778 Franklin Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11238BBL 3-01178-0049Map
Owner of record: Walker James T
778 Franklin Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1925 in Brooklyn, 11238. It has 6 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Walker James T. HPD has recorded 33 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 20 of the 33 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 5 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 33
- DOB violations
- 19
- ECB violations
- 23
- HPD complaints
- 73
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 33
- ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
May 4, 2026
Open — 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 29, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Apr 10, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective mortise lock vestibule door at lobby, 1st story
Mar 14, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective broken marble thread 1st. from bottom up 1 sty. public hall. at public hall, 1st story
Mar 14, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
§ 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor missing at public hall, 1st story
Mar 14, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing at public hall, 1st story
Mar 14, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling.
Mar 14, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
Mar 14, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall, 1st story
Mar 14, 2024
Open — Nov sent out
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- ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story
Mar 14, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Mar 22, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Feb 24, 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.
Feb 24, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Apr 8, 2021
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 8, 2021
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.
Oct 30, 2019
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.
Oct 17, 2018
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 22, 2017
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 9, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following 100 watts minimum required , light fixture present
Mar 24, 2016
Open — 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.
Oct 9, 2015
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.
Feb 20, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following a minimum of 100 watts of incandescent light required. (light fixture present)
Dec 3, 2014
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... 10 sq.f. at ceiling and walls in the bathroom located at apt 2b, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Mar 1, 2009 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... 20 sq.f at west and north wall in the kitchen located at apt 2b, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Mar 1, 2009 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2b, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Mar 1, 2009 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 2b, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Mar 1, 2009 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the rubbish and refrigirator with doors intact at public hall, 2nd story
Mar 1, 2009
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Mar 1, 2009 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of standing refridgeator at 2nd sty with doors intatct at public hall
Feb 24, 2009
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following 100 watts minimum
Jun 13, 1998
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the at rear yard.
Sep 17, 1997
Open — Not complied with
DOB building violations · 19
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Dec 13, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Aug 23, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Apr 5, 2017
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Nov 30, 2016
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Dec 31, 2014
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - active
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- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 10, 1997
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1994
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 16, 1993
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1993
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 23
- Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35245338k,issued on 6-3-17 & to file a c of c for illegal occupancy on the 1st fl. remedy: comply w/the comm's order or file a c of c.
Mar 3, 2018 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35245338k issued on 06/03/17 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. note: no document file for occupancy use as per 28-118.3.1738
Jan 28, 2018 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation #35245338k issued on 06/03/17 & to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01.change in occupancy use as
Dec 11, 2017 · Penalty $2,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation #35263838x issued 09/16/17 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01. for change in use, withou
Nov 3, 2017 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35245338k issued on 06/03/18 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. change in occupancy use as per 28-118.3.2 by operation a place
Nov 1, 2017 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 1
Change in use or occupancy of c of o by opertating a pa as per when current co does not allow such occupancy.noted:at time of inspection i observed 100 plus persons occupying establishment when currrent co 5983
Sep 16, 2017 · Penalty $1,200
Active - Class - 2
Change in occupancy use as per 28-118.3;28-118.2failure to comply w/commissioners order contained in summons/violation#35245338k issued on 6/3/17 and to file a cofc pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.by oper
Sep 7, 2017 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in summons/violation #35245338k issued on 06/03/17 & to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.no compliance recorded.re
Jul 25, 2017 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 1
Change in occupancy use as per 28-118.3.1728-118.3.2 by operation a place of assembly as per when the current cofo does not allow such occupancy.noted:cofc #59831 includes occupancy of 3 persons,now occupied as
Jun 3, 2017 · Penalty $800
Active - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35219223l issued on 02/26/17 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. no compliance recorded. remedy: comply w/comm's order &/or fil
Apr 18, 2017
Resolve
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- Class - 1
Change in occupancy/use of c of o as per 28-118.3.1-28-118.3.2 by operating a place of assembly as per when current c of o does not allow such occupancy.noted:per c of o #59831 dated 3/13/30 issued by the bldg
Mar 11, 2017
Resolve - Class - 1
Change in occupancy/use of c of o as per 28-118.3.1/28-118.3.2 by operating a place of assembly as per when current c of o does not allow such occupancy. noted: at the time of inspection, c of o # 59831 allows
