New York City property record for 265 Franklin Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11205
| Property Type | Boarding House, Apartment Hotel |
|---|---|
| Details | 3,200 sqft · built 1905 |
| Lot Size | 0.045 acres (1,960 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $6,749 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2021 Mortgage |
| APN | 01941-0015 |
| Primary APN | 01941-0015 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Units | 16 Units |
|---|---|
| Stories | 4 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,200 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 800 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1905 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1905 |
| Lot Area | 1,960 sqft (0.045 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 98 ft deep x 20 ft wide |
| Account Number | 3-01941-0015 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 265 FRANKLIN AVE |
| City | BROOKLYN |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 11205-4404 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Boarding House, Apartment Hotel |
| Local Zoning Code | R6B |
| Legal Block | 1941 |
| Legal Lot Number | 15 |
| Jurisdiction | KINGS (BROOKLYN) NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BROOKLYN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3001 |
| Census Tract | 23300 |
265 Franklin Ave, a commercial property, is owned by a company that acquired it in May 2005.
Source: New York City records, as of May 4, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 543 BEDFORD AVE, BROOKLYN, NY 11211-7607 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 6, 2001 |
| Deed Sale | Jul 6, 2001 |
| Prior Sale | Jun 27, 2001 |
| Deed Book / Page | 05210 / 00789 |
| Last Transfer Date | May 17, 2005 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000296059 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KINGS (BROOKLYN) NY |
| Property Address | 265 FRANKLIN AVE, BROOKLYN, NY 11205-4404 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 21, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000490942 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 14, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021000490942 |
| Name | BPL MORTGAGE TRUST, LLC |
|---|---|
| Address | 1801 S MEYERS RD STE 10, OAKBROOK TERRACE, IL 60181 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|
The 2025 property tax bill for 265 Franklin Ave was $6,749.
Source: New York City assessment roll, as of May 4, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New York |
| County | Kings County |
| Municipality | New York City |
| Unified School District | New York City Department Of Education (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $391,050 Land $26,550 Building $364,500 | $869,000 Land $59,000 Building $810,000 | |
| 2025 | $6,749.00 | ||
| 2023 | $6,540.00 | $226,350 Land $26,550 Building $199,800 | $503,000 Land $59,000 Building $444,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA has no flood map on file for 265 Franklin Ave.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not on file |
|---|
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 265 Franklin Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
|---|
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | NEW YORK CITY SYSTEM serves 8,271,000 people · EPA ID NY7003493 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2025 |
| Lead | 10 ppb (2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Uncovered finished water reservoir currently in violation since Feb 2017 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 1,579 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Optimum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 940 / 35 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband, Skywire Networks, Starry.
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