# 307 Hicks Street, Brooklyn

Four-family · built c. 1899 · Block 261, Lot 5.

On Umarelli: https://umarelli.org/nyc/3002610005/307-hicks-street

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

Every lot on block 261: https://umarelli.org/nyc/brooklyn/261.md

## Building permits

- Alteration, filed Oct 24, 2024, estimated cost $5K, described as “Proposed installation of temporary pipe scaffold as per plans. Work shall comply with chapter #33 of the NYC building code. No change in use, occupancy, or egress under this application.”
- Alteration, filed Oct 24, 2024, estimated cost $5K, described as “Proposed installation of heavy duty sidewalk shed as per plans. Live load 300 lbs per square feet. Sidewalk shed shall comply with chapter #33 of the NYC building code. No change in use, occupancy, or egress under this application.”
- Alteration, filed Jun 18, 2024, estimated cost $10K, described as “Submit temporary construction fence work at open space, in conjunction with Alt-1 application Job#B01066068. No change in use, egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Jun 17, 2024, estimated cost $800K, described as “Proposed new bulkhead of an existing 4-story building. Covert 4-family to 1-family. Interior renovation at Cellar, OSP, Roof, 1st thru 4th floor. Obtain new C of O for 1-family.”

## Property taxes

- Assessment: $845,100
- 2026–27 tax: $43,133
- Market value (city estimate): $1,878,000
- Taxable value: $346,758
- Assessed land: $459,000
- Assessed improvements: $386,100

## Zoning

R6: floor area ratio 2.53 built, above the 2.43 base zoning allows, which bonuses, transfers or older rules can permit.

## Recent sales

- Feb 25, 2026: $14,995,000, 4,984 sq ft ($3,009 per sq ft)
- Dec 28, 2023: $5,100,000

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). 16 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