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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

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Nov 20, 2025

Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.

Good
No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 15

  • I

    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
  • I

    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
  • A

    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
  • I

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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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  • C

    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
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective -electric bell-buzzer/intercom at building entrance

    Sep 19, 2007

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

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.