Does 728 Franklin Ave have HPD violations?

Yes, 728 Franklin Ave currently has 20 open HPD housing violations: 6 Class A (non-hazardous), 10 Class B (hazardous), and 4 Class C (immediately hazardous). Data from NYC HPD via NYC Open Data, last updated July 9, 2026.

How many 311 complaints has 728 Franklin Ave received?

728 Franklin Ave has received 4 complaints in the last 12 months and 0 in the last 30 days. The most common complaint type is PAINT/PLASTER with 2 complaints.

Is 728 Franklin Ave safe to live in?

Based on NYC Open Data, 728 Franklin Ave has a CRITICAL RISK safety rating. The building has 4 Class C (immediately hazardous) violations and should be investigated carefully before signing a lease.

What are the most common complaints at 728 Franklin Ave?

The most common complaints filed at 728 Franklin Ave in the last 12 months are: 1. PAINT/PLASTER (2 complaints), 2. WATER LEAK (1 complaint), 3. ELECTRIC (1 complaint).

Are there Class C violations at 728 Franklin Ave?

Yes. 728 Franklin Ave currently has 4 Class C violations, which are classified as immediately hazardous by NYC HPD. These require urgent landlord certification of correction.

When was the last complaint filed at 728 Franklin Ave?

The most recent 311 complaint at 728 Franklin Ave was filed on June 8, 2026. In total, 16 complaints have been filed since January 2024. Data updated daily from NYC Open Data.

How serious are the violations at 728 Franklin Ave?

728 Franklin Ave currently has 20 open HPD violations: 6 Class A (non-hazardous), 10 Class B (hazardous), and 4 Class C (immediately hazardous). Class C violations are immediately hazardous and require urgent remediation by the landlord under NYC housing code. Data from NYC HPD via NYC Open Data.

Who do I contact about violations at 728 Franklin Ave?

To report a housing issue or follow up on violations at 728 Franklin Ave, contact NYC's Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) by calling 311 or visiting hpd.nyc.gov. Tenants can file a new complaint via the 311 mobile app or website. For free legal assistance, contact Housing Court Answers (212-962-4795), MFY Legal Services, or Housing Rights Initiative.

728 Franklin Ave

Q: Is 728 Franklin Ave a good building to rent?

728 Franklin Ave has 4 Class C (immediately hazardous) violations currently open — the most serious HPD category. Prospective renters should exercise significant caution, request a full HPD inspection history, and consult a tenant rights organization before signing any lease.

📍 Crown Heights, Brooklyn Built 1906 8 units Class C7 Residential

Registered to SAM BERKOWITZ LLC / Partnership HPD registration · updated monthly

CRITICAL RISK

20 Open Violations

4C 10B 6A

4 Complaints (12 mo) ↑ up vs prior year

0 Last 30 Days

Renting here? This building has 4 unresolved immediately-hazardous violations — ask the landlord what's being done about them before you sign.

311 Complaint Summary

Last 30 Days

Last 90 Days

Last 365 Days

⚠️ Complaints are up 100% compared to the previous 6 months.

🐀 4 pest infestation complaints filed with HPD since 2024

Complaint Types (Last 12 Months)

PAINT/PLASTER

2(50%)

WATER LEAK

1(25%)

ELECTRIC

1(25%)

📅 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

24 Inspections on Record

Passed Most Recent Result

2026-06-05 Most Recent Date

2026-06-05 Initial Passed

2026-03-05 Compliance Failed for Rat Activity and Other Reason

2025-12-31 Compliance Failed for Rat Activity and Other Reason

2025-07-01 Initial Failed for Rat Activity and Other Reason

2025-04-29 Compliance Passed

2024-12-13 Initial Passed

2024-06-04 Initial Passed

2024-05-03 Compliance Failed for Rat Activity

2024-03-04 Initial Failed for Rat Activity

2023-12-05 Initial Passed

2023-06-14 Initial Passed

2023-05-19 Initial Passed

2022-12-02 Initial Passed

2022-06-10 Initial Passed

2021-07-12 Initial Passed

2020-06-24 Initial Passed

2020-01-24 Compliance Passed

2019-12-13 Initial Failed for Other Reason

2019-05-31 Initial Passed

2018-12-11 Initial Passed

2018-06-13 Initial Passed

2017-11-17 Initial Passed

2010-05-27 Compliance Passed

2010-04-05 Initial Failed for Other Reason

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

6 Class A

10 Class B

4 Class C

Driving this immediately hazardous rating

Class C Building door missing or defective self-close mechanism 2024-07-16

Class C Active mice infestation 2024-05-24

See all 20 violations ▼

Class C § 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE HINGES AT DOOR TO BASEMENT AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY

