65 Franklin Street
Composite verdict
HPD violation data is not available for 65 Franklin Street — the building (a Class K4, built in 1931, owned by 56 WEST LLC) has no HPD registration on file, which is common for commercial or mixed-use properties and means the landlord's maintenance track record cannot be assessed through that channel. Rent stabilization data is also unavailable, so stabilization status cannot be confirmed. The crime picture is strong — a 93/100 A-grade with only 6 nearby incidents — but noise is a real concern: 134 noise complaints in the past 12 months earned an F grade, driven primarily by 60 commercial noise complaints and 37 residential noise complaints in the area. With a 95-year-old building and no HPD data to review, you'll want to press the landlord directly on building systems and maintenance history.
Class B
Class C
past 12 months
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(out of 100)
rent
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min walk
(311 complaints)
errands grade
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- Noise data shows 60 commercial noise complaints and 37 residential noise complaints in the past 12 months, earning an F grade for 'very high noise activity' — what specific soundproofing or noise mitigation exists between units and from street-level commercial activity?
- The building is classified as Class K4 and has no HPD registration on file — is this building currently permitted for residential occupancy, and can you provide a copy of the certificate of occupancy showing residential use?
- The building was built in 1931 and is 95 years old — what major systems (boiler, plumbing, electrical, roof) have been updated, and can you provide documentation of those upgrades?
- HPD registration data is unavailable, so there is no public record of violation history — can you provide a written maintenance log or repair history for the past 12 months, and the name and contact of the managing agent?
- Rent stabilization status cannot be confirmed because the BBL is not in the WoW database — is this unit rent stabilized, and if so, can you provide the current legal regulated rent and the prior tenant's rent?
- There were 2 burglaries recorded among the 6 nearby crime incidents — what building security measures are in place, such as key-fob entry, intercom, security cameras, or a locked vestibule?
- Given the building's 1931 construction and Class K4 classification, inspect the common areas, stairwells, and any hallways for signs of deferred maintenance — water staining, peeling paint, deteriorating plaster, or aging electrical fixtures — that would signal neglected infrastructure.
- Walk the immediate block at different times of day to gauge the commercial noise environment firsthand; with 60 commercial noise complaints in the past year, pay attention to nearby businesses, loading docks, HVAC units, and late-night activity that could affect livability.
- Check the building entry points — front door lock, intercom system, and any vestibule security — given that 2 of the 6 nearby incidents were burglaries and there is no HPD registration to confirm the landlord's responsiveness to building conditions.
65 Franklin Street sits in Brooklyn, ZIP 11222. The closest subway is Greenpoint Av (G) (6-minute walk), served by the G line. Within an 800-meter walk you'll find 69 restaurants, 25 cafes, 34 groceries, and 5 pharmacies — a walkable-errands grade of A. Nearby public schools include P.S. 031 Samuel F. Dupont (grades Pre-K to 5), a 4-minute walk. Noise activity over the past 12 months is very high noise activity — 134 noise complaints filed via 311, mostly commercial noise. NYPD CompStat data places this precinct at a 93/100 safety score.
- Jun 1, 2022 "FAILURE TO FILE BENCHMARKING REPORT OF ENERGY USE AS PER AD. CODE SEC. 28-309.4"
- Feb 2, 2022 "FAILURE TO FILE BENCHMARKING REPORT OF ENERGY USE AS PER AD. CODE SEC. 28-309.4"
- Nov 2, 2021 "FAILURE TO FILE BENCHMARKING REPORT OF ENERGY USE AS PER AD. CODE SEC. 28-309.4"
- SZCZESNY, RADOSLAW
- W.H. CHRISTIAN & SONS INC
- MAX CONSTRUCTION USA, CORPORATION
- P.S. 031 Samuel F. Dupont
- P.S. 034 Oliver H. Perry
- Greenpoint Av (G)
- Nassau Av (G)
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