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442 Franklin Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11238BBL 3-01989-0044Map

Owner of record: Bhwiayan Hanif

442 Franklin Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1930 in Brooklyn, 11238. It has 4 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Bhwiayan Hanif. HPD has recorded 32 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 21 of the 32 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
32
DOB violations
6
ECB violations
3
HPD complaints
17

What to know

Concern
11 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 · 32

  • 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

    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.

    Jun 9, 2025

    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.

    Apr 10, 2024

    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, 2023

    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.

    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 14, 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
  • 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.

    Apr 8, 2021

    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.

    Apr 8, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • 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

    Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder lock at building entrance door

    Apr 4, 2007

    Open — Nov certified late
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock installed at the gate to building

    Oct 20, 2003

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 incand required fixture present no light

    Aug 6, 1998

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling bathroom 1 sty apt 2 er 1 , section '' ''

    Jul 17, 1997 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of water stains on ceiling kitchen 1 sty apt 1 located at apt 1

    Jul 9, 1997 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock at door to rear yard 1 sty apt 1 located at apt 1

    Jul 9, 1997 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock at street entrace door

    Jul 9, 1997

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of water stains on bathroom ceiling 1 sty apt 1 located at apt 1

    Jul 9, 1997 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in bathroom 1 sty apt 1 er 1 located at apt 1

    Jul 9, 1997 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Refit at entrance to 1 sty apt 1 located at apt 1

    Jul 9, 1997 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair the broken or defective door frame at entrance to 1 sty apt 1 er 1 located at apt 1

    Jul 9, 1997 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of bike and materials 3 sty public hall

    Jul 9, 1997

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Cleanse and disinfect to the satisfaction of this department after removing the stagnant water center cellar

    Feb 24, 1997

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the nuisance consisting of rodents rat excreta basement floor cellar

    Feb 24, 1997

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of concealed water leak ceiling bathroom basement sty apt 1 located at apt 1

    Feb 24, 1997 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling bathroom basement sty apt 1 located at apt 1

    Feb 24, 1997 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening key operated double cylinder lock installed entrance gate street to basement sty apt 1 located at apt 1

    Feb 24, 1997 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock installed entrance door from street to building

    Feb 19, 1997

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling bathroom basement apt

    Feb 19, 1997

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of concealed water leak ceiling bathroom basement apt er1

    Feb 19, 1997

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the nuisance consisting of rodents rats kitchen basement apt

    Feb 19, 1997

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 6

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Sep 21, 2016

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    Failure to comply w/commissioners order dob#062716feu30303jh.you were served with a commissioners order dated 6/27/16 requiring you to engage a lic prof to prepare and file dwgs to effect repairs.this work was not done.remedy:comply with commissioners order

    Sep 19, 2016

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    Fm.3 story+bsmt+cell,wood framed,masonry bearing wall,attached, residential rowhouse.the stairs are sagging&pulling away from the exp4 wall.there is an approx 1" gap where the stair stringer has begun to rotate out of the wall.remedy:owner to engage lic pe to prepare dwgs& carry out repairs.dwgs to be filed with dob no later than 7/29/16

    Jun 27, 2016

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    May 6, 2016

    Dob violation - active
  • Unsafe buildings none

    Ub-unsafe buildings none

    Jan 25, 2000

    V%-dob violation
  • Construction other optional

    Haz

    Jan 13, 1996

    Vp-violation unserved ecb-active

ECB violations · 3

  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35175867p issued on 06/10/16 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. for defective door & steps at rear(exp#3). remedy: comply w/co

    Apr 1, 2017 · Penalty $400

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to correct conditions cited in nov 35175867p on 6/10/16 pursuant to 28-204.4 and 1rcny 102.1 for failure to maintain missing stops and/guard rail etc. rmdy: comply with commissioner's order and/or file

    Aug 16, 2016 · Penalty $400

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg in a code compliant manner. observed rear door at exp#3 from 1st fl apt#1 w/o steps or guard. original steps missing & in disrepair presenting hazard of approx 5' drop from 1st fl to re

    Jun 10, 2016 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Aug 27, 2019 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Aug 27, 2019 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Aug 27, 2019 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Aug 27, 2019 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Safety

    Window guard broken/missing

    Aug 6, 2019 · Apt WHOLEH

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Nov 20, 2007 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Nov 20, 2007 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Nov 20, 2007 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Nov 20, 2007 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Apr 5, 2007 · Apt 2

    Close
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  • Heating

    Heat related

    Apr 3, 2007 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Apr 1, 2007 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 12, 2004 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Appliance

    Sprinker cert

    Jul 26, 2004

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 24, 2003 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 20, 2003 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 17, 2003 · Apt 2

    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 (C3)
Year built
1930
Floors
3
Residential units
4
Building area
2,800 ft²
Lot area
2,000 ft²
Zoning
R6A
Community board
303
Council district
36
Block / lot
1989 / 44
Assessed value
$346,050
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #302293, last renewed Jul 10, 2025.

Questions about 442 Franklin Avenue

Who owns 442 Franklin Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Bhwiayan Hanif.

Does 442 Franklin Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 32 housing violations at this property.

Is 442 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 442 Franklin Avenue built?

City records list 1930 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 442 Franklin Avenue?

It has 4 residential units.

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