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788 Franklin Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11238BBL 3-01178-0053Map

Owner of record: 788 Franklin Realty LLC

788 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 788 Franklin Realty LLC. HPD has recorded 335 housing violations here, most recently on September 2, 2026. 10 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 3 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
335
DOB violations
17
ECB violations
27
HPD complaints
386

What to know

Concern
8 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Sep 2, 2026

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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
3
About 50% of the building's 6 apartments

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.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 335

  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over the ceiling at public hall, 4th story

    Sep 2, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 4th story

    Sep 2, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective unkeyed fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 4th story

    Sep 2, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the west, north, and south walls skylight at public hall bulkhead , 4th story

    Aug 18, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material west ,north and south walls skylight at public hall bulkhead , 4th story

    Aug 18, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the 4th room from east located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 1, 2025 · Apt 4B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over the ceiling in the 4th room from east located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 1, 2025 · Apt 4B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 17, 2024 · Apt 4B

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the 6th room from east located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 5, 2024 · Apt 4B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceiling at public hall, 4th story

    Jun 5, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 4th story

    Jun 5, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling at public hall, 4th story

    Jun 5, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 4th story

    Jun 5, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling at public hall, 4th story

    Jun 5, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and all walls in the 6th room from east located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 5, 2024 · Apt 4B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 5, 2024 · Apt 4B

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the celling at public hall, 4th story

    May 27, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant plaster at ceiling at public hall, 4th story

    May 27, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling at public hall, 4th story

    May 27, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 27, 2024 · Apt 4B

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 4th story

    Apr 25, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 4th story

    Apr 25, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling near sky light at public hall, 4th story

    Apr 25, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective ... at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 25, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 25, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 25, 2024 · Apt 4B

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at vestibule door , 1st story

    Apr 23, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 28, 2024 · Apt 4B

    Open — False certification
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling at public hall, 4th story

    Feb 28, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material ceiling at public hall, 4th story

    Feb 28, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 4th story

    Dec 31, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 31, 2023 · Apt 4B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 4th story

    Dec 31, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 3rd story

    Nov 1, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak above ceiling at public hall, 4th story

    Nov 1, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 4th story

    Nov 1, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 4th story

    Nov 1, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 3rd story

    Nov 1, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door at vestibule , 1st story

    Oct 4, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective brick and mortar at east wall at public hall stairs, 4th story

    Oct 4, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at west wall at public hall stairs, 4th story

    Oct 4, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile floor at building entrance , 1st story

    Oct 4, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective .. in the entrance located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 11, 2023 · Apt 4A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at the ceiling ,east and south walls at public hall, 4th story

    Aug 11, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fireretardant materials at the ceiling at public hall, 4th story

    Aug 11, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak at the ceiling at public hall, 4th story

    Aug 11, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 11, 2023 · Apt 3A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at the ceiling in the foyer located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 11, 2023 · Apt 3A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor tiles in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 11, 2023 · Apt 3A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor tiles in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 11, 2023 · Apt 3A

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 17

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Dec 11, 2024

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Nov 26, 2024

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Jan 10, 2024

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Dec 13, 2023

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Nov 15, 2023

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Mar 11, 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 - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report

    Mar 3, 2015

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report

    May 15, 2014

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Oct 9, 2013

    Dob violation - dismissed
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  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report

    Mar 1, 2013

    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
  • Construction other optional

    Stop all work immediately obtain permits for work done/to be done, con tact dob before resume to work

    Mar 25, 2011

    Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Dec 2, 2010

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 1, 2009

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Oct 1, 2007

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Jul 1, 2007

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 27

  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with the commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction with the dept of buildings for summons 39091102k., file a certificate of correction

    May 27, 2026 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with the commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction with the dept of buildings for summons 39116881r., file a certificate of correction

    May 27, 2026 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. at exposure 1(front), 2(left) & 4(right) broken stone windowsills, vertical cracks, expo 2 at parapet missing, deteriorated bricks and mortar joints, 3rd f

    Jan 19, 2026

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. on the 2nd floor observed interior hallway is obstructed with roughly 20 pairs of shoes and rack blocking safe exit passageway., repair and/or replace

    Jan 19, 2026

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in summons/violation# 35666903j issued on 12/05/2023 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01. failure to institute/

    Jul 9, 2024

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    At time of inspection observed discarded stove at 4th story public hall blocking egress from 4th sty to roof., repair and/or replace

    Jul 3, 2024 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    E.c.b violation issued for work without a electrical permit or d.o.b approval, at time of inspection observed 3 split ac unit installed at exposure 1 at the front of this location 565 lincoln pl with electrical

    Jun 13, 2024 · Penalty $400

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to institute and maintain safety equipment measures and temporary construction - no guard rails. notes: at time of my inspection of a penthouse apartment in a 4 story dwelling i observed missing guardra

    Dec 5, 2023

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work without a permit note: at the time of inspection i observed active construction work being done in apt #4a. upon review of department records bis and dob now there was no active permit for such work to be

    Dec 5, 2023 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to provide approved construction documents at jobsite notes:at the time of my inspection i observed active construction work being performed in apartment 4a while construction was going on there were no

