# 294 Hicks Street, Brooklyn

Condominium · 2 units · built c. 1879 · Block 260, Lot 7501.

On Umarelli: https://umarelli.org/nyc/3002607501/294-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 Oct 20, 2026, estimated cost $845K, described as “Renovation of existing two family townhouse and redistribute two units, excavation of cellar, and rear and penthouse addition. Obtain new certificate of occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed May 15, 2026, estimated cost $641K, described as “Renovation of existing (2) family townhouse, including stair replacement at cellar, new finishes, partitions, and millwork of all floors. No change to use, egress or occupancy.”

## Property taxes

- Assessment: $391,500
- 2026–27 tax: $19,577
- Market value (city estimate): $6,525,000
- Taxable value: $98,659
- Assessed land: $32,700
- Assessed improvements: $358,800
- Condo units with their own tax lots: 2

## Zoning

R6: floor area ratio 2.21 built, 2.43 allowed by base zoning.

## Recent sales

- Jan 26, 2026: $2,995,000, Apt 2
- Dec 29, 2025: $2,730,199, Apt 1

Open-market sales since 2016, from the Department of Finance’s sales files.

## Flood zone

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

## Landmarks

Part of Brooklyn Heights Historic District (Historic District). 5 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