173 Hicks St

A six-story, 14-unit cooperative townhouse built in 1827 and set on a picturesque, tree-lined block of Brooklyn Heights. The property reads as a collection of connected brownstone/townhouse façades with Federalist-era proportions and prewar details; many units feature tall ceilings, oversized windows, exposed brick, and hardwood floors that reflect the building’s historic character. Interiors range from garden-level duplexes with private landscaped terraces and studio outbuildings to upper-floor one-bedroom layouts and some duplex penthouses with lofted sleeping areas. Shared spaces include a planted common roof deck with Manhattan and waterfront views, a laundry room with individual storage lockers, an entrance foyer and refurbished lobby, and small-scale building services such as a part-time superintendent and recently modernized elevator and boiler systems. The co-op has undertaken capital improvements in recent years (new roof, elevator work, refreshed hallways) and maintains conservative finances and modest monthlies. The pet policy is restrictive — cats allowed, dogs generally not permitted — and on-street or nearby garage parking is typical for the neighborhood rather than provided on-site. Located steps from the Brooklyn Heights Promenade, Brooklyn Bridge Park, Montague Street shops and multiple subway lines, the building presents a quiet, historic townhouse lifestyle with close access to waterfront recreation and city transit.