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236 Franklin Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11205BBL 3-01926-0061Map

Owner of record: Grace Mc Donald

236 Franklin Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1905 in Brooklyn, 11205. It has 8 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Grace Mc Donald. HPD has recorded 74 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 43 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
74
DOB violations
16
ECB violations
1
HPD complaints
66

What to know

Concern
2 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 · 74

  • 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

    § 53, 187, 231 m/d law and department rules and regulations. provide a shoe properly secured to bottom of string of dropladder at fire escape at building front

    Jun 16, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Fire escape defective. adjust the dropladder so that it will slide easily in the guide rods at building front at fire escape

    Jun 15, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at building entrance door , 1st story

    Jun 15, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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

    Jun 15, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    Jun 15, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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.

    Jun 15, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box [ missing notice ] at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 15, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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

    Jun 15, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • A

    § 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 frame ] at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 15, 2025

    Open — 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
  • C

    Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures ... in the entire apartment located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 29, 2025 · Apt 4L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures ... in the entire apartment located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 29, 2025 · Apt 4L

    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
  • 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
  • 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.

    Apr 8, 2021

    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 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.

    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

    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 7, 2016

    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

    Feb 6, 2016

    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.

    Oct 9, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of presence of water at ceiling light fixture in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 2, 2014 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at all walls and ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 2, 2014 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls and ceilings in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 2, 2014 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls and ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 8, 2013 · Apt 2L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 8, 2013 · Apt 2L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector , repair located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 8, 2013 · Apt 2L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Refit entrance door located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 8, 2013 · Apt 2L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors at entrance located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 8, 2013 · Apt 2L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Section 53, 187, 231 m/d law and department rules and regulations. provide a shoe properly secured to bottom of string of dropladder at front fire escape

    Jan 8, 2013

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3, 2nd story, apartment at south

    Dec 28, 2006 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective metal ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 3, 2nd story, apartment at south

    Dec 28, 2006 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story, apartment at south

    Dec 28, 2006 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story, apartment at south

    Dec 28, 2006 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing 2 sty right apt 4 , section '' ''

    Aug 5, 1992 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling walls thru out 2 sty right apt 4 , section '' ''

    Aug 5, 1992 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling & walls front room & bathroom 2 sty right apt 4 , section '' ''

    Aug 5, 1992 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of concealed water leak ceiling front room 2 sty apt 4 , section '' ''

    Aug 5, 1992 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor center room 2 sty right apt 4 , section '' ''

    Aug 5, 1992 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures 3rd north apt 3r. , section '' ''

    May 9, 1991 · Apt 3R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock entrance door 3 sty apt 3l. , section '' ''

    Aug 1, 1989 · Apt 3L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance 3 sty apt 3l. , section '' ''

    Aug 1, 1989 · Apt 3L

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 16

  • 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 2014 inspection report

    Oct 1, 2015

    Dob violation - active
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  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required

    Dec 31, 2009

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 19, 2007

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 6, 2006

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 31, 2005

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 26, 2002

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    Hazardous

    Aug 22, 2001

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 1

  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain building defect noted: exterior brick wall at side of 238 franklin ave aka south of building

    Aug 22, 2001 · Penalty $800

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Mar 17, 2026 · Apt APARTM

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 17, 2026 · Apt APARTM

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 17, 2026 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Mar 17, 2026 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 24, 2026 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jan 24, 2026 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 20, 2026 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jun 14, 2025 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    May 22, 2025 · Apt 5

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    May 22, 2025 · Apt 5

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 6, 2025 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Mar 6, 2025 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 20, 2025 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Feb 20, 2025 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 6, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Feb 6, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 6, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 28, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jan 28, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 7, 2019 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 2, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 28, 2017 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    May 13, 2015 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    May 13, 2015 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    May 13, 2015 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    May 13, 2015 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jan 21, 2015 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • General

    Mailbox

    Jan 21, 2015 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jan 21, 2015 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jan 21, 2015 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jan 21, 2015 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Oct 22, 2014 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Oct 22, 2014 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Oct 22, 2014 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Mar 28, 2014 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Mar 28, 2014 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Mar 28, 2014 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Mar 28, 2014 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Mar 28, 2014 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Dec 31, 2013 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Dec 31, 2013 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Dec 31, 2013 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Dec 31, 2013 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Dec 31, 2013 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Jan 4, 2013 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jan 4, 2013 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Mar 5, 2009 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Mar 5, 2009 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Mar 5, 2009 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Mar 5, 2009 · Apt 3

    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
4
Residential units
8
Building area
8,048 ft²
Lot area
2,938 ft²
Zoning
R6A
Community board
303
Council district
33
Block / lot
1926 / 61
Assessed value
$990,000
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #302507, last renewed Apr 25, 2018.

Questions about 236 Franklin Avenue

Who owns 236 Franklin Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Grace Mc Donald.

Does 236 Franklin Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 74 housing violations at this property.

Is 236 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 236 Franklin Avenue built?

City records list 1905 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 236 Franklin Avenue?

It has 8 residential units.

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