446 Franklin Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11238BBL 3-01989-0046Map
Owner of record: R4 Re LLC
446 Franklin Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1930 in Brooklyn, 11238. It has 2 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is R4 Re LLC. HPD has recorded 42 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 37 of the 42 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 42
- DOB violations
- 8
- ECB violations
- 11
- HPD complaints
- 16
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
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 · 42
- 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.
May 4, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - IInformation / order
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 20, 2025
Open — Info nov sent out - 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
Open — Nov sent out - IInformation / order
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 29, 2024
Open — Info nov sent out - 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
Open — Nov sent out - IInformation / order
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
Open — Info nov sent out - 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.
Mar 22, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - IInformation / order
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
Open — Info nov sent out - IInformation / order
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
Open — Info nov sent out - 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
Open — Nov sent out
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- 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 8, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - IInformation / order
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 - IInformation / order
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 - IInformation / order
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 - IInformation / order
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 - IInformation / order
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 - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 2b, 1st story, apartment at west
Mar 28, 2007 · Apt 2B
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector (that is defective) located at apt 2b, 1st story, apartment at west
Mar 28, 2007 · Apt 2B
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing locking assembly, at door in the entrance located at apt 2b, 1st story, apartment at west
Mar 28, 2007 · Apt 2B
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department , the ceiling and west wall in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 2b, 1st story, apartment at west
Mar 28, 2007 · Apt 2B
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color , the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2b, 1st story, apartment at west
Mar 28, 2007 · Apt 2B
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor, in the kitchen located at apt 2b, 1st story, apartment at west
Mar 28, 2007 · Apt 2B
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 4b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 27, 2004 · Apt 4B
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
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 .. at boiler room, cellar
Jan 27, 2004
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective mailboxes 1 sty entrance
Nov 21, 1997
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls kitchen and private hall 1 sty rear apt 2b , section '' ''
Oct 11, 1996 · Apt 2B
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice & roaches thru out 3 sty apt 4b. located at apt 4b
Jun 13, 1988 · Apt 4B
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective mail boxes vestibule 1 sty public hall.
Jun 13, 1988
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of no electricity 3 sty apt 4b. located at apt 4b
Jun 13, 1988 · Apt 4B
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective shower rod bathtub 3 sty apt 4b bathroom. located at apt 4b
Jun 13, 1988 · Apt 4B
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing 3 sty apt 4b. located at apt 4b
Jun 13, 1988 · Apt 4B
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Provide a peep hole in entrance door of the dwelling unit so located so as to permit a person inside the dwelling to view any person outside entrance door front entrance door to bldg.
Feb 11, 1988
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Provide a peep hole in entrance door of the dwelling unit so located so as to permit a person inside the dwelling to view any person outside entrance door 1 sty apt.
Feb 11, 1988
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Provide a peep hole in entrance door of the dwelling unit so located so as to permit a person inside the dwelling to view any person outside entrance door 2 sty north apt.
Feb 11, 1988
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Provide a peep hole in entrance door of the dwelling unit so located so as to permit a person inside the dwelling to view any person outside entrance door 2 sty south apt.
Feb 11, 1988
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Provide a peep hole in entrance door of the dwelling unit so located so as to permit a person inside the dwelling to view any person outside entrance door 3 sty south apt.
Feb 11, 1988
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed wires ceiling cellar thru out.
Sep 22, 1986
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plaster board ceiling cellar thru out.
Sep 22, 1986
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
D26-11.01, 11.03, 11.05 adm code remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the cellar thru out.
Sep 22, 1986
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective mailboxes 1 sty vestibule.
Sep 22, 1986
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
D26-17.10 adm code post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to building's heating system 1 sty public hall to cellar.
Sep 22, 1986
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
D26-21.03 adm code paint or post a sign indicating floors public hall all stys on wall at or near stairs.
