268 Franklin Street, Brooklyn, NY 11222

268 Franklin Street is a three-story, five-unit Old Law Tenement building constructed in 1930 and currently owned by John Imperatore. The building has experienced multiple maintenance issues over the past few years, with the most recent concerns centered around pest control, sanitation, and water systems. In 2025, there were complaints about heat and hot water issues (January) and rodent/insect problems (February).

A significant cluster of violations emerged in April 2023, including issues with mold, pests, flooring, and plumbing systems. While some of these complaints were resolved with no violations issued, others resulted in official violations requiring attention, particularly concerning mold and sanitation issues. The building's maintenance record shows recurring problems with basic services, including heat and hot water, with emergency complaints filed for these issues in both January and April 2023. Recent inspections in 2024-2025 revealed some progress in addressing building code violations.

Two "A" class violations were noted in August 2024 regarding maintenance issues in the first-story vestibule, specifically concerning paint and fire retardant material, though these were later certified as corrected. However, several "B" class violations from May 2023 remain open, including concerns about mold, roof leaks, fire safety materials, and visible mold in the basement. The building has maintained a clean record for bedbug infestations in recent years, with zero reported cases in the past three annual reporting periods. While some maintenance issues have been addressed, the presence of multiple open violations from 2023 and ongoing complaints about basic services suggests ongoing building management challenges.