138 Franklin Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11205BBL 3-01898-0064Map
Owner of record: Fekete, Jacob
138 Franklin Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1905 in Brooklyn, 11205. It has 5 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Fekete, Jacob. HPD has recorded 65 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 3 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 65
- DOB violations
- 3
- ECB violations
- 4
- HPD complaints
- 0
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 65
- 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
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 18, 2025
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.
Jun 9, 2025
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 10, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of not gfci outlet at east and west wall in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 5, 2023 · Apt 1
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.
Mar 22, 2023
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
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the 1st story public hall
Aug 12, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at vestibule
Aug 12, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
§ 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame readily accessible for signature, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor at 1st story public hall
Aug 12, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of cellar use for sleeping at illegal duplex apt located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 12, 2021 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 floor opening and stairs erected creating duplex apartment from 1st story to cellar located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 12, 2021 · Apt 1
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
Apr 28, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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
Apr 28, 2021
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.
Apr 8, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department apartment entrance door at north, public hall , 1st story
Nov 1, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department - north and south wall at vestibule , 1st story
Nov 1, 2018
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 at 1st public hall from north, 1st story
Jun 28, 2017
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 9, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 minimum required, light fixture present
Nov 29, 2014
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household articles at vestibule. at public hall, 1st story
Jun 13, 2014
Closed — Violation closed - 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 ***minimum 100 watts required***
Dec 2, 2009
Closed — Violation closed - 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 required.
Jun 27, 2006
Closed — Violation closed - 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
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of cascading water leak ceiling kitchen 1 sty apt 1 er1. located at apt 1
Feb 22, 1999 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of cascading water leak ceiling 2 sty public hall er1.
Feb 22, 1999
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures kitchen and bathroom 1 sty apt 1 er1. located at apt 1
Feb 22, 1999 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling 2 sty public hall er1.
Feb 22, 1999
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective locking device entrance door to 1 sty apt 1. located at apt 1
Feb 22, 1999 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective counter balance all windows east room 1 sty apt 1 located at apt 1
Oct 16, 1998 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of rodents rat escreta present at kitchen 1 sty apt 1 located at apt 1
Oct 16, 1998 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective wood floor public hall 1 sty
Oct 16, 1998
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection waste pipe under washbasin bathroom 1 sty apt 1 located at apt 1
Oct 16, 1998 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose washbasin bathroom 1 sty apt 1 located at apt 1
Oct 16, 1998 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of concealed water leak at ceiling south room 1 sty apt 1 er1 located at apt 1
Oct 16, 1998 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint ceiling south room 1 sty apt 1 er1 15678 located at apt 1
Oct 16, 1998 · Apt 1
Open — Defect letter issued - CImmediately hazardous
Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint north and east wall east room 1 sty apt 1 er1 15678 located at apt 1
Oct 16, 1998 · Apt 1
Open — Defect letter issued - CImmediately hazardous
Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint north wall kitchen 1 sty johnson 399 2449 er1 15678
Oct 16, 1998
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Refit door closet southeast room 2 sty apt 2. , section '' ''
Nov 18, 1991 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective 2 sty apt 2. , section '' ''
Nov 18, 1991 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls northeast southeast rooms and inside closet center room 2 sty apt 2. , section '' ''
Nov 18, 1991 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose wall outlet northeast room 2 sty apt 2. , section '' ''
Nov 18, 1991 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice and roaches thru out 2 sty apt 2. , section '' ''
Nov 18, 1991 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceilings thru out 2 sty apt 2. , section '' ''
Nov 18, 1991 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets continuously running hot water sink kitchen 2 sty apt 2 er1. , section '' ''
Nov 18, 1991 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective grout wall tiles and around bathtub bathroom 2 sty apt 2. , section '' ''
Nov 18, 1991 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of concealed water leak ceiling bathroom 2 sty apt 2. , section '' ''
Nov 18, 1991 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling bathroom 2 sty apt 2. , section '' ''
Nov 18, 1991 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective basement apt singleton.
May 9, 1989
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
D26-19.07 adm code 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 night inspection lights not on.
Apr 21, 1989
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 3
- Unsafe buildings none
Ub-unsafe buildings none
Feb 13, 2001
V%-dob violation - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Feb 7, 2001
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Sep 18, 2000
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 4
- Non-hazardous
Work without a permit. work noted: at interior building at second floor and #2 unew renovation: (1) remove partitions and erected new at bathroom kitchen, area (2) removed front door (main door) install new (3)
Jun 18, 2003 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior building wall:upon inspection of above property windows were missing at 1st and 3rd floor leaving building open and exposed to outside elements.remedy:repair defects.
Feb 7, 2001
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintian.note entire interior structure is in disrepair.at 1,2,3 fl various holes in ceiling and walls as well as no windows at front of bldg exposing interior to the natural elements creating an uns
Sep 18, 2000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
22r,18l,15l, #18-5th floor, #15-lobby, provide "2" gibs.
Jul 16, 1991 · Penalty $75
Resolve
Complaints
No HPD complaints in our records
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C2)
- Year built
- 1905
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 5
- Building area
- 2,250 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,680 ft²
- Zoning
- M1-1
- Community board
- 303
- Council district
- 33
- Block / lot
- 1898 / 64
- Assessed value
- $279,000
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #343982, last renewed Dec 8, 2025.
Questions about 138 Franklin Avenue
Who owns 138 Franklin Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Fekete, Jacob.
Does 138 Franklin Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 65 housing violations at this property.
Is 138 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 138 Franklin Avenue built?
City records list 1905 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 138 Franklin Avenue?
It has 5 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.