134 Franklin Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11205BBL 3-01898-0062Map

134 Franklin Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1905 in Brooklyn, 11205. It has 3 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Berger, Israel C. HPD has recorded 25 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 25 of the 25 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations: 25
DOB violations: 3
ECB violations: 12
HPD complaints: 17

What to know

Concern

4 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

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 · 25

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 18, 2025
Open — Info 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.
Jun 9, 2025
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 25, 2024
Open — Info 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.
Apr 10, 2024
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 17, 2023
Open — Info 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
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 4, 2022
Open — Info 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.
Feb 24, 2022
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.
Feb 24, 2022
Open — Info nov sent out

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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
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.
Apr 8, 2021
Open — Info 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 30, 2019
Open — Info 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 17, 2018
Open — Info 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 22, 2017
Open — Info 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 7, 2016
Open — Info 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
Open — Info 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.
Feb 20, 2015
Open — Info 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. lights not on.
Jun 4, 2004
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system ; door locked at boiler room
Dec 3, 2003
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
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 at public hall
Dec 3, 2003
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of partially removed enclosure for gas lines and hot water lines to heating system, facade at bldg rear
Dec 3, 2003
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1fl, 1st story
Jan 30, 2003 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system boiler room door locked at boiler room, cellar
Jan 30, 2003
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1fl, 1st story
Jan 30, 2003 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 3

Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Nov 14, 2008
Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed
Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Apr 8, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed
Construction other optional
Hazardous
Jun 6, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 12

Non-hazardous
Work without a permit work noted at basement level start of gut renovation & stripping of plaster surfaces at 1st flr replacement of all ceiling joists and 2nd for joists front to bach new plywood subfloor appl
May 21, 2004
Resolve
Hazardous
B4b-4a-19b-38-34b-32a-50-51. 50-fire rated boiler room door required chimney flue must extend beyond the roof top fumes safety values to be piped down no thread ends back flow preventer to be piped down.
Feb 26, 2003 · Penalty $2,000
Resolve
Hazardous
B4b-4a-19b-38-34b-32a-50-51. 50-fire rated boiler room door required chimney flume must extend beyond the roof to fumes safety valves to be piped down no thread ends back flow preventer to be piped down.
Feb 26, 2003 · Penalty $2,000
Resolve
Hazardous
B4b-4a-19b-38-34b-32a. 50-fire rated boiler room door required chimney flue must extend beyond the roof top fumes safety valves to be piped down no thread ends back flow preventer to be piped down.
Feb 26, 2003 · Penalty $2,000
Resolve
Hazardous
B4b-4a-19b-39-34b-32a-50-51. fire rated boiler room door required chimney flume must extend beyond the roof for funes safety values to be piped down no threaded ends back flow pre venter to be piped down.
Feb 26, 2003 · Penalty $2,000
Resolve
Hazardous
B4b/4a/19b/38/34b/32a. 50 fire rated boiler room door required chimney flue must extend beyond the roof top fumes safety valves to be piped down no thread ends back flow preventer to be piped down.
Feb 21, 2003 · Penalty $800
Resolve
Hazardous
B4b/4a/19b/38/34b/32a/50. 50 fire rated boiler room door required chemney flue must extend beyong the roof top. fumes safety valves to be piped down.
Feb 21, 2003 · Penalty $800
Resolve
Hazardous
B4b/4a/19b/38/34b/32a/50/51. 50 fire rated boiler room door required chimney flue must extend beyond the roof top- fumes safety valves to be piped down-no thread ends back flow preventer to be piped down.
Feb 21, 2003 · Penalty $800
Resolve
Hazardous
B4b/4a/19b/38/34b/32a/50/51. 50) fire tated boiler room required chimney flue must extend beyond the roof top- fumes safety valves to be pipe down- no thread ends back flow preventer to be piped dow.
Feb 21, 2003 · Penalty $800
Resolve
Hazardous
Plumbing work without a permit found 4 new gas lines ran from gas meters to back of building to 4 new boilers. remedy; obtain a permit if feasible or restore to prior legal condition.
Feb 14, 2003 · Penalty $800
Resolve

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Hazardous
Failure to maintain bldg.hazardous.noted:front area garbage piled up approx.3ft high 10ft x 10ft.consisting of plywood, wood compound buckets,paint cans,cardboard which is conbustible creating potenetial fire
Jun 6, 2001
Resolve
Non-hazardous
15r, remove unauthorized lock on bsmt. hoistway door.
Jul 11, 1991 · Penalty $75
Resolve

Complaints

Plumbing
Basin/sink
Apr 1, 2024 · Apt 1E
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 1, 2024 · Apt 1E
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 1, 2024 · Apt 1E
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 8, 2017 · Apt 3
Close
Heating
Heat related
Jan 18, 2007 · Apt 6B
Close
Heating
Heat related
Apr 22, 2006 · Apt 6B
Close
Heating
Heat related
Dec 16, 2005 · Apt 6B
Close
Heating
Heat related
Dec 2, 2005 · Apt 6B
Close
Heating
Heat related
Jan 12, 2005 · Apt 6B
Close
Heating
Heat related
Jan 1, 2005 · Apt 6B
Close

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Heating
Heat related
Dec 21, 2004 · Apt 6B
Close
Heating
Heat related
Oct 29, 2004 · Apt 6B
Close
Heating
Heat related
Mar 10, 2004 · Apt 6B
Close
Plumbing
Water supply
Mar 10, 2004 · Apt 6B
Close
Heating
Heat related
Dec 1, 2003 · Apt 3FL
Close
Heating
Heat related
Nov 18, 2003 · Apt 3FL
Close
Nonconst
Vermin
Mar 4, 2003 · Apt 1
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 (C0)
Year built: 1905
Floors: 4
Residential units: 3
Building area: 5,040 ft²
Lot area: 2,682 ft²
Zoning: M1-1
Community board: 303
Council district: 33
Block / lot: 1898 / 62
Assessed value: $224,340
Landmark / historic district: No

HPD registration #315681, last renewed Dec 21, 1998.

Questions about 134 Franklin Avenue

Who owns 134 Franklin Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Berger, Israel C.

Does 134 Franklin Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 25 housing violations at this property.

Is 134 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 134 Franklin Avenue built?

City records list 1905 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 134 Franklin Avenue?

It has 3 residential units.

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