Sep 12, 1986
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
DOB building violations · 8
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Dec 11, 2024
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Aug 21, 2024
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
At time of inspection, observed loose and displaced brick and mortar joints at parapet wall at exp.4
Jun 18, 2024
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
Failure to comply w/commissioners order.dob#062716feu30304jh. you were served with a commissioners order dated 6/27/16 requiring you to engage a lic eng'r to prepare&file dwgs to effect repairs.this work was not done.remedy:comply w/commissioners order
Sep 19, 2016
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
Fm. the roof bulkhead is leaning southwards approx 4" to 6". some attempts at shoring were done. the exp2 parapet wall has several locations of step cracking towards the rear. it also appears some of the coping stones are dislodged.remedy:owner to enage lic eng'r to prepare dwgs&carry out repairs.dwgs to be filed w/dob no later 7/29/16
Jun 27, 2016
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
May 6, 2016
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Oct 3, 2004
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Jan 25, 2000
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 11
- Class - 3
Failure to maintain building in a code-compliant manner. at the time of inspection, i observed the leader from the roof is detached from the wall and is not connected to the drainage system allowing for excess
Feb 11, 2026 · Penalty $500
Active - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. noted: facade in state of disrepair. at exp-4 top of wall missing bricks, step cracks in brick facade., repair and/replace
Jan 13, 2026 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction with the department of buildings for summons #39117251r., file a certificate of correction
Jan 13, 2026 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 1
At time of inspection, observed loose and displaced brick and mortar joints at parapet wall at exp.4, maintain exterior building wall
Jun 18, 2024 · Penalty $12,500
Active - Class - 1
At time of inspection observed missing handrails for basement entrance causing potential trip/fall hazard on sidewalk at exp.1, repair and/replace
Jun 18, 2024 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 2
At time of inspection observed sws erections approx 100 feet long without a obtaining a valid permit dob records indicated that no permit was filed for / obtained.obtain required permits as required
Jun 27, 2022 · Penalty $625
Active - Class - 2
Pedestrian protection does not meet code specifications. observed materials stored on sws contrary to rule which creates a hazardous condition violation issued. remedy:comply to code specifications remove all m
Jun 27, 2022 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to post permit for debris container.note at the time of my inspection of a 4 story building under an alt,an active jobsite i observed a 30 yard debris container on the stree.upon request to view the per
Apr 23, 2021
Resolve - Class - 2
Pedestrian protection does not meet code specifications.note at the time of my inspection of a 4 story unoccupied building under an alt active jobsite,i observed an erected sidewalk shed on exp1 and 2 with hori
Apr 23, 2021
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner as noted at time of inspection observed at parapet level deteriorated water proofing at exp #1 and deteriorated mortar joints on exp #4 in need of repair an
Aug 6, 2020 · Penalty $3,125
Active
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- Non-hazardous
Failure to mainatain building .ceiling of bathroom 1st fl.commercial space all plates missing.wood joinsts & latch exposed no fire protection.remedy;restore fire protection replace ceiling
Apr 30, 2003 · Penalty $350
Resolve
Complaints
- General
Doors
Mar 27, 2007 · Apt 2B
Close - General
Locks
Mar 26, 2007 · Apt 2B
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Feb 1, 2007 · Apt 2B
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Feb 1, 2007 · Apt 2B
Close - General
Mold
Feb 1, 2007 · Apt 2B
Close - General
Mold
Feb 1, 2007 · Apt 2B
Close - General
Floor
Feb 1, 2007 · Apt 2B
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Feb 19, 2006 · Apt 2B
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Feb 19, 2006 · Apt 2B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 19, 2006 · Apt 2B
Close
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- Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 19, 2006 · Apt 2B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 26, 2005 · Apt 2L
Close - Nonconst
Smoke-fumes
Oct 4, 2004 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 25, 2004 · Apt 7
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 30, 2004 · Apt 2L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 28, 2004 · Apt 3A
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Mixed residential and retail building (S9)
- Year built
- 1930
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 5,457 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R6A
- Community board
- 303
- Council district
- 36
- Block / lot
- 1989 / 46
- Assessed value
- $531,900
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #340606, last renewed Jan 20, 2021.
Questions about 446 Franklin Avenue
Who owns 446 Franklin Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is R4 Re LLC.
Does 446 Franklin Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 42 housing violations at this property.
Is 446 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 446 Franklin Avenue built?
City records list 1930 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 446 Franklin Avenue?
It has 2 residential units and 5 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.