728 Franklin Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11238BBL 3-01168-0055Map
Owner of record: 728 Franklin Palace LLC
728 Franklin Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1906 in Brooklyn, 11238. It has 8 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 728 Franklin Palace LLC. HPD has recorded 136 housing violations here, most recently on August 24, 2026. 28 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 3 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 136
- DOB violations
- 18
- ECB violations
- 14
- HPD complaints
- 701
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
Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 136
- BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling at public hall, 4th story
Aug 24, 2026
Open — Nov certified on time - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant plaster at ceiling at public hall, 4th story
Aug 24, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10sq ft observe at ceiling at public hall, 4th story
Aug 24, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant plaster at ceiling at public hall, 3rd story
Aug 24, 2026
Open — Nov certified on time - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant plaster at ceiling at public hall, 2nd story
Aug 24, 2026
Open — Nov certified on time - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at public hall, 3rd story
Aug 24, 2026
Open — Nov certified on time - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at public hall, 2nd story
Aug 24, 2026
Open — Nov certified on time - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at public hall, 4th story
Aug 24, 2026
Open — Nov certified on time - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door frame at bulkhead at public hall, 4th story
Jun 17, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling at public hall, 4th story
Jun 17, 2026
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant plaster at ceiling at public hall, 4th story
Jun 17, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective at west wall in the 4th room from east located at apt 4b, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jun 17, 2026 · Apt 4B
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 4th story
Jun 17, 2026
Open — Nov certified on time - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots at 2nd story balcony at east building front at fire escape
May 10, 2025
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.
Nov 29, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at public hall, 4th story
Aug 9, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant plaster at the ceiling at public hall, 4th story
Aug 9, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 4b, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Aug 9, 2024 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 4b, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Aug 9, 2024 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 1o sq ft of mold at ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 4b, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Aug 9, 2024 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 1o sq ft of mold at ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 4b, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east original violation 17178598 issued 09-aug-24 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Aug 9, 2024 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over the ceiling at public hall, 4th story
Aug 9, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4b, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Aug 9, 2024 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door to basement at public hall, 1st story
Jul 16, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
Jun 20, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box at public hall, 1st story
Jun 20, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall, 1st story
Jun 20, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling.
Jun 20, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
§ 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor at public hall, 1st story
Jun 20, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story
Jun 20, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at 3rd public hall from east, 1st story
Jun 15, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of bicycles at 3rd public hall from east, 1st story
Jun 15, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of household items at building front 2nd story balcony at building front at fire escape
Jun 15, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at north wall and ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 3rd apartment from north at east
Jun 15, 2024 · Apt 3C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at north wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 3rd apartment from north at east
Jun 15, 2024 · Apt 3C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace the broken or defective wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 3rd apartment from north at east
Jun 15, 2024 · Apt 3C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarted plaster at ceiling at public hall, 4th story
Jun 15, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove the illegal fastening slide bolt capable of being padlocked at bulckhead door to roof at public hall, 4th story
Jun 15, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 24, 2024 · Apt 3C
Open — False certification - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling.
May 24, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing at public hall, 1st story
May 24, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story
May 24, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
May 24, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
§ 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor missing at public hall, 1st story
May 24, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected
May 24, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of bicycles at public hall, 1st story
May 24, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door in the entrance located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 24, 2024 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color north wall under sink in the kitchen located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 24, 2024 · Apt 3C
Open — False certification - ANon-hazardous
Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall
Apr 2, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box at public hall, 1st story
Apr 2, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 18
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report
Oct 1, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report
Mar 3, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Mar 13, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Mar 13, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
Ecb hazardous
Oct 12, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Construction other optional
Hazardous
Aug 8, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
Hazardous
Aug 8, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
Hazardous
May 17, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 10, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 16, 1993
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 14
- Class - 2
Work w/o a permit - work noted: 1-ground floor left side - new store front; 2-new entry door.
Oct 31, 2013 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 1
Sec ec-215. feeder is not of proper size - apt 3a. apt 3a has electricstove and electric heat causing breaker to trip every time tenant useselectric stove and elect heat @ the same time 3 #6 feeder is too small
Dec 11, 2012
Resolve - Class - 1
Electrical work w/o a permit. an elect application is not on file for 15- feeder and 15 panels for entire bldg. app #b155393 does not cover feeders and panels for apts. remedy: obtain a permit.
Dec 11, 2012
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to provide/maintain sufficient access/work space about electrical equipment. meter room and ser room is used for storage and garbageelectrical equipment is notaccessible,basement.remedy:provide/maintain
Dec 11, 2012 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. provide required corridor width per bc 1016.2;27-369. noted on 2nd,3rd,4th floor corridor,bicycles are chained to railing causing partial obstruction of corrid
Dec 4, 2012
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain bldg defect is:in front of bldg @ roof level the cornice is in disrepair.2 sections are corrded & deteriorated in front of bldg.remedy:repair and/or replace.make all necessasry repairs.
