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265 Franklin Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11205BBL 3-01941-0015Map

Owner of record: 265 Franklin Realty LLC

265 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 265 Franklin Realty LLC. HPD has recorded 88 housing violations here, most recently on September 4, 2026. 9 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 7 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2018.

HPD violations
88
DOB violations
17
ECB violations
4
HPD complaints
186

What to know

Concern
2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Sep 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

Rent-stabilized units in 2018
7
About 88% of the building's 8 apartments

Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 88

  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Sep 4, 2026 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Sep 4, 2026 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective intercom system from building front to east wall in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Sep 4, 2026 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in wasteline at sink in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Sep 4, 2026 · Apt 1R

    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.

    May 4, 2026

    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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the west wall in the bathroom located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 27, 2024 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 27, 2024 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Reset, so as to secure a proper and tight connection, the water closet bowl water closet in the bathroom located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 27, 2024 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the bathroom located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 18, 2024 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • 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 at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 18, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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. at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 18, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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.

    Apr 18, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 18, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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

    Apr 18, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 18, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective air exhaust vent fan at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 18, 2024 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 18, 2024 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the west wall, ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 18, 2024 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak the west wall, ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 18, 2024 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective .. in the entrance located at apt 3f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 29, 2023 · Apt 3F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hotwater exceeding the maximum temperature of 130 degrees at all hotwater fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 29, 2023 · Apt 3F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at entrance located at bsmt-apt bldg, 1st bsmt-apt from west at north

    Sep 29, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hotwater exceeding the maximum temperature of 130 degrees at all hotwater fixtures in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt bldg, 1st bsmt-apt from west at north

    Sep 29, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at the ceiling in the bathroom located at bsmt-apt 1r, 2nd bsmt-apt from east at south

    Jun 27, 2023 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at the ceiling in the kitchenette located at bsmt-apt 1r, 2nd bsmt-apt from east at south

    Jun 27, 2023 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door 1st from north at east, in the entrance located at bsmt-apt 1r, 2nd bsmt-apt from east at south

    Jun 27, 2023 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective glass pane at the apartment door 1st from north at east in the entrance located at bsmt-apt 1r, 2nd bsmt-apt from east at south

    Jun 27, 2023 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling in the bathroom located at bsmt-apt 1r, 2nd bsmt-apt from east at south

    Jun 27, 2023 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in waste pipe from the drainage at washbasin in the bathroom located at bsmt-apt 1r, 2nd bsmt-apt from east at south

    Jun 27, 2023 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electric outlets 1st from east at south in the 1st room from east at north located at bsmt-apt 1r, 2nd bsmt-apt from east at south

    Jun 27, 2023 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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

    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 4, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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
  • B

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures ,at ceiling light, and electrical outlets, in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 16, 2021 · Apt 3F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective . in the entrance located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 16, 2021 · Apt 3F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures .. at the ceiling light in the foyer located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 16, 2021 · Apt 3F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at the ceiling light and electrical outlet in the bathroom located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 16, 2021 · Apt 3F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Replace with new the broken or defective vanity cabinet at washbasin in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 19, 2021 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and west wall in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 19, 2021 · Apt 2R

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 19, 2021 · Apt 2R

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 19, 2021 · Apt 2R

    Open — Not complied with
  • 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
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at the wood platform inside of vanity cabinet at washbasin . approx 2 sq ft in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north original violation 14036371 issued 22-feb-21 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Feb 22, 2021 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective mortise door lock and assembly in the entrance located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 22, 2021 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 22, 2021 · Apt 2R

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective electrical light fixture at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 22, 2021 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at the wood platform inside of vanity cabinet at washbasin . approx 2 sq ft in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 22, 2021 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors in the entrance located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Oct 9, 2019 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 17

  • 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

    Jan 17, 2020

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Nov 27, 2019

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report

    Mar 3, 2015

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report

    Mar 1, 2013

    Dob violation - active
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  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report

    Dec 13, 2011

    Dob violation - active
  • 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 1, 2009

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 3, 2008

    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
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Apr 4, 2005

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 4

  • Class - 1

    Sec. 3301.5 unsafe conditions & equipment. i observed workers on site performing unsafe activities-using angle grunder w/guard removed within the public walkway & no protective equipment. working & hoisting to

    Aug 27, 2019 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Hazardous

    B4b/4a/16/19b/24b/32a/36/38/44c/50/50a/50b/50c. (b4b-4a hazardous)- missing low water fuel cut off control. 24- missing remote emergency switch outside boiler room. 38- missing fixed fresh air supply from outsi

    Dec 14, 2005 · Penalty $350

    Active
  • Hazardous

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy #223536 of 12/28/1984.noted:c of o indocate use of building as apartment per basement,1st,2nd and 3rd floor.building now altered and converted

    Apr 4, 2005

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to provide at least 2 means of egress from room or space where required:noted:the use of buildingchanged from a legal 4 family dwelling to 8 families 2 units per floor.as a result the existing fire esca

    Apr 4, 2005

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Oct 23, 2026 · Apt 3R

    Open
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Aug 31, 2026 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Aug 31, 2026 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Aug 31, 2026 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Aug 31, 2026 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Aug 31, 2026 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    May 26, 2026 · Apt 4F

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Sep 17, 2024 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Sep 17, 2024 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Sep 17, 2024 · Apt 1F

    Close
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  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Sep 17, 2024 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Sep 17, 2024 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Aug 14, 2024 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Aug 14, 2024 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Aug 14, 2024 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Aug 14, 2024 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Aug 14, 2024 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Aug 14, 2024 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Jul 23, 2024 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Jul 23, 2024 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jun 8, 2024 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Radiator

    Jun 4, 2024 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Jun 4, 2024 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    May 8, 2024 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    May 8, 2024 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    May 8, 2024 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Apr 24, 2024 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Apr 24, 2024 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Apr 24, 2024 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Apr 24, 2024 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Apr 17, 2024 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Apr 17, 2024 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Apr 17, 2024 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 8, 2024 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Feb 21, 2024 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jan 18, 2024 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jan 3, 2024 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jan 3, 2024 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Nov 30, 2023 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Nov 30, 2023 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Nov 14, 2023 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Nov 1, 2023 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Nov 1, 2023 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 1, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Sep 30, 2023 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 30, 2023 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Sep 27, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door frame

    Jul 14, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Jul 12, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Jun 25, 2023 · Apt 1R

    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 (C5)
Year built
1905
Floors
4
Residential units
8
Building area
3,200 ft²
Lot area
1,960 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
303
Council district
36
Block / lot
1941 / 15
Assessed value
$391,050
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #310885, last renewed Jul 28, 2025.

Questions about 265 Franklin Avenue

Who owns 265 Franklin Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 265 Franklin Realty LLC.

Does 265 Franklin Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 88 housing violations at this property.

Is 265 Franklin Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 7 rent-stabilized units here in 2018 (about 88% of its 8 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 265 Franklin Avenue built?

City records list 1905 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 265 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.