579 Franklin Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11238BBL 3-01199-0005Map
Owner of record: Phoenix Management Service Corp
579 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 Phoenix Management Service Corp. HPD has recorded 89 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 22 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 89
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 7
- HPD complaints
- 69
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 · 89
- 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.
May 4, 2026
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 20, 2025
Open — Info nov sent out - 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.
Jun 9, 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
Open — Info nov sent out - 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 10, 2024
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 22, 2023
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.
Mar 22, 2023
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.
Feb 24, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 4; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 5; in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, apartment at south
Jun 14, 2021 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed
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- CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, apartment at south
Jun 14, 2021 · Apt 3
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, apartment at south
Jun 14, 2021 · Apt 3
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective lower sash counter balance at west window in the 4th room from east at north located at apt 3, 3rd story, apartment at south
Jun 14, 2021 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors at vestibule at public hall, 1st story
May 26, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - 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 26, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 26, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 1; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 7; in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 26, 2021 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 26, 2021 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 26, 2021 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the ceramic tiles with grouted joints/caulking surface of visible mold at north,east and south walls around bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 26, 2021 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors at apartment in the entrance located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 26, 2021 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective porcelain enamel glaze finish at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 26, 2021 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 0; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 5; in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, apartment at south
May 21, 2021 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, apartment at south
May 21, 2021 · Apt 3
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, apartment at south
May 21, 2021 · Apt 3
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the header of the window at west in the 3rd room from east located at apt 3, 3rd story, apartment at south
May 21, 2021 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective porcelain enamel glaze at the bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story, apartment at south
May 21, 2021 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective counter balanced at lower sash, 1st window from south at west wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 5, 2021 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors at apartment in the entrance located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 5, 2021 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 5, 2021 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 5, 2021 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the ceramic tiles with grouted joints/caulking surface of visible mold at east wall around bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 5, 2021 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 0; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 8; in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 5, 2021 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors at vestibule at public hall, 1st story
May 5, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - 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 5, 2021
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 5, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector (defective) located at apt 3, 3rd story, apartment at south
Apr 9, 2021 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). (defective) located at apt 3, 3rd story, apartment at south
Apr 9, 2021 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors .. in the entrance located at apt 3, 3rd story, apartment at south
Apr 9, 2021 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at west window frame in the 5th room from east at south located at apt 3, 3rd story, apartment at south
Apr 9, 2021 · Apt 3
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective porcelain glaze finish at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story, apartment at south
Apr 9, 2021 · Apt 3
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective counter balance at lower sash window at east in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story, apartment at south
Apr 9, 2021 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - 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 - 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
Mar 30, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system at public hall, 1st story
Mar 30, 2021
Open — Nov certified late - 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
Mar 30, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - 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.
Mar 30, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at south wall in the vestibule at public hall, 1st story
Mar 30, 2021
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical wires at east and west walls in the vestibule at public hall, 1st story
Mar 30, 2021
Open — Not complied with
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 7
- Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code- complaint manner. observed at exp #1 facade in state of disrepair, stucco cracks and delimiting, chuck of concrete missing at various locations., repair and/replace
May 14, 2026 · Penalty $12,500
Active - Class - 2
Ati i observed a wood structure covered in roofing felt that has been constructed in the rear yard of the property exp3 this structure is approx 10ft high 14ft wide & 18ft long no work permits are on file with
Apr 23, 2024 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 1
Ati i observed that the entire rear yard exp3 of a four (4) story building is filled to approx 5ft high with combustible construction debris, these conditions pose a hazard for fire insects & animals for both t
Apr 23, 2024 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 2
F.t. comply with the commission order to file a certificate of correction with the department of building for notice of violation # 0390813721l noted: violating condition remains the same, combustible debris st
Jul 5, 2023 · Penalty $10,000
Active - Class - 1
Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway a.t.o.i, observed 4 story building with walk up apartments approx. 20 cubic yards of combustible construction debris, stored in the rear yard exposure #3, blockin
Mar 10, 2023 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 1
A.t.o.i, observed 4 story building with walk up apartments front step and 1st floor exterior wall exposure #1 in a state of disrepair stucco crack and delimiting, chunk of concrete missing at various location a
Mar 10, 2023 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Hazardous
Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legally approved number of families bldg dept records (mdr 324250) indicates residence is legally approved for 4 families bldg now altered for
Mar 26, 2008 · Penalty $16,000
Resolve
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jun 8, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Jun 8, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Window frame
May 19, 2021 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 19, 2021 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
May 19, 2021 · Apt 3
Close - Door/window
Window frame
May 17, 2021 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Window/frame
May 17, 2021 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
May 17, 2021 · Apt 3
Close - General
Ventilation system
May 1, 2021 · Apt 3
Close - Door/window
Window frame
May 1, 2021 · Apt 3
Close
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- Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
May 1, 2021 · Apt 3
Close - Door/window
Door
Apr 1, 2021 · Apt 3
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Apr 1, 2021 · Apt 3
Close - General
Mailbox
Apr 1, 2021 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 24, 2021 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Mar 24, 2021 · Apt 3
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Mar 24, 2021 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 14, 2017 · Apt 4
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Feb 3, 2011 · Apt 4
Close - Electric
Lighting
Feb 3, 2011 · Apt 4
Close - General
Mold
Feb 3, 2011 · Apt 4
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 3, 2011 · Apt 4
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 3, 2011 · Apt 4
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Feb 3, 2011 · Apt 4
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Aug 16, 2009 · Apt 4
Close - Electric
Lighting
Aug 16, 2009 · Apt 4
Close - General
Locks
Aug 16, 2009 · Apt 4
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Aug 16, 2009 · Apt 4
Close - Plumbing
Shower-stall
Aug 21, 2008 · Apt 4
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Aug 21, 2008 · Apt 4
Close - General
Floor
Aug 21, 2008 · Apt 4
Close - General
Windows
Aug 21, 2008 · Apt 4
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Aug 21, 2008 · Apt 4
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Aug 21, 2008 · Apt 4
Close - General
Cabinet
Feb 21, 2008 · Apt 1
Close - General
Doors
Feb 21, 2008 · Apt 1
Close - General
Windows
Feb 21, 2008 · Apt 1
Close - General
Mold
Feb 19, 2008 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
Lighting
Feb 19, 2008 · Apt 1
Close - General
Locks
Feb 19, 2008 · Apt 1
Close - General
Doors
Feb 19, 2008 · Apt 1
Close - General
Windows
Feb 19, 2008 · Apt 1
Close - General
Doors
Feb 19, 2008 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
Wiring
Feb 19, 2008 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 19, 2008 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 8, 2007 · Apt 4
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Feb 19, 2007 · Apt 4
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Feb 19, 2007 · Apt 4
Close - Electric
Wiring
Feb 19, 2007 · Apt 4
Close - General
Windows
Dec 27, 2006 · Apt 4
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
- 1,740 ft²
- Zoning
- M1-2A/R6A
- Community board
- 308
- Council district
- 35
- Block / lot
- 1199 / 5
- Assessed value
- $673,650
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #359250, last renewed Jan 4, 2024.
Questions about 579 Franklin Avenue
Who owns 579 Franklin Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Phoenix Management Service Corp.
Does 579 Franklin Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 89 housing violations at this property.
Is 579 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 579 Franklin Avenue built?
City records list 1905 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 579 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.