Dec 14, 2006 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Hazardous
Work without a permit. illegal work noted: removed stairway from 4th floor to roof also remove bulkhead and section of roof. remedy: stop all work, except to make safe and wates tight, obtain all necessary appr
Jan 6, 2003 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain hazardous defects are defective bulk head door risers and treads are pulling away from the stringer at 4 story than roof. remedy: maintain building provide engineer report of structural sta
Oct 12, 2001 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain building interior defect is:sagged and pulling away stairs, fourth floor to roof.suggested remedy:repair the defective stairs
Aug 8, 2001 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain building noted broken wooden beams at roof causing entore wood framed bulkhead to sagg & protrude through entire 4th fl hallway ceiling due to sagging roof beams at stair opening wooden stai
Aug 8, 2001 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
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- Hazardous
Failure to maintain note:at 4th floor level entire hallway ceiling is pitchedn leanding and in possible danger of collapsing.note:a 4'x6'x8 wood bulkhead has patruded throught the 4th floor ceiling causing the
May 17, 2001 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintian defect is 1 exterior brickwork at rear has vertical cracks various location 2 mortor joints eroded location 2 mortar joints eeroded in various location 3 window sills at 2nd fl level at fron
Apr 13, 1999 · Penalty $10,000
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior building wall. defects noted: bricks are loose, bulging, in danger of falling and mortar joinst are eroded at various locations of south and rear walls including parapet. and both
May 12, 1998 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain building/hazardous defects are/ 1)at cellar waste lines installed 1'approx above cellar floor creating triping conditionbetween cellar stair & boiler room. 2)eroded mortar joints all parapet
May 5, 1998 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Complaints
- Water leak
Slow leak
Aug 20, 2026 · Apt 4B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 20, 2026 · Apt 4B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 20, 2026 · Apt 4B
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jul 29, 2026 · Apt 1R
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jul 29, 2026 · Apt 4B
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Jun 8, 2026 · Apt 4B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 8, 2026 · Apt 4B
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Jun 8, 2026 · Apt 4B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 8, 2026 · Apt 4B
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Mar 9, 2025 · Apt 2L
Close
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- Water leak
Slow leak
Mar 9, 2025 · Apt 2L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Mar 9, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 26, 2024 · Apt 3C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 6, 2024 · Apt 4B
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Aug 6, 2024 · Apt 4B
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 8, 2024 · Apt 3C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 8, 2024 · Apt 3C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
May 8, 2024 · Apt 3C
Close - General
Mailbox
May 8, 2024 · Apt 3C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 8, 2024 · Apt 3C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 23, 2024 · Apt 4B
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Sep 21, 2023 · Apt 4R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 21, 2023 · Apt 4R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 21, 2023 · Apt 4R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 26, 2021 · Apt 4B
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Oct 6, 2021 · Apt 2D
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 6, 2021 · Apt 2D
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Oct 6, 2021 · Apt 2D
Close - Outside building
Roofing
Oct 6, 2021 · Apt 2D
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Aug 26, 2021 · Apt 4B
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 22, 2021 · Apt 3B
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Mar 22, 2021 · Apt 3B
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Mar 22, 2021 · Apt 3B
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Mar 22, 2021 · Apt 3B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 17, 2020 · Apt 3B
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Oct 5, 2020 · Apt 3B
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Oct 3, 2020 · Apt 3B
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 3, 2020 · Apt 3B
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Oct 3, 2020 · Apt 3B
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Sep 29, 2020 · Apt 3B
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Sep 14, 2020 · Apt 3B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 10, 2019 · Apt 3B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 29, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 28, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Nov 29, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Nov 29, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Nov 29, 2016 · Apt 4A
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Nov 29, 2016 · Apt 4A
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 29, 2016 · Apt 4A
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Nov 29, 2016 · Apt 4A
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C7)
- Year built
- 1906
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 8
- Building area
- 7,668 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,700 ft²
- Zoning
- R7A
- Community board
- 308
- Council district
- 35
- Block / lot
- 1168 / 55
- Assessed value
- $1,030,950
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #305670, last renewed Jul 8, 2025.
Questions about 728 Franklin Avenue
Who owns 728 Franklin Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 728 Franklin Palace LLC.
Does 728 Franklin Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 136 housing violations at this property.
Is 728 Franklin Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 3 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 38% of its 8 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 728 Franklin Avenue built?
City records list 1906 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 728 Franklin Avenue?
It has 8 residential units and 10 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.