501 Franklin Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11238BBL 3-01999-0002Map
Owner of record: Gardyn, Robert
501 Franklin Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1930 in Brooklyn, 11238. It has 2 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Gardyn, Robert. HPD has recorded 9 housing violations here, most recently on September 10, 2026. 8 of the 9 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 9
- DOB violations
- 2
- ECB violations
- 1
- HPD complaints
- 75
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
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 9
- 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.
Sep 10, 2026
Open — Info nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2nd fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 9, 2026 · Apt 2ND FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 3, 2022 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 3, 2022 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 3, 2022 · 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 28, 2022
Open — Info nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 27, 2022 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures .. in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 27, 2022 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective locking mechanism at entrance door to building , 1st story
Sep 29, 2011
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 2
- Construction other optional
Failure to maintain building in a code compliant manner. noted at the time of inspection, observed at exposure 1 deteriorated roof cornice and disintergrated/damaged stonework on multiple locations. remedy: repair and/or replace
Aug 28, 2026
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
Failure to maintain building building in code compliant manner.as note d at time of inspection,i observed on exp1 west elev,disintergrated de corative masonry window enclosure.remedy:repair and/or replace all dam aged masonry
Dec 1, 2025
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 1
- Class - 2
Pedestrian protection does not meet code specification. as noted: at the time of inspection i observed damaged, rotted mudsills. remedy: comply to code specifications.
Dec 1, 2025 · Penalty $10,000
Active
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Sep 10, 2026 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Sep 8, 2026 · Apt 2FLOOR
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Sep 2, 2026 · Apt 2NDFLA
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 24, 2025 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
Power outage
Aug 9, 2022 · Apt 1FL
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 31, 2022 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 27, 2022 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
No lighting
Mar 27, 2022 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 16, 2021 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 26, 2017 · Apt 1
Close
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- Electric
Power outage
Apr 23, 2017 · Apt 2NDFL
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 23, 2017 · Apt 2NDFL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 8, 2012 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Sep 28, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Wiring
Sep 28, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 29, 2009 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 23, 2009 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 23, 2009 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 22, 2009 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 20, 2009 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 14, 2009 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Lighting
Dec 12, 2009 · Apt 2
Close - General
Floor
Dec 12, 2009 · Apt 2
Close - General
Windows
Dec 12, 2009 · Apt 2
Close - General
Floor
Dec 12, 2009 · Apt 2
Close - General
Windows
Dec 12, 2009 · Apt 2
Close - General
Floor
Dec 12, 2009 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Lighting
Dec 12, 2009 · Apt 2
Close - General
Floor
Dec 12, 2009 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 12, 2009 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 31, 2009 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Oct 6, 2009 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 5, 2009 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Sep 22, 2009 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Sep 22, 2009 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Sep 14, 2009 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jul 14, 2009 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
May 23, 2009 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
May 18, 2009 · Apt 2
Close - General
Floor
Apr 30, 2009 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Apr 30, 2009 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Apr 7, 2009 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 23, 2009 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Mar 23, 2009 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Mar 12, 2009 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Feb 24, 2009 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 24, 2009 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 20, 2009 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Feb 16, 2009 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jan 25, 2009 · Apt 2
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Mixed residential and retail building (S2)
- Year built
- 1930
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 2,040 ft²
- Lot area
- 867 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 303
- Council district
- 36
- Block / lot
- 1999 / 2
- Assessed value
- $91,980
- Landmark / historic district
- No
Questions about 501 Franklin Avenue
Who owns 501 Franklin Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Gardyn, Robert.
Does 501 Franklin Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 9 housing violations at this property.
Is 501 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 501 Franklin Avenue built?
City records list 1930 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 501 Franklin Avenue?
It has 2 residential units and 3 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.