581 Franklin Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11238BBL 3-01199-0004Map
Owner of record: 581 Franklin LLC
581 Franklin Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1905 in Brooklyn, 11238. It has 4 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 581 Franklin LLC. HPD has recorded 15 housing violations here, most recently on November 20, 2025.
- HPD violations
- 15
- DOB violations
- 3
- ECB violations
- 2
- HPD complaints
- 66
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
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 · 15
- 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 20, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 14, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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.
Apr 8, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Apr 8, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following a minimum of 100 watts of incandescent light required. (no light fixture present)
Mar 9, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak above the window at east in the kitchen located at apt 4, 4th story, apartment at north
Feb 13, 2014 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak above the window at east 2 in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 4, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 13, 2014 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of scalding hot water at the fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story
Apr 15, 2012 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. make stationary the iron ladder leading to scuttle opening in roof ; at public hall, 4th story
Apr 15, 2012
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate ; in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story
Apr 15, 2012 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed
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- CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective brick and mortar at all treads and risers at stairs cellar to rear yard
Apr 15, 2012
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective -electric bell-buzzer/intercom at building entrance
Sep 19, 2007
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 19, 2007 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures to wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 19, 2007 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - 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.
Dec 13, 2004
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 3
- Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Nov 19, 1989
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Nov 15, 1989
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Aug 1, 1989
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 2
- Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain building defects is interior staris case and landing loose and defective stair risers and trends leaig out of plump from1st floor to 4th floor.remedy: make safe immediately repair defective
Jul 27, 2004 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain building. hazardous defects are at south side of wall. spalling stucco and building brick work at toward rear to 4 floorcellar, rotted 8' x 8" girdon at rear section, defecting more than 4'
Oct 7, 1998 · Penalty $800
Resolve
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 24, 2023 · Apt BACKYA
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Aug 24, 2023 · Apt BACKYA
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 4, 2018 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Feb 10, 2014 · Apt 4
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Feb 10, 2014 · Apt 4
Close - Nonconst
Smoke-fumes
Dec 27, 2011 · Apt 4
Close - General
Mold
Mar 9, 2011 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Mar 9, 2011 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Jun 18, 2009 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 23, 2008 · Apt 3
Close
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- Heating
Heat related
Dec 22, 2008 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Aug 12, 2008 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Aug 6, 2008 · Apt 4
Close - Heating
Heat-plant
Aug 6, 2008 · Apt 4
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jul 30, 2008 · Apt 2
Close - General
Windows
Jul 25, 2008 · Apt 4
Close - General
Locks
Jul 25, 2008 · Apt 4
Close - General
Locks
Jul 25, 2008 · Apt 4
Close - General
Windows
Jul 25, 2008 · Apt 4
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Jul 25, 2008 · Apt 4
Close - Electric
Lighting
Jul 25, 2008 · Apt 4
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 12, 2007 · Apt 4
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Nov 29, 2007 · Apt 4
Close - General
Mailbox
Nov 29, 2007 · Apt 4
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Nov 29, 2007 · Apt 4
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Nov 29, 2007 · Apt 4
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Nov 29, 2007 · Apt 4
Close - General
Mailbox
Nov 24, 2007 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
Lighting
Nov 24, 2007 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
Lighting
Nov 24, 2007 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Nov 24, 2007 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 24, 2007 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 12, 2007 · Apt 1
Close - General
Mailbox
Nov 11, 2007 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Sep 22, 2007 · Apt 4
Close - Nonconst
Smoke detector
Sep 22, 2007 · Apt 4
Close - Nonconst
Carbon monoxide
Sep 22, 2007 · Apt 4
Close - Electric
Bell-buzzer/intercom
Aug 13, 2007 · Apt 3
Close - Nonconst
Carbon monoxide
Aug 13, 2007 · Apt 3
Close - Nonconst
Smoke detector
Aug 13, 2007 · Apt 3
Close - General
Doors
Aug 13, 2007 · Apt 3
Close - General
Mailbox
Aug 13, 2007 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Aug 13, 2007 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 27, 2005 · Apt 1F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 3, 2005 · Apt 1F
Close - General
Cooking gas
Feb 28, 2005 · Apt 1F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 28, 2005 · Apt 1F
Close - General
Windows
Feb 28, 2005 · Apt 1F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 28, 2005 · Apt 1F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 28, 2005 · Apt 1F
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C3)
- Year built
- 1905
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 4
- Building area
- 4,400 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,919 ft²
- Zoning
- M1-2A/R6A
- Community board
- 308
- Council district
- 35
- Block / lot
- 1199 / 4
- Assessed value
- $560,700
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #345037, last renewed Jan 2, 2026.
Questions about 581 Franklin Avenue
Who owns 581 Franklin Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 581 Franklin LLC.
Does 581 Franklin Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 15 housing violations at this property.
Is 581 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 581 Franklin Avenue built?
City records list 1905 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 581 Franklin Avenue?
It has 4 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.