843 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11225

843 Franklin Avenue is a 4-story, 6-unit New Law tenement building constructed in 1909 in Crown Heights, currently owned by Loubert Jeanphilippe. The property has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years, with the most concerning being an ongoing rodent problem, as evidenced by multiple failed inspections and service requests between 2023 and 2025, including a July 2025 inspection that resulted in failure for "Other Reasons".

There are also serious sanitation concerns, with the Department of Health issuing violations in June 2025 for unsanitary pigeon conditions, requiring follow-up inspections. The building has documented issues with basic services and maintenance across multiple units, particularly Unit 8 on the 4th floor, which has open violations related to the bathroom door, floor repairs, window frame issues, and pest infestation. A significant cluster of complaints was recorded in September 2024, with violations issued for problems including ceiling paint conditions, flooring issues, window repairs, and various appliance concerns.

The building has experienced heat and hot water issues, with at least one emergency complaint logged in March 2025, though inspection access was not granted for verification. The rodent problem has been persistent, with inspection results showing varying levels of rodent activity between 2023 and 2025, including both failed inspections and instances of bait application. Additionally, there have been multiple complaints regarding pest infestations and unsanitary conditions throughout the building, indicating ongoing maintenance challenges that affect resident quality of life.