130 Franklin Street, Brooklyn, NY 11222

The four-story, 1855 Old Law Tenement building at 130 Franklin Street in Greenpoint, owned by Joseph Keating, presents several concerning issues as of July 2025. Most notably, the building currently has open Housing Maintenance Code violations from 2023 and 2024 related to the failure to file required annual bedbug reports, an important public health requirement. The building has experienced significant compliance issues since 2022, particularly regarding unauthorized modifications and occupancy violations.

In late 2022, multiple Department of Buildings complaints were filed and subsequently closed, including work done without proper permits and occupancy contrary to the certificate of occupancy, with the first floor being used as a bar/restaurant instead of its designated purpose. These violations resulted in multiple Environmental Control Board violations, including active penalties totaling $3,125 for improper occupancy and unauthorized construction of an enclosed steel structure in the rear yard. The building's recent history shows a consistent pattern of bedbug reporting violations, with open citations for failing to file required reports in 2023 and 2024, and the last properly filed report (from 2022) showing zero infested units.

While a 311 complaint was filed in 2023 regarding a food establishment issue, it was closed with the note that the reported issue was addressed. The building's age and classification as an Old Law Tenement suggest it may require special attention to maintenance and compliance with housing codes, particularly regarding bedbug reporting requirements. The most recent bedbug report filing was from 2022, covering the 2020-2021 period, showing zero infested units during that time.