55 Hicks St

Set in Brooklyn Heights, this 1900-built, five-story co-op house contains 17 one-bedroom homes across its prewar floors. The building keeps classic details like high tin ceilings, original moldings, and hardwood floors alongside modern updates. Common amenities include a shared roof deck with skyline and harbor views, a central laundry room, basement storage lockers, and bike storage. On-site building staff (part- or full-time super) help with day-to-day needs. Many apartments offer eat-in kitchens, abundant closet and built-in storage, walk-in or custom closets, and windowed rooms that face tree-lined courtyards. The property is pet-friendly with board approval and allows pied-à-terre ownership subject to board rules. Maintenance typically covers heat and water. Its block is quiet and leafy, a short stroll from the Brooklyn Heights Promenade, Brooklyn Bridge Park, DUMBO, and numerous subway lines and ferry service for fast Manhattan access. Nearby restaurants, cafes and shops give residents neighborhood conveniences and weekend options.