647 Franklin Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11238BBL 3-01217-0005Map

647 Franklin Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11238. It has 8 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Spribs Realty Corp. HPD has recorded 14 housing violations here, most recently on September 25, 2025. 8 of the 14 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations: 14
DOB violations: 9
ECB violations: 0
HPD complaints: 84

What to know

Concern

1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good

Last violation Sep 25, 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 · 14

BHazardous
Provide sufficient, proper and separate metal receptacles for the deposit of garbage, rubbish and other waste material and arrange for collection and disposal of such material.
Sep 25, 2025
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 that is missing at public hall, 1st story
Sep 25, 2025
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in private dwellings that is missing
Sep 25, 2025
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 frame missing at public hall, 1st story
Sep 25, 2025
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
Sep 25, 2025
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
Sep 25, 2025
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, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed
BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the south yard
Aug 16, 2010
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
BHazardous
Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet .. in the bathroom located at apt 1rr, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Aug 16, 2010 · Apt 1RR
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1rr, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Aug 16, 2010 · Apt 1RR
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation

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BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1rr, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Aug 16, 2010 · Apt 1RR
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at apt 4rf, 4th story
Jul 8, 2009 · Apt 4RF
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin ( mice ) in the entire apartment located at apt 1rr, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jan 20, 2009 · Apt 1RR
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice and roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3lf, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
May 13, 2002 · Apt 3LF
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation

DOB building violations · 9

Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - active
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
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
Immediate emergency anythingoptional
Imegncy-immediate emergency anythingoptional
Jul 7, 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

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 18, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close
Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Sep 24, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 14, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 14, 2016 · Apt 3LR
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 14, 2016 · Apt 3LR
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 14, 2016 · Apt 3LR
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 14, 2016 · Apt 3LR
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 19, 2016 · Apt 1LR
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 15, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 13, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close

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Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 18, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 6, 2013 · Apt 1RR
Close
Nonconst
Rubbish
Aug 6, 2013 · Apt 1RR
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 6, 2013 · Apt 1RR
Close
General
Locks
Aug 6, 2013 · Apt 1RR
Close
Nonconst
Vermin
Aug 6, 2013 · Apt 1RR
Close
Nonconst
Vermin
Aug 6, 2013 · Apt 1RR
Close
Heating
Heat related
Oct 6, 2012 · Apt 1RR
Close
Electric
Lighting
Apr 2, 2012 · Apt 1RR
Close
Nonconst
Rubbish
Apr 22, 2011 · Apt 4RF
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 22, 2011 · Apt 4RF
Close
Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Apr 22, 2011 · Apt 4RF
Close
Nonconst
Vermin
Apr 22, 2011 · Apt 4RF
Close
General
Windows
Apr 22, 2011 · Apt 4RF
Close
Nonconst
Rubbish
Apr 22, 2011 · Apt 4RF
Close
Nonconst
Vermin
Apr 22, 2011 · Apt 4RF
Close
Nonconst
Vermin
Mar 7, 2011 · Apt 1RR
Close
Nonconst
Vermin
Mar 7, 2011 · Apt 1RR
Close
Nonconst
Smoke detector
Mar 7, 2011 · Apt 1RR
Close
Nonconst
Carbon monoxide
Mar 7, 2011 · Apt 1RR
Close
Appliance
Refrigerator
Mar 7, 2011 · Apt 1RR
Close
Plumbing
Toilet
Mar 7, 2011 · Apt 1RR
Close
Heating
Heat related
Feb 1, 2011 · Apt 1RF
Close
Heating
Heat related
Feb 1, 2011 · Apt 1RF
Close
Nonconst
Rubbish
Aug 12, 2010 · Apt 1RR
Close
Nonconst
Vermin
Aug 12, 2010 · Apt 1RR
Close
Nonconst
Vermin
Aug 12, 2010 · Apt 1RR
Close
Nonconst
Vermin
Aug 12, 2010 · Apt 1RR
Close
Nonconst
Janitor/super
Sep 22, 2009 · Apt 3RR
Close
Nonconst
Vermin
Sep 22, 2009 · Apt 3RR
Close
Appliance
Electric/gas range
Sep 22, 2009 · Apt 3RR
Close
Nonconst
Vermin
Jul 30, 2009 · Apt 1RR
Close
Nonconst
Vermin
Jul 30, 2009 · Apt 1RR
Close
Nonconst
Vermin
Jul 30, 2009 · Apt 1RR
Close
Nonconst
Vermin
Jul 1, 2009 · Apt 4RF
Close
General
Stairs
Feb 12, 2009 · Apt 1RR
Close
Nonconst
Vermin
Feb 12, 2009 · Apt 1RR
Close
Nonconst
Vermin
Feb 12, 2009 · Apt 1RR
Close
Nonconst
Vermin
Feb 10, 2009 · Apt 1RR
Close
Nonconst
Vermin
Feb 10, 2009 · Apt 1RR
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 (C1)
Year built: 1931
Floors: 4
Residential units: 8
Building area: 7,560 ft²
Lot area: 2,160 ft²
Zoning: R7A
Community board: 308
Council district: 35
Block / lot: 1217 / 5
Assessed value: $749,250
Landmark / historic district: No

HPD registration #343292, last renewed Aug 15, 2025.

Questions about 647 Franklin Avenue

Who owns 647 Franklin Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Spribs Realty Corp.

Does 647 Franklin Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 14 housing violations at this property.

Is 647 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 647 Franklin Avenue built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 647 Franklin Avenue?

It has 8 residential units.

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