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847 Franklin Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11225BBL 3-01273-0008Map

Owner of record: Samuel Springer

847 Franklin Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1920 in Brooklyn, 11225. It has 6 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Samuel Springer. HPD has recorded 86 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 2 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 8 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
86
DOB violations
21
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
90

What to know

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 4, 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
8
About 100% 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 · 86

  • A

    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
  • C

    Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system, 1st story

    Aug 17, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mailbox, 1st story

    Aug 17, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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., 1st story

    Aug 17, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper., 1st story

    Aug 17, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    § 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, 1st story

    Aug 17, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the foyer , the 2nd room from east, the 5th room from east located at apt 4s, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Aug 17, 2025 · Apt 4S

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance at window lower sash at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 4s, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Aug 17, 2025 · Apt 4S

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance at window lower sash at east wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 4s, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Aug 17, 2025 · Apt 4S

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

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

    Aug 17, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • A

    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., 1st story

    Aug 17, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in private dwellings

    Aug 17, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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, 1st story

    Aug 17, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) east wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt 4s, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Aug 17, 2025 · Apt 4S

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) ceiling in the 4th room from east located at apt 4r, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Dec 5, 2023 · Apt 4R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) north wall in the bathroom located at apt 4r, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Dec 5, 2023 · Apt 4R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • I

    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 21, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 4r, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Jul 21, 2023 · Apt 4R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) west wall in the kitchen located at apt 4r, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Oct 26, 2022 · Apt 4R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard-paint that is xrf tested inconclusive for lead content at 0.5mg/cm2 and is presumed lead paint as set forth in (28 rcny §11-07(b)) and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface-using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st window sash from south at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 4r, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Oct 26, 2022 · Apt 4R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 6th room from east, the foyer , the 3rd room from east, the 2nd room from east located at apt 4r, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Oct 26, 2022 · Apt 4R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace with new the missing lower sash at window frame opening in the 6th room from east located at apt 4r, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Oct 26, 2022 · Apt 4R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical wires at west west wall in the kitchen located at apt 4r, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Oct 26, 2022 · Apt 4R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the 6th room from east located at apt 4r, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Oct 26, 2022 · Apt 4R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling, west wall in the 6th room from east located at apt 4r, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Oct 26, 2022 · Apt 4R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 4r, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Oct 26, 2022 · Apt 4R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... (approx 2 sq ft) at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4r, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Oct 26, 2022 · Apt 4R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at west wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 4r, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Oct 26, 2022 · Apt 4R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt 4r, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Oct 26, 2022 · Apt 4R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt 4r, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Oct 26, 2022 · Apt 4R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at west wall in the foyer located at apt 4r, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Oct 26, 2022 · Apt 4R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at shower in the bathroom located at apt 4r, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Oct 26, 2022 · Apt 4R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tile at public hall, 3rd story

    Jul 6, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

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

    Jul 6, 2022 · Apt 4N

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood flooring in the private hallway located at apt 4n, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 6, 2022 · Apt 4N

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic wall tiles , east and south wall in the bathroom located at apt 4n, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 6, 2022 · Apt 4N

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 4n, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 6, 2022 · Apt 4N

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles in the kitchen located at apt 4n, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 6, 2022 · Apt 4N

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective connection at sink wasteline in the kitchen located at apt 4n, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 6, 2022 · Apt 4N

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and north wall in the kitchen located at apt 4n, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 6, 2022 · Apt 4N

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

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

    Jul 6, 2022 · Apt 4N

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tile in the bathroom located at apt 4n, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 6, 2022 · Apt 4N

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 4n, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 6, 2022 · Apt 4N

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 4n, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 6, 2022 · Apt 4N

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the 6th room from east located at apt 4n, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 6, 2022 · Apt 4N

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Jul 6, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

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

    Jul 6, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 21

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report

    Nov 8, 2019

    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
  • 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
  • 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 1, 2009

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 3, 2008

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 19, 2007

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 6, 2006

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 31, 2005

    Dob violation - active
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  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 13, 2004

    Dob violation - active
  • 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

    Mar 26, 2002

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 27, 2001

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 7, 2000

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 16, 1999

    Dob violation - active
  • 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

    Aug 16, 1993

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Aug 11, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Oct 10, 2025 · Apt 3S

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Aug 15, 2025 · Apt 4S

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Aug 15, 2025 · Apt 4S

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Aug 15, 2025 · Apt 4S

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 5, 2025 · Apt 3S

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jul 24, 2024 · Apt 4S

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Apr 11, 2024 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Apr 11, 2024 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Apr 11, 2024 · Apt 4R

    Close
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  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jul 21, 2023 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jul 21, 2023 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jul 21, 2023 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Jul 21, 2023 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Jul 21, 2023 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jul 20, 2023 · Apt 3S

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 19, 2022 · Apt 3S

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 15, 2022 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Oct 15, 2022 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Oct 15, 2022 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window pane

    Oct 15, 2022 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Oct 15, 2022 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Oct 15, 2022 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Oct 15, 2022 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Oct 15, 2022 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Oct 15, 2022 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Sep 6, 2022 · Apt 3S

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Sep 6, 2022 · Apt 3S

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Jun 8, 2022 · Apt 4N

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jun 8, 2022 · Apt 4N

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jun 8, 2022 · Apt 4N

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Jun 8, 2022 · Apt 4N

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jun 8, 2022 · Apt 4N

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 17, 2021 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Feb 20, 2021 · Apt 3S

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 20, 2021 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 20, 2021 · Apt 3S

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Feb 24, 2020 · Apt 3S

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Feb 24, 2020 · Apt 3S

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Feb 24, 2020 · Apt 3S

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Feb 24, 2020 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 6, 2018 · Apt 2N

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jul 1, 2017 · Apt 3S

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jul 1, 2017 · Apt 3S

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Nov 29, 2016 · Apt 3S

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Nov 29, 2016 · Apt 3S

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Steam pipe/riser

    Nov 29, 2016 · Apt 3S

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 21, 2016 · Apt 3S

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 11, 2016 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 13, 2015 · Apt BLDG

    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
1920
Floors
4
Residential units
6
Building area
8,400 ft²
Lot area
3,017 ft²
Zoning
R6A
Community board
309
Council district
35
Block / lot
1273 / 8
Assessed value
$931,950
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #300579, last renewed Aug 25, 2025.

Questions about 847 Franklin Avenue

Who owns 847 Franklin Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Samuel Springer.

Does 847 Franklin Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 86 housing violations at this property.

Is 847 Franklin Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 8 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 6 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 847 Franklin Avenue built?

City records list 1920 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 847 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.