820 Franklin Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11225BBL 3-01185-0046Map
Owner of record: 1045 Union Associates LLC
820 Franklin Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1923 in Brooklyn, 11225. It has 32 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is 1045 Union Associates LLC. HPD has recorded 358 housing violations here, most recently on June 9, 2025. City tax records listed 10 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 358
- DOB violations
- 10
- ECB violations
- 13
- HPD complaints
- 1,316
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
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 · 358
- 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.
Jun 9, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint or post a sign indicating floors at all stories at public hall
Nov 2, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter top at the sink in the kitchen located at apt 5b, 5th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Apr 15, 2024 · Apt 5B
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceilings in the entire apartment located at apt 5b, 5th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Apr 15, 2024 · Apt 5B
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Provide in accordance with the rules and regulations of this department a waterproof floor and base for the water closet , in the bathroom located at apt 5b, 5th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Apr 15, 2024 · Apt 5B
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 5b, 5th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Apr 15, 2024 · Apt 5B
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 5b, 5th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Apr 15, 2024 · Apt 5B
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Remove the torn and/or loose floor covering , in the kitchen located at apt 5b, 5th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Apr 15, 2024 · Apt 5B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective flooring near the sink in the kitchen located at apt 5b, 5th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Apr 15, 2024 · Apt 5B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective base cabinet at the sink in the kitchen located at apt 5b, 5th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Apr 15, 2024 · Apt 5B
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- ANon-hazardous
Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet , in the bathroom located at apt 5b, 5th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Apr 15, 2024 · Apt 5B
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 27, 2023 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective .. in the entrance located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 27, 2023 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective at wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 27, 2023 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes household items at east stack side of building at fire escape, 5th story
May 17, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes garbage bags at 2nd story balcony at the 1st fire escape from north at west at fire escape
May 14, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - 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 - 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 10, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of locking device on door leading to fire escape in the 1st room from north located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 3, 2022 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective in the entrance located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 3, 2022 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 31, 2022 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 31, 2022 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 31, 2022 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 31, 2022 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 31, 2022 · Apt 2C
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 - 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
Jan 25, 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 - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hotwater exceeding the maximum allowable temperature of 130 degrees . found 150 in the entire apartment located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 10, 2021 · Apt 1C
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors in the entrance located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 10, 2021 · Apt 1C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of air conditioner protruding more than 4 inches and flower pots on 3rd story balcony at building front fire escape.
Jun 27, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - 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 - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 4g, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 30, 2017 · Apt 4G
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 4g, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 30, 2017 · Apt 4G
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint stack at building east side at fire escape
Dec 30, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 19, 2016 · Apt 1C
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak over ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 19, 2016 · Apt 1C
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at gas range in the kitchen located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Sep 9, 2015 · Apt 3F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Sep 9, 2015 · Apt 3F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Sep 9, 2015 · Apt 3F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective counter balance lower sash window in the kitchen located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Sep 9, 2015 · Apt 3F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective counter balance lower sash window in the 4th bedroom from east located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Sep 9, 2015 · Apt 3F
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 2; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 9, 2015 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 18, 2015 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing escutcheon plate at riser pipe in the bathroom located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 18, 2015 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the private hallway located at apt 5b, 5th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
May 18, 2015 · Apt 5B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective toilet bowl tank cover in the bathroom located at apt 5b, 5th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
May 18, 2015 · Apt 5B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet ......... in the bathroom located at apt 5b, 5th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
May 18, 2015 · Apt 5B
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all waalls ceiling and trim in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 18, 2015 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vynil tiles at floor in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 18, 2015 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 10
- Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Aug 2, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
May 2, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Aug 2, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
May 2, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Mar 26, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Dec 28, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 16, 1993
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 13
- Class - 1
At time of inspection, observed 5 story building walk up apartment, approved dob alt application # b00656812 gc, and b00660364 pl, for apt 3f work to include relocate and erect new partition walls and plumbing.
May 5, 2022 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 2
Unapproved,unsafe,unsuitable electrical equipment devices apparatus appliances materials or wiring in use.defective electrical ceiling wiring throughout hallways(fixture wiring)rem:comply with ec code(obtain pe
Feb 27, 2018 · Penalty $400
Active - Class - 2
Electrical work without a permit.observed at 9:40am new installation of electrical wiring for hallway fixtures throughout,and temp wiring throughout hall ways.no application on file for electrical work.rem:obta
Feb 27, 2018 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner.noted:@ rear of bldg exp.3 west fire escape drop ladder is blocked with construction debris and black garbage bags.also observed encumbrances at exp.2 fire esca
Sep 25, 2015
Resolve - Class - 2
Work w/o permit. apt 2g converted from 2 to 3 bedroom apt by combininhkitchen & living areas. increased # of habitable rooms permit #320536014 has been signed off & did not permit additional bedroom.
