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
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
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 74
- 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.
May 4, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - 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 18, 2025
Open — Info nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - 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
Jun 15, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - 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.
Jun 15, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - 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.
Jun 15, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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 - 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
Jun 15, 2025
Open — Nov sent out
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- 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 frame ] at public hall, 1st story
Jun 15, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - 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 25, 2024
Open — Info nov sent out - 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
Open — Nov sent out - 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 17, 2023
Open — Info nov sent out - 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
Open — Nov sent out - 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 4, 2022
Open — Info nov sent out - 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
Open — Info nov sent out - 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
Open — Nov sent out - 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.
Apr 8, 2021
Open — Info nov sent out - 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
Open — Nov sent out - 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 30, 2019
Open — Info nov sent out - 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
Open — Info nov sent out - 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 22, 2017
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 - BHazardous
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 - 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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
Refit entrance door located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 8, 2013 · Apt 2L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures 3rd north apt 3r. , section '' ''
May 9, 1991 · Apt 3R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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
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.