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437 Franklin Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11238BBL 3-01990-0009Map

Owner of record: 437 Franklin Ave Realty LLC

437 Franklin Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1899 in Brooklyn, 11238. It has 8 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 437 Franklin Ave Realty LLC. HPD has recorded 119 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026.

HPD violations
119
DOB violations
4
ECB violations
3
HPD complaints
139

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation May 4, 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 · 119

  • A

    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.

    May 4, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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.

    Apr 8, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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.

    Apr 8, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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.

    Oct 30, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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.

    Oct 17, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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
  • I

    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 7, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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.

    Oct 9, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector inoperable located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 7, 2013 · Apt 1FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at ceiling in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 7, 2013 · Apt 1FL

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • B

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at ceiling in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 7, 2013 · Apt 1FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). inoperable located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 7, 2013 · Apt 1FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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 = 3; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 7, 2013 · Apt 1FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective wood floor in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 7, 2013 · Apt 1FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 7, 2013 · Apt 1FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose washbasin in the bathroom located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 7, 2013 · Apt 1FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet .. in the bathroom located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 7, 2013 · Apt 1FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective ceramic tiles at floor in the bathroom located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 19, 2013 · Apt 1FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures , in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 19, 2013 · Apt 1FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 19, 2013 · Apt 1FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective wood panels at all walls in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 19, 2013 · Apt 1FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose wash/basin in the bathroom located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 19, 2013 · Apt 1FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the bathroom , the 1st room from east at north, the kitchen located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 28, 2013 · Apt 1FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose sink in the bathroom located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 21, 2013 · Apt 1FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration : floor to ceiling subdividing wooden partition in the 3rd room from east located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 21, 2013 · Apt 1FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective electrical ceiling light fixture in the 3rd room from east located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 21, 2013 · Apt 1FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing ceiling light fixture in the 1st room from east located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 21, 2013 · Apt 1FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Replace with new the missing cover at electrical wall socket at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 21, 2013 · Apt 1FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 21, 2013 · Apt 1FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 21, 2013 · Apt 1FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at wall socket at east wall in the 4th room from east located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 21, 2013 · Apt 1FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective door knob at apartment entrance door located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 21, 2013 · Apt 1FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective lock at apartment entrance door located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 21, 2013 · Apt 1FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at gas range located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 21, 2013 · Apt 1FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective shower head at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 21, 2013 · Apt 1FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the bathroom located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 21, 2013 · Apt 1FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective light switch in the bathroom located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 26, 2013 · Apt 1FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of extension cord running throughout in the entire apartment located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 26, 2013 · Apt 1FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective marble saddle in the bathroom located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 26, 2013 · Apt 1FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective water supply pipe at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 26, 2013 · Apt 1FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective electric cover plate in the kitchen located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 26, 2013 · Apt 1FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 26, 2013 · Apt 1FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 26, 2013 · Apt 1FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Refit door in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 26, 2013 · Apt 1FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective door lock in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 26, 2013 · Apt 1FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Refit door in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 26, 2013 · Apt 1FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 26, 2013 · Apt 1FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 26, 2013 · Apt 1FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures electrical outlets in the entire apartment located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 26, 2013 · Apt 1FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 26, 2013 · Apt 1FL

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 4

  • Unsafe buildings none

    Ub-unsafe buildings none

    Mar 20, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 13, 2004

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 19, 2003

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 16, 1993

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 3

  • Class - 1

    Failure to file evidence of liability &/or property damage insurance note at the time of my inspection of a 4 story building i observed no construction activity did a search in bis which alerts me that t&r

    Jul 23, 2021 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    4a,5b,15,19b,24b,32a,34b,38,50,50a(front boiler jacket not in place.(50a)boiler safety value not piped down.

    Mar 31, 2014 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain building. defets noted: 1st floor apt windows will not stay up. stairway entrace of building trist are loose and cracked at various location staway to exterior made of wood const main entrac

    May 17, 2002 · Penalty $800

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Oct 25, 2018 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 25, 2018 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Oct 25, 2018 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Oct 25, 2018 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Oct 25, 2018 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Oct 25, 2018 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Oct 9, 2018 · Apt GF

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Dec 9, 2013 · Apt 1

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Dec 9, 2013 · Apt 1

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Dec 9, 2013 · Apt 1

    Close
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  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Dec 9, 2013 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Dec 9, 2013 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Dec 9, 2013 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Dec 9, 2013 · Apt 1

    Close
  • General

    Ceramic-tile

    Dec 9, 2013 · Apt 1

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Dec 9, 2013 · Apt 1

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Dec 9, 2013 · Apt 1

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Dec 9, 2013 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Dec 9, 2013 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Dec 9, 2013 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 29, 2013 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 29, 2013 · Apt NA

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Oct 29, 2013 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Oct 29, 2013 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Oct 29, 2013 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Oct 29, 2013 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Oct 29, 2013 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Oct 29, 2013 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 29, 2013 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Oct 29, 2013 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Oct 29, 2013 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Oct 29, 2013 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Jul 12, 2013 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jul 12, 2013 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jul 12, 2013 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Jul 12, 2013 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • General

    Ceramic-tile

    Jul 12, 2013 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Jul 12, 2013 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jul 12, 2013 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jul 12, 2013 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jul 12, 2013 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Jul 12, 2013 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jun 19, 2013 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Jun 19, 2013 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Window/frame

    Jun 19, 2013 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Jun 19, 2013 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Jun 19, 2013 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jun 19, 2013 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Shower-stall

    Jun 19, 2013 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jun 19, 2013 · Apt 1FL

    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
1899
Floors
4
Residential units
8
Building area
4,660 ft²
Lot area
1,800 ft²
Zoning
R6A
Community board
303
Council district
36
Block / lot
1990 / 9
Assessed value
$594,000
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #358234, last renewed Sep 11, 2025.

Questions about 437 Franklin Avenue

Who owns 437 Franklin Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 437 Franklin Ave Realty LLC.

Does 437 Franklin Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 119 housing violations at this property.

Is 437 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 437 Franklin Avenue built?

City records list 1899 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 437 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.