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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

Concern
3 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 · 65

  • 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

    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.

    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

    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
  • B

    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
  • 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
  • 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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at vestibule

    Aug 12, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 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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  • B

    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
  • A

    § 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
  • 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

    Apr 28, 2021

    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

    Apr 28, 2021

    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.

    Apr 8, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • 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 1st public hall from north, 1st story

    Jun 28, 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

    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
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household articles at vestibule. at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 13, 2014

    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 ***minimum 100 watts required***

    Dec 2, 2009

    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 , 100 watts required.

    Jun 27, 2006

    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 100 watts. lights not on.

    Jun 4, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of cascading water leak ceiling 2 sty public hall er1.

    Feb 22, 1999

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective wood floor public hall 1 sty

    Oct 16, 1998

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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
  • B

    Properly secure the loose washbasin bathroom 1 sty apt 1 located at apt 1

    Oct 16, 1998 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    Refit door closet southeast room 2 sty apt 2. , section '' ''

    Nov 18, 1991 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective 2 sty apt 2. , section '' ''

    Nov 18, 1991 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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
  • B

    Properly secure the loose wall outlet northeast room 2 sty apt 2. , section '' ''

    Nov 18, 1991 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice and roaches thru out 2 sty apt 2. , section '' ''

    Nov 18, 1991 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective basement apt singleton.

    May 9, 1989

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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

Complaint data is still being backfilled from NYC Open Data.

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 (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.