168 Franklin Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11205BBL 3-01912-0040Map
Owner of record: Md Cbd 180 Franklin LLC
168 Franklin Avenue is an elevator apartment building built in 2014 in Brooklyn, 11205. It has 118 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Md Cbd 180 Franklin LLC. HPD has recorded 17 housing violations here, most recently on September 21, 2026. 7 of the 17 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 118 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 17
- DOB violations
- 18
- ECB violations
- 42
- HPD complaints
- 52
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What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
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Violations
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HPD housing violations · 17
- BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at stairs c at fire stairs
Sep 21, 2026
Open — Invalid certification - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at stairs a at fire stairs
Sep 21, 2026
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling at cellar
Sep 21, 2026
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection waste line at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 518, 5th story, 5th apartment from south at west
Sep 3, 2026 · Apt 518
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice regarding rent stabilization law, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a conspicuous location within the common area at the buildings entrance. for more information about signage requirements, please visit: https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/required-signage.page
Sep 3, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection drain line at sink in the kitchen located at apt 518, 5th story, 5th apartment from south at west
Sep 3, 2026 · Apt 518
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and west wall in the kitchen located at apt 518, 6th story, 6th apartment from west at north
Apr 9, 2025 · Apt 518
Open — Nov certified late - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinge, compactor door at public hall, 4th story
Nov 25, 2023
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.
Mar 30, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Mar 22, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed
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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
Mar 22, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Mar 22, 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.
Mar 9, 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 19, 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.
Nov 7, 2016
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 9, 2015
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 20, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 18
- Construction other optional
Due to unpermitted construction of structure, stability concerns and potential injury from overhead work at 321 willoughby ave.
Sep 19, 2025
Dob violation - active - Failure to submit eer none
Failure to submit an eer per ad. code sec. 28-308.4 in 2022
Apr 22, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 19, 2020
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 19, 2020
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 19, 2020
Dob violation - resolved - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Feb 16, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2015 inspection/test
Dec 1, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2015 inspection/test
Dec 1, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2015 inspection/test
Dec 1, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Residential elevator periodic inspection/test elevatorrequired
Failure to perform category 5 inspection
Jun 1, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Residential elevator periodic inspection/test elevatorrequired
Failure to perform category 5 inspection
Jun 1, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Residential elevator periodic inspection/test elevatorrequired
Failure to perform category 5 inspection
Jun 1, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Dec 17, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Dec 17, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
Boro's comm's letter remedy: stop all work make site safe
Mar 13, 2010
Dob violation - dismissed - Immediate emergency anythingoptional
Imegncy-immediate emergency anythingoptional
Mar 3, 2010
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Jun 27, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
Inadequate shoring details noted: nb permit #310081229 shoring detail shows soldier piles 3 inches from property line revised plan shows 3 feet into sidewalk and approx 4 feet from adjoining property.at exposu re 4 job# 310081229 remedy: stop all work submit plans to sex ex for eng 212 676-2918
May 16, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 42
- Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in a code-compliant manner. at time of inspection observed cracks at 5th floor hallway ceiling, damage around molding at ceiling, a vertical crack above apt 518 and 519. also observ
Apr 18, 2025 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 2
Note observed workmen on a c-hook suspended scaffold with no record of notification to the dob., comply with code
Apr 16, 2025
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in nov #35168173p issued on 1/10/16 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1,28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01. remedy: comply w/comm's order &/or file a c of c.
Feb 21, 2016 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to safeguard all persons & property affected by construction operations. noted: lane blocked by heavy machinery equipment that meantfor pedestrians;no signs posted or flagmen present to alert pedestrian
Jan 30, 2016 · Penalty $12,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Sec. 3314.5 platform construction. platform on all working levels shall be fully planked. noted: worker up on pipe scaffold(2 tier high 13 feet)spackling ceiling while standing on platform made of 2 planks not
Jan 30, 2016 · Penalty $8,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Sec. 3314.8 guardrail system. noted: worker on pipe scaffold(2 tier inheight 13 feet) no guardrail erected to keep worker from falling worker not tied off. platform not fully planked(2 planks only).
