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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

Concern
6 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Aug 5, 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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
8
About 100% of the building's 8 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 · 173

  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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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  • C

    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
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door to the cellar at boiler room

    Feb 2, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • 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 4f, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Oct 6, 2025 · Apt 4F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 4f, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Oct 6, 2025 · Apt 4F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • 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

    Mar 6, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    Remove the illegal fastening consisting of padlockable hasp at scuttle cover at public hall, 4th story

    Jun 5, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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

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
7,020 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.