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126 Franklin Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11205BBL 3-01898-0058Map

Owner of record: Walter, Martin

126 Franklin Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1905 in Brooklyn, 11205. It has 4 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Walter, Martin. HPD has recorded 62 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 8 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
62
DOB violations
3
ECB violations
5
HPD complaints
1

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

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

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 · 62

  • 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
  • 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 18, 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.

    Jun 9, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 17, 2023

    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.

    Mar 22, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    Feb 24, 2022

    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.

    Feb 24, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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. at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 14, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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

    Oct 14, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • 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.

    Apr 8, 2021

    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 8, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    Oct 30, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Oct 17, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors at roof bulk head at public hall

    Oct 16, 2018

    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 22, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint or post a sign indicating floors at all stories at public hall

    Sep 8, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide approved metal screen above and below skylight at public hall

    Sep 8, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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. at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 8, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 8, 2017

    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.

    Oct 9, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at all stories at public hall

    Aug 14, 2014

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Section 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration 20' x 10' wood frame structure at roof

    Aug 14, 2014

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Section 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration scuttle ladder replaced by bulkhead

    Aug 14, 2014

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of light fixture at east wall hanging by exposed wire at public hall stairs, 4th story

    Aug 14, 2014

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Section 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration heat and hotwater unit installed in closet in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 14, 2014 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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 fixtures present lights not on 100 watts required. at front areaway

    Jun 11, 2001

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Egress obstructed. provide proper means of egress by removing partitions forming closet enclosing scuttle ladder to roof 4 sty public hall.

    Aug 12, 1999

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Section 53,187,231 m/d law & dept rules & reg. provide means of egress from yard to street by fireproof passageway for which application must be filed for approval,or by unlocked door or gate in fence to adjoining premises with consent of adjacent owner.

    Aug 12, 1999

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective mailboxes vestibule 1 sty.

    Aug 12, 1999

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing newel cap 1 sty public hall.

    Aug 12, 1999

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Replace with new the missing knob entrance door street to vestibule 1 sty.

    Aug 12, 1999

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective masonry pit cover cellar front.

    Aug 12, 1999

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace with new the missing glass one lite vestibule door 1 sty public hall er1.

    Aug 12, 1999

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective bell street to 2 sty apt 1. , section '' ''

    Aug 12, 1999 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the nuisance consisting of rodents droppings kitchen 1 sty apt 1. , section '' ''

    Aug 12, 1999 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-20.08,20.09 adm code file certification of satisfactory installation of smoke detecting device in accordance with h.p.d. rules and regulations.

    Aug 12, 1999

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from at least 1 window or provide approved type gate 1 sty apt 1 , section '' ''

    Aug 12, 1999 · Apt 1

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    Section 53, 187, 231 m/d law and department rules and regulations. provide a shoe properly secured to bottom of string of dropladder rear.

    Aug 12, 1999

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the nuisance consisting of rodents rats thru out cellar.

    Aug 12, 1999

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the nuisance consisting of rodents 4 sty apt 4 thru out. located at apt 4

    Aug 12, 1999 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective inoperable radiator bathroom 4 sty apt 4 , section '' ''

    Aug 12, 1999 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose radiator northeast room 4 sty apt 4 , section '' ''

    Aug 12, 1999 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the nuisance consisting of rodents rats thru out 4 sty apt 4 , section '' ''

    Aug 12, 1999 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Replace with new the broken or defective peephole 3 sty apt 3. located at apt 3

    Aug 12, 1999 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire proof material walls and ceiling at cellar thru out

    Aug 12, 1999

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing radiator shut off valve handle in southeast room in 4 sty apt 4. , section '' ''

    Aug 12, 1999 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Section 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration door sealed with sheet rock 4 sty apt.

    Aug 12, 1999

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Section 62, 187, 231 m/d law and dept. rules and regs. safeguard egress by providing iron guard rails or parapet walls 3 ft 6 in high and extending a minimum of 4 ft 0 in beyond either side of bulkhead/scuttle opening at roof roof center.

    Aug 12, 1999

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-11.01, 11.03, 11.05 adm code remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the rear yard.

    Aug 12, 1999

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 3

  • Construction other optional

    Work w/o permit at rear poured new foundation installed new masonry wa lls, (2 sty) masonry extension connected to 857 kent ave rear. stop al l work, provide plans and permits

    Aug 9, 2011

    Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed
  • Unsafe buildings none

    Ub-unsafe buildings none

    Mar 12, 2002

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    Work without a permit. work noted: wood girder beam and 4 lolly column installed at cellar under first story floor remedy: obtain a permit forthwith if feasible

    May 21, 1999

    Vw-violation work without permit - active

ECB violations · 5

  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit. work noted wood girder beam andfour lolly columns installed at cellar under first story floor. obtain a permit forth with if feasible.

    May 21, 1999 · Penalty $500

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain. defect is holes in the rated cellar ceiling at south section. boiler room door defective and inoperational. boiler room south wall not completed, hand rail mssing at cellar stairs, maso

    May 21, 1999 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain bldg. defect is: 2 rotted wood floor joist at cellar rear. 2 plaster unkeyed and missing throughout cellar ceiling. remedy: replace wood joist and complete fire retarded ceiling thru out

    Sep 10, 1997 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain building: hazardous defects are at cellar rotted joists at cellar under 1st floor. apt bath room due to plumbing leaks 2 fire proof self closing door at boiler rooom open/defective. 3 holes

    May 28, 1997 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    36,3c,32a,51,36.

    Sep 6, 1996 · Penalty $1,000

    Active

Complaints

  • Door/window

    Door

    Oct 11, 2019 · Apt 1R

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C3)
Year built
1905
Floors
4
Residential units
4
Building area
3,080 ft²
Lot area
2,666 ft²
Zoning
M1-1
Community board
303
Council district
33
Block / lot
1898 / 58
Assessed value
$350,550
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #357920, last renewed Jul 16, 2026.

Questions about 126 Franklin Avenue

Who owns 126 Franklin Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Walter, Martin.

Does 126 Franklin Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 62 housing violations at this property.

Is 126 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 126 Franklin Avenue built?

City records list 1905 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 126 Franklin Avenue?

It has 4 residential units.

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