2024-07-16 ▼

Violation ID: #17125620

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-07-16T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE HINGES AT DOOR TO BASEMENT AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY

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

2024-05-24 ▼

Violation ID: #16996987

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-05-24T00:00:00.000

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

Class C HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF RODENTS RATS AT CELLAR

2024-04-02 ▼

Violation ID: #16791582

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-04-02T00:00:00.000

Description: HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF RODENTS RATS AT CELLAR

Class C § 27-2033 ADM CODE POST NOTICE, IN FORM APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT, STATING THE NAME AND LOCATION OF THE PERSON DESIGNATED BY THE OWNER TO HAVE KEY TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM MISSING SIGN AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY

2024-04-02 ▼

Violation ID: #16791591

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-04-02T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2033 ADM CODE POST NOTICE, IN FORM APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT, STATING THE NAME AND LOCATION OF THE PERSON DESIGNATED BY THE OWNER TO HAVE KEY TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM MISSING SIGN AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY

Class B § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE AT WEST WALL IN THE 4th ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 4B, 4th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST

2026-06-17 ▼

Violation ID: #19014121

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-06-17T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE AT WEST WALL IN THE 4th ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 4B, 4th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST

Class B § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE AND DEPT. RULES AND REGULATIONS. REMOVE THE ENCUMBRANCE OBSTRUCTING EGRESS FROM FIRE ESCAPES FLOWER POTS AT 2ND STORY BALCONY AT EAST BUILDING FRONT AT FIRE ESCAPE

2025-05-10 ▼

Violation ID: #17885573

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-05-10T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE AND DEPT. RULES AND REGULATIONS. REMOVE THE ENCUMBRANCE OBSTRUCTING EGRESS FROM FIRE ESCAPES FLOWER POTS AT 2ND STORY BALCONY AT EAST BUILDING FRONT AT FIRE ESCAPE

Class B § 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT NORTH WALL IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 3C, 3rd STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST

2024-06-15 ▼

Violation ID: #17056529

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-06-15T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT NORTH WALL IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 3C, 3rd STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST

Class B § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE AND DEPT. RULES AND REGULATIONS. REMOVE THE ENCUMBRANCE OBSTRUCTING EGRESS FROM FIRE ESCAPES CONSISTING OF HOUSEHOLD ITEMS AT BUILDING FRONT 2ND STORY BALCONY AT BUILDING FRONT AT FIRE ESCAPE

2024-06-15 ▼

Violation ID: #17056466

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-06-15T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE AND DEPT. RULES AND REGULATIONS. REMOVE THE ENCUMBRANCE OBSTRUCTING EGRESS FROM FIRE ESCAPES CONSISTING OF HOUSEHOLD ITEMS AT BUILDING FRONT 2ND STORY BALCONY AT BUILDING FRONT AT FIRE ESCAPE

Class B § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL ENCUMBRANCES CONSISTING OF BICYCLES AT 3rd PUBLIC HALL FROM EAST, 1st STORY

2024-06-15 ▼

Violation ID: #17056471

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-06-15T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL ENCUMBRANCES CONSISTING OF BICYCLES AT 3rd PUBLIC HALL FROM EAST, 1st STORY

Class B § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE THE ILLEGAL FASTENING SLIDE BOLT CAPABLE OF BEING PADLOCKED AT BULCKHEAD DOOR TO ROOF AT PUBLIC HALL, 4th STORY

2024-06-15 ▼

Violation ID: #17056489

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-06-15T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE THE ILLEGAL FASTENING SLIDE BOLT CAPABLE OF BEING PADLOCKED AT BULCKHEAD DOOR TO ROOF AT PUBLIC HALL, 4th STORY

Class B § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE FIRE RETARTED PLASTER AT CEILING AT PUBLIC HALL, 4th STORY

2024-06-15 ▼

Violation ID: #17056490

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-06-15T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE FIRE RETARTED PLASTER AT CEILING AT PUBLIC HALL, 4th STORY

Class B § 27-2026 ADM CODE REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WASH BASIN IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 3C, 3rd STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST

2024-06-15 ▼

Violation ID: #17056526

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-06-15T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2026 ADM CODE REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WASH BASIN IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 3C, 3rd STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST

Class B § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT NORTH WALL AND CEILING IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 3C, 3rd STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST

2024-06-15 ▼

Violation ID: #17056533

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-06-15T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT NORTH WALL AND CEILING IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 3C, 3rd STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST

Class B § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR NORTH WALL UNDER SINK IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 3C, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST

2024-05-24 ▼

Violation ID: #16996988

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-05-24T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR NORTH WALL UNDER SINK IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 3C, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST

