697 Franklin Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11238BBL 3-01231-0008Map
Owner of record: Uhab Housing Development Fund Corporatio N
697 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 Uhab Housing Development Fund Corporatio N. HPD has recorded 173 housing violations here, most recently on August 5, 2026. 22 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 8 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 173
- DOB violations
- 5
- ECB violations
- 1
- HPD complaints
- 235
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
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.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 173
- ANon-hazardous
Refit door at wall cabinet at east in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 5, 2026 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice regarding rent stabilization law, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a conspicuous location within the common area at the buildings entrance. for more information about signage requirements, please visit: https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/required-signage.page
Aug 5, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 5, 2026 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 5, 2026 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 5, 2026 · Apt 2R
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective caulking around bathtub perimeter in the bathroom located at apt 4f, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 15, 2026 · Apt 4F
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 2, 2026 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 2, 2026 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 2, 2026 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood base cabinet at sink, east and west walls in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 2, 2026 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out
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- CImmediately hazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in waste line at bath tub in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 2, 2026 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door to the cellar at boiler room
Feb 2, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 2, 2026 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed wiring at junction box at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 23, 2026 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 23, 2026 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch in the entrance located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 23, 2026 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 23, 2026 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 4f, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Oct 6, 2025 · Apt 4F
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 4f, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Oct 6, 2025 · Apt 4F
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges on door in the entrance located at apt 4f, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Sep 10, 2025 · Apt 4F
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Reset, so as to secure a proper and tight connection, the water closet bowl , in the bathroom located at apt 4f, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Sep 10, 2025 · Apt 4F
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of rats and all underlying causes creating the pest infestations, by using integrated pest management (ipm), eliminate all burrow entry and passageways, pest nests, holes, gaps or cracks in walls, ceilings, floors, fixing leaks and managing garbage in public areas. evidence found at all yards
Jun 17, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Refit cabinet doors at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 17, 2025 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective mechanical stopper at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 17, 2025 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 17, 2025 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch set at entrance door in the 1st room from east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 17, 2025 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Mar 6, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Refit lower sash at 1st.window from south at west. in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 4f, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 2, 2024 · Apt 4F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose hood above range in the kitchen located at apt 4f, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 2, 2024 · Apt 4F
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Reset, so as to secure a proper and tight connection, the water closet bowl ... in the bathroom located at apt 4f, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 2, 2024 · Apt 4F
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 31, 2024 · Apt 2R
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 31, 2024 · Apt 2R
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection waste pipe at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 4f, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 13, 2024 · Apt 4F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical outlet at north wall and west wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 4f, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 13, 2024 · Apt 4F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical outlet at north wall and south wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 4f, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 13, 2024 · Apt 4F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 4f, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 13, 2024 · Apt 4F
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water temperature exceed the maximum of 130 degrees in the bathroom located at apt 4f, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 13, 2024 · Apt 4F
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the private hallway , the 4th room from east located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 26, 2023 · Apt 1R
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door and door frame binding in the entrance located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 26, 2023 · Apt 1R
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). inoperable in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 26, 2023 · Apt 1R
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 26, 2023 · Apt 1R
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 4th room from east located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 26, 2023 · Apt 1R
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector inoperable in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 26, 2023 · Apt 1R
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling in the 4th room from east located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 26, 2023 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove the illegal fastening consisting of padlockable hasp at scuttle cover at public hall, 4th story
Jun 5, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts vacate order # 179219 for apts at 1st story,1f apt at east,1r at south, 2nd story: apt 2f at north, apt 2r at south, 3rd sory apt 3f at north, 3r at south, at 4th story apt 4f at north and 4r at south
Oct 5, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of fire damage in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 28, 2021 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of fire damage in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 28, 2021 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the entire apartment located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 28, 2021 · Apt 3F
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of fire damage in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 28, 2021 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 5
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - active - 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
ECB violations · 1
- Class - 2
At time of inspection observed 10 workers ongoing on activities without approved plan at construction site., provide approved /accepted construction documents
Oct 20, 2021
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 20, 2026 · Apt 2R
Open - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 29, 2026 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jul 29, 2026 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Cabinet
Jul 29, 2026 · Apt 2R
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jul 29, 2026 · Apt 2R
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Jul 29, 2026 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jul 29, 2026 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jul 28, 2026 · Apt 4F
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Mar 15, 2026 · Apt 4F
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Feb 11, 2026 · Apt 4F
Close
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- Plumbing
Basin/sink
Feb 7, 2026 · Apt 4F
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jan 31, 2026 · Apt 4F
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 29, 2026 · Apt 4F
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jan 29, 2026 · Apt 4F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 28, 2026 · Apt 1F
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 17, 2025 · Apt 4F
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Oct 24, 2025 · Apt 1F
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Oct 22, 2025 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Oct 22, 2025 · Apt 2R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 20, 2025 · Apt 1F
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Oct 20, 2025 · Apt 1F
Close - Electric
Lighting
Oct 20, 2025 · Apt 1F
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 15, 2025 · Apt 2R
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Oct 15, 2025 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Oct 15, 2025 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Oct 15, 2025 · Apt 2R
Close - Electric
Lighting
Oct 15, 2025 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Cabinet
Oct 15, 2025 · Apt 2R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 15, 2025 · Apt 2R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 8, 2025 · Apt 4F
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Sep 8, 2025 · Apt 4F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jul 28, 2025 · Apt 4F
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jun 13, 2025 · Apt 2R
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Jun 13, 2025 · Apt 2R
Close - Door/window
Door frame
Jun 13, 2025 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jun 13, 2025 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Cabinet
Jun 13, 2025 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Cabinet
Sep 26, 2024 · Apt 4F
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Sep 26, 2024 · Apt 4F
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Sep 26, 2024 · Apt 4F
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Sep 26, 2024 · Apt 4F
Close - Electric
Lighting
May 29, 2024 · Apt 2R
Close - Door/window
Window frame
May 20, 2024 · Apt 4F
Close - Door/window
Door
May 20, 2024 · Apt 4F
Close - Door/window
Window frame
May 20, 2024 · Apt 4F
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Mar 13, 2024 · Apt 4F
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Mar 13, 2024 · Apt 4F
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Mar 13, 2024 · Apt 4F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 8, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 8, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1931
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 8
- Building area
- 7,020 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,553 ft²
- Zoning
- R7A
- Community board
- 308
- Council district
- 35
- Block / lot
- 1231 / 8
- Assessed value
- $990,900
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #337343, last renewed Sep 5, 2025.
Questions about 697 Franklin Avenue
Who owns 697 Franklin Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Uhab Housing Development Fund Corporatio N.
Does 697 Franklin Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 173 housing violations at this property.
Is 697 Franklin Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 8 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 8 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 697 Franklin Avenue built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 697 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.