225 Franklin Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11205BBL 3-01927-0016Map
Owner of record: Joseph, Lucas
225 Franklin Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1901 in Brooklyn, 11205. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Joseph, Lucas. HPD has recorded 33 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 23 of the 33 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 33
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 1
- HPD complaints
- 10
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 · 33
- 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
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 - 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 - 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
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- 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.
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 30, 2019
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 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 - 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 - ANon-hazardous
Refit lower sash at east one window in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 2, 2011 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose scuttler ladder to roof at public hall, 3rd story
Aug 2, 2011
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the foyer located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 2, 2011 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures and properly seal pipe connections cellar rear
Jun 26, 2009
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible, cellar rear
Jun 26, 2009
Open — Nov sent out - 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 1 sty public hall and on boiler room door.
Jan 17, 1992
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Provide a lock and key to the entrance door of dwelling unit and, if a cl a multiple dwelling, also chain door guard entrance to 3 sty apt 3. located at apt 3
Jun 3, 1991 · Apt 3
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing bolt and nut drop ladder south court
Jun 3, 1991
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective 1 sty apt 1 bennett. located at apt 1
Feb 13, 1991 · Apt 1
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cement mortar ceiling cellar at center & front.
Apr 5, 1990
Open — Not complied with - 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 1 sty public hall & on boiler room door.
Apr 5, 1990
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing door vestibule to 1 sty public hall.
Apr 5, 1990
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing light bulb boiler room cellar.
Apr 5, 1990
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective metal ceiling boiler room cellar.
Apr 5, 1990
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance 2 sty apt 2. located at apt 2
Jan 16, 1990 · Apt 2
Open — Not complied with
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 1
- Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o and dept of bldgs recordsclass "a" apt created at cellar. partition erected creating rooms fixtures present. rem: discontinue illegal use of amended c of o
Jun 26, 2009
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 4, 2023 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 31, 2018 · Apt BASMEN
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 6, 2018 · Apt BASE
Close - General
Windows
Nov 14, 2011 · Apt B
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Nov 14, 2011 · Apt B
Close - General
Mailbox
Nov 14, 2011 · Apt B
Close - Electric
Lighting
Nov 14, 2011 · Apt B
Close - General
Doors
Jul 25, 2011 · Apt 3
Close - General
Windows
Jul 25, 2011 · Apt 3
Close - General
Windows
Jul 25, 2011 · Apt 3
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C0)
- Year built
- 1901
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 3
- Building area
- 2,904 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,500 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 303
- Council district
- 33
- Block / lot
- 1927 / 16
- Assessed value
- $169,320
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #311150, last renewed Mar 21, 2022.
Questions about 225 Franklin Avenue
Who owns 225 Franklin Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Joseph, Lucas.
Does 225 Franklin Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 33 housing violations at this property.
Is 225 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 225 Franklin Avenue built?
City records list 1901 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 225 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.