    Dec 5, 2023 · Penalty $625

    Active
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  • Class - 2

    Failure to post or distribute safe construction bill of rights. notes: at time of my inspection i observed active construction work being performed in a residential building with no safe construction bill of ri

    Dec 5, 2023 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Atoi on active jobsite, observed no roof protection on roof with multiple family dwelling below /business on (4) story building during constructon operation.; 3309.10, comply with code; provide roof protection

    Jul 26, 2023 · Penalty $625

    Active
  • Class - 1

    In buildings containing occupied dwelling units, including commercial space, construction work in progress under job # 321698533 & was performed without out atennant protection plan posted / or on file.; 3303.1

    Jul 26, 2023

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to provide approved /accepted construction documents at job site atoi with (4) workers on roof framming vertical extention on roof under job # 321698533., provide approved /accepted construction documen

    Jul 26, 2023 · Penalty $312

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to safegaurd all persons & property affected by construction operation: atoi apartment 3a sustained water damage and partial roof collapse, also resturant on 1st flloor had water damage arrountd light f

    Jul 26, 2023

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Ftm adequate house keeping per section requirements : obsersed excessive debris and material stored on roof and work area causing obstruction., maintain adequate construction housekeeping

    Jul 26, 2023 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to post and distribute notice to occupants of tpp. atoi, i observed tpp not posted anywhere in the building. remedy: post/distribute notice

    Jul 25, 2023 · Penalty $3,125

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building in a code compliant manner. noted; observed at apt 4b 1st bedroom on the right through open ceiling joist+framing in disrepair due to water damage. remedy: repair and/replace

    Dec 18, 2018

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order to file a c of c w/the dept of buildings for notice of violation #35017292j issued on 7/9/13 pursuant to 28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01. remedy: file a c of c.

    Sep 27, 2013 · Penalty $830

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Work w/o a permit. at cellar level found an installed a-2part commercial sink; b-hand wash sink; c-opening in the ceiling with ships ladder leading from cellar to first floor; d-and full height partion enclosu

    Jul 9, 2013 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the cofo. cofo #75243 show cellar as ordinary use,at time of inspection observed at cellar level two workers doing food preparation and dish washing in said space that has

    Jul 9, 2013 · Penalty $2,400

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Work does not conform to approved construction documents and/or approved amendments. job#320580484 approved on nov 14,2012,a-at first floor level shows a corner entry at the intersection of franklin avenue and

    Jul 9, 2013

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to certify corrections for violation #34901103m rem: file cert of correction

    Jul 5, 2011 · Penalty $4,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    50a-work w/o a permit 28-105.1 50b-no work permit file w/ dob for the replacement boiler

    Sep 4, 2010 · Penalty $25,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    36 38 34b 15 16 32a 50a-no spill switch

    Sep 4, 2010 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Hazardous

    Plumbing work w/o a permit hazardous in cell w/o a permit installed near boiler (more 350000 btu) 2 hot water heaters gas piping new meter meter connected to near gas service remedy: obtain a permit if feasible

    Mar 7, 2008 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    B4b,34a,b,36,bq9,50a,b,c,d,e,f,g,h.50a-no emergency fuel cut of switchoutside of boiler room door.50g-pipe safety or relief valve down no threaded end.50b-cold water feed line leaking.50c-no back flow preventor

    Feb 22, 2008 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Aug 20, 2026 · Apt 4BPUBL

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Aug 20, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jun 25, 2026 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jun 25, 2026 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jun 25, 2026 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Aug 14, 2025 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Aug 14, 2025 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Jun 26, 2025 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jun 26, 2025 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Sep 5, 2024 · Apt 4B

    Close
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  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    May 31, 2024 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 31, 2024 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    May 25, 2024 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    May 25, 2024 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    May 25, 2024 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 19, 2024 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Apr 16, 2024 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Apr 16, 2024 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 16, 2024 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 27, 2024 · Apt APT4B

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Feb 21, 2024 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Feb 21, 2024 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jan 12, 2024 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 30, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Nov 1, 2023 · Apt 4FLOOR

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 1, 2023 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Aug 10, 2023 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Aug 10, 2023 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Aug 10, 2023 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Aug 7, 2023 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Aug 7, 2023 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Aug 7, 2023 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jul 26, 2023 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jul 26, 2023 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jul 26, 2023 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jul 26, 2023 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Outside building

    Roofing

    Jul 25, 2023 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    May 20, 2023 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    May 20, 2023 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    May 20, 2023 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    May 20, 2023 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    May 20, 2023 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Apr 21, 2023 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Apr 14, 2023 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Nov 1, 2022 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Nov 1, 2022 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Nov 1, 2022 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Nov 1, 2022 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Nov 1, 2022 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 3, 2022 · Apt 4B

    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 (S9)
Year built
1925
Floors
4
Residential units
6
Building area
9,299 ft²
Lot area
2,750 ft²
Zoning
R7A
Community board
308
Council district
35
Block / lot
1178 / 53
Assessed value
$916,650
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #331022, last renewed Jul 23, 2026.

Questions about 788 Franklin Avenue

Who owns 788 Franklin Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 788 Franklin Realty LLC.

Does 788 Franklin Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 335 housing violations at this property.

Is 788 Franklin Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 3 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 50% of its 6 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 788 Franklin Avenue built?

City records list 1925 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 788 Franklin Avenue?

It has 6 residential units and 10 units in total.

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