Apr 21, 2015 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 2
Work w/o permit. apt 4g converted from 2 to 3 bedroom apt by combiningkitchen & living areas & creating an additional bedroom. permit 32053601y has been signed & did not permit additional bedroom. remedy: compl
Apr 21, 2015 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 2
Fail to provide effective electrical continuity for metal raceways, enclosures/cable amorc. raceway is not continous in basement. rmdy: provide effective electrical continuity.
Dec 6, 2013 · Penalty $1,230
Resolve - Class - 1
Dumb waiter shaftways are not sealed up. basement shaftways used for electrical subfeeders. rmdy: comply w/ec code.
Dec 6, 2013 · Penalty $8,000
Active - Class - 1
B154,51,21,15,16,48a,50a,b,c,d,e. 50a- peep hole glass missing back ofboiler fire escaping. 50b- boiler room flr needs to be cleaned of oil 50b- boiler room flr needs to be cleaned of oil. 50c-pipe safety valve
Sep 26, 2011 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg iin code compliant manner.2nd flr,apt 2f,bathroom flr sagging approx 4inches.toilet mounted on raised plywood flr,sink leaning, all plumbing pipes exposed,flooring open to flr below.
Dec 4, 2010 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
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- Hazardous
Plumbing work w/o a permit - hazardous. observe for apt 1a, 3a, 4d, 5dinstalled new full bathroom fixtures, kitchen sinks and stoves. no permits/filing on dob record. also for apt 1a insuffficient drain from
May 17, 2008
Resolve - Non-hazardous
B4a,25a,25b,28b,50a,b,c,d,e,f.50a-wiring exposed on oil pump.50b-control cover missing.50c-pipe safety or relief valve discharge down no thread end.50d-pipe hot water relief valve discharge down no threaded end
Mar 1, 2008 · Penalty $350
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by dob records. co # 18973 state 5families for 2nd,3rd,4th & 5th fl now changed to 7.on each fl 2nd - 5thfl.remedy amend c/o.
Sep 13, 2007 · Penalty $800
Resolve
Complaints
- Plumbing
Water supply
Sep 10, 2026 · Apt 5D
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 28, 2026 · Apt 4B
Close - Electric
No lighting
May 28, 2026 · Apt 4B
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
May 28, 2026 · Apt 4B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 24, 2025 · Apt 5E
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Oct 24, 2024 · Apt 3G
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Oct 24, 2024 · Apt 5D
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 17, 2024 · Apt 5B
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
May 17, 2024 · Apt 5B
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Mar 13, 2024 · Apt 2C
Close
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- Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Mar 13, 2024 · Apt 2C
Close - General
Cooking gas
Mar 13, 2024 · Apt 2C
Close - Electric
Power outage
Nov 1, 2023 · Apt 3E
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Nov 1, 2023 · Apt 5B
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Nov 1, 2023 · Apt 5B
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 1, 2023 · Apt 5B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 15, 2023 · Apt 2C
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Oct 15, 2023 · Apt 2C
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 15, 2023 · Apt 2C
Close - General
Cooking gas
Oct 5, 2023 · Apt 5B
Close - Electric
Power outage
Oct 5, 2023 · Apt 5B
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Sep 15, 2023 · Apt 1C
Close - Electric
Power outage
Jun 27, 2023 · Apt 2B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 15, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
May 15, 2023 · Apt 5E
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
May 15, 2023 · Apt 5D
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
May 13, 2023 · Apt 5E
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 3, 2023 · Apt 2C
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Dec 1, 2022 · Apt 5B
Close - General
Mailbox
Nov 15, 2022 · Apt 5B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 4, 2022 · Apt 3A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 3, 2022 · Apt 2C
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
May 3, 2022 · Apt 4E
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 23, 2022 · Apt 2C
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Mar 23, 2022 · Apt 2C
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 21, 2022 · Apt 2C
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 16, 2022 · Apt 2C
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 8, 2022 · Apt 2C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Oct 31, 2021 · Apt 1C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Sep 2, 2021 · Apt 1C
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
May 30, 2021 · Apt 2C
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 9, 2021 · Apt 1C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 12, 2020 · Apt 1D
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 11, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 11, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 11, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 11, 2020 · Apt 2C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 11, 2020 · Apt 4E
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 11, 2020 · Apt 4E
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 10, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C7)
- Year built
- 1923
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 32
- Building area
- 34,910 ft²
- Lot area
- 7,750 ft²
- Zoning
- R6A
- Community board
- 309
- Council district
- 35
- Block / lot
- 1185 / 46
- Assessed value
- $3,528,450
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #338464, last renewed Aug 4, 2025.
Questions about 820 Franklin Avenue
Who owns 820 Franklin Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 1045 Union Associates LLC.
Does 820 Franklin Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 358 housing violations at this property.
Is 820 Franklin Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 10 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 31% of its 32 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 820 Franklin Avenue built?
City records list 1923 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 820 Franklin Avenue?
It has 32 residential units and 35 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.