404 Franklin Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11238BBL 3-01985-0045Map

404 Franklin Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1899 in Brooklyn, 11238. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is 404 Franklin LLC. HPD has recorded 22 housing violations here, most recently on September 7, 2026. 22 of the 22 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations: 22
DOB violations: 0
ECB violations: 10
HPD complaints: 97

What to know

Concern

4 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch

Last violation Sep 7, 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

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 · 22

BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective lower window sash spring balance at east wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 7, 2026 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective lower window sash spring balance at west wall in the 4th room from east located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 7, 2026 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out
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.
Mar 21, 2024
Open — Info nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective upper glass pane at south window at east wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 28, 2024 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective scuttle ladder at scuttle opening at public hall, 3rd story
Feb 28, 2024
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling near skylight in the private hallway located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 28, 2024 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective lock at building entrance at lobby, 1st story
Feb 28, 2024
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 28, 2024 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
Refit at entrance in the entrance located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 28, 2024 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 18, 2023 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out

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BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective 2nd window upper glass pane from north in the 1st room from east located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 18, 2023 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures at cold water fixtures at kitchen sink in the kitchen located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 18, 2023 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of consisting of bicycles and floor pots at public hall, 3rd story
Sep 18, 2023
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Fire egress defective. make stationary the iron ladder leading to scuttle opening in roof at north wall at public hall, 3rd story
Sep 18, 2023
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
Oct 12, 2010 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures ... in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story
Oct 12, 2010 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... 5sqft at northwall in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at south
Jun 16, 2010 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening key operated double cylinder lock at entrance to bldg at public hall, 1st story
Jun 16, 2010
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 3, 2010 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at apt 23, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 6, 2007 · Apt 23
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
Refit building entrance door
Jul 11, 2006
Open — Certification postponment granted
ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling at 3rd story public hall
Jul 11, 2006
Open — Certification postponment granted

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 10

Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction with the department of buildings for summons # 39132415j., file a certificate of correction
Jan 15, 2026 · Penalty $1,250
Active
Class - 1
Unlawful acts. failure to comply with commissioner's order to obtain permits for summons # 39132413x., comply with commissioner's order
Jan 15, 2026 · Penalty $2,500
Active
Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction with the department of buildings for summons # 39132412y., file a certificate of correction
Jan 15, 2026 · Penalty $1,250
Active
Class - 1
Unlawful acts. failure to comply with commissioner's order to obtain permit for summons # 39132414h., comply with commissioner's order
Jan 15, 2026 · Penalty $2,500
Active
Class - 1
Unlawful acts. failure to comply with commissioner's order to obtain permits for summons# 39132416l., comply with commissioner's order
Jan 15, 2026 · Penalty $2,500
Active
Class - 1
Work without permit. at time of inspection, observed illegal plumbing gas/water lines completed to illegally alter/convert building into 3 separate class a units. noted basement, 1st, and 3rd floors has its own
Dec 9, 2024 · Penalty $12,500
Active
Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy or buildings department records. at time of inspection, observed the building floors has been illegally altered to individual class a apartment
Dec 9, 2024 · Penalty $12,500
Active
Class - 1
Work without permit. at time of inspection, observed illegal electrical work completed to illegally alter/convert building into 3 separate class a units. noted multiple switches/outlets, and light fixtures thro
Dec 9, 2024 · Penalty $12,500
Active
Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in a code-complaint manner. at time of inspection, observed the ladder to roof hatch door has broken off wall mount. noted 3rd floor apt ceiling bulging/damaged in the kitchen, left
Dec 9, 2024 · Penalty $6,250
Active
Class - 1
Work without permit. at time of inspection, observed the building has been illegally altered/converted from 2 class a units to 3 class a units. basement, 1st, and 3rd floors has been converted to be its own sep
Dec 9, 2024 · Penalty $12,500
Active

Complaints

Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 9, 2026 · Apt 1
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 24, 2026 · Apt 1
Close
Door/window
Window frame
Aug 24, 2026 · Apt 1
Close
Door/window
Door
Aug 3, 2026 · Apt 3
Close
Electric
No lighting
Aug 3, 2026 · Apt 3
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 4, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close
Door/window
Door
May 1, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close
Door/window
Door
May 1, 2024 · Apt 3
Close
Door/window
Window pane
Feb 26, 2024 · Apt 4
Close
General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Feb 26, 2024 · Apt 4
Close

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Outside building
Skylight
Feb 26, 2024 · Apt 4
Close
Electric
No lighting
Feb 26, 2024 · Apt 4
Close
Water leak
Heavy flow
Feb 26, 2024 · Apt 4
Close
Water leak
Damp spot
Feb 26, 2024 · Apt 4
Close
Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Feb 26, 2024 · Apt 4
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 26, 2024 · Apt 4
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 26, 2024 · Apt 4
Close
Safety
Fire escape
Feb 26, 2024 · Apt 4
Close
Door/window
Door
Feb 26, 2024 · Apt 4
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 26, 2024 · Apt 4
Close
Unsanitary condition
Mold
Feb 26, 2024 · Apt 4
Close
Door/window
Door
Feb 26, 2024 · Apt 4
Close
Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Nov 27, 2023 · Apt 3
Close
General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Nov 27, 2023 · Apt 3
Close
Door/window
Door
Nov 27, 2023 · Apt 3
Close
Door/window
Door
Nov 27, 2023 · Apt 3
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 27, 2023 · Apt 4N
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 27, 2023 · Apt 4N
Close
Safety
Smoke detector
Sep 14, 2023 · Apt 4
Close
Door/window
Door
Sep 14, 2023 · Apt 4
Close
Water leak
Slow leak
Sep 14, 2023 · Apt 4
Close
Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Sep 14, 2023 · Apt 4
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 14, 2023 · Apt 4
Close
Electric
No lighting
Sep 14, 2023 · Apt 4
Close
Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Sep 14, 2023 · Apt 4
Close
Electric
Lighting
Nov 9, 2017 · Apt 2
Close
Electric
Outlet/switch
Nov 9, 2017 · Apt 2
Close
Electric
Power outage
Oct 26, 2017 · Apt 2
Close
Heating
Heat related
Nov 7, 2010 · Apt 2
Close
Heating
Heat related
Nov 5, 2010 · Apt 2
Close
Heating
Heat related
Oct 16, 2010 · Apt 2
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 15, 2010 · Apt 2
Close
Plumbing
Water-leaks
Oct 15, 2010 · Apt 2
Close
Heating
Heat related
Oct 11, 2010 · Apt 2
Close
General
Mold
Oct 11, 2010 · Apt 2
Close
Plumbing
Water supply
Oct 11, 2010 · Apt 2
Close
Nonconst
Vermin
Oct 11, 2010 · Apt 2
Close
Heating
Heat related
Oct 5, 2010 · Apt 2
Close
General
Mold
Sep 20, 2010 · Apt 2
Close
Nonconst
Vermin
Sep 20, 2010 · Apt 2
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 (C0)
Year built: 1899
Floors: 3
Residential units: 3
Building area: 2,640 ft²
Lot area: 1,583 ft²
Zoning: R6A
Community board: 303
Council district: 36
Block / lot: 1985 / 45
Assessed value: $134,160
Landmark / historic district: No

Questions about 404 Franklin Avenue

Who owns 404 Franklin Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 404 Franklin LLC.

Does 404 Franklin Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 22 housing violations at this property.

Is 404 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 404 Franklin Avenue built?

City records list 1899 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 404 Franklin Avenue?

It has 3 residential units.

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