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557 Franklin Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11238BBL 3-02021-0004Map

Owner of record: 557 Franklin Usa LLC

557 Franklin Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1930 in Brooklyn, 11238. It has 18 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 557 Franklin Usa LLC. HPD has recorded 306 housing violations here, most recently on July 24, 2026. 49 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 6 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
306
DOB violations
6
ECB violations
9
HPD complaints
748

What to know

Concern
14 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Jul 24, 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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
6
About 33% of the building's 18 apartments
Down from 7 in 2018

Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 306

  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at less than 10 sqft 2nd window frame from west at north wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 15, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 24, 2026 · Apt 15

    Open — Invalid certification
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 2nd window frame from west at north wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 15, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 24, 2026 · Apt 15

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • A

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 15, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 24, 2026 · Apt 15

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 15, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 24, 2026 · Apt 15

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 15, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 24, 2026 · Apt 15

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at less than 10 sqft, west wall in the bathroom located at apt 15, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 24, 2026 · Apt 15

    Open — Invalid certification
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the north wall in the bathroom located at apt 15, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 24, 2026 · Apt 15

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at less than 10 sqft 1st window frame from west at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 15, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 24, 2026 · Apt 15

    Open — Invalid certification
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st riser from west at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 15, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 24, 2026 · Apt 15

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the south wall, north wall, east wall, ceiling in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 15, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 24, 2026 · Apt 15

    Open — Civ14 mailed
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  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st closet from west at north wall door in the foyer located at apt 15, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 24, 2026 · Apt 15

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st door frame from south at west wall in the foyer located at apt 15, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 24, 2026 · Apt 15

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective rotten wood floor in the foyer located at apt 15, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 24, 2026 · Apt 15

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cracked wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 15, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 24, 2026 · Apt 15

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing wood door saddle at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 15, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 24, 2026 · Apt 15

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard-paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface and either tested inconclusive for lead content at 0.5mg/cm2 or tested positive for lead content on a metal or ceramic substrate as set forth in (28 rcny §11-07(b)) using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2). west wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 15, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 24, 2026 · Apt 15

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) baseboard at north wall, baseboard at south wall, north wall, south wall, west wall, 1st window frame from west at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 15, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 24, 2026 · Apt 15

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) north wall, east wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 15, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 24, 2026 · Apt 15

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard-paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface and either tested inconclusive for lead content at 0.5mg/cm2 or tested positive for lead content on a metal or ceramic substrate as set forth in (28 rcny §11-07(b)) using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2). north wall in the foyer located at apt 15, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 24, 2026 · Apt 15

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard-paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface and either tested inconclusive for lead content at 0.5mg/cm2 or tested positive for lead content on a metal or ceramic substrate as set forth in (28 rcny §11-07(b)) using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2). 1st closet from south at west wall door in the private hallway located at apt 15, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 24, 2026 · Apt 15

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) baseboard at north wall, baseboard at east wall, baseboard at west wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 15, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 24, 2026 · Apt 15

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) west wall, 1st window frame from west at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 15, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 24, 2026 · Apt 15

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 15, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 24, 2026 · Apt 15

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 15, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 24, 2026 · Apt 15

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balances at lower sash window , 1st from west at north , in the 2nd room from east located at apt 15, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 24, 2026 · Apt 15

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at 1st closet from south at west wall door frame, east wall in the private hallway located at apt 15, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 24, 2026 · Apt 15

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at south wall, 1st closet from west at north wall door frame, 1st door frame from west at north wall in the foyer located at apt 15, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 24, 2026 · Apt 15

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation at 1st riser from west at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 15, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 24, 2026 · Apt 15

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at north wall, ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 15, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 24, 2026 · Apt 15

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at , south wall , at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 24, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 15, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 24, 2026 · Apt 15

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at south wall, east wall, north wall, ceiling in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 15, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 24, 2026 · Apt 15

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • 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 = 3 in the entire apartment located at apt 15, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 24, 2026 · Apt 15

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 15, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 24, 2026 · Apt 15

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 15, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 24, 2026 · Apt 15

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at 2nd window frame from west at north wall, south wall, 1st door frame from north at east wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 15, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 24, 2026 · Apt 15

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation at 1st riser from west at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 15, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 24, 2026 · Apt 15

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation at 1st radiator from north at east wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 15, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 24, 2026 · Apt 15

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation at 1st closet from west at north wall door, 1st door frame from south at west wall in the foyer located at apt 15, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 24, 2026 · Apt 15

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective cracked wired glass at ceiling 's skylight, to roof bulkhead , at public hall, 4th story

    Jul 24, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • C

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over the south and east walls to roof bulkhead , at public hall, 4th story

    Jul 24, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cracked fire retardant materials plaster at south and east walls to roof bulkhead , at public hall, 4th story

    Jul 24, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes the storage of flower pots , window screen , and household item at, balcony, building front yard at fire escape, 2nd story

    Jul 24, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of eyehook mechanism in front of exit gate , above staor below grade, capble of being padlocked , at northwest section, building front yard, at fire passage way

    Jul 24, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cracked wood floor with opened joints in the private hallway located at apt 15, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 24, 2026 · Apt 15

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective buldged wood floor in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 15, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 24, 2026 · Apt 15

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing door saddle at west wall in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 15, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 24, 2026 · Apt 15

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of pests. evidence of spiders in the entire apartment located at apt 15, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 24, 2026 · Apt 15

