1253 Franklin Avenue, Bronx

📍 Morrisania, Bronx Built 1916 37 units Class C1 Residential
Registered to EDWIN RIVERA LLC / Partnership HPD registration · updated monthly
CRITICAL RISK
15 Open Violations
12C 1B 2A
129 Complaints (12 mo) ↑ up vs prior year
2 Last 30 Days
Renting here? This building has 12 unresolved immediately-hazardous violations — ask the landlord what's being done about them before you sign.

311 Complaint Summary

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Last 30 Days
9
Last 90 Days
129
Last 365 Days
⚠️ Complaints are up 26% compared to the previous 6 months.
🐀 43 pest infestation complaints filed with HPD since 2024
Complaint Types (Last 12 Months)
UNSANITARY CONDITION
27(23%)
PLUMBING
19(16%)
FLOORING/STAIRS
16(13%)
DOOR/WINDOW
16(13%)
ELECTRIC
14(12%)
GENERAL
12(10%)
PAINT/PLASTER
9(8%)
APPLIANCE
6(5%)
📅 Monthly Activity Heatmap (Last 12 Months)
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Source: NYC 311 / HPD · Synced daily · Covers HPD-managed residential buildings · Records from Jan 2024 onward

DOHMH Rat Inspection History

61 Inspections on Record
Failed for Rat Activity and Other Reason Most Recent Result
2026-05-19 Most Recent Date
2026-05-19 Initial Failed for Rat Activity and Other Reason
2025-11-04 Treatments Bait applied
2025-10-06 Treatments Bait applied
2025-09-30 Compliance Failed for Rat Activity and Other Reason
2025-09-15 Treatments Bait applied
2025-09-08 Treatments Bait applied
2025-07-16 Initial Failed for Other Reason
2025-05-29 Compliance Failed for Rat Activity
2025-03-25 Initial Failed for Rat Activity and Other Reason
2025-02-13 Treatments Bait applied
2025-01-03 Initial Failed for Other Reason
2025-01-03 Compliance Passed
2024-11-18 Compliance Failed for Other Reason
2024-10-28 Compliance Failed for Other Reason
2024-10-23 Initial Failed for Rat Activity
2024-10-01 Initial Failed for Rat Activity and Other Reason
2024-08-19 Initial Failed for Other Reason
2024-04-25 Compliance Failed for Other Reason
2024-04-04 Compliance Failed for Other Reason
2024-02-15 Initial Failed for Other Reason
2024-02-01 Compliance Failed for Other Reason
2024-01-25 Initial Failed for Other Reason
2023-12-07 Initial Failed for Other Reason
2023-09-06 Compliance Failed for Rat Activity and Other Reason
2023-06-14 Initial Failed for Rat Activity

Source: NYC DOHMH Rodent Inspections · Synced daily (30-day lookback) · Inspections may cover the building's block, not the exact address · DOHMH data publishes with ~10-day lag

HPD Housing Violations

2 Class A
1 Class B
12 Class C
Driving this immediately hazardous rating
Class C Correct failure to provide to the department within 45 days of demand all records required to be maintained by… 2026-03-26
Class C Lead paint: failure to notify occupants 2026-03-26
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Class C § 27-2056.7 ADM CODE: CORRECT FAILURE TO PROVIDE TO THE DEPARTMENT WITHIN 45 DAYS OF DEMAND ALL RECORDS REQUIRED TO BE MAINTAINED BY OWNER PURSUANT TO LOCAL LAW 1 OF 2004 RELATED TO LEAD-BASED PAINT NOTICES, INSPECTIONS AND REMEDIATION/ABATEMENT ACTIVITIES.
2026-03-26

Violation ID: #18975025

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-03-26T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2056.7 ADM CODE: CORRECT FAILURE TO PROVIDE TO THE DEPARTMENT WITHIN 45 DAYS OF DEMAND ALL RECORDS REQUIRED TO BE MAINTAINED BY OWNER PURSUANT TO LOCAL LAW 1 OF 2004 RELATED TO LEAD-BASED PAINT NOTICES, INSPECTIONS AND REMEDIATION/ABATEMENT ACTIVITIES.

