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
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
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 135
- CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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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- BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of bicycles at public hall, 2nd story
Nov 5, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door leading to boier room at basement
Mar 7, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing kickstand doorstop at vestibule door , 1st story
Mar 1, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 - 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 - 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 at public hall, 1st story
Oct 2, 2018
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 = 2; in the entire apartment located at apt 10, 4th story, apartment at east
Aug 30, 2018 · Apt 10
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
Aug 30, 2018
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
Aug 30, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 missing at public hall, 1st story
Aug 30, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - 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. at public hall, 1st story
Aug 30, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - 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. (light fixture present)
Jan 28, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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
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.