888 FRANKLIN AVENUE — Rent Intelligence for Crown Heights, NYC

Crown Heights · Brooklyn, NY, 11225

Built 19153 floors8 unitsBBL 3011880056

Current rent range

$1,836 – $3,864 / mo

5 bedroom bands tracked · sampled from recent listings · rent stabilized

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888 FRANKLIN AVENUE

Brooklyn, NY, 11225

888 FRANKLIN AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11225 is a 8-unit rental building in Crown Heights, NYC. See every violation, 311 complaint, tenant review, and the LucidIQ score — before you sign a lease.

HPD violations5last 7 years · class A, B, C

Evictions filed0last 7 years

Tenant reviews0no reviews yet

Rent-stab units8DHCR records

Building age111 ybuilt 1915

311 complaints4last 7 years

01 / 09

Rental intelligence.

Neighborhood Median Rent

Brooklyn · March 2026

Studio

$2,160/mo

1 BR

$2,260/mo

2 BR

$2,500/mo

3 BR

$3,120/mo

4 BR

$3,360/mo

This building is rent stabilized — actual rents typically trade below neighborhood medians.

Seasonal Pattern

Best & worst months to sign a lease

Cheapest

November

Most expensive

July

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Potential savings: ~13% by timing your move to November.

Units Historic Rent 0 listings

—No dataNo recent listings

Neighborhood Rent Range Brooklyn

Studio

$2,160

$1,836 – $2,484

1 Bed

$1,750

$1,750

2 Bed

$4,176

$4,176

3 Bed

$3,120

$2,652 – $3,588

4 Bed

$3,360

$2,856 – $3,864

Range (P25 – P75)MedianBased on recent listings in Brooklyn

01 / 09

Rental intelligence.

01b / 09

Rent trends.

Prospect Park

Quarterly market rent, 2014–2026 (latest = Q1 2026 forecast)

Asking rent

$3,296

current quarter

Effective rent

—

per bedroom only

YoY change

-0.4%

asking, vs 1 yr ago

10-year change

16%

asking, since ~'16

Asking rent per bedroom type — switch tabs to see each with effective (concession-net) rent.

01b / 09

Rent trends.

02 / 09

Violations, 311, & more.

hpd · dob · 311 · acris
last 7 years

Violation & Complaint Trends

Monthly counts over the last 7 years · all data sources

Improving

HPDTop Violations

5 total

Pest Infestation
4

311Top Complaints

4 total

HEAT/HOT WATER
5
Illegal Parking
3
Dirty Condition
2
UNSANITARY CONDITION
1
Noise - Street/Sidewalk
1

DOBTop Filings

0 total

DOB Violations
0

EvictionsEvictions

0 filed

Evictions filed
0

Violations by Unit

(1 unit)

UnitViolationsOpenLast Inspected

Recent records

Last 7 years

Class AVIOLATION DISMISSEDApr 10, 2024
(A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BED BUGS.
Class AVIOLATION DISMISSEDMar 22, 2023
(A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BED BUGS.
Class AVIOLATION DISMISSEDFeb 24, 2022
(A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BED BUGS.
Class IVIOLATION DISMISSEDApr 8, 2021
§27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITED FROM CERTIFYING VIOLATIONS, AND DENIED THE RIGHT TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF PREMISES FOR NONPAYMENT OF RENT UNTIL A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT IS FILED.
Class AVIOLATION DISMISSEDApr 8, 2021
(A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BED BUGS.

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02 / 09

Violations, 311, & more.

03 / 09

What tenants actually say.

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Building amenities.

Building Amenities

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04 / 09

Building amenities.

05 / 09

The landlord.

EMPIRE HOLDINGS LP

Portfolio of 16 buildingsOFFICER: MICHAEL NEDDMail: 549 EMPIRE BLVD, BROOKLYN, NY, 11225

Portfolio-level grade reflects the landlord's buildings across NYC, weighted by unit count. Individual building grades may differ.

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buildings

4.1

avg score / 5

A-

portfolio grade

nearby owned

Their Other Buildings

Top 5 by score · of 16 total

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Ownership timeline · this building

ACRIS deeds and regulatory filings

1915Building constructed8 units · 3 floors
nowEMPIRE HOLDINGS LPOwner of record per HPD registration · manages 16 buildings · registration active through 2026-09-01.

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06 / 09

Location & daily life.

888 FRANKLIN AVENUE · Brooklyn · 40.668° N, -73.959° W

Walk

Transit

Bike

Estimated from nearby transit & amenity data

4 bus stops nearby4 min

7 schools nearby2 min

The neighborhood

Crown Heights

Crown Heights along the Eastern Parkway corridor is defined by the grand boulevard — designed by Olmsted and Vaux — with the Brooklyn Museum and Brooklyn Botanic Garden as anchors. The neighborhood's Caribbean and Hasidic communities have coexisted here for decades, and new restaurants are popping up on Franklin Avenue.

