499 Franklin Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11238BBL 3-01999-0003Map
Owner of record: Robert Gardyn
499 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 Robert Gardyn. HPD has recorded 50 housing violations here, most recently on November 25, 2025. 43 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 50
- DOB violations
- 9
- ECB violations
- 8
- HPD complaints
- 77
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 · 50
- 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.
Nov 25, 2025
Open — Info nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective locking assembly to building entrance at lobby, 1st story
Dec 24, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood door frame in the entrance located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 24, 2024 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 24, 2024 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles in the 1st room from east located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 24, 2024 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 24, 2024 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - 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.
Dec 4, 2024
Open — Info nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures in bathroom and kitchen in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 21, 2024 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at north wall and ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Aug 21, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling at public hall, 3rd story
Aug 21, 2024
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling at public hall, 3rd story
Aug 21, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures in bathroom and kitchen in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 21, 2024 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at north wall and ceiling at public hall, 2nd story
Aug 21, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 14, 2024 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 14, 2024 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 14, 2024 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 14, 2024 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling at public hall, 3rd story
Aug 14, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 3rd story
Aug 14, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling at public hall, 2nd story
Aug 14, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 2nd story
Aug 14, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Aug 14, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Aug 14, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 14, 2024 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north original violation 17192372 issued 14-aug-24 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Aug 14, 2024 · Apt 3
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures ... in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 14, 2024 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures .. in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 14, 2024 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - 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.
Nov 28, 2023
Open — Info 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.
Nov 17, 2022
Open — Info 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 16, 2022
Open — Info nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective brown sand stone at building front , 3rd story
Sep 7, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of rodents rats in the entire apartment located at apt apt23r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 29, 2021 · Apt APT23R
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - ANon-hazardous
Reset, so as to secure a proper and tight connection, the water closet bowl water closet in the bathroom located at apt apt23r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 29, 2021 · Apt APT23R
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt apt23r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 29, 2021 · Apt APT23R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of rodents rats in the entire apartment located at apt apt23f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 29, 2021 · Apt APT23F
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice at public hall, 1st story
Jun 7, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of rodents rat excreta in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 2, 2021 · Apt 2
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of rodents rat excreta at building front yard
Jun 2, 2021
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.
Apr 21, 2021
Open — Info 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.
Nov 7, 2019
Open — Info 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.
Nov 1, 2018
Open — Info 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.
May 1, 2017
Open — Info nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3fl, 3rd story
Apr 27, 2017 · Apt 3FL
Open — Nov certified late - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3fl, 3rd story
Apr 27, 2017 · Apt 3FL
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at north
Jul 9, 2006 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at north
Jul 9, 2006 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color south wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at north
Jul 9, 2006 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures kitchen and bathroom, 3rd story apt. #2.
Sep 3, 2005
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets bathroom wash basin & sink at kitchen, 3rd story apartment. (er1)
Sep 3, 2005
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures bathroom & kitchen, 3rd story apartment.
Sep 17, 2004
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 9
- Construction other optional
Failure to maintain building in a code compliant manner. noted at the time of inspection, observed cornice leaning and damaged, spalled/ spalling window. (exp 1). remedy: repair and/or replace
Aug 28, 2026
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
Emergency work order due to damaged/displaced cornice on exposure 1 remedy: immediately stabalize/repair the displaced cornice and maintain adequate safety measures
Nov 17, 2025
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
Failure to maintain building in a code compliant manner. observed damaged/leaning cornice, and spalled/spalling window sills on exposure 1. remedy: repair and or replace
Nov 17, 2025
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
Emergency work order due to damaged/displaced cornice on exposure 1 remedy: immediately stabilized/repair the displaced cornice and maintain adequate safety measures
Nov 17, 2025
Dob violation - active - Immediate emergency anythingoptional
Make all necessary repairs to the sidewalk shed and ensure the area is made safe for pedestrian use
Nov 3, 2025
Dob violation - dismissed - Immediate emergency anythingoptional
Seal all fire damaged openings to safeguard the public and property
Oct 30, 2025
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jun 23, 2021
Dob violation - active - Immediate emergency anythingoptional
Erect along exp#1 above the awning approx 17 linear ft of sws to cover the entire width of the front yard, extend approximately 5 feet to adjacent property 501 franklin avenue, extend approximately 6 feet to the adjacent property 497 franklin avenue to cover the entry way and extend approx.15ft in depth tocover the yards/stoops & public sidewalk
Mar 26, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
Failure to maintain building in a code compliant manner. at time of inspection, observed at front of building cornice sagging and not secured to facade, also peeling and missing pieces of ornamental window trim.
