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605 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238

5
DOB Complaints
49
311 Housing Calls
43
Housing Violations
0
Permits

Risk Assessment

84
Low Risk

This building shows minimal signs of maintenance issues based on our analysis.

Our AI predicts there is a 84% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 605 Franklin Avenue

The 8-unit, 4-story tenement building at 605 Franklin Avenue in Crown Heights, owned by Leando Frett and constructed in 1910, has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, there has been a persistent pattern of heating and hot water problems throughout 2024, with multiple tenant complaints between October and November 2024 leading to HPD violations. The building currently has open violations from a November 2024 inspection, including inadequate heating system access, missing floor signs, incomplete postings related to emergency procedures, and a specific hot water issue in apartment 4C.

The property has also faced ongoing rodent problems, with multiple inspections showing rat activity from 2024 through 2025, most recently documented in June 2025. The building's recent history includes concerns about illegal conversions and unauthorized hotel rooms, with complaints filed in 2024 and previous years, though inspections did not result in confirmed violations. There were also boiler-related issues, with an active violation from 2019 regarding an unfiled inspection.

The property has undergone several rat inspections in the past year, with consistent findings of rodent activity despite some inspections showing compliance. An emergency complaint regarding unsanitary garbage conditions was filed in July 2024, and various administrative code violations remain open as of 2024, including requirements for proper signage and building maintenance. The building's heating system has been a recurring issue, with multiple tenant complaints about inadequate heat or hot water service between October and November 2024, resulting in violations that required the owner to address the problems within specified timeframes.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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605 Franklin Avenue Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

This building is in the riskiest 10% of buildings in Crown Heights.

Building Characteristics

Total units 8
Year built 1910
Total area 8556 sq ft
Floors 4
Tax Abatements None
Building Class NEW LAW TENEMENT
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Key Building Statistics

5
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
43
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
49
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
3
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
0
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
1
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
22
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
0
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

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605 Franklin Avenue Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

Contact data is from NYC HPD building registration.

RoleNameAddress

Landlord Portfolio

Other NYC buildings registered to this landlord.

AddressUnitsCode ViolationsRisk Rating

Landlord Court Records

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Date FiledCase TitleCourtLink
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605 Franklin Avenue Rent Control Status

Year Built
Built before 1974
Units
More than 6 units
RGB Registration
Not registered
Tax Abatement
None found
Year BuiltUnitsRGB RegistrationTax Abatement
Before 1974 >6 units Not registered None

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Housing Maintenance Code Complaints

This table shows complaints to 311 related to potential NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) for 605 Franklin Avenue. These complaints are related to conditions such as lack of heat, hot water, mold, pests, and other habitability issues. Class B and C violations are the most serious and may indicate significant problems with building maintenance or safety.

Date ReceivedSttatus DateCategoryTypeStatus
2024-11-232024-11-28Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
2024-10-172024-10-21Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
2024-10-182024-10-21Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
2024-10-182024-10-21Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
2024-10-182024-10-21Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 605 Franklin Avenue. These violations are related to conditions such as lack of heat, hot water, mold, pests, and other habitability issues. Class B and C violations are the most serious and may indicate significant problems with building maintenance or safety.

Inspection DateClassStatusStatus DateApartmentNOV DescriptionCertified Date
2024-11-27COpenNoneNone§ 27-2033 ADM CODE PROVIDE READY ACCESS TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM DOOR LOCKED LEADING TO CELLAR AT BOILER ROOM, 1st STORYNone
2024-11-27AOpenNoneNone§ 27-2053 ADM CODE POST SIGN ON WALL OF ENTRANCE STORY BEARING NAME, ADDRESS INCLUDING APARTMENT NUMBER IF ANY, AND TELEPHONE NUMBER OF SUPERINTENDENT, JANITOR OR HOUSEKEEPER. AT PUBLIC HALLNone
2024-11-27AOpenNoneNone§ 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 AT PUBLIC HALLNone
2024-11-27AOpenNoneNone§ 27-2048 ADM CODE PAINT OR POST A SIGN INDICATING FLOORS AT 2ND , 3RD, AND 4TH STORIES AT PUBLIC HALLNone
2024-11-27COpenNone4C§ 27-2031 ADM CODE PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 4C , 4th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTHNone
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 605 Franklin Avenue. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2025-06-02 23:19RodentCondition Attracting RodentsClosedDOHMH
2024-11-23 16:52HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2024-10-18 14:54HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2024-10-18 14:44HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2024-10-18 14:44HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 605 Franklin Avenue.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
39828182024-11-01ACTIVEIllegal Conversion2024-12-26Inspector Unable To Gain Access – 1st Attempt Made (2024-12-27)
39418012024-01-03CLOSEDBoiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit2024-01-04No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2024-01-04)
38961902023-03-07CLOSEDIllegal Hotel Rooms in Residential Buildings2023-06-29No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2023-06-29)
37816212020-12-29CLOSEDIllegal Conversion2021-04-26Aw: No Access – 2nd Attempt (2021-04-26)
36634702018-08-18CLOSEDIllegal Hotel Rooms in Residential Buildings2018-08-27Inspector Unable To Gain Access – 2nd Final Attempt (2018-08-27)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 605 Franklin Avenue.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2023-06-20V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2018 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTIONCIANOW CRM Violation Dismissed2023-10-31
2019-11-08V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2017 INSPECTION REPORT
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 605 Franklin Avenue. The information includes the date, type, description, and status of each complaint. The data is sourced from DOHMH/311.