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing knobs at, hot and cold water shut-off valves, east wall, in the bathroom located at apt 15, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 24, 2026 · Apt 15

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective reglaze the porcelain paint at bathtub , west wall, in the bathroom located at apt 15, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 24, 2026 · Apt 15

    Open — Civ14 mailed

DOB building violations · 6

  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 26, 2002

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 27, 2001

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 7, 2000

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 16, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 10, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 16, 1993

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 9

  • Class - 1

    Observed on the third floor in apartment 11 in the kitchen behind the stove having a open ended gas line and a future on the gas line which is contrary to code section fgc 404.15, repair and/replace

    May 11, 2026 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    At time of inspection noted discarded appliance box partially blocking egress at public hall. 3rd story level., repair and/or replace

    Aug 30, 2024

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Observed in apt. 11 utility company has locked gas meter due to house pipe leak. did observe 1/2 inch gas pipe to gas range. see 1938 code14.13.10 / 1968 code p115.9, repair and/or replace

    Jun 6, 2024 · Penalty $625

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Unapproved/unsafe/unsuitable electrical equipment devices apparatus appliances materials or wiring in use. exposed and defective electrical wiring back of building and in passageway also flexible cord used as p

    Dec 19, 2018 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Electrical work without a permit. observed at 15:15 existing lights and hall lights installed on 1st and 4th fl hallways. no application on file for extra electrical work on 1st and 4th fls. application b358311

    Dec 19, 2018 · Penalty $400

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner: holes in apt #12 ceiling located in foyer apprx 3'4'has fallen into hallway.also in rear bedroom a section apprx 1'x2'also has fallen.rmdy:repair and/or replac

    May 1, 2013 · Penalty $250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Work does not conform to approved construction documents/amendments.noted:permit #320523661 obtain for minor interior renovation to 1 apt on 2nd fl & 2 on 3rd fl.found 2 apts demo on 2nd fl apt#5&#8 contrary to

    Dec 31, 2012 · Penalty $500

    Active
  • Hazardous

    Failure to comply with commissioner's order in that vi #34468943k issued 3-2-5 for work w/o a permit for the following location cellar notedd.o.b. records show no job fillings or ara on file for plumbing on thi

    Jul 21, 2005 · Penalty $1,500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work w/out a permit.hazardous work noted:full partition 1 5/8" metal studs erected at cellar level creating a complete bathroom with new plumbing for shower stall,sink and toilet.work was ongoing at time of ins

    Mar 2, 2005 · Penalty $800

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jul 20, 2026 · Apt 15

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 20, 2026 · Apt 15

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jul 20, 2026 · Apt 15

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 20, 2026 · Apt 15

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jul 20, 2026 · Apt 15

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Radiator

    Jun 3, 2026 · Apt 11

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    May 15, 2026 · Apt 11

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    May 15, 2026 · Apt 11

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    May 15, 2026 · Apt 11

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 15, 2026 · Apt 11

    Close
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  • Paint/plaster

    Radiator

    May 15, 2026 · Apt 11

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jan 20, 2026 · Apt 15

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jan 20, 2026 · Apt 15

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jan 20, 2026 · Apt 15

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jan 20, 2026 · Apt 15

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jan 20, 2026 · Apt 15

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door frame

    Jan 20, 2026 · Apt 15

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jan 20, 2026 · Apt 15

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jan 13, 2026 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door frame

    Jan 12, 2026 · Apt 15

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Dec 19, 2025 · Apt 11

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Dec 19, 2025 · Apt 11

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Dec 19, 2025 · Apt 11

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Dec 19, 2025 · Apt 11

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Dec 19, 2025 · Apt 11

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Nov 17, 2025 · Apt 15

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Nov 17, 2025 · Apt 15

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Nov 17, 2025 · Apt 15

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Nov 17, 2025 · Apt 15

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Nov 14, 2025 · Apt 15

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Nov 14, 2025 · Apt 15

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Nov 9, 2025 · Apt 15

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Nov 9, 2025 · Apt 15

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Nov 9, 2025 · Apt 15

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Nov 7, 2025 · Apt 15

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Nov 7, 2025 · Apt 15

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Nov 7, 2025 · Apt 15

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Nov 7, 2025 · Apt 15

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Nov 7, 2025 · Apt 15

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Nov 7, 2025 · Apt 15

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Oct 16, 2025 · Apt 11

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window pane

    Oct 16, 2025 · Apt 11

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 7, 2025 · Apt 11

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Oct 7, 2025 · Apt 11

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Oct 7, 2025 · Apt 11

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Sep 27, 2025 · Apt 11

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Jul 18, 2025 · Apt 15

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Jul 18, 2025 · Apt 15

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jul 14, 2025 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Jun 26, 2025 · Apt 11

    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
1930
Floors
4
Residential units
18
Building area
14,080 ft²
Lot area
4,000 ft²
Zoning
C6-3A
Community board
303
Council district
36
Block / lot
2021 / 4
Assessed value
$1,052,100
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #317639, last renewed Jul 23, 2026.

Questions about 557 Franklin Avenue

Who owns 557 Franklin Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 557 Franklin Usa LLC.

Does 557 Franklin Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 306 housing violations at this property.

Is 557 Franklin Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 6 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 33% of its 18 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 557 Franklin Avenue built?

City records list 1930 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 557 Franklin Avenue?

It has 18 residential units.

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