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577 Franklin Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11238BBL 3-01199-0006Map

Owner of record: Davis, Earl R

577 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 Davis, Earl R. HPD has recorded 35 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 35 of the 35 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
35
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
1

What to know

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 4, 2026

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 · 35

  • 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.

    May 4, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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.

    Jun 9, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 29, 2024

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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 10, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 22, 2023

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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.

    Mar 22, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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.

    Feb 24, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    Feb 24, 2022

    Open — Info nov sent out
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  • 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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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.

    Oct 30, 2019

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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.

    Oct 17, 2018

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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 22, 2017

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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 9, 2016

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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. (light fixture present)

    Mar 9, 2016

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 ***minimum 100 watts of incandescent light required***

    Sep 25, 2010

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 ,100 watts required.

    Aug 23, 2009

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 100 watts minimum

    Jun 10, 1998

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code provide approved fire proof self closing door at 1 sty public hall to cellar.

    Nov 9, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code provide approved fire proof self closing door with key operated deadbolt & latch set peehole & chain door guard at entrance to 4 sty apt.

    Nov 9, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code provide approved fire proof self closing door at all openings to public hall other than apt entrance door to 4 sty apt.

    Nov 9, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code provide approved fire proof self closing door with key operated deadbolt & latch set peephole & chain door guard at entrance to 4 sty apt.

    Nov 9, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling 4 sty public hall.

    Nov 9, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code abate the nuisance consisting of hasp & i bolts with unlocked padlocks on scuttle cover 4 sty public hall.

    Nov 9, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code and dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes all balconies rear fire escape.

    Nov 9, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective mailboxes in vestibule.

    Nov 9, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code abate the nuisance consisting of double cylinder lock 1st sty public hall to vestibule door.

    Nov 9, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code abate the nuisance consisting of sheet metal sealing up west entrance doors of 2nd 3rd & 4th sty apts.

    Nov 9, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-19.07 adm code install and maintain sufficient light or lights of at least 40 watts incandescent or equivalent each, to light adequately from sunset to sunrise the rear yard.

    Nov 9, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove the illegal fastening scuttle cover padlocked 4 sty public hall to roof er1.

    Nov 9, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint fire escape all stys all parts rear.

    Nov 9, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Section 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame readily accessible for signature, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor at missing frame 1 sty public hall.

    Nov 9, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code provide approved fire proof self closing door at all door opening to public hall other than apartment entrance door at 4 sty apt.

    Nov 9, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Electric

    Lighting

    Aug 11, 2010 · Apt BLDG

    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
1,530 ft²
Zoning
M1-2A/R6A
Community board
308
Council district
35
Block / lot
1199 / 6
Assessed value
$560,700
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #360987, last renewed Sep 17, 2015.

Questions about 577 Franklin Avenue

Who owns 577 Franklin Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Davis, Earl R.

Does 577 Franklin Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 35 housing violations at this property.

Is 577 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 577 Franklin Avenue built?

City records list 1905 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 577 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.