162 Franklin Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11205BBL 3-01912-0037Map
Owner of record: Lorenzo E Leal
162 Franklin Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1905 in Brooklyn, 11205. It has 6 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Lorenzo E Leal. HPD has recorded 348 housing violations here, most recently on October 25, 2025. 11 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 6 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 348
- DOB violations
- 20
- ECB violations
- 3
- HPD complaints
- 260
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
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.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 348
- CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at building entrance door , 1st story
Oct 25, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges.. in the entrance located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 7, 2025 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at boiler room
Sep 30, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at rear door leading to rear yard at cellar
Sep 30, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Fire escape defective. adjust the dropladder so that it will slide easily in the guide rods in down position at building rear at fire escape
Sep 30, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective 2nd egress door nailed shut make operable in the 1st room from east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Sep 30, 2025 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls and ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Sep 30, 2025 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide door knob to door leading to east 2 room in the 1st room from east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Sep 30, 2025 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl tiles at floor in the private hallway located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Sep 30, 2025 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl tiles at floor in the 2nd room from east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Sep 30, 2025 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood door at entrance in the 2nd room from east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Sep 30, 2025 · Apt 2R
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 walls erected from floor to ceiling at north and south from front to rear at cellar
Sep 30, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at door leading into cellar at public hall, 1st story
Sep 30, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at cellar
Sep 30, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the 1st room from east located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 30, 2025 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Sep 30, 2025 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Sep 30, 2025 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Provide a peep hole in entrance door of the dwelling unit so located so as to permit a person inside the dwelling to view any person outside entrance door located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 30, 2025 · Apt 2L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective porcelain enamel finish at bathtub by the method of reglazing in the bathroom located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 11, 2025 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Sep 11, 2025 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Sep 11, 2025 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 11, 2025 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 11, 2025 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and all walls in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Sep 11, 2025 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Sep 11, 2025 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of bushes and shrubs at rear blocking fire escape access yard
Sep 11, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective mortise lock at entrance door to building at public hall, 1st story
Sep 11, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical outlet (1st from north at west) in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Sep 2, 2025 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective mortise lockset at door in the entrance located at apt 1r, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Sep 2, 2025 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose light fixture at ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 1r, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Sep 2, 2025 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Sep 2, 2025 · Apt 1R
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the foyer located at apt 1r, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Sep 2, 2025 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... greater than 10 square feet at north and east walls in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Sep 2, 2025 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... greater than 10 square feet at north and east walls in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west original violation 18199713 issued 02-sep-25 has been upgraded to class c per administrative code 27-2017.3a(5)(a) or (b).
Sep 2, 2025 · Apt 1R
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective knob of the mortise lock on the door in the entrance located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 10, 2025 · Apt 1R
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 10, 2025 · Apt 1R
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant plaster on the ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Jul 10, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Jul 10, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the south wall in the private hallway located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 10, 2025 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the south wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 10, 2025 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 10, 2025 · Apt 1R
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch at vestibule door , 1st story
Jul 4, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarded plaster at ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Jul 4, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 2nd story
Jun 20, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at vestibule door , 1st story
Jun 20, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 2nd story
Jun 20, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Jun 20, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Jun 20, 2025
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.
Jun 9, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
May 27, 2025 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 20
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection
Sep 23, 2024
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Sep 2, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Sep 2, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Sep 2, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report
Oct 1, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 10, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jul 25, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
May 12, 1993
Vpw*-violation unserved ecb-work without permit-dismissed
ECB violations · 3
- Class - 1
I observed in apt #3r on third floor, all light on ceiling installed on old gas lamp light piping inn ceiling which is prohibited and not code complaint, repair and/replace
Dec 26, 2019
Resolve - Class - 1
I observed in apt #3r newly installed gas shut off valve and nipple for gas stove and no permits on file therefore no proper testing was performed on gas line as per the dob, perform test
Dec 26, 2019
Resolve - Class - 1
I observed in apt #3r newly installed gas shut off valve and nipple for gas stove and no permits on file., obtain permit
Dec 26, 2019
Resolve
Complaints
- Plumbing
Radiator
Mar 12, 2026 · Apt 1R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 12, 2026 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Mar 12, 2026 · Apt 1R
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Mar 12, 2026 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Feb 20, 2026 · Apt 1R
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Feb 20, 2026 · Apt 1R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 20, 2026 · Apt 1R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 20, 2026 · Apt 1R
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Oct 30, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Flooring/stairs
Stairs
Oct 30, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close
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- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 10, 2025 · Apt 2R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 10, 2025 · Apt 2R
Close - Door/window
Door
Sep 10, 2025 · Apt 2L
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Sep 10, 2025 · Apt 2L
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Sep 10, 2025 · Apt 2L
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Sep 10, 2025 · Apt 2L
Close - Door/window
Door
Sep 10, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Door
Sep 10, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Aug 25, 2025 · Apt 1R
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Aug 25, 2025 · Apt 1R
Close - General
Cooking gas
Aug 25, 2025 · Apt 1R
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Aug 25, 2025 · Apt 1R
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Aug 25, 2025 · Apt 1R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 25, 2025 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 25, 2025 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 1, 2025 · Apt 1R
Close - Door/window
Door
Jul 1, 2025 · Apt 1R
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jul 1, 2025 · Apt 1R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 1, 2025 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jul 1, 2025 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jul 1, 2025 · Apt 1R
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jul 1, 2025 · Apt 1R
Close - General
Cabinet
Jul 1, 2025 · Apt 1R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 1, 2025 · Apt 1R
Close - Flooring/stairs
Stairs
Jun 19, 2025 · Apt HALLWA
Close - Flooring/stairs
Stairs
Jun 19, 2025 · Apt HALLWA
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jun 19, 2025 · Apt 1R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 19, 2025 · Apt 1R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 19, 2025 · Apt 1R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 19, 2025 · Apt 2L
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jun 19, 2025 · Apt HALLWA
Close - Electric
Wiring
May 23, 2025 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
May 23, 2025 · Apt 1R
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
May 23, 2025 · Apt 1R
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
May 23, 2025 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
May 23, 2025 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
May 23, 2025 · Apt 1R
Close - General
Cooking gas
May 23, 2025 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
May 6, 2025 · Apt 1R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 6, 2025 · Apt 1R
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C2)
- Year built
- 1905
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 6
- Building area
- 5,625 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,642 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 303
- Council district
- 33
- Block / lot
- 1912 / 37
- Assessed value
- $690,750
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #340592, last renewed Sep 4, 2025.
Questions about 162 Franklin Avenue
Who owns 162 Franklin Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Lorenzo E Leal.
Does 162 Franklin Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 348 housing violations at this property.
Is 162 Franklin Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 6 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 162 Franklin Avenue built?
City records list 1905 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 162 Franklin Avenue?
It has 6 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.