Mar 25, 2021
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 8
- Class - 2
At the time of inspection, a sidewalk shed was observed in place, but no shed parapet information panel was provided as required by the building code. this condition creates a hazardous condition by causing a d
Mar 2, 2026 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 2
At the time of inspection, a sidewalk shed was observed in place, but not maintained in accordance with the building code. exposed and uncovered bolts and the mudsills were found to be rotten and damaged. this
Mar 2, 2026 · Penalty $10,000
Active - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in a code compliant manner. wooden parapet panels of sidewalk shed approx fifty linear feet dislodged and fell onto sidewalk, repair and/replace
Oct 31, 2025 · Penalty $12,500
Active - Class - 2
Pedestrian protection does not meet code specifications-sidewalk shed not maintain.note:at time of my inspection observed sidewalk shed installed on pedestrian walkway at exp-1 and did not extention 5"feet to a
Oct 30, 2021 · Penalty $2,430
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building walls or appurtenances.at the time of inspection and observed exp1 front facade at roof level.metal architecture cornice is tilted downward from left to right and detached from the
Jun 15, 2021 · Penalty $10,000
Active - Class - 1
At front of building, at roof level, cornice sags and not secured to facade, also noted peeling and missing pieces of window casing ay 2nd floor., maintain exterior building wall
Mar 25, 2021 · Penalty $12,500
Active - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.noted:a window lentel out second stair above window is cracked and defective,cleared deteriorate concrete stair.remedy:repair and or replace
Dec 8, 2019 · Penalty $3,125
Active - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain bldg. noted: stairways through-out bldg has loose & shaky trends. stairway pulling from wall between all fls. handrail are loose & unstable at landings corridors on 2nd & 3rd fls sagging. re
Feb 8, 2006 · Penalty $2,500
Active
Complaints
- Plumbing
Water supply
Jan 28, 2026 · Apt 3
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Dec 24, 2024 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 24, 2024 · Apt 3
Close - Door/window
Door frame
Dec 24, 2024 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Dec 24, 2024 · Apt 3
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Dec 24, 2024 · Apt 3
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Dec 24, 2024 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 23, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Door
Dec 11, 2024 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 8, 2024 · Apt 3
Close
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- Plumbing
Water supply
Dec 8, 2024 · Apt 3
Close - Door/window
Door
Dec 3, 2024 · Apt 3
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Dec 3, 2024 · Apt 3
Close - General
Cooking gas
Dec 3, 2024 · Apt 3
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Dec 3, 2024 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 3, 2024 · Apt 3
Close - Door/window
Door
Nov 21, 2024 · Apt 3
Close - Door/window
Door
Nov 21, 2024 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Nov 4, 2024 · Apt 3
Close - Door/window
Door
Nov 4, 2024 · Apt 3
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Aug 31, 2024 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 31, 2024 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Aug 19, 2024 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Aug 14, 2024 · Apt 3
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Aug 12, 2024 · Apt 13
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Aug 12, 2024 · Apt 3
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Aug 12, 2024 · Apt 3
Close - Door/window
Door
Aug 12, 2024 · Apt 13
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Aug 12, 2024 · Apt 3
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Aug 1, 2024 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Aug 1, 2024 · Apt 3
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jul 31, 2024 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jul 31, 2024 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 24, 2023 · Apt A1A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 10, 2021 · Apt 3RDFL
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 29, 2021 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 11, 2021 · Apt 3RDFLO
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Sep 8, 2021 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Sep 8, 2021 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Sep 6, 2021 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Sep 3, 2021 · Apt 2ONTHE
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Aug 24, 2021 · Apt APT23R
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Aug 24, 2021 · Apt APT23R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 24, 2021 · Apt APT23R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 19, 2021 · Apt APT23F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 19, 2021 · Apt APT23F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 19, 2021 · Apt APT23F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 21, 2021 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 2, 2021 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 2, 2021 · 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 / 3
- Assessed value
- $91,980
- Landmark / historic district
- No
Questions about 499 Franklin Avenue
Who owns 499 Franklin Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Robert Gardyn.
Does 499 Franklin Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 50 housing violations at this property.
Is 499 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 499 Franklin Avenue built?
City records list 1930 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 499 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.