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159 Franklin Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11205BBL 3-01913-0019Map

Owner of record: Lipschitz, Joseph

159 Franklin Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1901 in Brooklyn, 11205. It has 3 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Lipschitz, Joseph. HPD has recorded 32 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 32 of the 32 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
32
DOB violations
3
ECB violations
3
HPD complaints
0

What to know

Concern
4 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 · 32

  • 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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 25, 2024

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 17, 2023

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 4, 2022

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    Feb 24, 2022

    Open — Info nov sent out
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  • 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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    Apr 8, 2021

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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 30, 2019

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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 17, 2018

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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 22, 2017

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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 7, 2016

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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.

    Feb 20, 2015

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • C

    Make safe by properly repairing the structural defect concrete and ceramic tile floor bathroom 1 sty apt 1 er1 dob 3058565 located at apt 1

    Sep 11, 1997 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the nuisance consisting of rodents rats throughout 1 sty apt 1 located at apt 1

    Sep 11, 1997 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Make safe by properly repairing the structural defect east wall 3 sty public hall er1 dob 3058565.

    Sep 11, 1997

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Make safe by properly repairing the structural defect 1st tread down and 3 sty landing 3 sty public hall dob 3058565.

    Sep 11, 1997

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate 3 sty apt 3. located at apt 3

    Jun 6, 1989 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-11.01, 11.03, 11.05 adm code remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the cellar thru out.

    Jun 6, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the broken or defective ceiling light fixture 1 sty front vestibule.

    Jun 6, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing light bulb front of bldg.

    Jun 6, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 50 watts night inspection.

    Jun 6, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination vestibule 1 sty night inspection.

    Jun 6, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing upper & lower sashes windows 1 sty public hall rear.

    Jun 6, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective paving floor cellar rear.

    Jun 6, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of concealed leak ceiling cellar front.

    Jun 6, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide adequate lighting cellar thru out.

    Jun 6, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 3

  • Construction other optional

    The borough commissioner has issued a notice to revoke application #321427693 due to voluntary suurender of superindtendent of construction registration. all work in connection with application has been ordered stopped immediately, 40% of work completed

    Sep 5, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    Hazardous

    Apr 26, 2001

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Sep 15, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 3

  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain bldg walls or appurtenances in that @ front of bldg 2nd flr masonry stone work above window is defective.section of stone work had fallen off of facade at fron of bldg.remedy:maintain exteri

    Aug 31, 2011 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to provide + file tri prior to start of controlled work note multiple lot(s) being escavated without the necessary reports stop all work remedy provide + file tri before commencing work contact d.o.b (7

    Apr 26, 2001

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain. defect is: bathroom fl sagging approx 3" due to rotted fl joist. bath tub pulling away from bathroom wall. location: 1st story apt. remedy: make safe immediately.

    Sep 15, 1997

    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 (C0)
Year built
1901
Floors
4
Residential units
3
Building area
5,447 ft²
Lot area
2,070 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
303
Council district
33
Block / lot
1913 / 19
Assessed value
$356,340
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #302322, last renewed Feb 1, 2010.

Questions about 159 Franklin Avenue

Who owns 159 Franklin Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Lipschitz, Joseph.

Does 159 Franklin Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 32 housing violations at this property.

Is 159 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 159 Franklin Avenue built?

City records list 1901 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 159 Franklin Avenue?

It has 3 residential units.

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