—buildings tracked—avg LucidIQ$1,750median 1BR

58,476population$83kmedian income82%renters

CulturalDiverseParksEvolvingHistoric Boulevard

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06 / 09

Location & daily life.

07 / 09

History of the building.

construction · ownership · permits

1910192019301940195019601970198019902000201020202030

1915

Building constructed

8 units · 3 floors · class S9

2024

Rent stabilization on file

4 stabilized units registered.

now

Current owner: EMPIRE HOLDINGS LP

Portfolio includes 16 buildings.

Recent Activity

19 events

311MEDIUMJul 24, 2024
Illegal Parking — Double Parked Blocking Vehicle
HPDLOWApr 10, 2024
HPD Class A Violation — (A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR
311MEDIUMMar 31, 2024
Illegal Parking — Blocked Sidewalk
311MEDIUMFeb 24, 2024
Dirty Condition — Trash
311MEDIUMFeb 9, 2024
Dirty Condition — Trash
311MEDIUMNov 16, 2023
Noise - Vehicle — Car/Truck Horn
311MEDIUMNov 10, 2023
HEAT/HOT WATER — APARTMENT ONLY
311MEDIUMJul 5, 2023
HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING
311MEDIUMJul 4, 2023
HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING
HPDLOWMar 22, 2023
HPD Class A Violation — (A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR

07 / 09

History of the building.

09 / 09

Frequently asked questions.

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NYC-specific insights.

Rent stabilization and seismic safety

Rent stabilizationProtected

DHCR registration & tenant protections

Yes

rent stabilized

stabilized units

2024

since

Stabilized units have annual rent-increase caps set by the Rent Guidelines Board and lease-renewal rights.

Rent Comparison

Studio
This building: $1,836 – $2,484
—Area: —
1 Bed
This building: $1,921 – $2,599
29% aboveArea: $1,750
2 Bed
This building: $2,125 – $2,875
40% belowArea: $4,176
3 Bed
This building: $2,652 – $3,588
—Area: —
4+ Bed
This building: $2,856 – $3,864
—Area: —

Review Summary

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Neighborhood Vibe

CulturalDiverseParksEvolvingHistoric Boulevard

Energy Score

No energy benchmarking on file.

Walkability & Transit

Limited transitTransit score · 4 nearby stops

Nearest TransitBus · 4 min walk

Nearby Stops4

Bus

Estimated from nearby transit stop data

Nearby Transit

BUS

BEDFORD AV/MONTGOMERY STB49
0.2 mi4 min
SULLIVAN PL/WASHINGTON AVB48
0.3 mi6 min
WASHINGTON AV/SULLIVAN PLB48
0.3 mi6 min
FLATBUSH AV/PROSPECT PARK ZOOB41
0.3 mi6 min

Nearby Schools & Colleges

PUBLIC SCHOOLS

P.s. 241 Emma L. JohnstonElementary
0.1 mi2 min
Brooklyn Academy Of Science And The EnvironmentHigh School
0.1 mi3 min
International High School At Prospect HeightsHigh School
0.1 mi3 min
Brooklyn School For Music & TheatreHigh School
0.1 mi3 min

CHARTER SCHOOLS

Success Academy Charter School - Crown HeightsK-8
0.5 mi11 min
Success Academy Charter School - Prospect HeightsK-8
0.6 mi11 min
Achievement First Voyager Charter SchoolCharter
0.9 mi17 min

PRIVATE SCHOOLS

St Francis De Sales-Deaf-BrooklynElementary
0.2 mi4 min
Epiphany Lutheran Elementary SchoolElementary
0.4 mi8 min
Brooklyn Jesuit PrepElementary

At a glance

Year built1915

Floors3

Total units8

Rent-stab units8

ClassS9

BBL3011880056

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888 FRANKLIN AVENUE — Rent Intelligence for Crown Heights, NYC

888 FRANKLIN AVENUE

Rental intelligence.

Rental intelligence.

Rent trends.

Rent trends.

Violations, 311, & more.

Violations by Unit

Violations, 311, & more.

What tenants actually say.

What tenants actually say.

Building amenities.

Building amenities.

The landlord.

EMPIRE HOLDINGS LP

The landlord.

Location & daily life.

Crown Heights

Location & daily life.

History of the building.

History of the building.

Frequently asked questions.

NYC-specific insights.

Similar buildings nearby.

What tenants actually say.

Building amenities.

Rent trends.

Rental intelligence.

Violations, 311, & more.

Violations by Unit

The landlord.

EMPIRE HOLDINGS LP

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