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178 Franklin Street, Manhattan, NY 10013

4
DOB Complaints
0
311 Housing Calls
0
Housing Violations
7
Permits

Risk Assessment

98
Low Risk

This building shows minimal signs of maintenance issues based on our analysis.

Our AI predicts there is a 98% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 178 Franklin Street

178 Franklin Street is a 6-story, 5-unit residential building located in Tribeca, constructed in 1910 and currently owned by Stuart Smolar. The building has undergone several inspection and compliance processes in recent years, with the most recent activity being an uncompleted Local Law 188/17 compliance inspection in August 2024. Previous inspections under this law in December 2023 found no violations, while a November 2023 tenant safety inspection was completed with compliance noted.

In 2019, the building experienced two significant violations related to construction work on the 5th floor (Apt 14B), where fines of $3,125 each were imposed for failing to properly post notice of the Tenant Protection Plan and the Safe Construction Bill of Rights during approximately 85% completed work. These violations were subsequently resolved. The property has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations, with all bedbug reports from 2019 through 2025 (the most recent being filed in December 2024) showing zero infested or eradicated units.

Rodent inspections conducted annually from 2010 through 2018 have consistently passed, indicating effective pest control measures. The building currently has two active violations from 2020 and 2021 with undetermined disposition comments. While the building has had multiple permits issued for various work between 2018 and early 2019, most notably for electrical and plumbing work, and there have been several inspection attempts for compliance purposes, the overall maintenance history demonstrates regular compliance with major health and safety regulations, particularly concerning pest control and rodent inspections.

Last updated: July 26, 2025
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178 Franklin Street Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

This building is in the riskiest 10% of buildings in Tribeca.

Building Characteristics

Total units 5
Year built 1910
Total area 16568 sq ft
Floors 6
Tax Abatements None
Building Class COMMERCIAL ALTERED CLASS A
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Key Building Statistics

4
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
0
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
0
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
0
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
2
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
0
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
0
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
7
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

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178 Franklin Street Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

Contact data is from NYC HPD building registration.

RoleNameAddress

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AddressUnitsCode ViolationsRisk Rating

Landlord Court Records

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178 Franklin Street Rent Control Status

Year Built
Built before 1974
Units
Less than 6 units
RGB Registration
Not registered
Tax Abatement
None found
Year BuiltUnitsRGB RegistrationTax Abatement
Before 1974 <6 units Not registered None

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Housing Maintenance Code Complaints

This table shows complaints to 311 related to potential NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) for 178 Franklin Street. These complaints are related to conditions such as lack of heat, hot water, mold, pests, and other habitability issues. Class B and C violations are the most serious and may indicate significant problems with building maintenance or safety.

Date ReceivedSttatus DateCategoryTypeStatus
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 178 Franklin Street. These violations are related to conditions such as lack of heat, hot water, mold, pests, and other habitability issues. Class B and C violations are the most serious and may indicate significant problems with building maintenance or safety.

Inspection DateClassStatusStatus DateApartmentNOV DescriptionCertified Date
2022-02-15ACloseNoneNone(A) § HMC: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.None
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 178 Franklin Street. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 178 Franklin Street.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
16756612024-08-21ACTIVELocal Law 188/17 Compliance Inspections – Active Jobs2024-09-12Inspector Unable To Gain Access – 1st Attempt Made (2024-09-12)
16565892023-12-27CLOSEDLocal Law 188/17 Compliance Inspections – Active Jobs2024-01-23No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2024-01-23)
16543502023-11-28CLOSEDTenant Safety Inspection2023-11-28Compliance Inspection Performed (2023-11-28)
15081302019-04-22CLOSEDConstruction Enforcement Work Order (DOB)2019-04-22Oath Violation Served (2019-04-29)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 178 Franklin Street.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2021-03-16V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
2020-07-23V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 178 Franklin Street. The information includes the date, type, description, and status of each complaint. The data is sourced from DOHMH/311.