Jan 30, 2016 · Penalty $8,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Work contrary to variance. noted: workers on site;excavation taping,electrical & etcin progress,contrary to variance permit(cmu walls in basement & general site clean up) reference #00636460. remedy: comply wit
Jan 30, 2016 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Sec. 3314.4.6 use of supported scaffold w/o a scaffold user certificate. noted: worker up on pipe scaffold(2 tier height 13 feet)no user certificate available. worker not tied off &/or no guardrail system insta
Jan 30, 2016 · Penalty $8,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to safeguard all persons & property affected by construction operations. stop work order: issued & posted at fence. noted: at the time of my inspection approx 100' of construction fence has tipped over
Jan 10, 2016 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to safeguard all persons & property affected by construction operations.note observed sidewalk shed erected @ front of the bldg.during a digging operation some of the sidewalk shed columns bases were ex
Oct 8, 2015 · Penalty $1,200
Resolve
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- Class - 1
Sec. 3301.1.2 failure to comply w/nyc fire code-general. no cert of fitness. at time of inspection observed,active job site. worker found in2nd fl staircase welding stairs. when asked to provide his cert of fit
May 30, 2015 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to safeguard all persons & property affected by construction operations. at time of inspecton observed,active jobsite. huardrails missing & found not adequate throughout the job site,putting workers on
May 30, 2015 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 1
Sec. 3301.1.2 failure to comply w/nyc fire code-general. no fire guard. at time of inspection observed,active job site. workers found welding staircase on the 2nd fl w/no fire guard preswent as required,putting
May 30, 2015 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to safeguard all persons & property affected by construction operations. at time of inspecton observed,active job site. no adequate overhead protection is provided for adjoining property agress at exp#2
May 30, 2015 · Penalty $1,200
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to safeguard all persons & property affected by construction operations. at time of inspection observed,active job site. worker found in staircase on the 2nd fl along on leading edge w/o a harness or
May 30, 2015 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 1
Sec. 3307.4.3 failure to provide yodock barricades as per manufacture specifications. at time of inspection observed,active job site. yodockborricades for temporary pedestrian walkway are not filled w/water as
May 30, 2015 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 1
Bc3309.1.failure to protect adjoinging structure.note @ time of inspection (defective) construction site of a 5 story bldg,observed bldg complete to 3rd fl level & no overhead protection provided @ entry to bas
May 7, 2015 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 1
3307.2.1 fail to provide light for temp walkways @ the time of my insp.const work in progress.i observed 8'const fence erected on the sidewalk & a temp walkway was provided in the roadway.no light was provided
Sep 16, 2014 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 1
Fail to safeguard all persons & prop affected by const operations/@ the time of my insp.i observ full closing of the sidewalk & job site built on side walk where the weelchair access closing it off.no temp whee
Sep 16, 2014 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 1
3304.4.1 failure to provide shoring & bracing for adj.bldg demising wall.@ the time of my insp.construction excavation foundation work in progress.i observed adj bldg demising wall footing exposed and showing a
Sep 16, 2014 · Penalty $8,000
Resolve - Class - 1
3307.4.3 failure to have to dock barricades fill with water or sand as required by manufacture.@ the time of my insp.construction work in progress.i observed yodock barricades approx.200'closing one lane in roa
Sep 16, 2014 · Penalty $8,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Work does not conform to construction plans and documents.@ the time of insp.i observed construction foundation work in progress.i observed work in progress exposing adj bldg 186 franklin ave demising wall not
Sep 16, 2014 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Class - 1
3307.4.3 failure to provide warning light,signs & light to protect the public from hazards.@ the time of insp.construction work in progress i observed approx.20'of yodock barricades closing one lane in roadway
Sep 16, 2014 · Penalty $8,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to notify the dob 24-48 hrs prior to the commencemnt of earth work-rule #52.@ time of insp.8/25/14,no confirmation number in effect for earth work or excavation work @ above site.excavation work ongoing
Aug 25, 2014 · Penalty $6,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Work does not conform to approved plans.noted:job done via application #320591695.@ exp.#2 adj 5 story bldg foundations is exposed down to footing level.a step footing approx.60'x 12'x 2' is being erected the a
Aug 25, 2014 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Expired permit. noted: construction fence in place at above location. fn permit #310081238 expired on 5-1-10. remedy: renew permit.
Apr 24, 2013 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 2
Temp construction equipment on site. expired permit. wood fence erected at site under application #310081265 expired may 1, 2010. construction fence remains erected @ site @ time of inspection in poor condition
Jan 25, 2013 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 2
Work w/o a permit. expired permit. solid wood construction fence erected under application 310081229 expired on may 2010., construction fence remains @ site poorly maintained. remedy:renew permit maintain fence
Jan 11, 2013 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 2
Job site fence not constructed pursuant to subsection. solid wood construction fence is encroaching on to public sidewalk approx 6'. fence is also leaning and out of plumb. construction fence is erected under
Jan 11, 2013 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Class - 1
B101,50a. no work permit filed w/dob for the installation of oil tank oil burners.
Mar 15, 2012 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 2
Work w/o permit.expired permit.noted:upon inspec fence permit expired permit#310081238fn 5/1/10.rem:renew permit.
Mar 28, 2011 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/o a permit noted at time of insp fence erected front of lot no permit issued for construction fence rem: obtain permit
Mar 26, 2011 · Penalty $8,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain adequate housekeeping. noted: at time of inspection large piles of construction material & debris on site creating a hazardous condition. remedy: maintain adequate housekeeping.
