166 Franklin Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11205BBL 3-01912-0039Map

166 Franklin Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1905 in Brooklyn, 11205. It has 10 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is 166 Franklin Ys LLC. HPD has recorded 21 housing violations here, most recently on April 10, 2024. 11 of the 21 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations: 21
DOB violations: 12
ECB violations: 2
HPD complaints: 38

What to know

Concern

2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good

Last violation Apr 10, 2024

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 · 21

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
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
CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at building entrance at public hall, 1st story
Sep 7, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed
ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt c3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 7, 2022 · Apt C3
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling at public hall, 3rd story
Sep 7, 2022
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of construction materials at roof
Sep 7, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed
CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening key operated lock and assembly at east and west doors, public hall bulkhead, at roof
Sep 7, 2022
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall stairs , 3rd story
Sep 7, 2022
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
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
Sep 7, 2022
Open — Invalid certification
ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling.
Sep 7, 2022
Open — Invalid certification

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ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing at public hall, 1st story
Sep 7, 2022
Open — Invalid certification
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 missing at public hall, 1st story
Sep 7, 2022
Open — Invalid certification
ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story
Sep 7, 2022
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
§ 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor missing at public hall, 1st story
Sep 7, 2022
Open — Nov sent out
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
Sep 7, 2022
Open — Invalid certification
CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt c3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 7, 2022 · Apt C3
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.
Feb 24, 2022
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.
Feb 24, 2022
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 8, 2021
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.
Oct 17, 2018
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 7, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 12

Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - active
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 2020 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
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 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 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
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report
Nov 8, 2019
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - active
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report
Feb 24, 2017
Dob violation - active

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Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 16, 1993
Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 2

Class - 1
Atoi, observed at exp. 1, fire escape at 2nd fl lvl has been mod. and enlrgd. there was rmv of f.e egress strs from 3rd fl to 2nd fl level, drop down ladder from 3rd to 2nd fl lvl has been reloc on the outside
Jan 6, 2026 · Penalty $2,500
Active
Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. noted: at rear yard,fire escape is being blocked by wines at 2nd fl & drop ladder landing at grand floor. over grow bushes at rear yard. front fire escapes is
Jul 15, 2015 · Penalty $530
Resolve

Complaints

Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 18, 2015 · Apt 2B
Close
Nonconst
Smoke detector
Feb 10, 2012 · Apt BLDG
Close
General
Stairs
Feb 10, 2012 · Apt BLDG
Close
General
Stairs
Feb 10, 2012 · Apt BLDG
Close
General
Stairs
Feb 10, 2012 · Apt BLDG
Close
General
Locks
Apr 27, 2010 · Apt 1C
Close
General
Windows
Apr 27, 2010 · Apt 1C
Close
General
Windows
Apr 27, 2010 · Apt 1C
Close
Plumbing
Water-leaks
Apr 27, 2010 · Apt 1C
Close
Plumbing
Water-leaks
Apr 27, 2010 · Apt 1C
Close

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Plumbing
Water-leaks
Apr 27, 2010 · Apt 1C
Close
General
Mold
Jan 22, 2009 · Apt 3B
Close
Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jan 16, 2009 · Apt 3B
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 16, 2009 · Apt 3B
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 16, 2009 · Apt 3B
Close
Plumbing
Radiator
Jan 16, 2009 · Apt 3B
Close
Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jan 12, 2009 · Apt 3B
Close
General
Mold
Jan 12, 2009 · Apt 3B
Close
Plumbing
Radiator
Jan 12, 2009 · Apt 3B
Close
Heating
Heat related
Nov 17, 2008 · Apt 3C
Close
Heating
Heat related
Nov 17, 2008 · Apt 3C
Close
Heating
Heat related
Oct 24, 2005 · Apt 3B
Close
Heating
Heat related
Oct 23, 2005 · Apt 3B
Close
Heating
Heat related
Oct 22, 2005 · Apt 2A
Close
Heating
Heat related
Oct 19, 2004 · Apt 3B
Close
Heating
Heat related
Mar 24, 2004 · Apt 4A
Close
Heating
Heat related
Jan 10, 2004 · Apt 4A
Close
Heating
Heat related
Nov 10, 2003 · Apt 4A
Close
Heating
Heat related
Oct 24, 2003 · Apt 3B
Close
Heating
Heat related
Oct 24, 2003 · Apt 3B
Close
Heating
Heat related
Oct 23, 2003 · Apt 3B
Close
Heating
Heat related
May 16, 2003 · Apt 3B
Close
Heating
Heat related
May 14, 2003 · Apt 3B
Close
Heating
Heat related
May 6, 2003 · Apt 1C
Close
Heating
Heat related
May 6, 2003 · Apt 3B
Close
Heating
Heat related
Apr 25, 2003 · Apt 3B
Close
Nonconst
Vermin
Feb 25, 2003 · Apt 1A
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 25, 2003 · Apt 1A
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 (C1)
Year built: 1905
Floors: 3
Residential units: 10
Building area: 5,625 ft²
Lot area: 2,633 ft²
Zoning: R6B
Community board: 303
Council district: 33
Block / lot: 1912 / 39
Assessed value: $399,600
Landmark / historic district: No

HPD registration #305576, last renewed Jul 29, 2025.

Questions about 166 Franklin Avenue

Who owns 166 Franklin Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 166 Franklin Ys LLC.

Does 166 Franklin Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 21 housing violations at this property.

Is 166 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 166 Franklin Avenue built?

City records list 1905 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 166 Franklin Avenue?

It has 10 residential units.

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