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444 Franklin Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11238BBL 3-01989-0045Map

Owner of record: Franklin 444 LLC

444 Franklin Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Brooklyn, 11238. It has 8 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Franklin 444 LLC. HPD has recorded 22 housing violations here, most recently on June 9, 2025.

HPD violations
22
DOB violations
5
ECB violations
11
HPD complaints
45

What to know

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No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

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Last violation Jun 9, 2025

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 · 22

  • 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
  • B

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at electrical light fixture at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 23, 2022 · Apt 4B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective mortise lock at door in the entrance located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 23, 2022 · Apt 4B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective rubber gasket at refrigerator doors in the kitchen located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 23, 2022 · Apt 4B

    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
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the south wall in the kitchen located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 12, 2021 · Apt 4B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector , defective in the entire apartment located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 12, 2021 · Apt 4B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures , light fixtures at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 12, 2021 · Apt 4B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). , defective in the entire apartment located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 12, 2021 · Apt 4B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective bell/buzzer/intercom system at building front to panel at north wall in the 1st room from north at center located at apt 4f lower level, 4th story, apartment at north

    May 31, 2019 · Apt 4F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 4f lower level, 4th story, apartment at east

    May 31, 2019 · Apt 4F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ..the ceiiling in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 4f lower level, 4th story, apartment at east

    May 31, 2019 · Apt 4F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the room located at b-room 2, 2nd story, 1st b-room from east at south

    May 21, 2010 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceilings in the room located at b-room 2, 2nd story, 1st b-room from east at south

    May 21, 2010 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the room located at b-room 2, 2nd story, 1st b-room from east at south

    May 21, 2010 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of bedbugs in the room located at b-room 2, 2nd story, 1st b-room from east at south

    May 21, 2010 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide a piece of garden hose 10 feet in length with female coupling and a 10 quart pail on premises to test sprinkler system.

    May 17, 2002

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 lights

    Aug 6, 1998

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarding material cellar front & boiler room.

    Sep 22, 1986

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code fire egress defective. make stationary the iron ladder leading to scuttle opening in roof 3 sty public hall.

    Sep 22, 1986

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of refrigerator with door intact basement public hall.

    Sep 22, 1986

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 5

  • Construction other optional

    Protection of adjoining property 444 franklin ave is a 3 story+bsmt under alt1 to enlarge to a 5story+bsmt.446 franklin ave is a 3 story+ bsmt which adjoins 444.both bldgs are orig wood framed w/masonry bearing walls.remedy:owner of 444 franklin to coordinate w/owner of 446 franklin&carry out necessary repairs under permit

    Jun 27, 2016

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    Stop all work except make site safe, contact borough commissioner 718 802-3677

    Oct 17, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 1, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 16, 1993

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 1, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 11

  • Class - 2

    Work does not conform to approved construction documents and/or approved amendments. observed partition locations, kitchen locations, bath room fixture locations differ from approved plans on the 2nd,3rd and 4

    May 18, 2016 · Penalty $250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to safeguard all persons & property affected by construction operations. noted: work in progress under valid permit #320861162. observed following damage to adjacent bldg at 446 franklin ave:(1)staircas

    May 6, 2016

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Bc 3301.2 failure to provide 3 foot 6 inche guardrail or equivalent around all fl & perimeter opening.@the time of insp there was no guardrails around the open fl @the 1st fl level.in addition there was no guar

    Feb 9, 2016

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to safeguard all persons & property affected by const ops.@thetime of insp it was observed that a worker was @the 3rd fl working & there was no full protection or harness for the worker.rem:safeguard wo

    Feb 9, 2016 · Penalty $1,200

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Work does not comform to approved const docs &/or approved amendments.@the time of insp it was observed that the work does not conform to the structual plans.the steel was not installed according to plans.plan

    Feb 9, 2016 · Penalty $250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Sec. 3301.2 failure to provide 3 foot 6 inch guardrail around all florr & perimeter openings. at the time of inspection no guardrail was provided for the staircase leading to the cellar. inadequate guardrail

    Nov 4, 2015

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to safeguard all persons and property affected by constructionoperations. observed loose electrical wires hanging at exp3 of the site. rmdy: safeguard public and property.

    Nov 4, 2015 · Penalty $1,200

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to safeguard all persons & property affected by construction operations. no rebar caps were installed at exp#3 of the new extension of the bldg. remedy: provide rebar caps.

    Nov 4, 2015 · Penalty $1,200

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to provide approved/accepted plans at job site at time of inspection. excavation was on going at the cellar level which appeard to be for a concrete column. no plans were provided to show details for

    Nov 4, 2015

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order to file a cert of correction w/the dob for notice of vio#35103398z issued on 11/24/14 pursuant to 28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01.rem:file a cert correction.

    Jan 9, 2015

    Resolve
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  • Class - 1

    Failure to safeguard all person and property affected by construction operation: at front grade level s/e corner section masonry grading approximately 4'x2'for adj property #442 franklin avenue; collapsed due

    Nov 24, 2014

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 23, 2026 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 20, 2026 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Dec 1, 2025 · Apt 2F2A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 2, 2025 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Aug 22, 2022 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Aug 22, 2022 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Aug 22, 2022 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Aug 8, 2022 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jun 15, 2022 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jun 15, 2022 · Apt 4B

    Close
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  • Electric

    Lighting

    Jun 15, 2022 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Jun 15, 2022 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Jun 15, 2022 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Jun 15, 2022 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 4, 2021 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 4, 2021 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Oct 4, 2021 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Jul 28, 2021 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Jul 28, 2021 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jul 28, 2021 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Jul 28, 2021 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Jul 28, 2021 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Jul 28, 2021 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 25, 2019 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 25, 2019 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 24, 2019 · Apt 4F

    Close
  • Outside building

    Roofing

    May 24, 2019 · Apt 4F

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    May 24, 2019 · Apt 4F

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    May 17, 2019 · Apt 4F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    May 27, 2013 · Apt PH

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    May 27, 2013 · Apt PH

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    May 27, 2013 · Apt PH

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    May 27, 2013 · Apt PH

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    May 27, 2013 · Apt PH

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    May 27, 2013 · Apt PH

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    May 19, 2010 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    May 19, 2010 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    May 19, 2010 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    May 19, 2010 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jun 9, 2007 · Apt BSM

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Jun 9, 2007 · Apt BSM

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jun 9, 2007 · Apt BSM

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jun 9, 2007 · Apt BSM

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jun 9, 2007 · Apt BSM

    Close
  • Appliance

    Sprinker cert

    Jul 26, 2004

    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 (C1)
Year built
1920
Floors
5
Residential units
8
Building area
5,876 ft²
Lot area
2,000 ft²
Zoning
R6A
Community board
303
Council district
36
Block / lot
1989 / 45
Assessed value
$1,316,700
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #359523, last renewed Sep 16, 2025.

Questions about 444 Franklin Avenue

Who owns 444 Franklin Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Franklin 444 LLC.

Does 444 Franklin Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 22 housing violations at this property.

Is 444 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 444 Franklin Avenue built?

City records list 1920 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 444 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.