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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

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 · 33

  • 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

    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.

    Feb 24, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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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

    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.

    Apr 8, 2021

    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.

    Oct 30, 2019

    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.

    Oct 17, 2018

    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 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
  • 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
  • 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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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
  • B

    Properly secure the loose scuttler ladder to roof at public hall, 3rd story

    Aug 2, 2011

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    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
  • B

    Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures and properly seal pipe connections cellar rear

    Jun 26, 2009

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    Replace with new the missing door vestibule to 1 sty public hall.

    Apr 5, 1990

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Replace with new the missing light bulb boiler room cellar.

    Apr 5, 1990

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective metal ceiling boiler room cellar.

    Apr 5, 1990

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    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

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

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.