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591 Franklin Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11238BBL 3-01205-0009Map

Owner of record: 591 Franklin LLC

591 Franklin Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Brooklyn, 11238. It has 10 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 591 Franklin LLC. HPD has recorded 135 housing violations here, most recently on November 8, 2025. 8 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 1 rent-stabilized apartment here in 2024.

HPD violations
135
DOB violations
30
ECB violations
1
HPD complaints
309

What to know

Concern
5 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Nov 8, 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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
1
About 10% of the building's 10 apartments

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.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 135

  • C

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at ceiling and all walls in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 8, 2025 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 8, 2025 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 5, 2025 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures .. in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 5, 2025 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective mortise lock at door in the entrance located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 5, 2025 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 5, 2025 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in wasteline at sink in the kitchen located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 5, 2025 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 5, 2025 · Apt 3

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 5, 2025 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 5, 2025 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated lock at door leading to fire escape window in the 5th room from east at north located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 5, 2025 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of bicycles at public hall, 2nd story

    Nov 5, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the 1st room from east located at apt 10, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 7, 2025 · Apt 10

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door leading to boier room at basement

    Mar 7, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 10, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 7, 2025 · Apt 10

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing kickstand doorstop at vestibule door , 1st story

    Mar 1, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 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

    Feb 26, 2025

    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.

    Feb 24, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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

    Oct 2, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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 = 2; in the entire apartment located at apt 10, 4th story, apartment at east

    Aug 30, 2018 · Apt 10

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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

    Aug 30, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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

    Aug 30, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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 missing at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 30, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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

    Aug 30, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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

    Aug 30, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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. at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 30, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    § 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

    Aug 30, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors at front entrance located at apt 10, 4th story, apartment at east

    Aug 30, 2018 · Apt 10

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 10, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 30, 2018 · Apt 10

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 10, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 30, 2018 · Apt 10

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 10, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 30, 2018 · Apt 10

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical wires north to south walls in the kitchen located at apt 10, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 1, 2018 · Apt 10

    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. (light fixture present)

    Jan 28, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 10, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 15, 2014 · Apt 10

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic walls tiles in the bathroom located at apt 10, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 15, 2014 · Apt 10

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair the broken or defective door knob ( cut hazard ) at apt. entrance door in the foyer located at apt 10, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 15, 2014 · Apt 10

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing escutcheon plates at heat risers thru-out in the entire apartment located at apt 10, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 15, 2014 · Apt 10

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls & ceilings thru-out in the entire apartment located at apt 10, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 15, 2014 · Apt 10

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the bathroom located at apt 10, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 15, 2014 · Apt 10

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 10, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 15, 2014 · Apt 10

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective wash tub ( re-glaze/porcelain aerosol spray ) in the bathroom located at apt 10, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 15, 2014 · Apt 10

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) baseboard at east wall in the foyer located at apt 10, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 1, 2014 · Apt 10

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st closet from east at south wall door frame, 1st closet from east at south wall wall, 1st door frame from west at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 10, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 1, 2014 · Apt 10

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st window frame from north at east wall in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 10, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 1, 2014 · Apt 10

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 1st room from north at west, the 1st room from north at east, the bathroom , the private hallway , the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 10, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 1, 2014 · Apt 10

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the north wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 10, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 1, 2014 · Apt 10

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the north wall in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 10, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 1, 2014 · Apt 10

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the north wall, west wall, east wall in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 10, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 1, 2014 · Apt 10

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the west wall, north wall in the private hallway located at apt 10, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 1, 2014 · Apt 10

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the south wall, west wall, north wall in the foyer located at apt 10, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 1, 2014 · Apt 10

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 30

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection

    Nov 14, 2025

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection

    Sep 23, 2024

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 30, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 30, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection

    Apr 25, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report

    Nov 8, 2019

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report

    Apr 6, 2018

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report

    Feb 24, 2017

    Dob violation - active
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  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    For failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report

    May 15, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report

    Mar 1, 2013

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report

    Dec 13, 2011

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • 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 1, 2009

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 1, 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

    Jan 19, 2007

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 26, 2002

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    May 4, 1998

    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

    Aug 29, 1995

    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
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Sep 28, 1991

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Apr 6, 1990

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Mar 31, 1990

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Mar 30, 1990

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 1

  • Non-hazardous

    50g/16 bq9/50a b4a/50b 32a/50c 38*/50d 48a/50e 50/50f bq9- work without permits - prove otherwise to d.o.b. for hb boiler and carlin 702 burner, if not must legalize job. 38*- not enough fresh air. 50-boiler

    Mar 22, 2005 · Penalty $850

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 5, 2026 · Apt 9

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 3, 2026 · Apt 9

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Nov 8, 2025 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Nov 8, 2025 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Nov 3, 2025 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Nov 3, 2025 · Apt 3

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Nov 3, 2025 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Nov 3, 2025 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Jul 19, 2025 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 6, 2025 · Apt 10

    Close
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  • General

    Cooking gas

    Mar 6, 2025 · Apt 10

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Feb 28, 2025 · Apt 10

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 28, 2025 · Apt 10

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 25, 2025 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 25, 2025 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Apr 14, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Aug 27, 2018 · Apt 10

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Aug 27, 2018 · Apt 10

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Aug 27, 2018 · Apt 10

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Aug 27, 2018 · Apt 10

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Jul 30, 2018 · Apt 10

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Jul 30, 2018 · Apt 10

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Jul 30, 2018 · Apt 10

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Nov 20, 2017 · Apt 7

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 6, 2017 · Apt 7

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 6, 2017 · Apt 7

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 6, 2017 · Apt 7

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 6, 2017 · Apt 7

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 30, 2017 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 30, 2017 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 25, 2017 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 20, 2017 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 14, 2016 · Apt 7

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Nov 2, 2015 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Nov 2, 2015 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Nov 2, 2015 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Nov 2, 2015 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 2, 2015 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Nov 1, 2015 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Oct 6, 2015 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Oct 6, 2015 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 9, 2015 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 10, 2014 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 27, 2014 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jun 27, 2014 · Apt 10

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jun 27, 2014 · Apt 10

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 27, 2014 · Apt 10

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 8, 2014 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 8, 2014 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 2, 2014 · Apt 4

    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 (C7)
Year built
1910
Floors
4
Residential units
10
Building area
11,760 ft²
Lot area
3,600 ft²
Zoning
R7A
Community board
308
Council district
35
Block / lot
1205 / 9
Assessed value
$901,350
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #314845, last renewed Aug 19, 2025.

Questions about 591 Franklin Avenue

Who owns 591 Franklin Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 591 Franklin LLC.

Does 591 Franklin Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 135 housing violations at this property.

Is 591 Franklin Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 1 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 10% of its 10 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 591 Franklin Avenue built?

City records list 1910 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 591 Franklin Avenue?

It has 10 residential units and 11 units in total.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.