693 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238

693 Franklin Avenue is a 4-story, 8-unit Old Law Tenement building located in Crown Heights, built in 1931 and currently owned by John Warren. The property has experienced recurring maintenance issues, particularly concerning heat and hot water systems, with multiple complaints in 2024-2025 indicating problems in both individual apartments and the entire building. There have been significant plumbing and water-related issues, including a heavy flow leak reported in February 2025, and roofing concerns reported in both December 2024 and 2025.

Apartment 1R has been the focus of multiple Housing Maintenance Code violations and pest-related issues, with open Class A and B violations as of October 2024 concerning floor and baseboard repairs, as well as exposed wires at a fire escape window. The unit has also experienced pest infestations, including mice and roaches, though recent inspections in 2025 recorded passed results for rodent inspections. The building's recent history shows a pattern of maintenance challenges, with emergency complaints about heat and hot water systems continuing into early 2025.

Several complaints have been documented regarding unsanitary conditions and pests, though many of these complaints have been closed after inspections determined they did not violate HPD housing laws. The property has maintained a relatively consistent record regarding bedbugs, with zero reported infestations in recent years, though past infestations were documented between 2019 and 2021. Recent rodent inspections (2025, 2024, and 2023) have shown passed results, suggesting recent improvements in pest control. Multiple permits have been issued between 2021 and 2023 for various maintenance work, including plumbing and electrical repairs, though specific details on the nature of these repairs are not provided in the records.