Class A § 329, M/D LAW AND DEPT. RULES AND REGS. PROVIDE A COMPLETED CERTIFICATE OF INSPECTION VISITS IN A PROPER FRAME AT OR NEAR MAILBOXES, BOTTOM EDGE OF FRAME BETWEEN 48-62 INCHES ABOVE FLOOR MISSING AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY

2024-05-24 ▼

Violation ID: #16996991

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-05-24T00:00:00.000

Description: § 329, M/D LAW AND DEPT. RULES AND REGS. PROVIDE A COMPLETED CERTIFICATE OF INSPECTION VISITS IN A PROPER FRAME AT OR NEAR MAILBOXES, BOTTOM EDGE OF FRAME BETWEEN 48-62 INCHES ABOVE FLOOR MISSING AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY

Class A § 26-1103 ADMIN. CODE: POST AND MAINTAIN A PROPER NOTICE ON WALL OF THE ENTRANCE STORY IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH ON THE AVAILABILITY OF THE AGENCYS HOUSING INFORMATION GUIDE. A SAMPLE NOTICE CAN BE FOUND AT WWW.NYC.GOV/HPD. AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY

2024-05-24 ▼

Violation ID: #16996992

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-05-24T00:00:00.000

Description: § 26-1103 ADMIN. CODE: POST AND MAINTAIN A PROPER NOTICE ON WALL OF THE ENTRANCE STORY IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH ON THE AVAILABILITY OF THE AGENCYS HOUSING INFORMATION GUIDE. A SAMPLE NOTICE CAN BE FOUND AT WWW.NYC.GOV/HPD. AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY

Class A § 27-2104 ADM CODE POST AND MAINTAIN A PROPER SIGN ON WALL OF ENTRANCE STORY SHOWING THE REGISTRATION NUMBER ASSIGNED BY THE DEPARTMENT AND THE ADDRESS OF THE BUILDING. AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY

2024-05-24 ▼

Violation ID: #16996993

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-05-24T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2104 ADM CODE POST AND MAINTAIN A PROPER SIGN ON WALL OF ENTRANCE STORY SHOWING THE REGISTRATION NUMBER ASSIGNED BY THE DEPARTMENT AND THE ADDRESS OF THE BUILDING. AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY

Class A § 27-2045 ADM CODE POST A PROPER NOTICE OF SMOKE DETECTOR REQUIREMENTS, IN A FORM APPROVED BY THE COMMISSIONER, AT OR NEAR THE MAIL BOX MISSING AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY

2024-05-24 ▼

Violation ID: #16996994

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-05-24T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2045 ADM CODE POST A PROPER NOTICE OF SMOKE DETECTOR REQUIREMENTS, IN A FORM APPROVED BY THE COMMISSIONER, AT OR NEAR THE MAIL BOX MISSING AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY

Class A § 27-2046.1 HMC: POST A PROPER NOTICE OF CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE REQUIREMENTS, IN A FORM APPROVED BY THE COMMISSIONER, IN A COMMON AREA OF A CLASS A MULTIPLE DWELLING NEAR INSPECTION CERTIFICATE OR PROVIDE NOTICE TO TENANTS IN A PRIVATE DWELLING.

2024-05-24 ▼

Violation ID: #16996995

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-05-24T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2046.1 HMC: POST A PROPER NOTICE OF CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE REQUIREMENTS, IN A FORM APPROVED BY THE COMMISSIONER, IN A COMMON AREA OF A CLASS A MULTIPLE DWELLING NEAR INSPECTION CERTIFICATE OR PROVIDE NOTICE TO TENANTS IN A PRIVATE DWELLING.

Class A § 27-2005 HMC: POST, IN A FORM APPROVED BY THE COMMISSIONER, AND MAINTAIN A NOTICE IN A COMMON AREA OF THE BUILDING REGARDING THE PROCEDURES THAT SHOULD BE FOLLOWED WHEN A GAS LEAK IS SUSPECTED

2024-05-24 ▼

Violation ID: #16996996

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-05-24T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 HMC: POST, IN A FORM APPROVED BY THE COMMISSIONER, AND MAINTAIN A NOTICE IN A COMMON AREA OF THE BUILDING REGARDING THE PROCEDURES THAT SHOULD BE FOLLOWED WHEN A GAS LEAK IS SUSPECTED

⚠️ 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

Neighborhood Comparison

How 728 Franklin Ave compares to other tracked buildings in Crown Heights in the last 12 months.

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📊 That's 1.3× the Crown Heights average · top 19% most-complained in neighborhood

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What This Means If You're Considering Renting Here

This building has 4 Class C (immediately hazardous) violations currently open — the most serious HPD category. With 4 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 9, 2026. Always verify independently with HPD before signing a lease.

Data last updated: July 9, 2026 · Source: NYC Open Data

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