base zoning.

## Flood zone

Current FEMA flood map: zone X, minimal flood hazard.

## Landmarks

Part of Brooklyn Heights Historic District (Historic District). 4 Landmarks Preservation Commission permits are on file.

From New York City and Jersey City public records, refreshed within a day of each release. Sources: https://umarelli.org/sources. Methodology and corrections: https://umarelli.org/methodology