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431 Hicks Street
New Development Opened in 2012
Last updated on Jan 7, 2026

Cobble Hill Towers,
431 Hicks Street

Cobble Hill Towers is a historic housing development with nine buildings, completed in 1879 and converted to a condominium in 2010. The complex offers various amenities and is conveniently located near parks, shopping, dining, and multiple subway lines.

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Overview of Cobble Hill Towers at 431 Hicks Street

Cobble Hill Towers, completed in 1879, is a landmark housing development comprising nine six-story buildings bordering Warren, Baltic, and Hicks Streets in Brooklyn. Developed by philanthropist Alfred Tredway White, it was one of New York City's first progressive housing developments, designed to provide urban workers with healthier living conditions through innovative features like cross-ventilation, private entries off exterior corridors, and two communal courtyards. The complex is distinguished by its red brick architecture, ornate iron railings, and decorative terraces.

The development was rescued in the 1970s by Frank Farella, who undertook extensive renovations, and in 2010 was converted into a 186-unit condominium. The buildings maintain their historical character while offering modern amenities including a laundry room, bike storage, and two landscaped private courtyards with barbecue areas exclusively for residents.

Located in the heart of Cobble Hill, the complex sits within Brooklyn's second-oldest landmark district, which maintains a 50-foot height ceiling to preserve its 19th-century character. The property is well-situated near multiple transit options including the F, G, 2, 3, 4, 5, A, C, and R trains, as well as the shopping and dining destinations of Atlantic Avenue, Court Street, and Smith Street.

The buildings feature unique architectural elements including repetitive brick patterns, bay windows, arched doorways, and a distinctive tower with wave-design tiles at its base. The original design prioritized light and air flow, with each apartment receiving cross-ventilation and access to the communal courtyards, elements that continue to distinguish these residences today.

Doorman
None
Type
Condo
Year Built
1879
Converted: 2010
Apartments
Floors
6
Neighborhood
Min Down
20%

Amenities

  • Pre War
  • Walk Up
  • Garden
  • Video Intercom
  • Courtyard
  • Laundry Room
  • Bike Room
  • Landmarked
  • Live-In Superintendent
  • Terraces / Balconies
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Pros & Cons

  • Historically important tenement model
  • Two large courtyards
  • Distinctive balconies
  • Within Historic District
  • Architecturally distinguished
  • Cross-ventilation in all units
  • Excellent access to F, G, 2, 3, 4, 5, A, C, R trains
  • Prime Cobble Hill location near shopping and dining
  • In-unit washer/dryer permitted
  • Pet-friendly building
  • Many apartments
  • No elevators

CityRealty Rating

31
/44
Architecture
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26
/36
Location
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/39
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7
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  • How is the CityRealty Rating calculated?

    Architecture
    • 30+ remarkable
    • 20-29 distinguished
    • 11-19 average
    • < 11 below average
    Location
    • 27+ remarkable
    • 18-26 distinguished
    • 9-17 average
    • < 9 below average
    Features
    • 22+ remarkable
    • 16-21 distinguished
    • 9-15 average
    • < 9 below average

Broker & Buyer Comments

This "no-frills" walk-up building draws criticism for its "ongoing maintenance challenges" including "persistent scaffolding" and "temperamental heating system." While the location may appeal, tenants note the building's "thin walls" and "basic amenities," making it a "modest choice" in need of "structural updates."

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