# 271 Hicks Street, Brooklyn

Single family · built c. 1846 · Block 261, Lot 22.

On Umarelli: https://umarelli.org/nyc/3002610022/271-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 Jul 14, 2025, 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 Jun 28, 2022, estimated cost $900, described as “Non-illuminated non- advertising residential retractable awning - no copy. No change of use, egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Jun 14, 2022, estimated cost $413K, described as “Minor interior renovations of existing residence. No change in egress, use, or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Aug 12, 2020, 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 Dec 12, 2019, 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.”

## Property taxes

- Assessment: $577,920
- 2026–27 tax: $60,899
- Market value (city estimate): $9,632,000
- Taxable value: $306,902
- Assessed land: $77,280
- Assessed improvements: $500,640

## Zoning

R6: floor area ratio 2.52 built, above the 2.43 base zoning allows, which bonuses, transfers or older rules can permit.

## Recent sales

- Aug 30, 2023: $14,995,000
- Jun 17, 2021: $12,750,000
- May 25, 2017: $4,950,000

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). 17 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