854 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11225

The three-story, four-unit tenement building at 854 Franklin Avenue in Crown Heights, owned by George Davis and built in 1925, has experienced numerous maintenance and safety issues in recent years. Most notably, in 2025, there were multiple safety violations including problems with carbon monoxide detectors, smoke detectors, and a fire escape, along with pest control issues indicating ongoing rodent and insect problems. The building has a concerning history of rodent activity, with inspections revealing passing results in 2025, 2022, and 2021, but failures in compliance checks in 2024 and 2023.

Multiple violations related to pest infestation were documented in 2023-2025, particularly affecting Apartment 4. The building also has several open violations from 2022-2024, including requirements to file annual bedbug reports, address an infestation of roaches and mice, and correct conditions in public hallways. Recent emergency complaints from 2025 included issues with cooking gas, unsanitary conditions, and various safety concerns, though many of these were ultimately determined not to violate housing laws. The property has undergone inspections for rodent control at least eight times between 2018 and 2025, with mixed results.

There were serious safety concerns noted in 2025 regarding building systems, including a partial stop work order related to building stability. Historical violations include inadequate hot water supply in Apartment 2L (2019), door issues in Apartment 3 (2019), and various safety-related infractions. The building's maintenance record shows a pattern of recurring issues with pests and safety systems, though some recent complaints have been resolved or determined not to constitute violations. While certain problems appear to have been addressed, as evidenced by passed inspections, the frequency and nature of the violations suggest ongoing maintenance challenges.