Class C § 27-2056.4 ADM CODE- CORRECT FAILURE TO NOTIFY OCCUPANTS AND/OR TO INVESTIGATE LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARDS.
2026-03-26

Violation ID: #18975026

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-03-26T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2056.4 ADM CODE- CORRECT FAILURE TO NOTIFY OCCUPANTS AND/OR TO INVESTIGATE LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARDS.

Class C HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 4E, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
2026-02-26

Violation ID: #18669258

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-02-26T00:00:00.000

Description: HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 4E, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST

Class C HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 4E, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
2026-02-26

Violation ID: #18669257

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-02-26T00:00:00.000

Description: HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 4E, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST

Class C HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2C, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH
2025-09-13

Violation ID: #18225991

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-09-13T00:00:00.000

Description: HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2C, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

Class C HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2C, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH
2025-09-13

Violation ID: #18225989

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-09-13T00:00:00.000

Description: HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2C, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

Class C HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2B, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
2025-05-06

Violation ID: #17889168

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-05-06T00:00:00.000

Description: HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2B, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST

Class C HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3G, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
2025-04-24

Violation ID: #17848353

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-04-24T00:00:00.000

Description: HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3G, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

Class C HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 5F, 5th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
2025-04-15

Violation ID: #17828436

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-04-15T00:00:00.000

Description: HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 5F, 5th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST

Class C HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 4E, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
2025-03-06

Violation ID: #17752176

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-03-06T00:00:00.000

Description: HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 4E, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST

Class C HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 4E, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
2025-03-06

Violation ID: #17752177

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-03-06T00:00:00.000

Description: HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 4E, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST

Class C HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2B, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
2024-08-13

Violation ID: #17187997

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-08-13T00:00:00.000

Description: HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2B, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST

Class B § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PORCELANI ENAMEL FINISH BY METHOD OF REGLAZING AT BATHTUB IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2C, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH
2024-11-13

Violation ID: #17428934

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-11-13T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PORCELANI ENAMEL FINISH BY METHOD OF REGLAZING AT BATHTUB IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2C, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

Class A § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD FLOOR IN THE 4th ROOM FROM NORTH AT WEST LOCATED AT APT 4E, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
2025-03-04

Violation ID: #17734296

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-03-04T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD FLOOR IN THE 4th ROOM FROM NORTH AT WEST LOCATED AT APT 4E, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST

Class A § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD FLOOR IN THE 4th ROOM FROM NORTH AT EAST LOCATED AT APT 4E, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
2025-03-04

Violation ID: #17734297

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-03-04T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD FLOOR IN THE 4th ROOM FROM NORTH AT EAST LOCATED AT APT 4E, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST

⚠️ What does Class C mean?

Class C violations are classified as immediately hazardous by the HPD (e.g. lack of heat or hot water, active mold, severe rodent infestations, lead-based paint, or carbon monoxide detector issues). Landlords are legally required to resolve these immediately.

Source: NYC HPD Housing Violations · Synced daily · Open violations only — closed violations excluded · Class I (administrative/registration notices) excluded from counts

What This Means If You're Considering Renting Here

This building has 12 Class C (immediately hazardous) violations currently open — the most serious HPD category. With 129 complaints filed in the last 12 months, prospective renters should exercise significant caution, request a full HPD inspection history, and consult a tenant rights organization before signing any lease.

Data current as of July 21, 2026. Always verify independently with HPD before signing a lease.

Data last updated: July 21, 2026 · Source: NYC Open Data

⚠️ Serious Concerns Found

This building has 129 complaints and 12 Class C (immediately hazardous) violations on record in the last 12 months. Review the full violation list carefully before signing any lease.

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Complaint data is sourced from the NYC 311 Service Requests dataset (NYC Open Data). Violation data is from the HPD Housing Maintenance Code Violations dataset. Building info is based on NYC PLUTO by NYC Department of City Planning.

All records are public-domain municipal data provided as-is. Updated daily. Last verified: July 21, 2026.