678 Franklin Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11238BBL 3-01156-0058Map

678 Franklin Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1930 in Brooklyn, 11238. It has 2 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is 678 Franklin LLC. HPD has recorded 21 housing violations here, most recently on November 25, 2025. 1 of the 21 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations: 21
DOB violations: 17
ECB violations: 2
HPD complaints: 2

What to know

Good

No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good

Last violation Nov 25, 2025

Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.

Good

No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 21

IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Nov 25, 2025
Open — Info nov sent out
IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Nov 28, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed
IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Nov 17, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed
IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Apr 21, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed
CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures kitchen & bathroom 3rd story. apt. 2f.
Sep 3, 2005
Closed — Violation dismissed
CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures 3rd story. apt. 2, kitchen & bathroom.
Sep 3, 2005
Closed — Violation dismissed
CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures bathroom and kitchen 2nd story. apt.
Sep 3, 2005
Closed — Violation dismissed
CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures at 3rd story. apt. 3.
Sep 3, 2005
Closed — Violation dismissed
ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls & ceiling foyer south center room & southwest room 3rd story. apt. 2.
Sep 3, 2005
Closed — Violation dismissed
BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of concealed water leaks ceilings, foyer, south center room & southwest room 3rd sty. apt. 2.
Sep 3, 2005
Closed — Violation dismissed

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BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective celotex ceiling tiles kitchen & bathroom 3rd sty. apt. 2.
Sep 3, 2005
Closed — Violation dismissed
BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of torn rubber floor tiles kitchen floor trip hazard 3rd story. apt. 2.
Sep 3, 2005
Closed — Violation dismissed
BHazardous
Properly secure the loose hanging ceiling light fixture east room 3rd story. apt. 2.
Sep 3, 2005
Closed — Violation dismissed
BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice & roaches throughout 3rd story. apt. 2.
Sep 3, 2005
Closed — Violation dismissed
CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures kitchen & bathroom 3rd story. apt. 2.
Sep 3, 2005
Closed — Violation dismissed
BHazardous
Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet 3rd storty. apt. bathroom.
Sep 3, 2005
Closed — Violation dismissed
CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures bathroom & kitchen 3rd story. apt. # 2.
Sep 3, 2005
Closed — Violation dismissed
CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures kitchen & bathroom, 2nd story. apt. 2.
Sep 3, 2005
Closed — Violation dismissed
CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures kitchen & bathroom, 3rd story. apt. 3.
Sep 3, 2005
Closed — Violation dismissed
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color walls & ceilings throughout 3rd sty. apt.
Sep 17, 2004
Closed — Violation dismissed
CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures kitchen & bathroom 2nd sty. apt. 2.
Sep 17, 2004
Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 17

Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report
Feb 24, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report
Feb 24, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report
Oct 1, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report
Oct 1, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed

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Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed
Unsafe buildings none
Ub-unsafe buildings none
Jun 14, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 2

Class - 2
Work w/o a permit: work noted at rear yard constructed a elevated wooddeck approx 20'w x 15'deep w/railings around(permitted) & benches for seating w/o plans or(permit). remedy: obtain plans & permit or restore
Jun 13, 2012 · Penalty $800
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain buliding: note: first and second floor front windows missing, leaving buliding open to elements. remedy:make safe,seal buiilding.
Jun 11, 2004 · Penalty $180
Resolve

Complaints

Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 16, 2016 · Apt 2
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 18, 2016 · Apt 2FL
Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type: Mixed residential and retail building (S2)
Year built: 1930
Floors: 3
Residential units: 2
Building area: 2,886 ft²
Lot area: 1,400 ft²
Zoning: R7A
Community board: 308
Council district: 35
Block / lot: 1156 / 58
Assessed value: $96,120
Landmark / historic district: No

HPD registration #816350, last renewed Sep 24, 2024.

Questions about 678 Franklin Avenue

Who owns 678 Franklin Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 678 Franklin LLC.

Does 678 Franklin Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 21 housing violations at this property.

Is 678 Franklin Avenue rent stabilized?

No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.

When was 678 Franklin Avenue built?

City records list 1930 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 678 Franklin Avenue?

It has 2 residential units and 3 units in total.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.