DateTypeDescriptionStatus
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Bedbug Infestations

The table below shows the bedbug reports filed by the landlord for 605 Franklin Avenue. The information includes the file date, infested units, eradicated units, re-infested units, filing start date, and filing end date. The data is sourced from DOHMH. Landlords are required to file these reports; missing data may indicate non-compliance.

File DateInfested UnitsEradicated UnitsRe-infested UnitsFiling Start DateFiling End Date
2021-12-170002020-11-012021-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 605 Franklin Avenue. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2025-08-01ComplianceRat Activity
2025-06-20InitialRat Activity
2025-02-26ComplianceRat Activity
2025-02-03InitialRat Activity
2024-09-20InitialRat Activity
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 605 Franklin Avenue. The information includes the open date, case type, status, judgement, penalty and whether harassment was found. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: HPD
Open DateCase TypeStatusJudgementPenaltyHarassment found
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OATH Cases Explanation

The table below shows the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings cases for 605 Franklin Avenue. The information includes the date, agency, respondent, charge, result, penalty, and status. The data is sourced from OATH.

Source: Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH)
DateAgencyRespondentChargeResultPenaltyStatus
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ECB Violations

Environmental Control Board violations for 605 Franklin Avenue. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 605 Franklin Avenue. The information includes the start date, start violations, discharge date, and status. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
Start DateStart ViolationsDischarge DateStatus
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Vacate Orders Explanation

The table below shows the vacate orders for 605 Franklin Avenue. The information includes the effective date, rescinded date, reason, type, and units. The data is sourced from DOB.

Source: Department of Buildings (DOB)
Effective DateRescinded DateReasonTypeUnits
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Work Orders Explanation

The table below shows the work orders for 605 Franklin Avenue. The information includes the date created, type, description, and charge. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
Date CreatedTypeDescriptionCharge
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Liens Explanation

The table below shows tax and water liens for 605 Franklin Avenue. Information includes tax class, month, water only flag, amount, and cycle. Data is sourced from NYC Department of Finance.

Source: NYC Department of Finance
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Case NumberDateTypeStatusDetails

Sales Records

Sales transactions for 605 Franklin Avenue. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 605 Franklin Avenue. Data includes filing date, type, and status.

Start DateEnd DateStatusProcedureFloor

Fire Violations

Violations issued by the Fire Department for this property.

Violation NumberDateDescriptionStatus
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Fire Inspections

Fire Department inspection records for this property.

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Fire Certificates

Fire safety certificates for this property.

TypeIssue DateExpiration
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Water Connections

Water connection permits and records for 605 Franklin Avenue. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 605 Franklin Avenue. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 605 Franklin Avenue. Data includes violation date, type, and status.

DateTypeStatus

Planning Projects

City Planning (ZAP) project applications for this building. Data includes project ID, status, borough, and lot/block information.

Project IDStatusBoroughBlockLot
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Building Permits

Department of Buildings issued building permits for this property. This includes permits for construction, alteration, and demolition work. Data includes permit type, job number, status, and issue date.

Permit TypeJob NumberStatusIssue Date

Electrical Permits

Department of Buildings issued electrical permits for this property. This includes permits for electrical work, installations, and modifications. Data includes permit type, job number, status, and issue date.

Permit TypeJob NumberStatusIssue Date

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