1208 Franklin Avenue
1208 Franklin Avenue in Morrisania, Bronx, has 39 open HPD violations, 19 of them class C, and 44 of 44 units are rent-stabilized, as of Oct 25, 2026. StreetSpy grade: F (39/100).
Mixed residential & commercial · 44 units · Built 2006
StreetSpy grade: F (Severe, 39/100)
- 19 immediately hazardous violations open (the class that covers no heat, pests, lead paint and similar).
- 33 heat or hot water complaints to 311 in the last 12 months.
- 4 evictions carried out by marshals in the last 3 years.
- 44 of 44 units are rent-stabilized.
More open violations per unit than 5 in 10 Bronx buildings this size.
- Repairs: High (39 open, 19 class C), records as of Oct 25, 2026
- Heat and hot water: 33 complaints, 12 mo, records as of Oct 25, 2026
- Pests: Clear (Owner reported none, 3 yr), records as of Oct 27, 2026
- Safety: Clear (1 open DOB violation), records as of Oct 23, 2026
- Registration: Through Sep 1, 2027, records as of Oct 3, 2026
Housing code violations (HPD)
39 open violations: 19 class C (immediately hazardous), 18 class B, 2 class A. 149 issued in the last 12 months. 932 on record. Oldest open violation issued 2020-07-27. Newest violation issued 2026-09-18.
31 closed in the last 90 days. Median 75 days from issue to close for the 140 violations closed in the last 12 months.
- Class C: Self-closing door not working. , 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE LATCH AT HOPPER CHUTE DOOR AT COMPACTOR CLOSET, 1st STORY, issued 2026-09-18. HPD violation 19228406
- Class C: Self-closing door not working (hallway). , 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE 2ND FIRE DOOR AT NORTH AT LAUNDRY ROOM AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY, issued 2026-09-03. HPD violation 19188504
- Class C: Roaches, throughout the apartment, 3rd floor. HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3E, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH (apt 3E), issued 2026-08-18. HPD violation 19151113
- Class C: Self-closing door not working. , 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE LATCH AT DOOR AT COMPACTOR CLOSET, 2nd STORY, issued 2026-08-12. HPD violation 19135599
- Class C: Roaches, throughout the apartment, 2nd floor. HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2H, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH (apt 2H), issued 2026-08-12. HPD violation 19135595
- Class C: Self-closing door not working (hallway). , 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE LATCH AT DOOR TO STAIRCASE B AT PUBLIC HALL, 4th STORY, issued 2026-07-20. HPD violation 19089207
- Class C: Sprinkler or standpipe defect, ceiling, 4th floor. & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF PAINTED SPRINKLER HEAD AT CEILING IN THE PRIVATE HALLWAY LOCATED AT APT 4D, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST (apt 4D), issued 2026-06-08. HPD violation 18984807
- Class C: Missing window guards (hallway). HMC INSTALL THE MISSING OR REPAIR/REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE WINDOW GUARD(S) THROUGHOUT THE PUBLIC AREAS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SPECIFICATIONS OF THE NEW YORK CITY HEALTH CODE SECTION 24 RCNY CHAPTER 12., issued 2026-06-08. HPD violation 18984811
311 housing complaints
98 in the last 12 months, 454 in 5 years. Most common: Heat/Hot Water (33), Unsanitary Condition (23), Door/Window (17), Plumbing (12), Water Leak (8).
Bedbugs
The owner reported 0 infested units in the last 3 years of filings. HPD's bedbug filings are self-reported by the owner once a year; HPD does not inspect to confirm them.
- 2026: No bedbug filing on record for this year
- 2025: Owner reported 0 infested units
- 2024: Owner reported 0 infested units
- 2023: Owner reported 0 infested units
- 2022: Owner reported 0 infested units
- 2021: Owner reported 0 infested units
Buildings department (DOB)
1 open DOB violation. 1 DOB violation on record. Check on DOB BIS.
Evictions and housing court
4 executed evictions in the last 3 years (15 on record). 0 open HPD cases; 0 harassment findings.
Rent stabilization
44 of 44 units rent-stabilized as of 2024. Stabilized renewals: 0% for one year and 0% for two years under RGB Order #58 (Oct 1, 2026 to Sep 30, 2027).
Rent-stabilized units on city tax bills: 44 in 2024, 44 in 2007. Source: DOF tax bills for 2007 and 2024; years with no bill on file are left out.
Owner and management
Owner: FRANKLIN AVE ESTATES OWNER LLC. Head officer: REYNALDO SOSA. Managing agent: FRANKLIN AVE ESTATES OWNER LLC. This owner has 3 buildings on record, 3 graded D or F. See the full portfolio.
Last HPD registration Jul 9, 2026, valid through Sep 1, 2027.
Tax lot and city IDs
BBL 2026140019, HPD building ID 823493. HPD Online, ACRIS, DOB BIS.
Nearest subway
- Freeman St (2, 5), 12 min walk
- Intervale Av (2, 5), 13 min walk
- Simpson St (2, 5), 14 min walk
How the grade is calculated
| Factor | On record | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Open HPD violations | 39 open (19 class C, 18 class B, 2 class A) | −35 |
| 311 housing complaints (12 mo) | 98 | −20 |
| Bedbug reports (3 yr) | None reported | 0 |
| Executed evictions (3 yr) | 4 | −6 |
| Housing litigation | No open cases | 0 |
| Open DOB violations | 1 open DOB violation | 0 |
Sources: NYC HPD Housing Maintenance Code Violations, NYC 311 Service Requests, NYC HPD Bedbug Reporting, NYC Marshal Evictions (DOI), NYC HPD Housing Litigations, NYC DOB Violations, NYC DOF tax bills (via JustFix Who Owns What portfolio API, v2), NYC HPD Property Registration. Methodology. Report generated 2026-10-28.