473 East 12 Street
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This is a 1-family, 2.5-floor home built in 1899 — making it 127 years old — owned by Amy Hackett. HPD violation data is not available for this building, which is typical for single-family homes exempt from HPD registration, so there is no landlord compliance history to review from that source. Rent stabilization data is also unavailable. What the data does show is a quiet, low-crime immediate block (1 incident within 150 meters — a robbery — and 0 shootings in 2024), no bedbug filings in the last 3 years, and 19 noise complaints in the past 12 months, mostly residential in nature; the dominant 311 issue in the area is parking (221 of 500 total calls), not building quality.
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- The building was constructed in 1899 — 127 years old. What major systems have been updated and when, specifically the boiler/heating, plumbing, electrical wiring, and roof?
- HPD registration data is not available for this property, so there is no public record of the landlord's maintenance history. Can you provide a written maintenance log or documentation of repairs completed in the past 2–3 years?
- 311 records show 25 'Water System' complaints within the area in the past 12 months. Have there been any water pressure, pipe, or leak issues in this specific home, and are there any known plumbing concerns?
- There was 1 felony incident — a robbery — recorded within 150 meters in the past 12 months. What exterior security measures are in place, such as door locks, exterior lighting, and any alarm system?
- Rent stabilization data is not available for this BBL. Is this home currently rented under any regulated or stabilized framework, and can you provide documentation of the lease terms and any applicable rent history?
- There are 0 open lead violations on record, but the building dates to 1899, well before lead paint was banned. Has a lead paint inspection or risk assessment been conducted, and will you provide the disclosure form required under NYC and federal law?
- Given the building's 1899 construction, inspect visible infrastructure closely: look for signs of aging plumbing (rust stains, slow drains, low pressure), outdated electrical panels (fuse boxes, knob-and-tube wiring), and any evidence of water damage or active leaks on ceilings, walls, and around windows.
- Check the condition of exterior doors, locks, and lighting — the immediate block recorded a robbery within 150 meters, and as a standalone 1-family home, perimeter security depends entirely on what the owner has installed.
- Walk the common areas, basement, and any shared outdoor space for signs of pest activity (droppings, entry points) and general upkeep; while bedbug filings show clean for 3 years, a 127-year-old structure warrants a close look at gaps, cracks, and moisture-prone areas that can harbor pests.
473 East 12 Street sits in Brooklyn, ZIP 11218. The closest subway is Newkirk Plaza (B,Q) (5-minute walk), served by the B and Q lines. Within an 800-meter walk you'll find 23 restaurants, 14 cafes, 18 groceries, and 3 pharmacies — a walkable-errands grade of A. Nearby public schools include J.H.S. 062 Ditmas (grades 6 to 8), a 5-minute walk. Noise activity over the past 12 months is low noise activity — 19 noise complaints filed via 311, mostly residential noise. NYPD CompStat data places this precinct at a 90/100 safety score.
- Illegal Parking: 131
- Blocked Driveway: 90
- Snow or Ice: 32
- Water System: 25
- Missed Collection: 23
~1 block 300m
~2-3 blocks
- ASSAULT 3 & RELATED OFFENSES: 12
- HARRASSMENT 2: 10
- VEHICLE AND TRAFFIC LAWS: 3
- ROBBERY: 3
- MISCELLANEOUS PENAL LAW: 2
- GENESIS INFORMATION SECURITY, LLC
- ADAM 28, CORP.
- ZADA, SHAHI
- P.S. 217 Colonel David Marcus School
- P.S. 139 Alexine A. Fenty
- P.S. K134
- J.H.S. 062 Ditmas
- J.H.S. 223 The Montauk
- P.S. 192 - The Magnet School for Math and Science
- J.H.S. 062 Ditmas
- Midwood High School
- J.H.S. 223 The Montauk
- Newkirk Plaza (B,Q)
- Cortelyou Rd (Q)
- Beverley Rd (Q)
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