Summary
180 Franklin is a Clinton Hill rental with unusually large studios and duplexes, in-unit laundry, a roof deck and dedicated music, art and work rooms. The layouts and creative spaces are the clearest draw; heat and hot-water, elevator and noise reports are the main building-record issues to check.
Reviews
The building's strongest practical distinction is space: current floor-plan families include large studios and duplex homes alongside purpose-built music, art and work rooms.
What residents complain about
The clearest resident complaint concerns unhelpful front-desk and office interactions; city records also show recent heat, hot-water and elevator reports.
Amenities
180 Franklin has in-unit laundry, room-by-room air conditioning and an attended lobby. Residents have a fitness center, roof terrace with grills, music rehearsal room and on-site garage.
* Fees apply to marked amenities. See Costs in the Availability tab.
Also here: Bike storage · Music rehearsal room · Artist workroom and gallery · Billiards lounge · Library · Meeting rooms
Location
180 Franklin is located at 180 Franklin Avenue, New York, NY 11205. The building sits at the Clinton Hill and Bedford-Stuyvesant edge, close to the Franklin Avenue corridor and several subway options. Restaurants, groceries and Fort Greene are accessible, though the immediate setting is more residential.
- Transit
- 8 minClasson AvG
- 9 minBedford-Nostrand AvsG
- 11 minMyrtle-Willoughby AvsG
- Supermarkets
- 4 minChestnut
- 6 minC-Town
- 7 minBravo
- 7 minHatzlacha
- 8 minKey Food
- Parks
- 2 minMyrtle Village Green
- 2 minStar Spangled Banner Playground
- 3 minStar Spangled Playground Children's Play Area
playground
- 5 minTarget Community Garden
- 5 minTaaffe Playground
Building records
The housing-complaint rate is below that of comparable buildings, with heating and elevator issues among the main reports. Open plumbing violations make repair follow-through worth checking, while nearby new-building projects may bring disruption.
Reported housing complaintsPast 3 years
27.1 reports per 100 apartments, versus 28.7 for other comparable apartment buildings in New York.
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HPD housing-code violationsPast 3 years
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Construction nearby
| Project | Work type | Distance | Latest permit |
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| New building | 400 ft | May 2026 | |
Permitted work: general construction. | |||
| New building | 400 ft | Aug 2026 | |
Permitted work: construction fence. | |||
| New building | 400 ft | Mar 2026 | |
Permitted work: construction fence, earth work, foundation, support of excavation. | |||
| New building | 400 ft | Mar 2026 | |
Permitted work: construction fence, earth work, foundation, general construction, mechanical systems, plumbing, sprinklers, structural, support of excavation. | |||
| New building | 450 ft | Mar 2026 | |
Permitted work: construction fence, earth work, foundation, general construction, mechanical systems, plumbing, sprinklers, structural, support of excavation. | |||
| New building | 450 ft | Mar 2026 | |
Permitted work: construction fence, earth work, foundation, general construction, mechanical systems, plumbing, sprinklers, structural, support of excavation. | |||
| New building | 500 ft | Jun 2026 | |
Permitted work: earth work, foundation, general construction, mechanical systems, structural, support of excavation. | |||
| New building | 600 ft | Feb 2026 | |
Permitted work: construction fence. | |||
| New building | 650 ft | Apr 2026 | |
Permitted work: general construction, plumbing, sprinklers. | |||
Rent history
Typical rents
| Apartment | Range | Median rent | Median size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 bed | $3,371–$5,188 | $3,800 | — |
Concessions
15% of listings offered free rent, most commonly one month.
- No free rent recorded
- 85%(11 of 13)
- 1 month
- 15%(2 of 13)
About one in three listings offered free rent, most commonly one month. If the apartment you like doesn’t include an offer, it’s worth asking whether leasing can extend one.
- No free rent recorded
- 67%(2 of 3)
- 1 month
- 33%(1 of 3)
14% of listings offered free rent, most commonly one month.
- No free rent recorded
- 86%(6 of 7)
- 1 month
- 14%(1 of 7)
No free-rent offers appeared in the past year’s listings.
- No free rent recorded
- 100%(3 of 3)
- 1 month
- 0%(0 of 3)
Similar buildings
Compare a newer rental closer to Atlantic Avenue with a more conventional amenity program and smaller layouts.
Compare a Fort Greene rental with direct cultural-district access and a more central transit position.
Availability
Listed now
| Apartment | Beds | Rent | Concession | Size (sq ft) | Available | Days listed | Listing |
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#512#512 | 1 bed | $4,052 | 2 mo free ($3,473/mo net) Apartment #512 concession $4,052 less 2 months free on a 14-month lease. The monthly rent before free months is $4,052. After the offer, the average over the lease is $3,473/mo. | — | Aug 14, 26 | 44 | StreetEasy |
#303#303 | 1 bed | $4,122 | 1 mo free ($3,778/mo net) Apartment #303 concession $4,122 less 1 month free on a 12-month lease. The monthly rent before free months is $4,122. After the offer, the average over the lease is $3,778/mo. | 653 | Jul 15, 26 | 109 | StreetEasy |
#505#505 | 2 beds | $4,999 | — | — | Sep 30, 26 | 8 | StreetEasy |
#119#119 | 2 beds | $5,438 | — | 1,311 | Aug 14, 26 | 28 | StreetEasy |
Could open soon
| Apartment | Beds | Last asking rent | Size (sq ft) | Last on market | Est. lease end | Listing |
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#203#203 | 1 bed | $3,371 | — | ~1 yr ago | Oct 2026 | StreetEasy |
#209#209 | Studio | $3,150 | — | ~2 yr ago | Nov 2026 | StreetEasy |
#520#520 | Studio | $2,999 | 426 | ~2 yr ago | Nov 2026 | StreetEasy |
#207#207 | Studio | $3,076 | — | ~3 yr ago | Nov 2026 | StreetEasy |
#220#220 | 1 bed | $3,667 | — | ~2 yr ago | Dec 2026 | StreetEasy |
#204#204 | 2 beds | $4,399 | — | ~3 yr ago | Dec 2026 | StreetEasy |
Past availability and off-market dates suggest these apartments may be nearing the end of their current lease. If a resident doesn’t renew, the apartment could become available. Ask the leasing team early about any unit that interests you.
New listings in past 12 months
Costs on top of rent
Budget about $260/month on top of rent for electricity, hot water and cooling, internet and the required $50 monthly amenity fee.
Recurring costs
| Cost | Monthly amount |
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Utilities Utilities Electricity, hot water and cooling~$160 Electricity, hot water and in-home heating and cooling are billed separately. We estimate $160/month combined. Source: 180 Franklin building systems · Con Edison bill illustration | ~$160 |
Internet Internet Internet is paid separately. We estimate $50/month for a basic plan. Source: 180 Franklin current fees · Verizon plans | ~$50 |
Amenities Amenities Required amenity fee is $50/month per apartment. Source: 180 Franklin current fees | $50 |
Estimated monthly total
~$260Also available: Parking ($375/month) · Bike storage ($20/month)
At move-in
| Cost | One-time amount |
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| Application Application $20 application fee per applicant. Source: 180 Franklin current fees | $20/applicant |
| Security deposit Security deposit Refundable security deposit is one month's rent. | One month's rent |
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