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401 Hicks St Unit 5B
Listing Notes
Timeless Prewar Elegance with Modern Luxury at The Arches at Cobble Hill 401 Hicks Street #B5B - The Arches at Cobble Hill Experience the perfect fusion of historic character and modern sophistication at The Arches at Cobble Hill. This sun-drenched 1,200 SF duplex offers two bedrooms and two-and-a-half baths on a semi-private floor, seamlessly blending prewar charm with contemporary design. Triple exposure and double-pane windows fill the main level with abundant natural light, while maintaining exceptional quiet and energy efficiency. Soaring ceilings, wide-plank hardwood floors, and oversized windows highlight the home's open scale and timeless aesthetic. The chef's kitchen features Wolf and Bosch stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, and sleek cabinetry that opens into a gracious living and dining area-ideal for entertaining or everyday comfort. The primary suite, located on the main level, features a walk-in closet and a spa-inspired en-suite bath with refined finishes. Upstairs, the second bedroom offers flexible functionality, making it ideal for a home office, guest room, or creative studio. Additional highlights include central air conditioning, an in-unit washer/dryer, and ample storage throughout. Originally built in 1858 and once St. Peter's Church, The Arches at Cobble Hill has been masterfully reimagined as a boutique condominium, preserving its Gothic architectural beauty while introducing elevated modern living. Residents enjoy elevator access, a common courtyard and garden, a package room, and pet-friendly living. Located in the heart of Cobble Hill, just moments from Brooklyn Bridge Park, Court Street dining, and neighborhood boutiques, this residence embodies timeless prewar beauty with a modern Brooklyn sensibility.
Market Insights
$1249/sqft vs a nearby median of $1208/sqft.
- +3.4% versus the nearby median price per square foot.
- Price history is limited, so current comps matter more than trend alone.
- 1,200 sqft creates a usable price-per-square-foot read.
Pricing Read
Asking price is about 11.2% below the fair value — likely to draw competing offers if it's still on market.
- Open Class C HPD violations−$108k −6.0%
- Days-on-market gravity−$54k −3.0%
- Pre-war character+$45k +2.5%
- Visible condition issues−$18k −1.0%
- Transit access+$9k +0.5%
Property Read
The property is close to nearby price-per-square-foot levels, so the decision will likely come down to condition and layout.
Price history is still limited; review again as more market activity becomes available.
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Listing Details
- Days on market
- 194 days
- Last price change
- No change recorded
- Listed
- Oct 30, 2025
- Photos
- 29 photos
- Property type
- condos
- Status
- for sale
- Last sold
- Aug 29, 2017 · $1,395,000
Features & Amenities
Photos
Building Facts
- Year built
- 1900
- Stories
- 4
- Total units
- 59
- Residential units
- 59
- Building area
- 1.96 ac
- Lot size
- 11,766 sqft
- Land use
- Multi-family walk-up buildings
- Building class
- R2
From NYC public records where available.
Price History
Public Records
35 total recorded against the building
4 class C (immediately hazardous)
Tax-lot deed, mortgage, and transfer records on file
Top: illegal parking
Top complaint types in ZIP 11201
- Illegal Parking15,396
- Noise - Residential4,950
- Noise - Street/Sidewalk1,563
- HEAT/HOT WATER1,301
- Vendor Enforcement1,101
Recent DOB
- Jun 30, 2023V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE · LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED
- Jun 20, 2023V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE · LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED
- Apr 25, 2023V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE · LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED
- Nov 20, 2020V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE · E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED
Recent HPD
- Oct 24, 2025Class C · § 27-2031 ADM CODE PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT A3F, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
- Oct 24, 2025Class C · § 27-2033 ADM CODE PROVIDE READY ACCESS TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM DOOR TO BOILER ROOM LOCKED AT BOILER ROOM
- Oct 23, 2025Class C · § 27-2031 ADM CODE PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT A3J, 3rd STORY, 5th APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
- Oct 20, 2025Class C · § 27-2031 ADM CODE PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT B3F, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH
Sourced from NYC Open Data (DOB, HPD, ACRIS). Updated as the city republishes — check the original source for live status.