Feb 26, 2017 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35263838x issued on 09/16/17 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. note: no document file for occupancy change in use. remedy: com
Jan 28, 2017 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 1
Change in occupancy/use of c of o as per 28-118.3.1;28-118.3.2 by operating a place of assembly as per when current c of o does not allowed such occupancy. noted: per c of o #59831 dated 3-13-30 issued by the
Jan 15, 2017 · Penalty $1,000
Active - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/ the commissioner's order contained in nov# 35768548m issued on 6/19/16 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1, 28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01. public assembly. rem: comply w/ commissioner's order
Dec 3, 2016 · Penalty $800
Active - Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in nov#35168548m issued on 6/19/16 &to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1,28-204.4 &1rcny 102-01.rem:comply w.commissioner's order &/
Aug 2, 2016 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 1
Operation of a place of assembly when the current certificate of occupancy does not allow operation of a p.a. cofo#59831 allows store with 3 person premises now occupied as place of assembly with approx 120 peo
Jun 19, 2016 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 1
Operation of a place of assembly contrary to the cofo when the currentcofo does not allow the operation of a f.a. cofo #59831 allows for a store at the 1st flr w/a capacity of 3 persons. premises is occupied
Oct 5, 2014 · Penalty $5,000
Active - Class - 2
Work w/out a permit:extension at rear creating kitchen & permanent wooden structure use in conjunction with 1st fl eating/drinking estab kitchen area approximately 13'wx20'l constructed with masonry blocks and
Apr 5, 2014
Resolve - Class - 2
Work w/o a permit. work noted: a permanent wood structure has been erected at rear of ground level eating & drinking establishment and is enclosed. approx size is 10' x 20'. remedy: obtain approvals or restore
May 10, 2013
Resolve - Class - 2
Sec. 28-118.3.2 occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c of o of building dept records. c of o #59831 states legal use of 1st fl is a store for 3 people. premises is & eating & drinking establishment d/b/a
Oct 8, 2011
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/ the comms order to file a cert of correction w/ dob ecb nov#34817293k written for occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c/o of dob records outdoor area at rear being used in conjunction
Jun 19, 2010
Resolve - Class - 3
Occupancy contrary to dept of bldgs records in that outdoor area at rear being used at time of inspection in conjunction with 1st eatery anddrining establishment-severaltabloids chains with patnuxs gathering
Nov 15, 2009 · Penalty $400
Active
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 21, 2023 · Apt 1B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Oct 21, 2023 · Apt 1B
Close - General
Janitor/super
Oct 21, 2023 · Apt 1B
Close - Door/window
Door
Oct 21, 2023 · Apt 1B
Close - Electric
Power outage
Jun 7, 2023 · Apt 2B
Close - General
Cooking gas
Jun 7, 2023 · Apt 2B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
May 31, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Mold
Feb 8, 2009 · Apt 2B
Close - General
Mold
Feb 8, 2009 · Apt 2B
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Feb 8, 2009 · Apt 2B
Close
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- General
Mold
Feb 6, 2009 · Apt 2B
Close - General
Mold
Feb 6, 2009 · Apt 2B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 6, 2009 · Apt 2B
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Feb 6, 2009 · Apt 2B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 27, 2007 · Apt 2C
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 22, 2007 · Apt 2C
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Oct 22, 2007 · Apt 2C
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Oct 22, 2007 · Apt 2C
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Oct 22, 2007 · Apt 2C
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Oct 17, 2007 · Apt 2C
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Oct 17, 2007 · Apt 2C
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Oct 17, 2007 · Apt 2C
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Oct 17, 2007 · Apt 2C
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Oct 17, 2007 · Apt 2C
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
May 25, 2007 · Apt 2C
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Apr 24, 2007 · Apt 2C
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 18, 2007 · Apt 2C
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Apr 15, 2007 · Apt 2C
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 29, 2007 · Apt 2C
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 15, 2007 · Apt 2C
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 13, 2007 · Apt 2C
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 11, 2007 · Apt 2C
Close - General
Locks
Jan 8, 2007 · Apt 2C
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jan 8, 2007 · Apt 2C
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 8, 2007 · Apt 2C
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 7, 2007 · Apt 2C
Close - General
Locks
Jan 7, 2007 · Apt 2C
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 5, 2007 · Apt 2C
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 23, 2006 · Apt 2C
Close - General
Doors
Dec 23, 2006 · Apt 2C
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Oct 28, 2006 · Apt 2C
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 28, 2006 · Apt 2C
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 21, 2006 · Apt 2C
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 21, 2006 · Apt 2C
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Oct 18, 2006 · Apt 2C
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 17, 2006 · Apt 2C
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Oct 12, 2006 · Apt 2C
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 9, 2006 · Apt 2C
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
May 9, 2006 · Apt 2C
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 9, 2006 · Apt 2C
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Mixed residential and retail building (S9)
- Year built
- 1925
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 6
- Building area
- 6,360 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,667 ft²
- Zoning
- R7A
- Community board
- 308
- Council district
- 35
- Block / lot
- 1178 / 49
- Assessed value
- $855,000
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #307244, last renewed Sep 8, 2025.
Questions about 778 Franklin Avenue
Who owns 778 Franklin Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Walker James T.
Does 778 Franklin Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 33 housing violations at this property.
Is 778 Franklin Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 5 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 83% of its 6 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 778 Franklin Avenue built?
City records list 1925 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 778 Franklin Avenue?
It has 6 residential units and 8 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.