Mar 26, 2011 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to post dot permit for street/sidewalk closing. noted: at timeof inspection fence erected on sidewalk leaving only a 3' path along sidewalk for people to pass.no dotpermitposted for closing of sidewalk
Mar 26, 2011 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in code-compliant manner. noted: 16'wide x 8'high gate at chainlink fence at front of site is leaning approx 3' outof plumb in danger of collapse@public sidewalk.remedy: repair/replace
Feb 16, 2011 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Class - 1
3303.13.2 abandoned and discontinued operations noted permits have expired for more than 3months site excavations have ceased open & unbraced foundation w/in the zone of influence at exposure 4 appx 10 to 15ft
Feb 23, 2010 · Penalty $8,000
Resolve - Class - 1
3303.13.2 abandoned & discontinued operations noted permits have expired for more than 3months site excavations have ceased open & unbraced foundation appx 10 to 15ft deep from grade lvl job#310081265 exp 10/25
Feb 23, 2010 · Penalty $8,000
Resolve - Class - 1
3303.13.2 abandoned & discontinued operations noted permits have expired for more than 3months site excavations have ceased open & unbraced foundation appx 10 to 15ft deep from grade lvl job#310081238 exp 10/25
Feb 23, 2010 · Penalty $8,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Job site fence not constructed pursuant to sub section.(5') high wood job site fence collapsed onto pedestrian walk way. also was(sate) of disrepair at various locations. remedy: repair and/or replace.
Oct 26, 2008 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to support the sides of excavation carried to a depth greater than 5ft. noted: work on going under permit 310080676 for new bldg contractor is excavating 8ft deep shear and worker is standing in have
May 16, 2008 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to safeguard public and property affected by construction operations. noted: work ongoing under permit #310080676 for new bldg. installing solider files at exp 2 and along franklin ave sidewalk. no
May 16, 2008 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Hazardous
No permits are posted for work at premises. noted permit # 302384603-01-dm #302384603-01eq fn. expired 5/16/08 (demo) 12/31/07 (fence) remedy: post permits.
Nov 19, 2007
Resolve
Complaints
- General
Signage missing
Oct 20, 2026 · Apt 518
Open - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 20, 2026 · Apt 518
Open - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 19, 2026 · Apt 518
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Sep 19, 2026 · Apt 518
Close - General
Signage missing
Sep 19, 2026 · Apt 518
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Sep 19, 2026 · Apt 518
Close - General
Signage missing
Sep 2, 2026 · Apt 518
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Aug 27, 2026 · Apt 518
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 27, 2026 · Apt 518
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Aug 27, 2026 · Apt 518
Close
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- Plumbing
Basin/sink
Aug 27, 2026 · Apt 518
Close - General
Cabinet
Aug 27, 2026 · Apt 518
Close - General
Ventilation system
Aug 27, 2026 · Apt 518
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Aug 27, 2026 · Apt 518
Close - General
Signage missing
Aug 19, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Jul 15, 2026 · Apt 518
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jul 15, 2026 · Apt 518
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 6, 2026 · Apt 107
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 20, 2026 · Apt 4D
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jan 20, 2026 · Apt 4D
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jan 9, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 14, 2025 · Apt 518
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 14, 2025 · Apt 518
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 11, 2025 · Apt 507
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 7, 2025 · Apt 503
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 30, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 29, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 21, 2025 · Apt 120
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Apr 23, 2025 · Apt 518
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 8, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Apr 7, 2025 · Apt 518
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Apr 7, 2025 · Apt 518
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 7, 2025 · Apt 518
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 7, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Apr 7, 2025 · Apt 518
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 9, 2025 · Apt D12A
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jan 9, 2025 · Apt D12A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 24, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 22, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 24, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Door
Oct 14, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Door
Nov 30, 2022 · Apt 425
Close - Door/window
Door
Nov 26, 2022 · Apt 425
Close - Elevator
Maintenance
Feb 25, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 2, 2021 · Apt 120
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 20, 2021 · Apt 120
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 2, 2020 · Apt 102
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 13, 2020 · Apt 4
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 24, 2016 · Apt 4
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 18, 2011 · Apt 6E
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Elevator apartment building (D1)
- Year built
- 2014
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 118
- Building area
- 90,101 ft²
- Lot area
- 40,100 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 303
- Council district
- 33
- Block / lot
- 1912 / 40
- Assessed value
- $11,424,150
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #386437, last renewed Aug 6, 2025.
Questions about 168 Franklin Avenue
Who owns 168 Franklin Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Md Cbd 180 Franklin LLC.
Does 168 Franklin Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 17 housing violations at this property.
Is 168 Franklin Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 118 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 118 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 168 Franklin Avenue built?
City records list 2014 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 168 Franklin Avenue?
It has 118 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.