DateTypeDescriptionStatus
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Bedbug Infestations

The table below shows the bedbug reports filed by the landlord for 178 Franklin Street. The information includes the file date, infested units, eradicated units, re-infested units, filing start date, and filing end date. The data is sourced from DOHMH. Landlords are required to file these reports; missing data may indicate non-compliance.

File DateInfested UnitsEradicated UnitsRe-infested UnitsFiling Start DateFiling End Date
2024-12-090002023-11-012024-10-31
2024-01-100002022-11-012023-10-31
2023-01-030002021-11-012022-10-31
2022-02-160002020-11-012021-10-31
2021-01-060002019-11-012020-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 178 Franklin Street. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2018-07-16InitialPassed
2017-07-21InitialPassed
2016-11-02InitialPassed
2013-02-07InitialPassed
2012-03-22InitialPassed
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 178 Franklin Street. The information includes the open date, case type, status, judgement, penalty and whether harassment was found. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: HPD
Open DateCase TypeStatusJudgementPenaltyHarassment found
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OATH Cases Explanation

The table below shows the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings cases for 178 Franklin Street. The information includes the date, agency, respondent, charge, result, penalty, and status. The data is sourced from OATH.

Source: Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH)
DateAgencyRespondentChargeResultPenaltyStatus
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ECB Violations

Environmental Control Board violations for 178 Franklin Street. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2019-04-2235373555NANDREWS BUILDING CORPORATFAILURE TO DISTRIBUTE OR POST NOTICE OF PROTECTION PLAN. AT TIME OF INSPECTION,WORK IN PROGRESS ON THE 5TH FL APT 14B APPROXIMATELY 85% OF WORK COMPLETED. NO TENANT PROTECTION PLAN(TPP) POSTED IN LOBBY,HALLWAYSRESOLVE3125.00.0
2019-04-2235373556PANDREWS BUILDING CORPORATFAILURE TO DISTRIBUTE OR POST SAFE CONSTRUCTION BILL OF RIGHTS. AT TIME OF INSPECTION,WORK IN PROGRESS ON THE 5TH FL,APT 14B APPROXIMATELY 85% OF WORK COMPLETED. NO CONSTRUCTION BILL OF RIGHTS POSTED IN HALLWAYRESOLVE3125.00.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 178 Franklin Street. The information includes the start date, start violations, discharge date, and status. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
Start DateStart ViolationsDischarge DateStatus
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Vacate Orders Explanation

The table below shows the vacate orders for 178 Franklin Street. The information includes the effective date, rescinded date, reason, type, and units. The data is sourced from DOB.

Source: Department of Buildings (DOB)
Effective DateRescinded DateReasonTypeUnits
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Work Orders Explanation

The table below shows the work orders for 178 Franklin Street. The information includes the date created, type, description, and charge. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
Date CreatedTypeDescriptionCharge
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Liens Explanation

The table below shows tax and water liens for 178 Franklin Street. Information includes tax class, month, water only flag, amount, and cycle. Data is sourced from NYC Department of Finance.

Source: NYC Department of Finance
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Sales Records

Sales transactions for 178 Franklin Street. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 178 Franklin Street. Data includes filing date, type, and status.

Start DateEnd DateStatusProcedureFloor

Fire Violations

Violations issued by the Fire Department for this property.

Violation NumberDateDescriptionStatus
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Fire Inspections

Fire Department inspection records for this property.

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Fire Certificates

Fire safety certificates for this property.

TypeIssue DateExpiration
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Water Connections

Water connection permits and records for 178 Franklin Street. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 178 Franklin Street. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 178 Franklin Street. Data includes violation date, type, and status.

DateTypeStatus

Planning Projects

City Planning (ZAP) project applications for this building. Data includes project ID, status, borough, and lot/block information.

Project IDStatusBoroughBlockLot
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Building Permits

Department of Buildings issued building permits for this property. This includes permits for construction, alteration, and demolition work. Data includes permit type, job number, status, and issue date.

Permit TypeJob NumberStatusIssue Date

Electrical Permits

Department of Buildings issued electrical permits for this property. This includes permits for electrical work, installations, and modifications. Data includes permit type, job number, status, and issue date.

Permit TypeJob NumberStatusIssue Date

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