248 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205

248 Franklin Avenue is a 6-unit, 4-story New Law Tenement building built in 1905, currently owned by Sonya Dunston. The property has experienced recurring maintenance issues, with the most recent cluster of complaints in early 2025 including plumbing problems (radiators), water leaks (heavy flow), window frame issues, and pest concerns, all of which HPD was unable to inspect upon initial complaint. The building has documented heating and hot water problems, with several emergency complaints filed between January and February 2025.

Additionally, there are several open violations from the December 2024 inspection regarding defective self-closing doors in multiple apartments (3, 4, 5, and 6) and lead paint hazards in Apartment 4, which also has water leak and plaster issues requiring repair. The Department of Buildings records show several active violations related to low-pressure system inspection filings from 2018 through 2023, though the most recent rodent inspection in April 2025 passed successfully. Previous years showed alternating results between rat activity and compliance.

Historical complaints from 2020-2022 included concerns about an inoperative boiler and potential illegal hotel rooms, though inspectors were unable to gain access during those visits. While there have been multiple housing maintenance complaints and violations, the building's systems appear to undergo regular inspections, with the most recent rodent inspection in April 2025 showing compliance. The property has maintained a consistent pattern of heating system complaints, water issues, and various maintenance needs throughout the years, with particular attention needed to address the open violations from 2024 regarding self-closing doors and lead paint concerns.