1397 Franklin Avenue
Bronx, NY 10456BBL 2-02931-0057Map
Owner of record: E170 Realty Corp
1397 Franklin Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1931 in Bronx, 10456. It has 2 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is E170 Realty Corp. HPD has recorded 6 housing violations here, most recently on April 28, 2025. 5 of the 6 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 6
- DOB violations
- 10
- ECB violations
- 4
- HPD complaints
- 3
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 6
- CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 28, 2025 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 28, 2025 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 28, 2025 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of keyed lock installed at door leading to fire escape in the 1st room from east located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 28, 2025 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - IInformation / order
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.
May 22, 2024
Open — Info nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Make safe by properly repairing the structural defect 3rd story (north exterior wall) vertical crack , bricks imploding into builing & falling out onto public street fascade (approx 6ft horizontal gap) between 3rd story and roof
May 20, 2024
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 10
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection
Sep 23, 2024
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 9, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 4
- Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner for summons 39115037r. observed vertical cracks at various locations and near parapet level at exposures 1 and 4. there are missing mortars around the vent
Mar 20, 2026 · Penalty $25,000
Active - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building walls. observed at exposure#3 4-5 feet opening, the opening is horizontal at roof level with bricks missing. there is also a vertical crack going from top window to parapet at expo#
May 22, 2024 · Penalty $12,500
Active - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg wall(s) or appurtenances.in franklin ave sideat 3rd fl paraped level 2 vertical cracks in ground level left side &right side brick joint missing rear side of the bldg at 1st fl level
Jul 31, 2020 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit. work noted: removal of 12' foot x 20' foot sec-tion of front layer of brickwork on north wall of building. remedy: immediately remove or secure any loose bricks. stop all work. erect
Apr 30, 1999 · Penalty $500
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 28, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 28, 2025 · Apt 2
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Sep 24, 2021 · Apt 3FL
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Mixed residential and retail building (S9)
- Year built
- 1931
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 4,131 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,835 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 203
- Council district
- 16
- Block / lot
- 2931 / 57
- Assessed value
- $519,300
- Landmark / historic district
- No
Questions about 1397 Franklin Avenue
Who owns 1397 Franklin Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is E170 Realty Corp.
Does 1397 Franklin Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 6 housing violations at this property.
Is 1397 Franklin Avenue rent stabilized?
No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.
When was 1397 Franklin Avenue built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 1397 Franklin Avenue?
It has 2 residential units and 4 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.