537 Franklin Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11238BBL 3-02017-0005Map
Owner of record: Clarissa Eubanks Revocable Trust
537 Franklin Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1930 in Brooklyn, 11238. It has 5 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Clarissa Eubanks Revocable Trust. HPD has recorded 59 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 45 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 59
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 39
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 · 59
- ANon-hazardous
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
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.
Nov 20, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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.
Jun 9, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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 10, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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.
Mar 22, 2023
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.
Nov 14, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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.
Feb 24, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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
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.
Oct 30, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 9, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- 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.
Oct 9, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following ***minimum 100 watts of incandescent light required***
May 11, 2012
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 4f, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Mar 5, 2010 · Apt 4F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 4f, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Mar 5, 2010 · Apt 4F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4f, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Mar 5, 2010 · Apt 4F
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 4f, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Feb 23, 2010 · Apt 4F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 4f, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Feb 23, 2010 · Apt 4F
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Refit door in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 4f, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Feb 23, 2010 · Apt 4F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective window frame at lower sash in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 4f, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Feb 23, 2010 · Apt 4F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 4f, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Feb 23, 2010 · Apt 4F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and all walls in the entire apartment located at apt 4f, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Feb 23, 2010 · Apt 4F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice and roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 17, 2003 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective locking device in the entrance located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 17, 2003 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective base cabinet under sink in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 17, 2003 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide 3 extra sprinkler heads and suitable wrench for emergency purposes at o.s.y. valve of sprinkler in accordance with the rules and regulations of this department at cellar.
May 17, 2002
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Provide a lock and key to the entrance door of dwelling unit and, if a cl a multiple dwelling, also chain door guard missing 2 sty apt 3r , section '' ''
Apr 22, 1999 · Apt 3R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing 2 sty apt 3r , section '' ''
Apr 22, 1999 · Apt 3R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective and or painted sprinkler heads bathroom ceiling 2 sty apt 3r , section '' ''
Apr 22, 1999 · Apt 3R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures gas range kitchen 2 sty apt 3r , section '' ''
Apr 22, 1999 · Apt 3R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice 2 sty apt 3r , section '' ''
Apr 22, 1999 · Apt 3R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing electrical switch cover kitchen area 2 sty apt 3r , section '' ''
Apr 22, 1999 · Apt 3R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Section 65 m/d law provide under completed permit, a proper enclosure for the central heating plant, center cellar
Apr 19, 1999
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of osy valve not locked in open position at front cellar
Apr 19, 1999
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of painted sprinker heads at 2nd sty public hall ceiling
Apr 19, 1999
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing cover plate north wall switch kitchen 2 sty rear apt 3r , section '' ''
Apr 13, 1999 · Apt 3R
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing cover plate south wall outlet kitchen 2 sty rear apt 3r , section '' ''
Apr 13, 1999 · Apt 3R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection unions and steam valves radiators located in bathroom and rear room 2 sty rear apt 3r er1 , section '' ''
Apr 13, 1999 · Apt 3R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures kitchen 2 sty rear apt 3r , section '' ''
Apr 13, 1999 · Apt 3R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following 100 watts incand required fixture present
Aug 6, 1998
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system cellar door locked
Nov 15, 1990
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling & walls 2 sty apt 2f bathroom. located at apt 2f
Nov 9, 1988 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective control knobs gas range 2 sty apt 2f kitchen. located at apt 2f
Nov 9, 1988 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet 2 sty apt 2l bathroom. , section '' ''
Nov 9, 1988 · Apt 2L
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing glass upper window sash 2 sty apt 2f north front room er1. located at apt 2f
Nov 9, 1988 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing glass lower window sash 2 sty apt 2f south front room er1. located at apt 2f
Nov 9, 1988 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in washbasin 2 sty apt 2f bathroom er1. located at apt 2f
Nov 9, 1988 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove all obstructions from water closet 2 sty apt 2f bathroom er1. located at apt 2f
Nov 9, 1988 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of refrigerator scuttle recess 3 sty.
Feb 11, 1988
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following 50 watts night inspection.
Feb 11, 1988
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-21.03 adm code paint or post a sign indicating floors on wall at or near stairs public hall all stys.
Jun 16, 1986
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Aug 26, 2010 · Apt 4F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Aug 26, 2010 · Apt 4F
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Aug 26, 2010 · Apt 4F
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Aug 26, 2010 · Apt 4F
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Aug 26, 2010 · Apt 4F
Close - Construction
Roof
Aug 26, 2010 · Apt 4F
Close - General
Mailbox
Aug 26, 2010 · Apt 4F
Close - Nonconst
Smoke detector
Aug 26, 2010 · Apt 4F
Close - Nonconst
Carbon monoxide
Aug 26, 2010 · Apt 4F
Close - General
Floor
Aug 26, 2010 · Apt 4F
Close
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- Appliance
Electric/gas range
Aug 26, 2010 · Apt 4F
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 26, 2010 · Apt 3R
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Mar 3, 2010 · Apt 4F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 3, 2010 · Apt 4F
Close - General
Windows
Mar 3, 2010 · Apt 4F
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Mar 3, 2010 · Apt 4F
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Mar 3, 2010 · Apt 4F
Close - General
Floor
Mar 3, 2010 · Apt 4F
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Mar 3, 2010 · Apt 4F
Close - General
Doors
Mar 3, 2010 · Apt 4F
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Mar 3, 2010 · Apt 4F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 23, 2010 · Apt 4F
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Feb 23, 2010 · Apt 4F
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Feb 23, 2010 · Apt 4F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 23, 2010 · Apt 4F
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Feb 20, 2010 · Apt 4F
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Feb 20, 2010 · Apt 4F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 20, 2010 · Apt 4F
Close - General
Windows
Feb 19, 2010 · Apt 4F
Close - General
Doors
Feb 19, 2010 · Apt 4F
Close - General
Floor
Feb 19, 2010 · Apt 4F
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Feb 19, 2010 · Apt 4F
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Feb 19, 2010 · Apt 4F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 10, 2009 · Apt 3R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 6, 2009 · Apt 3R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 25, 2009 · Apt BLDG
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Jun 23, 2009 · Apt 4F
Close - Appliance
Sprinker cert
Jul 26, 2004
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jul 2, 2003 · Apt .
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C2)
- Year built
- 1930
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 5
- Building area
- 2,700 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 303
- Council district
- 36
- Block / lot
- 2017 / 5
- Assessed value
- $334,350
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #333578, last renewed Jul 21, 2026.
Questions about 537 Franklin Avenue
Who owns 537 Franklin Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Clarissa Eubanks Revocable Trust.
Does 537 Franklin Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 59 housing violations at this property.
Is 537 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 537 Franklin Avenue built?
City records list 1930 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 537 Franklin Avenue?
It has 5 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.