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
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
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 · 22
- 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
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - 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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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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- BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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
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.